Sony to Block PS3 Imports into Europe
The BBC reports on Sony’s decision to block PS3 Euro imports before its official European release, which means that European gamers will only be able to purchase PS3’s in March 2007.
I think it’s a shame that European consumers, and gamers from all other parts of the world other than the United States and Japan, have to miss out, or at least have to undergo a significant delay, on this piece of the next-gen pie.
For some gamers, the main point behind having next-gen hardware is having the latest, and getting “the cutting-edge” at least 3 months behind your American and Japanese counterparts contradicts the entire point of being cutting-edge.
How difficult is it to synchronize release dates across the world? Geographical location is becoming less of a factor nowadays, and I don’t think that it should be a factor at all.
But then again, I can’t really afford a PS3… I’m part of the market that waits for the price-drops 
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October 23rd, 2006 at 12:57 pm
By the time PS3 comes out in Europe, there will be a big arsenal of games to choose from. When it comes out in the US, there will only be a couple of games to play (2-5)
PS. I’d prefer the Nintendo Wii over PS3
October 23rd, 2006 at 5:43 pm
Good point – a better selection of software should be available by then. And I agree with you about the Wii – I’ve always been a big fan of Nintendo.
November 16th, 2006 at 9:21 pm
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November 20th, 2006 at 8:09 pm
This has to do with the PS3. It came out a couple of days ago here(Toronto, Canada) and it has been sold out ever since. Even if the PS3 was allowed to be exported, it would be very hard to get hold of one in the first place. Another thing, i have decided that whether i like it or not, I am lazy, so i dont like having to stand up to play the Wii. sorry for this change of heart.
November 22nd, 2006 at 7:39 pm
That’s the great thing with having so many systems – it’s all about choice! Yup, I agree that there will be some who would still prefer gamepad-based gameplay. I really am excited about the innovative direction Nintendo is taking with the Wii, hoping to bring games to more people. It will probably take some time before the Wii gets here in the Philippines, and a lot longer before it reaches an affordable price point