Playstation 3 launch checklist
Playstation 3 released now! Our Playstation 3 launch checklist had been created to indicate how close the Playstation 3 is to completion. The checklist was compiled by reviewing Playstation 3 announcements and news written since the console was first revealed at E3 2005.
PS3 launch progress bar
The progress bar above indicates how ready the Playstation 3 is for launch based on our checklist. List items marked as “complete” or “possibly complete” are used to calculate the progress bar’s position.
This Playstation 3 launch checklist will be updated as soon as any new information becomes available. Feel free to comment or send us a tip if you know of anything else that should be on this checklist, or if you find out new information about the Playstation 3’s release.
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= Possibly complete 
= Waiting for information| Tasks | Status | Progress |
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 First PS3 development kits sent to game developers |
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PS3 development kits have been distributed to developers |
 Controller design |
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The final controller design was unveiled at the E3 expo in May. |
 Console design |
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The final console design has been revealed and confirmed. |
 Release season announcement: Kutaragi: Playstation 3 Worldwide Release in November
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SCE President, Ken Kutaragi, confirmed that the Playstation launch would be delayed from Spring to November. |
 Minimum of 10 PS3 titles complete |
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No official announcement of PS3 launch titles has been made |
 AACS (Advanced Access Content System) licensing issues resolved |
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The AACS official license has been resolved and begins in April 2006. |
| BD+ and AACS interaction issues resolved |
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Issues between BD+ and AACS have been resolved. |
 Minimum 12 bit HDMI output format supported for quality color output. PS3 process 16 bit internally, current output standard is 8bit. |
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At E3 06, Sony revealed that the 60GB console will only have one HDMI port, and the 20GB will not have any HDMI ports. At last year’s E3, Sony claimed that the system would be able to output dual 1080p video, but the HDMI cuts have effectively eliminated that possibility. The 20GB version also might have trouble outputting 1080p for content protected Blu-ray movies, whether the system can output 1080p for games remains to be seen. |
 Online gaming service finalized |
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Sony’s Online service has been confirmed and finalized. |
 Details of interface with PSP finalized |
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Sony has announced that the PSP will interface wirelessly with the PS3. |
 Parental control system software finalized |
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Announcement of parental control system’s inclusion has been made |
| Inclusion or exclusion of hard drive announced |
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Sony representatives have confirmed all Playstation 3 packages will ship with a 60 GB hard disc drive as standard. |
 Commencement of Cell chip manufacture |
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Cell chip manufacturing has begun. |
 Playstation 3 price announced
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The Playstation 3 will launch in two configurations. One with a 20 GB hard drive and the other a 60 GB HD. They will retail for $499 and $599 respectively. |
 Playstation 3 release date announced |
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Sony confirm that the Playstation 3 will be released in North America, Europe and Australasia on November 17. The PS3 will launch in Japan on November 11. |
 Playstation 3 orders from retail stores being accepted |
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Current reports indicate that orders from retail stores are being accepted. |
| Playstation 3 games rated prior to being stocked by retailers |
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Possible launch titles yet to be rated: |
 Advertising and promotion for Playstation 3 console commenced |
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 1 million final PS3 consoles manufactured for release |
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Nov 17, 2006: So far, 100,000 consoles have been released in Japan and 400,000 in the US. |
March 4, 2006 @ 3:13 pm
erwin Said,
so its not even half finished? way to go sony
:)
March 4, 2006 @ 4:07 pm
Digifan Said,
Isn’t this just great? March is already here and the first day of spring is less than three weeks away and counting. Shouldn’t we have at least so […] more
March 4, 2006 @ 7:19 pm
villain Said,
We will not get anymore information until E3. 2 things: #1 sony will not launch their console this spring. just forget about it already. #2 th […] more
March 5, 2006 @ 8:01 am
Romeo Said,
See people fail to understand that Sony isn’t as dumb as we all think. They don’t want people to be ready for the release and I strongly believe that […] more
March 6, 2006 @ 1:57 am
Dimitri Said,
Sony please announcement PS3 Cost for Japan and Release date for Japan at this year GDC 2006? and at E3 2006 please announcement PS3 Cost for USA a […] more
March 6, 2006 @ 5:56 pm
fi fi Said,
hmm still at the same postion i wonder if the bar moves… i’ve been on this website for 2 weeks in a row and the bar still hasn’t moved…so i am eit […] more
March 8, 2006 @ 8:10 pm
PS3isdabomb Said,
Erwin stop you’re sarcasm and Digifan have some patience. Guys think about it this way if the PS3 has a launch delay for whatever reason that will giv […] more
March 31, 2006 @ 7:44 pm
King Mono Said,
well ps3 is da bomb iagree that the ps3 will be the bomb but you are really stuped if you dont want the ps3 out early i mean ask anyone and thay would […] more
April 4, 2006 @ 3:11 am
Bob Said,
I personal think that the ps3 launch titles will not look as good as some of the screens we have seen. This is due to the fact that the ps3 is a new c […] more
April 4, 2006 @ 4:04 am
Bob Said,
I would like to also add that that screenshots for stranglehold espeically the envioments are sketches. They are not in game screen shots, which is a […] more
April 4, 2006 @ 4:06 am
Bob Said,
Oh ya also the gas station blowing up from e3 is from the game Full auto which looks like crap if you ask me.
April 4, 2006 @ 3:08 pm
cesarrasuk Said,
hey i agree with dimitri……….can someone at least come up with a price tag for the ps3 so like that i know how much to start putting away…….. […] more
April 27, 2006 @ 12:26 pm
Digifan Said,
One way or the other we will know soon enough. The 2006 E3 Conference is less than two weeks away. IMO I believe everyone deserve complete information […] more
May 4, 2006 @ 4:30 pm
Soul Keeper Said,
The pc hardware is being release quicker than the ps3. Plus the pc is already better so why wait for the ps3, the pc is already better.
June 6, 2006 @ 6:05 pm
Vincent Said,
People that say the pc is better are right, but consider the differnces from a pc and a console. If you want to play games in very high resolutions on […] more
August 7, 2006 @ 7:01 am
Vandalizer Said,
Its taking 4eva!!! Why not buy the XBOX360?! Mmmm… tough one!!!!
August 7, 2006 @ 7:06 am
Vandalizer Said,
Its gonna cost between £399 to £599. Depending on which one you choose! XBOX360 is £299. Mmm, what to do?!
August 10, 2006 @ 10:05 am
Joe Said,
The price Is going to be £425
August 10, 2006 @ 10:06 am
Joe Said,
for the ps3 that is
September 1, 2006 @ 10:29 pm
bobby Said,
Price in Australia is ridiculous the 60GB HD is $999 AU (766.281 USD) on release which is a marketing scam obviously but still the prices are rediculo […] more
September 4, 2006 @ 2:42 pm
Fanboy Said,
I think the ps3 is going to be a waste of money xbox 360 can do almost everything the ps3 can do so there really isn’t any reason to wait for the “stu […] more
September 11, 2006 @ 5:54 pm
Towler Said,
Yes, it’s expensive but bluetooth controllers it’s better thanthe xbox 360 it has all the modem for the internet aswell so you don’t have to find one […] more
September 27, 2006 @ 7:03 pm
Bruce Said,
Only a few things left to do before da month of november. One month to go. I can’t wait to get PS3. PS3 rulez. ^_^
November 12, 2006 @ 3:08 am
Nigel_Dave_Brian Said,
This things a bit out of date, seeing it was released in japan yesterday and is released nxt friday in america. slooooooooow!
November 17, 2006 @ 10:23 pm
Devin Said,
I got it I got it! I got the ps3!! Took me so long to pre-order but now its out! I got it along with Killzone 2!
November 27, 2006 @ 3:18 am
Alexander Said,
Is it everything you could’ve hoped for?