Local PlayStation launch postponed
Jason Hill
September 6, 2006 - 5:37PM

The launch of Sony's PlayStation 3 has been delayed in Australia and Europe until March 2007.

Launch dates for Japan and North America will remain the same - November 11 and 17 respectively.

Sony says the move is due to a delay in the mass production schedule of the blue laser diode.

The delay will be a bitter blow to Sony's chances of continuing its domination of the gaming market. Microsoft's Xbox 360 has been available in Australia since March, and Nintendo is expected to release its innovative Wii console before Christmas.
Source:smh