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Re: PS2 will hit stores Oct 26. OT
Posted By: *mxyzptlk <mxyzptlk@3dpower.net>Date: 5/12/00 9:16 p.m.

In Response To: Re: PS2 will hit stores Oct 26. OT (Gunga Din)

> Probably to fine tune it before releasing it into it's biggest market (at
> least I believe the US is the biggest market for consoles).

> Plus it gives Sony time to research market data, ramp up its inventory,
> clear legal issues, and promote (hype it up) it.

> October 26 is a good time because it gives them time to sell their first
> batch, study the results, and fine tune their distribution strategy for
> the holidays. At the same time, moms and dads can begin to save for it.

> June-August is when most of the population go on vacation (therefore spend
> money), and September is when school starts ("you just started
> school, I'm not buying you a PS2!").

> Of course, this is all pure speculation...

i think september is perfect for releasing anything. enough time sell your first batch to the early adopters, and plenty of time to ramp up production intime for the holidays. October seems too close to thanks giving and christmas.

-- but i really dont mind because my b-day is oct 28 ;)

as for going to sweden first... that doesnt seem right.... i thought the european release was simultaneous/after the US release...

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Replies:

PS2 will hit stores Oct 26.Phaethon 5/10/00 6:00 p.m.
     Re: PS2 will hit stores Oct 26.Maestro 5/11/00 6:09 p.m.
     Re: PS2 will hit stores Oct 26.Dead Glory 5/12/00 12:20 p.m.
           Re: PS2 will hit stores Oct 26. OTGunga Din 5/12/00 6:26 p.m.
                 Re: PS2 will hit stores Oct 26. OT*mxyzptlk 5/12/00 9:16 p.m.
                 Re: PS2 will hit stores Oct 26. OTDead Glory 5/13/00 6:58 a.m.
                       Re: PS2 will hit stores Oct 26. OT*mxyzptlk 5/13/00 9:55 a.m.
                             Re: PS2 will hit stores Oct 26. OTBachus 5/14/00 1:11 a.m.
                                   Re: PS2 will hit stores Oct 26. OT*mxyzptlk 5/14/00 11:36 a.m.



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