Possible Janurary PSP Launch? For Real...

TonK · Dec 16, 2004

I talked to a guy at EB and he said he read somewhere that the PSP launch might be pushed up as early as Jan?

Can anyone confirm on deny the rumor?

barf · Dec 16, 2004

if they stop PSTwo production and raise their orders to 3rd party components manufacturers they could... the PST factories are the same as the PSP (hence the shortage of both)

jethrek · Dec 16, 2004

TonK said:
I talked to a guy at EB and he said he read somewhere that the PSP launch might be pushed up as early as Jan?

Can anyone confirm on deny the rumor?

Doubtful.

Snooptalian · Dec 16, 2004

Wouldn't surprise me if anything, it gets pushed back later than even March...

Curt · Dec 16, 2004

Don't trust those EB fucks... wait for solid info....

I trust those flapping jaws at those stores as much as I'd trust a fucking dirty hooker giving me stock tips.

jethrek · Dec 16, 2004

Please remember that when a company gives info to stores, it gets leaked onto the net in two seconds. They aren't telling your local EB anything we don't know.

C.A.R25 · Dec 16, 2004

I don't see why it won't be possible to launch the PSP before the march 05 estimates... Sony probably will try to keep Nintendo on their toes... so an early than expected launch would be good.

I see middle February being highly possible.

TonK · Dec 16, 2004

I had my cursor on the "Complete Order" button today...

I resisted, but for how long??????????????????

Snooptalian · Dec 16, 2004

I think it's time for an intervention party with Tonk...

gamejunkie · Dec 16, 2004

It it launches in feb. I won't have enough saved up. :crying:

ajk1080 · Dec 16, 2004

Since no one answered me in the other thread, I know that the PSP's interface can be turned to an English setting, but does this make the games play in english as well?

Is it truly region free, so i can play US games in a JP vers. or can I play JP games in a US vers PSP?

Capt. Lurker · Dec 16, 2004

ajk1080 said:
Hey look a PSP for $400 BIN

Since no one answered me in the other thread, I know that the PSP's interface can be turned to an English setting, but does this make the games play in english as well?

Is it truly region free, so i can play US games in a JP vers. or can I play JP games in a US vers PSP?

You failed to read the small print....This auction is not for an actual PSP system. This auction is for an informational document which contains ordering information for a PSP system By bidding on this auction you agree that you have read and understand the terms of this auction.no refunds.

LOL and you would have been stuck paying that too had you bought it....LMAO!!

ajk1080 · Dec 16, 2004

Im not paying one dime over retail for a PSP I was just trying to help someone out. Hope I didnt screw anybody :emb:

SongSiuHua · Dec 16, 2004

TonK said:
I talked to a guy at EB and he said he read somewhere that the PSP launch might be pushed up as early as Jan?

Can anyone confirm on deny the rumor?

I bet that worker frequents these forums and saw your fake posting and thought he had inside info! PPPPPPFffffffffffffffffft :oh_no:

jethrek · Dec 16, 2004

C.A.R25 said:
I don't see why it won't be possible to launch the PSP before the march 05 estimates... Sony probably will try to keep Nintendo on their toes... so an early than expected launch would be good.

I see middle February being highly possible.

With the exception of the Saturn, no one launches early because it pisses off the retailers and people saving their $$'s. It would be a strategic blunder to rush out a system with inadequate stock BEFORE anyone expects it.

This would only mean that by the time it was expected, there would be ZERO mania for it at all.

gamejunkie · Dec 16, 2004

jethrek said:
With the exception of the Saturn, no one launches early because it pisses off the retailers and people saving their $$'s. It would be a strategic blunder to rush out a system with inadequate stock BEFORE anyone expects it.

This would only mean that by the time it was expected, there would be ZERO mania for it at all.

And we all know how sony likes to get everyone's panties in a wad for a new system release... :kekeke:

Mr.Nemoperson · Dec 16, 2004

I doubt Sony would release in January. Its too soon after the holidays. What ever money people have left will go to the credit card companys :smirk:

C.A.R25 · Dec 17, 2004

check this link out...

jethrek said:
With the exception of the Saturn, no one launches early because it pisses off the retailers and people saving their $$'s. It would be a strategic blunder to rush out a system with inadequate stock BEFORE anyone expects it.

This would only mean that by the time it was expected, there would be ZERO mania for it at all.

Quoted from
http://www.psinext.com/itex.php?iid=456

" US PSP to Launch Early?
Posted By Scott on December 17, 2004

Reports are coming in from analysts that the US launch of the PSP may be moved ahead to January. Analysts suspect that the move will be spurred with intent to diminish some of Nintendo's momentum and meet Sony's fiscal (March 31, 2005) objectives of at least 3 million PSP's shipped.

An analyst from Standard and Poor's, John Yang further stated that despite a later start and manufacturing issues, Sony will win the hand held battle in the long-term because of the PlayStation brand recognition. "

I wan't my PSP ASAP, I got my pre-order payed for and everything. :buttrock:

gamejunkie · Dec 17, 2004

If there is any truth to this it must be sony wanting to cash in on what the importers are making. It seems that westerners are more eager than previously thought.

For me a January launch would suck the ass. I'm just getting ready to get my ds... It might be considered if I could make a quick buck on ebay.

PlayerOne · Dec 17, 2004

I don't really see how they can make them fast enough. They are already selling everything they can make, so how can opening a new territory help?

TonK · Dec 17, 2004

C.A.R25 said:
Quoted from
http://www.psinext.com/itex.php?iid=456

" US PSP to Launch Early?
Posted By Scott on December 17, 2004

Reports are coming in from analysts that the US launch of the PSP may be moved ahead to January. Analysts suspect that the move will be spurred with intent to diminish some of Nintendo's momentum and meet Sony's fiscal (March 31, 2005) objectives of at least 3 million PSP's shipped.

An analyst from Standard and Poor's, John Yang further stated that despite a later start and manufacturing issues, Sony will win the hand held battle in the long-term because of the PlayStation brand recognition. "

I wan't my PSP ASAP, I got my pre-order payed for and everything.

Thank you, at least the guy wasn't lying...

barf · Dec 17, 2004

I am just reading an article from reuters dated december 17 that sony announced in hong kong that the PSP will be released in Asia, USA and europe near the end of 1st quarter 2005

The news comes from Masa Chatani, technology dept of sony computer entertainment

the announce was made in the Asia Game show of hong kong

(reuters webpages in english have not yet been updated, here is the french article
http://www.reuters.fr/locales/c_newsArticle.jsp?type=techNews&localeKey=fr_FR&storyID=7123040
)

jro · Dec 17, 2004

The release dates for what have been the Japanese launch games don't look too promising on GameStop.com- May 1st. Those could get changed, of course.

And in all truth, I would rather see Sony wait a couple months longer to launch in North America if it means more units on shelves and less chance of epic shortages.

Verythrax · Dec 17, 2004

jro said:
And in all truth, I would rather see Sony wait a couple months longer to launch in North America if it means more units on shelves and less chance of epic shortages.

And epic breakages.

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