http://gamesindustry.biz/content_pag...=15354Japanese newspaper reports PlayStation 3 delayed to NovemberRob Fahey 19:01 14/03/2006Six month delay caused by unresolved technical issues with Blu-RayOne of Japan's leading newspapers, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun, isreporting in its Wednesday morning edition that the PlayStation 3console has been delayed to November due to unresolved issues with theBlu-Ray technology.According to the paper, the problem lies with the copy protectionsystem used by Blu-Ray, details of which have not yet been finalised -which will now cause a delay of some six months to Sony's PS3 plans.Sony has always maintained that the PS3 will launch in spring of thisyear, but most industry commentators and third-party publishers arecurrently anticipating US and Japanese launches late in 2006, followedby a European launch in early 2007.If the Japanese launch doesn't occur until November, that could put anyhope of a US launch in 2006 in jeopardy - which would give rivalMicrosoft a second Christmas on the market before the arrival of PS3 inthe US as well as in Europe, as well as giving Nintendo a head-startwith the Revolution console.The newspaper report comes just hours before Sony ComputerEntertainment boss Ken Kutaragi is due to address a conference audienceof media, analysts and third party publishers in Tokyo, where he isexpected to announce details of the firm's plans for thenext-generation PS3 system.However, it's not clear whether Nihon Keizai Shimbun is reporting onleaked details from this conference, or whether the report is based oninformation from other sources. Speculation that technical problemswith Blu-Ray could delay the roll-out of PS3 has been rife for wellover a month, and has not been quelled by the announcement that Blu-Raymovie players will ship in North America in mid-May.Sony's conference is planned for 3pm in Tokyo on Wednesday - around 6amGMT - and is also expected to feature a first look at some of thelaunch line-up for the console.
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http://www.psxextreme.com/scripts/ps...ewID=134Though NDAs on Sony's business conference have yet to be lifted, WallStreet financial sources seem to confirm that the Playstation 3 willnot be hitting shelves until at least November of this year:14-Mar-06 12:28 ET In Play Sony to delay the release of its PlayStation3 next-generation video game console - DJ (SNE) 47.48 +0.71: Dow Jonesreporting that Sony Computer Entertainment will delay the release ofits PlayStation 3 next-generation video game console until earlyNovember because the copy protection technology for the Blu-ray Dischas not been finalized, The Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported in itsWednesday morning edition.Considering that the original report came from a Japanese newspaper, itis assumed that the Novemeber release date is intended for Japan.Unless there is a simultaneous release in the US, as well, domesticgamers may not see the PS3 until 2007. If the Blu-ray copy protectionisn't finished, that may also delay the release of Sony's standaloneplayers for the new format, giving HD-DVD a slight edge.Once the NDAs are lifted and more details are confirmed, we'll havethem for you.