Snail Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 London, 24 January 2007 - Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today announced that PLAYSTATION®3 will be launched in the PAL territories including the United Kingdom on 23rd March 2007 at a price of £425. Responding to retail and consumer demand, SCEE confirmed that initially only the 60GB model would be available, with the 20GB model to follow later in the year dependent on demand. An expected one million PS3 units will be made available during the initial launch period to all SCEE territories. SCEE also announced a stellar launch line-up of over 30 game titles for PS3, including eagerly awaited titles published by SCEE such as Resistance: Fall of Man™, MotorStorm™, Genji™: Days of the Blade, FORMULA ONE CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION and Ridge Racer™ 7. An exceptional range of titles in every genre will also be available at launch from the world's leading third party publishers, including Electronic Arts, Activision, Namco Bandai, Sega, Take 2, Ubisoft, Vivendi Universal, and Sony Online Entertainment. In addition to games on disc, an exciting range of fully-featured downloadable games will debut on the PLAYSTATION®Network. These will include gaming icons such as Tekken®: Dark Resurrection and Gran Turismo® HD Concept; the fully-featured PS3 debut of the best-selling franchise Gran Turismo, realised with full HD (1080p) visual quality. Created by Polyphony Digital Inc and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, Gran Turismo® HD Concept has been downloaded by more than 350,000 users since it was released in December 2006 in North America and Japan. Also available on the PLAYSTATION®Network will be brainteasers such as Go! Sudoku and Go! Puzzle, and innovative games such as Blast Factor™ and flOw™, designed exclusively for PLAYSTATION 3 and delivering on the promise to provide original content created by non-traditional developers and publishers. Concurrent with the European launch, a new System Update to further enhance the entertainment potential of PS3 will be issued. Announcing the launch details, Ray Maguire, SVP and MD of SCEUK said, "Following the hugely successful launches of PS3 in Japan and North America, we are absolutely delighted to be able to bring significant numbers of PS3 to the UK. To be able to launch with over 30 titles including retail versions and great downloadable gaming experiences across every genre shows that this is our strongest launch line-up in the history of PlayStation, and is what PlayStation fans in the UK have been crying out for." PLAYSTATION 3 LAUNCH TITLE LINE-UP Resistance: Fall of Man™ - SCEE - Disc MotorStorm™ - SCEE - Disc Genji™: Days of the Blade - SCEE - Disc FORMULA ONE CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION - SCEE - Disc Ridge Racer™ 7 - SCEE - Disc Tekken®: Dark Resurrection - SCEE - Network Lemmings™ - SCEE - Network Go! Sudoku - SCEE - Network Go! Puzzle - SCEE - Network Blast Factor™ - SCEE - Network flOw™ - SCEE - Network Super Rub'a'Dub - SCEE - Network Call of Duty 3 - Activision UK Ltd - Disc Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - Activision UK Ltd - Disc Tony Hawk's Project 8 - Activision UK Ltd - Disc Gundam - Target in Sight - Namco Bandai Games - Disc Full Auto™ 2: Battle Lines - Sega®Europe Ltd - Disc Sonic the Hedgehog™ - Sega®Europe Ltd - Disc Virtua Fighter™ 5 - Sega®Europe Ltd - Disc Virtua Tennis™ 3 - Sega®Europe Ltd - Disc World Snooker Championship 2007 - Sega®Europe Ltd - Disc NBA 2K7 - Take 2 International SA - Disc NHL 2K7 - Take 2 International SA - Disc Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWll - Ubisoft Entertainment SA - Disc Enchanted Arms - Ubisoft Entertainment SA - Disc Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent - Ubisoft Entertainment SA - Disc The Elder Scrolls lV: Oblivion - Ubisoft Entertainment SA - Disc Def Jam: Icon - Electronic Arts Ltd - Disc Fight Night Round 3 - Electronic Arts Ltd - Disc NBA Street 4 Homecourt 2007 - Electronic Arts Ltd - Disc Need for Speed Carbon - Electronic Arts Ltd - Disc The Godfather: The Don's Edition - Electronic Arts Ltd - Disc Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2007 - Electronic Arts Ltd - Disc Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom - Electronic Arts Ltd - Disc F.E.A.R. Vivendi - Universal Games Intl SA - Disc Gripshift - Sony Online Entertainment - Network PLAYSTATION 3 Peripherals Available at Launch Peripheral - RRP in £ Sterling SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller - £34.99 Blu-ray Disc Remote Control - £17.99 HDMI Cable - £17.99 AV cable - £17.99 Component AV cable - £17.99 S Video cable - £12.99 Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 £425.. i reckon they've overcooked the price. It means they have moved away from a 'family' machine into the adult gaming market. I can't see too many people forking out £425 for their kid to play sonic on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danksy Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 I partly agree, but with a blu-ray DVD included which currently retail from about £500. They do seem a bargain When the BR hardware starts falling in price then it will make the console seem expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie123 Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 I've always said that I would get one to go alongside the 360, but to be honest I'm struggling to find a reason to order one especially as there seem to be no must have exclusive games at launch and with a price of £425 it's not exactly cheap. In fact what exclusive games are coming out for the PS3 this year??, the new proper GT is delayed until 2008 and microsoft seemed to have managed to get a dual launch of most new titles. Anyone know what is exclusive to PS3 within 6 months of launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Yep, I'm with you. I've got a 360, a wii arriving shortly and i don't feel any inclination to blow £400 on a PS3. As you say, Microsoft has managed to get dual release on a lot of titles so i'm sticking for a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snail Posted January 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 [ QUOTE ] In fact what exclusive games are coming out for the PS3 this year??, the new proper GT is delayed until 2008 and microsoft seemed to have managed to get a dual launch of most new titles. Anyone know what is exclusive to PS3 within 6 months of launch. [/ QUOTE ] I think thats the point. This generation having both 360 and PS3 is not really worth it. Both have their strong points, and reasons for buying, but neither have a sufficiently different game lineup to justify both. The Wii on the other hand, if they can keep coming up with innovative fund games, they can make a great console to complement either HD console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Whats the £/$ rate? near 1:2 and the official US price is $499 eg. near £250! Then again, this shouldnt be a shock as at the US press anouncement at expo sony said it would be 599 euro which is damn near £425. Why do we get shafted every time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snail Posted January 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Whats the exchange rate with Japan like though. Maybe the dollar is stronger against the Yen(?) thus justifing the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 If i was Sony i would have gone in at £399.99.. It's just breaking through the £400 barrier that causes the sharp intake of breath.. and then games. what? £50 a pop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 I suppose in their defence you could say that it's more than just a games consule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 I think thats it, it is more than just a console but they will have to do some great marketing to get that over to some of the parents that are going to foot the bill. Blueray is great to have but there is very little out media wise for it yet so thats not a major play either but will be. Taking for granted that they had a HD TV for the 360 already. I don't think the PS3 will really hit its stide until later this year early next when some of the big titles come out. Those couple of Sudoku tiles are certainly making me think ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 [ QUOTE ] £425.. i reckon they've overcooked the price. It means they have moved away from a 'family' machine into the adult gaming market. I can't see too many people forking out £425 for their kid to play sonic on [/ QUOTE ] I don't see the PlayStation being pitched as a family machine. That's what Nintendo is good at, but PS1/PS2/PS3 are for your more serious gamers. [ QUOTE ] I suppose in their defence you could say that it's more than just a games consule. [/ QUOTE ] Exactly. As Danksy mentioned, it's got a Blu-Ray player built in. I appreciate the format wars haven't been won yet, but large shipments of PS3s could seal that fate as the movie industry has said. There are also more production houses signed up to Blu-Ray, than HD-DVD. If you've already got a 360, then I don't think there is a point in moving over to a PS3. Side-by-side, I think the PS3 is far more polished than the 360, but they are both cracking machines. A few years down the line, when the PS3 has been out a while, developers will push it much more - as they did with the PS2. I think then people will notice the performance difference in the two machines! I'll be waiting a little while for the PS3 mad-rush to die down and then I'll buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyadam Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 I'll think you will find most parents have pre-ordered or reserved due to the nightmares people have had with the wii. Most teenagers would have grown up with a Sony machine, so will most probably have a large number of people purchasing anyway. I remember pS2 launch and the uproar with cost's soon died down when the DVD was utilised more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 I'm not a parent, but there is a big difference between spending £200 ish to get something and £400 for Joey to have what they want. I think there is a point that having 1 or at the most 2 consoles is more than enough. If I'd got a XBOX360 justfying a PS3 will be very hard, a decision many parents I'm sure will have to go through. Getting one so that I can play with it and use it as a media centre .. well thats different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyadam Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Carmad you could be right but the same was said about ps2 being to expensive, with the additional drive the 360 is similar price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Yeah I know, its difficult to predict. It just becomes less of an impulse purchase. Finding £250 for a present now is fine and then get the HD-DVD drive later. Getting everything in one box is good and I'm not saying its not good value for money, but it will be difficult to justify it for more families thats all. Will have to see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyadam Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 To true I bet your getting one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Nope not this year at least. Having the best fun over playing the Wii it just seems to be getting better not bored of it at all. Have a wedding to save for next year. Hopefully after that GT will be out and my cap on gadget spends will be lifted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Wedding present from Mrs CarMad to you then! After all, you'll no doubt be spending a wodge of cash on her ring. Seems only fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Play are quoting £549.99 with 3 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 [ QUOTE ] After all, you'll no doubt be spending a wodge of cash on her ring. [/ QUOTE ] £3.99 for a tube of KY.. that's all i spend on my wife's ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snail Posted January 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Play are quoting £549.99 with 3 games. [/ QUOTE ] And i bet almost everywhere will force you into buying a pack like that, so you dont ebay it! Thats a big chunk of cash in anyones books! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie123 Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 And I've just read the announcement again and realised that you don't have any HD cables included you have to buy those on top. So for a decent launch package of 3 games, HD leads, and an extra controller you're looking at over £600 I think I'm going to follow you Dave and get a wii to go with the 360. I think both of those will cover the next generation experience. Will possibly look again at the PS3 at the time of the first price cut or if a truly mind blowing exclusive game comes along. I was thinking of preording one just to ebay it if I didn't like it, but at those prices I just don't see the same profits being made for a Spring launch, compared to the premium the 360 & wii commanded at their launches due to their pre-christmas demand. BTW Dave where did you manage to order a wii from ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 [ QUOTE ] £3.99 for a tube of KY.. that's all i spend on my wife's ring [/ QUOTE ] You dirty barst......!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] After all, you'll no doubt be spending a wodge of cash on her ring. [/ QUOTE ] £3.99 for a tube of KY.. that's all i spend on my wife's ring [/ QUOTE ] I knew as soon as I'd posted that, you'd be along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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