DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
So you mean to tell me the genius at the apple store is wrong and apple isn't releasing a next gen console. Damn, I was just about to make a thread.
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PS4 (consumer version) waltzes past the FCC
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So you mean to tell me the genius at the apple store is wrong and apple isn't releasing a next gen console. Damn, I was just about to make a thread.
Europe has always been a very pro playstation area. This close to launch, its wise to spend allot of energy to your loyals.
yea, i could see this causing activision to give microsoft time exclusive DLC if they pulled a stunt like that
blastprocessor
The Amiga Brotherhood
The hype is growing - can't wait!
SolidusDave
Member
I don't get it, why would Activision care if the PS4 launched earlier than the next CoD?
It's not like a launch console will pull major numbers for a game that will release on almost all platforms. If anything, the install base will be slightly bigger if they launch earlier.
It would be more of a problem to release PS4 versions of big multiplat games weeks AFTER the game's respective releases. So they should launch before BF and AC as well.
Launching one or two weeks earlier than those will also give the first party games a fair chance to shine.
It's not like a launch console will pull major numbers for a game that will release on almost all platforms. If anything, the install base will be slightly bigger if they launch earlier.
It would be more of a problem to release PS4 versions of big multiplat games weeks AFTER the game's respective releases. So they should launch before BF and AC as well.
Launching one or two weeks earlier than those will also give the first party games a fair chance to shine.
Is this sarcasm?Microsoft already has timed exclusive DLC. I'm so confused.
bigboss370
Member
announce release date and Vita price drop at gamescom Sony. drop them megatons 
I will buy a Vita at the same time with my PS4 if there's a price drop.
I will buy a Vita at the same time with my PS4 if there's a price drop.
lol I love it.
lol, of course, i didnt actually think people would be confused but it seems i got a few of you.
Eww, no thanks. No way I could afford it by then, I'd have to cancel my order. November or bust!
On the filling handed to the FCC of this PS4 system test report figures a label that reads 'MODEL CUH-1001A', and this '01' denotes a region code that SCEI has been using on its product nomenclature referring to those systems for sale on North America ('00' for Japan, '02' for Australia & New Zealand, '03' U.K. & Ireland, etc.).
KillerMan91
Member
My good old PS1 was still made in Japan. No wonder It's still alive.
Lol
Septimus Prime
Member
I don't think it's only that. Japan was (obviously) hit very hard after WWII and was subsequently forced to shift its military-industrial complex to other types of manufacturing. In the 70s, Japan's products were mostly knock-offs of American products until they surged ahead with some high-end brands, like Sony. In the 80s, the same was happening for Korea, albeit for different historical reasons. They've made giant strides with quality brands, like Samsung, but they still have a ways to go in some other aspects--Hyundai's build quality, while much better than what it was in the past, is still not on par with Toyota's, for example. China is industrializing right now, and there are many factors--like having a huge work force and lax labor and pollution laws--that allow it to advance in quality with unprecedented speed. After China, India is probably next.
JimmyRustler
Gold Member
Really hope for an October release. PS4 can't come soon enough.
Chinner said in another thread that he cancelled his PS4 preorder and got an Xbone instead.
At E3 they said US and EU. Technically, Australia would be EU (since it's covered by SCEE), but at the same time they didn't give any $AUS price at the conference. I don't know if they usually do though, so it might not mean anything.
The PS4 is being released in Australia this year.
Sony has already confirmed the Australian RRP to be a very reasonable AUD$549.
It really is shockingly cheap -and the AUD$ is losing wind too, I genuinely (no really) suspect we'll either see a MUCH delayed price drop compared to other regions and some serious regret at not price hiking it.
I'd love to see a spreadsheet of all international prices and what they are relative to the US then work out the "international gouge percentage" - with each week of the AUD getting worthless, the 'luckier' we become.
Yet for all that, surprisingly I need to give Microsoft even more credit. Only 599$ AUD for the thing, only 100$ more (after conversion) than the US price - there's only $60 shortfall there, it's incredible (and about bloody time)
You'll see the same thing here, delayed price drop vs other regions. They can't price hike it but I BET they'd love to.
C.erny U.ltimate H.ot-tub..... aww yissss.
doniewhalberg
Member
Awesome. I understand why everyone wants the PS4 as early as possible, but for me, I don't see the point in an October release. As long as they get it out before MS, they should be focused on November. All the third party titles launching are out in November, so we'd have the PS4 sitting on shelves for several weeks with 3-4 games, and October for me has Beyond, and Batman (&Pokemon&Tearaway!), and GTA will still be tearing up the charts. Do get why some would happily take it in October though. Glad they're on course though, hopefully they just build stock up til November.
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