PS3 online service details + release date rumors
Published by archard February 15th, 2006
Tags: Playstation 3
According to next-gen.biz, industry sources have indicated that PS3’s unified online service is to be named Playstation HUB and will offer services similar to Xbox Live, including chat, downloadable demos, independent games and online play. The PSP is also going to use HUB, much like the DS and Revolution are going to share the same online service. It is being described as a “subscriber service” meaning there might be a monthly charge. Sony’s boss Howard Stringer wants all media content to be available through the service so it will become an” iTunes-like distribution network”.
The same sources are saying that Playstation 3 is scheduled for a September release date. In fact we are hearing things such as September 16 in Japan, and September 21 in US. Just keep in mind though that these are all rumors (apparently with a credible source, though) and Sony is expected to make official announcements soon.
Source: Next-Gen
February 19th, 2006 at 10:12 pm
I heard the PS3 cost $900 to make each console. I wonder how much it will be at launch. Wahtever it is Sony make a great loss with this console.
February 28th, 2006 at 12:04 pm
That, however, was proven false. It seems Merriyl Linch (however the hell you spell it), does not seem to know how to perform basic math. And even then, it doesn’t cost that much to manufacture.
March 1st, 2006 at 10:10 am
Ummmm..*scratches head*
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Oh yeah , ummm
It isnt the price of the materials.. or even the cost to ship them to every store in the world. It isnt even the cost of the machinery used to produce them, or the amount paid to a third party to produce them. Its more then just the research an development of brand new technology (i.e. cell processor), licsense deals, and advertising. Oh yeah, and the salaries of ever single person at Sony that so much as heard “psp” wispered in passing.
they only REALLY cost like $4 to make..
March 4th, 2006 at 3:47 pm
Man, whatever the hell it costs,
I GOTTA GET ME ONE-A THEM!!
March 7th, 2006 at 1:09 am
i should get a $4 psp…that would be awshome!!
March 22nd, 2006 at 12:12 pm
……….whatever