Sony delays PS consoles’ launch in China
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SONY said yesterday that it will delay the launch of its PlayStation consoles in China, originally set for Sunday, but gave no specific reason.
China last year authorized the domestic sale of game consoles through its first free trade zone in Shanghai, ending a ban originally instituted in 2000.
Sony rival Microsoft was the first foreign company to enter China’s potentially vast game market after the lifting of the ban, launching its Xbox One console in September.
“The official launch of PlayStation 4 ... will be delayed due to various reasons,” two of Sony’s joint ventures in China said in a joint statement.
“The specific product launch date will be given in a separate notice,” the statement said, adding that pre-sales of products will be halted immediately.
The delay includes the flagship PlayStation 4, handheld game console PlayStation Vita, accessories and gaming software, it said.
Sony said late last year that it planned to offer the latest PlayStation 4 in China for 2,899 yuan (US$466).
PlayStation Vita will also be available at 1,299 yuan, it said.
Sony plans to offer such games as “Little Big Planet 3” and “Final Fantasy,” as well as a few titles from Chinese developers. Game content had been submitted to related authorities for approval, Sony has said, but it is unclear if the review process had caused the delay.
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