After weeks of speculation and to no surprise, Sony confirmed this week its next-generation PlayStation 3 console will not ship this spring, but instead it will be delayed until the end of the year. The announcement means added pressure for the electronics giant, since the postponement lengthens Microsoft’s lead time with its Xbox 360 console released last holiday season and may open the door for Nintendo to release its next-gen Revolution machine near or before the PS3 comes to market.
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Sony Puts Itself Under Pressure With PS3 Delay
Posted by: Jay Lyman March 15, 2006 01:58 PMAfter weeks of speculation and to no surprise, Sony confirmed this week its next-generation PlayStation 3 console will not ship this spring, but instead it will be delayed until the end of the year. The announcement means added pressure for the electronics giant, since the postponement lengthens Microsoft’s lead time with its Xbox 360 console released last holiday season and may open the door for Nintendo to release its next-gen Revolution machine near or before the PS3 comes to market.