National Disaster In Japan May Result In NGP Delay
See Full ImageJapan has bigger problems that go well beyond the video game industry, but those problems may continue to impact certain aspects of gaming.
Due to the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, which has left a nation struggling to contain a nuclear crisis, the Next Generation Portable (NGP) may be delayed in that region. Sony has been forced to shut down several plants in Northern Japan for the sake of repairs and in speaking to Bloomberg, SCEA boss Jack Tretton said this could lead to the NGP being pushed back: "It may be the straw that says, 'Maybe we get to just one market by the end of the year,'" he said. On the up side, Tretton said that if a delay did occur, it would give publishers more time to produce valuable launch software. Sure, we'll all sorts of excited for the unit that boasts a 5-inch OLED touchscreen, a mult-core ARM CPU, a PowerVP multi-core GPU, a touch pad, twin thumbsticks, and available WiFi in certain models. Don't get us wrong.
But we're more than willing to wait until Japan gets back on its feet.
Tags: ngp, next generation portable, psp2, sony psp
4/4/2011 8:47:54 PM John Shepard
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Comments (42 posts)
BikerSaint
Monday, April 04, 2011 @ 9:41:34 PM
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Plus it will give us more time for more games, & more time for us to save up for them.
Godspeed, Japan!!!!!
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AcHiLLiA
Monday, April 04, 2011 @ 9:46:51 PM
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No big deal, people can wait for the NGP.
My prayers goes along my asian people, stay safe.
Last edited by AcHiLLiA on 4/4/2011 9:49:03 PM
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JMO_INDY
Monday, April 04, 2011 @ 9:50:33 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, April 04, 2011 @ 10:22:38 PM
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Qubex
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 2:36:53 AM
Q!
"play.experience.enjoy"
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Excelsior1
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 8:43:37 AM
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Vysey
Wednesday, April 06, 2011 @ 10:36:35 AM
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JMO_INDY
Wednesday, April 06, 2011 @ 7:38:56 PM
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Killa Tequilla
Monday, April 04, 2011 @ 9:59:18 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, April 04, 2011 @ 10:23:49 PM
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Qubex
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 2:37:38 AM
Q!
"play.experience.enjoy"
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spiderboi
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 12:39:20 AM
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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 3:11:27 AM
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On the positive side, at least it means a stronger launch line-up.
Peace.
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___________
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 4:54:58 AM
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i want to pick it up now!
looks like sony learned nothing from the ps3!
timing is everything, release too late after your competition and your dead in the water!
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Lord carlos
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 5:26:34 AM
Last time i checked the wii & PS3 have overtaken the 360 in global sales,so your statement makes no sense.
Surprised?? not really
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ZettaiSeigi
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 7:22:46 AM
Anyway, I could wait for the NGP. It'll get here when it gets here. I still have lots of games to play on the current consoles I have.
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Vitron
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 9:07:20 AM
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___________
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 9:21:51 AM
the ps3 may of caught up, but look what sony had to do to get there!
they have been selling the system at a massive loss for 5 years!
they have had to go through countless revisions, countless manufacturing processes, and price cuts just to get back where you are.
did not say you cant do it, but its like starting a race after everyone else.
can catch up, but would it not be easier to take off when everyone else does?
the NGP is already going to be 8+ months later then the 3DS so they need to kick this out as soon as they can!
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Nynja
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 12:16:10 PM
just for you:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12711226
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12709598
http://www.calgaryherald.com/Japan+ocean+radiation+hits+million+times+legal+limit/4558476/story.html
After your recent comments I suggest PXSE create the next poll as a vote to ban you.
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sha4dowknight05
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 6:13:28 PM
But I wouldn't want to have the NGP now since it's too early.
All we would get is more of your complaining and lack. Show some appriciation.
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Lord carlos
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 5:30:00 AM
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The sith are very good at waiting....and accidently killing their friends,girlfriends/wives ect.
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main_event05
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 7:13:25 AM
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also john you got a typo, i think.
"Sure, we'll all sorts of excited...."
maybe i'm reading it wrong
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kraygen
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 8:47:20 AM
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It's a win/win/win from where I'm sitting.
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sha4dowknight05
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 5:54:22 PM
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Robochic
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 8:55:13 AM
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To _____
U are a insentitive P_ _ ck like sony or any one in the world would know that this type of tradegy would happen, to say Sony learned nothing from PS3 and the later of competition you are an idiot who cares at this point when they release it at this point it has nothing to do with competition but all about a country that needs support and prayers and hope . Have no clue where you are in the world and I hope you are not in my country cause I would kick you out in a heart beat, people like you who only think of themselves I can't stand and have no tolerance for. If this was your country that it happened to I know you would probably being singing a different tune. Honestly I have no clue why you are even part of this website, all you do is bash and bash, you dont' deserve to be part of this community go somewhere else u're negativity is old and I and probably others are growing tiredsome of your childish ways.
to all the people and the families of the lost my prayers go out to all of you in Japan.
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Highlander
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 10:05:23 AM
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Vitron
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 9:05:48 AM
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I still have my Peace Walker struggling to win against Peace Walker Custom and Gear Rex. I'll still have to pick up Dissidia 012( man I envy Kraygen).
Good things come to those who wait.( No really, I have to save $$).
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Highlander
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 10:59:44 AM
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I can send aid money to Japan, I can support their business, but the one thing I want to do, and cannot is offer the people any real comfort in their time of need. If I were able to, I would have flown to Japan weeks ago to help in the recovery effort. It breaks my heart to see the incredible dignity and fortitude of the Japanese people contrasted against the selfish, fear ridden western media response to the events in Japan.
I am referring specifically to the reporting of the nuclear power accident caused by the worst earthquake and tsunami to ever hit Japan in recorded history. Even in the geological record the only event that might come close to the earthquake/tsunami one-two punch, was some 1200 years ago. The reporting of Fukushima Daiichi has overshadowed any reporting of the actual disaster, and the recovery efforts. To hear our media report it, we've all been doomed for nearly 4 weeks now. But, even with the latest events in Japan, the impact beyond the shores of Japan is minimal at worst, negligible in fact, and non-existent at best.
I wish everyone could adopt a calmer attitude towards this, and lay aside the irrational fears driven by media hype and panic. The nuclear accident is significant, yet despite it's significance, not one person has died, or suffered lasting injury because of it. Yet it continues to be reported as the only major story. All the while, the death toll from the earthquake and Tsunami mounts, and the people of the region struggle to recover. It seems to me, that *that* would be the major story...
Japan needs our help. Modern Japan is a good friend to us, they have been one of the engines of growth in the world economy, to some extent we all owe them a significant portion of our well being. The people of Japan are good people, and we need to help them.
If Sony needs extra time, anyone who can't understand why, needs to open their eyes. Personally, I will support Japan, it's people and industry in whatever ways I can.
My personal buying patterns will change and whether it's slightly more expensive or not, I will select the Japanese made product over the Chinese or Korean made one. I can give to aid charities now, but in a year, those charities will be looking elsewhere, and Japan will still need help. Their economy will need exports, their business will need customers. By changing my buying habits, I can help, even if it's only in a limited way, it helps.
Last edited by Highlander on 4/5/2011 11:01:49 AM
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gumbi
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 1:25:38 PM
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sha4dowknight05
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 5:47:42 PM
Plus with a delay I hope they use that delay time to get some more ideas in the wagon.
Also Mr. Highlander you know what reballing is right?
Also, why buy chinese clocks while you could have a sony alarm clock?
Last edited by sha4dowknight05 on 4/5/2011 5:51:33 PM
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Highlander
Wednesday, April 06, 2011 @ 12:05:20 AM
Regarding alarm clocks. My wife has a Sony CD/clock/radio that's lasted nearly 10 years now, I've had three different ones in that time - all chinese made.
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Nynja
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 12:08:59 PM
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Nah, I kid. Did anyone hear? Sony raised 1.3 million to aid Japan via the PlayStation Store.
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gumbi
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 @ 1:37:26 PM
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We need to show some compassion and understanding and more over we need to show our support. Whether it's raising funds, or just raising awareness.
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JSwayze
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Monday, April 04, 2011 @ 9:32:53 PM