PS3's reallocated to Hong Kong and Taiwan
by Nick Doerr 
{ Nov 2nd 2006 at 4:30PM }
You guys implied it, now we supply it -- the news about the drop of PS3's allocated to Japan and the rumors of redistribution elsewhere. Related? Well, it's not a rumor anymore! On November 17th, the same day North America gets to try to get their hands on the PS3 (but about 12 hours sooner), so too will Hong Kong and Taiwan. The price? Well, conversion tables aside, the amount listed at the original article for the 60GB version is "NT$17,980" in Taiwan.How many are being shipped there? That information was not disclosed, but with the 20% cut in Japan's expected numbers and so short thereafter this announcement, it's safe to say that it's not going to be very many. Anyone want to take bets? SCE Asia managing director Tetsuhiko Yasuda has stated they plan to "attract a million buyers." Perhaps by the end of the year? Even so, good call for those of you who said something about this the other day. It is indeed true. Kudos. Hats off. We bow to you. Congratulations. Uh... any more congratulatory/flattering remarks?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
slacker @ Nov 2nd 2006 5:07PM
my 360 died. it costs $140 to fix. what do you ps3 fanboys think? should i fix or jump bandwagons.... this sucks really bad.
go eat your fries biotch @ Nov 2nd 2006 5:53PM
you should post about this on every xbox biased blog so you can help dispell the myth that the xbox360 is the best console in the history of video games. And then buy a ps3 or wii (if after the blow of the xbox360 price leaves u strapped for ps3 cash)
Frosty22 @ Nov 2nd 2006 7:42PM
Well no matter what you do, make sure you get the extended warranty! All first generation consoles will go through the same problems. New technology breaks. PS3 will go through the same thing. GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTIES!!!
Caramella Bongo ... how are you today? @ Nov 2nd 2006 10:48PM
slack.. just tell MS techsupport that you installed that latest update and it bricked your console. Maybe, they'll just do a switcheroo without testing.
Dahk @ Nov 3rd 2006 1:40AM
Yeah lol. extended warranties are probably good bargain.. especially on launch day.
Joe @ Nov 3rd 2006 2:59AM
does anyone know more info about this release? Will it actually BE available on Nov 17th, i.e. you'll be able to take it home on that day or will you just be able to order it that day?
anyone from HK got more news in regard to this release? i wish i could read chinese...
thanks anyone who replies.
Foppe @ Nov 3rd 2006 12:05PM
At least they added one country in their worldwide launch instead of cutting some out...
nick @ Nov 3rd 2006 11:56PM
lol it isnt really fair to tell the japineese that theyre gonna get 100 000 ps3 and let some people get their hopes up and then take it away. its like their tesing them lmao.
Winson @ Nov 15th 2006 7:56AM
Hong Kong is the cheapest place to buy PLAYSTATION 3 in the world. It only cost about HK$3,780 (US$ 485)(£ 256) for the 60GB version .
Hong Kong citizens will be able to buy it and take it home on that day.
There is not going to be enough for all the buyers on the first day. But there will be enough by Christmas.
David O'Brien @ Jan 8th 2007 4:52AM
can anyone tell me how much i will pay for ps3 in Hong Kong? going there in march. I know nothing about them, what will i need for the whole kit?
Cheers
Winson @ Jan 15th 2007 8:37AM
To David O\'Brien :
You will have to pay HK$5,254 (US$673 or GB£344) for the 60GB Package. It include 1 x PS3 60GB console, 2 x wireless controllers and also 3 games. Which is Ridge Racer 7, Genji: Days of the Blade and Mobile Suit Gundam: Target in Sight. It was the cheapest price for the PS3 60Gb Package in the world. If you are come from Europe, i will suggest you to buy it when it launch in Europe, March, 2007. If you got any question You can go on to http://asia.playstation.com/hk/ps3/eng/ps3.htm to find out more.
I hope this information can help you
From Winson