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PS3 possibly delayed till end of 2007

Posted on Monday, 31 October 2005 by Doccie, source: Fragland
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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has sources saying that Sony's next-gen console, the PlayStation 3 will be delayed until the end of 2007.

Disappointing news for those of you eager to get their hands on this console within the year. And although the BBC remains tight-lipped about the identy of their source, the announcement is likely to contain some level of truth. An ex-employee for gamestop recently stated the following:

The PS3 is delayed until 2007, the decision for this came about through the failure of the initial hardware the PS3 Development Team created. Apparently, 300 PS3 Units were created and sent to various software developers to begin creating games for the new system. However, design flaws in the PS3 (Specifically, not enough coolant) caused the systems to overheat and meltdown after moderate
use by the developers.

According to my DM (District Manager), Sony went and fired the entirety of the PS3 Development Team for this flaw. In short, from what I've heard, if Sony gained anything from this experience, it's minor technical knowledge on what the PS3 can handle, but for the most part they were sent to square one.

If what is written above proves to be genuine, Sony might well be facing dark times. Microsoft and Nintendo will undoubtedly gain an advantage from this incident. On the other hand, Sony will be able to release their console with the newest technological gadgets on board. The company has not made an official announcement up to this point.

Update
Eurogamer, in search of confirmation, has contacted the BBC. England's national television network stated that the 22 months of which they spoke were mere speculation and not based on inside information.

For more information, check the article on Eurogamer.
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14 Comment(s)

Anonymous

Anonymous

NOOO!!!!
NOOO!!!!
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Posted on 17:23, October 31st 2005
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Anonymous

YESSSSSSS!!!!!
YESSSSSSS!!!!!
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Posted on 17:37, October 31st 2005
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YIPPEEEE!!!!!!
YIPPEEEE!!!!!!
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Posted on 18:03, October 31st 2005
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Anonymous

Dear god no theres treachery afoot
Dear god no theres treachery afoot
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Posted on 21:46, October 31st 2005
Anonymous

Anonymous

i doubt that to be true, as the cooling is only one part of the ps3, its not like they are redsigning the whole thing again. Sony arent stupid.
i doubt that to be true, as the cooling is only one part of the ps3, its not like they are redsigning the whole thing again. Sony arent stupid.
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Posted on 00:33, November 01st 2005
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Anonymous

And of course, all the news sites bought the bait on this, including Fragland. LOL
And of course, all the news sites bought the bait on this, including Fragland. LOL
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Posted on 11:52, November 01st 2005
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Anonymous

If this is the case, I think everyone will buy the Xbox360 then also the PS3 when it comes out.
If this is the case, I think everyone will buy the Xbox360 then also the PS3 when it comes out.
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Posted on 21:27, November 01st 2005
Anonymous

Anonymous

It's hardly a BAD thing. If it is as late as 2007, then the Xbox 360 hype will be a mere wimper by then, and the PS3 will be heralded as the next NEXT generation, even though it's not. Sony can't really do much wrong, so strong is the Playstation brand.
It's hardly a BAD thing. If it is as late as 2007, then the Xbox 360 hype will be a mere wimper by then, and the PS3 will be heralded as the next NEXT generation, even though it's not. Sony can't really do much wrong, so strong is the Playstation brand.
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Posted on 02:58, November 02nd 2005
Anonymous

Anonymous

Envy: yeah, i see what your saying but most people, even us at ND, were looking forward to the release of the ps3.
Envy: yeah, i see what your saying but most people, even us at ND, were looking forward to the release of the ps3.
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Posted on 03:03, November 02nd 2005
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Anonymous

man,what the hell is sony thinking!?they say 2006....now 2007!
man,what the hell is sony thinking!?they say 2006....now 2007!
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Posted on 17:49, November 02nd 2005
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Anonymous

well,they better put it on 2007 if they chane it 2 2008....i'm not buying...!:P
well,they better put it on 2007 if they chane it 2 2008....i'm not buying...!:P
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Posted on 17:55, November 02nd 2005
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Posted on 17:56, November 02nd 2005
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Anonymous

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Posted on 20:52, November 06th 2005
 

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