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PS4 Sells Out in 30 Minutes at Taipei Game Show

Sony Computer Entertainment Japan and Asia is dominating the console scene at Taipei Game Show in Tawan, thanks to the fact that Microsoft and Nintendo declined to participate.
At its massive booth Sony also prepared a sales corner where the PS4, that is currently sold out everywhere else in the small Asian country, was offered for sale. The console ran out of stock in 30 minutes.

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miyamoto3738d ago ShowReplies(11)
come_bom3738d ago

I honestly don't understand why all the rush to purchase a PS4. There is no "killer" game released for the PS4 so far, why are people in such a hurry to purchase it. The best games (or bigger games) are still to be released. I understand die hard fanboys purchasing the console in the first day, but the rest...

As for me, I'm getting a PS4 later on, no rush.

Bathyj3738d ago

We just like the feeling of being part of something greater than our individual selves.

I dont see the point of waiting, unless youre worried about reliability, which doesnt seem to be and issue, or price, which would have you waiting a year at least to save 50 bucks.

The better question is why not buy now?

Ive said it before, if there were no early adopters there would be no console industry.

Thats why, we are supporting the one we think will take our beloved pastime forward.

Thatguy-3103738d ago

I figured that if I'm going to buy a ps4 later why not get it now? I mean I'll wait for the games since I have no problem with being patient. Infamous is just around the corner and little things should keep me busy like don't starve, Outlast, battlefield 4 etc.

miyamoto3738d ago (Edited 3738d ago )

Yep it's one of them products, eh?

It's a kind of magic.

A magic mojo that a product possess even before it becomes a huge hit to consumers. And then when the product launches consumers are gobsmacked by the millions.

The appeal and power to sell itself can't be explained by ordinary people nor even the seasoned analysts.

"I honestly don't understand why all the rush to purchase a PS4. "
You are right.
Its really very hard to understand.
Its very hard to wrap your head around the whole craze thing.

Its just there but no one can fathom the phenomenon.

Its one of Sony's secret weapons that Microsoft will never fully understand no matter how much more money they have.

And its also the secret weapon that made the PS4 the tech gadget of year 2013.

That is just how bestselling products go sell like crazy.

Steve Jobs always talk about this synergy thing: he interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

Disruptive products have it.

I.E. The Beatles, iPod, iPhone, the original PlayStation, PS2, etc

Bathyj3738d ago

@ dboyc310
Yeah, I wasnt going to get it at launch either, I didnt pre order right away, then I thought, what am I waiting for, I trust the hardware and a price drop wont happen for a while so I didnt see the point.

thejigisup3738d ago

It is because you don't understand that you couldn't understand why people need to have it asap. Get one and you'll quickly realize shit I should've bought this sooner

Akuma073738d ago

I want to play awesome games, there are several awesome games out right now. There are awesome first party titles on the PS4, as well as exclusive indie titles.

Also, when I buy a multiplatform game, I want to play it on the better platform, why deal with the bad-looking PS3 version of something?

It's all about having the best of what is on offer, and the PS4 is exactly that, and nearly 5 million people seem to agree with me.

PeaSFor3738d ago

@come_bom
"I honestly don't understand why all the rush to purchase a PS4"

after 8yrs, i think it was about time to go foward.

i skipped AC4:Blackflag on last gen console because i knew i would get it on ps4...because you know... I WANTED TO.(same thing with pretty much all the latest multiplat games)

"There is no killer game"

well, thats your own opinion and guess what... you arent the ultimate virtue, i always liked Housemarque games and was also enticipating Resogun, so THATS MY KILLER GAME.(same goes with Lumines:Electronic Symphony on ps vita)

"The best games (or bigger games) are still to be released."

so what? OFF COURSE the ps4 will have more games, sky is blue water is wet.

"I understand die hard fanboys purchasing the console in the first day, but the rest..."

again, it got nothing to do with fanboyism, if YOU are struggeling to find a justification for buying a ps4...you are blatantly not ready to get one, you may want to stay on last gen for a while but im not.

BitbyDeath3738d ago

Think it's getting a lot of casual appeal through Playroom.

pwnsause_returns3738d ago

"There is no "killer" game released for the PS4 so far"

Thats what People said about the PS3 early this gen.

If you believe in the platform, then invest in it. It only makes Developers such as EA to be like, "Damn Thats a Market We need to Tap, ASAP!"

TimeSkipLuffy3738d ago

I got BF4 for free with my preorder. That game cost 60-70 euros right after PS4 release. I sold it and my console was 50€ cheaper. 350€ for a PS4 is a fair enough price ^^

ramiuk13737d ago

i held of games that i knew was being released on ps4,so for me its awesome.
loving every minute

i got mine on launch day as i wanted to be part of history,helping sony break records and by showing my support for what gamers want

jacksons983737d ago

$399
At that price why not get one? I don't see a price drop for the forseeable future. And it's a lot of fun being part of the community early on.

Twinblade3737d ago

Just to be able to have it. Be able to beta test so gamers like you that wait a year or so don't have much problems after we do. So you should be thanking us. lol.

Irishguy953737d ago (Edited 3737d ago )

I'll never understand it either. But I also don't understand how certain celebrities have such a following, how football and sports players make so much money, how Call of Duty sells so much each year or how anyone would buy a 'new' apple product every year. Same **** different products. Everyone jumps on the hype train and needs one just for the sake of having one.

Magicite3737d ago

because all multiplat games look better on ps4 (out of all consoles).

UnHoly_One3737d ago

For me it was just about the fact that I knew I would want one come March when inFAMOUS came out anyway.

I figured I might as well get it at launch just so that I could say I did, if nothing else.

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GTgamer3738d ago

This is lasting longer than I expected Keep it up Sony.

sinncross3738d ago

What I really hope this does is help strengthen SCEJ/A.

I feel like SCEJ, while their games have been really awesome, have had slow console output. Also, I feel like Sony has no real studios in Asia outside of Japan. I would love to see more more Cantonese, Chinese, Korean etc work being achieved by the Asian brand of PS.

More game cultures means more variety.

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bradleejones3737d ago

I think miamoto was trying to say too bad sony cant produce more ps4 to cover demand. ms does have their product readily available.i have wanted to get one since thanksgiving and no one has them locally since launch. Im not much for shopping online.

Giul_Xainx3737d ago (Edited 3737d ago )

Taiwan.... they spelt Taiwan incorrectly... but that is still awesome to see that gamers everywhere are enjoying the ps4. I bet Microsoft's decision is being reconsidered right now.

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Lovable3738d ago

Can we get some new news please...

Minato-Namikaze3738d ago

Does it count that its a new region?

Lovable3738d ago

No. We all know the moment PS4 gets release it will always sells out...It's a no brainer at this point...

Pogmathoin3738d ago

30 minutes? That was slow.... And thats a good thing...

Narutone663738d ago

@Pogmathion,
The cashiers was slow, that's why it took 30 minutes.

Majin-vegeta3738d ago

Don;t they usually have a couple of thousand units for events like this??

Damn selling like hotcakes.

Bathyj3738d ago

Meanwhile at the hotcake factory...

"I wish we had PS4's numbers"

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New Speed Golf mode whacks a Critical Hit towards Golf With Your Friends

Golf With Your Friends gets better again, with the introduction of a Critical Hit DLC pack and the launch of Speed Golf.

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MediEvil 2 Remake May Be Shadow Dropped At PlayStation Showcase/State Of Play In May 2024

A remake of MediEvil 2 may be getting shadow dropped at the rumored PlayStation Showcase or State of Play presentation in May, 2024.

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Relientk7719h ago

What, I thought this was dead after Shawn Layden left Sony. I would definitely pick this up if it's true. I have such great memories of playing the MediEvil games on PS1 and I played the PS4 remake. Such a great and underrated series.

Cacabunga8h ago(Edited 8h ago)

A rumored game at a rumored show.. we’ve seen it all

TiredGamer8h ago

Agreed. The first remake was stylistically beautiful and a very noticeable improvement over the original in every regard. And it was reasonably priced and sustainably developed (i.e. not some mega big budget game that was do or die for the developer).

Zeke6810h ago

Thanks for the spoilers... :(

RonnySins9h ago

Another day, another remake. Ugh!

SonyStyled8h ago

If you played the original print I can see your annoyance. I didn’t and probably a lot others the past 20 years.

Was it any good? Would you suggest playing the original print of 2, or suggest the remake? Just wondering because I didn’t play the originals as I had an n64 at the time

TiredGamer8h ago(Edited 8h ago)

I played the first remake and absolutely loved it. The quality of life and control improvements were very noticeable. I tried playing the PS1 original and gave up halfway through at the janky controls.

Expect the same for part 2. The PS1 version is janky as heck, but I would gobble up an improved remake day one.

The beauty of this kind of stuff is that I find myself enjoying more retro gaming today, so a relatively low budget classic remake (call it a single-A release) is exactly what is missing from first party releases in the modern age. I don’t want every game to be an unsustainable AAAA endeavor that is just overwhelming in every regard. Truly miss when game releases could be modest-sized surprises and still be commercially successful/viable.

Bring on more quality classic remakes!

DarXyde49m ago

I can see your frustration and mostly agree, but modern remakes of games lost eras ago are fine if you ask me.

I don't know how old you are, but I was a kid when the first Medievil came out. It's really for a new generation of gamers more than anything and the industry is at a point now where there is an insane number of current gamers who missed out on those classics.

If we're talking about remakes of The Last of Us or remasters of GTAV, I'm in agreement. Otherwise, the choice to remake games like Final Fantasy VII, Medievil, Parappa, etc. are fair to me. Even PS2 era games being remade would be welcome to me. Often, the tech updates make it worth it.

Knightofelemia9h ago

Such a good series I also wish Sony would dust off Wild Arms and Legend of Dargoon even the Legend series needs to see the light again.

Omegasyde8h ago

My bets on new Socom and/or Wolverine (since Deadpool 3 is dropping in the summer).

I think one after this state of play will be PS5 pro preorder

InUrFoxHole3h ago

SOCOM! SOCOM! SOCOM!
But please not like Socom 4

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"Darkest Dungeon II" is coming to Playstation consoles on July 15th, 2024

"The Vancouver-based (Canada) indie games developer Red Hook Studios are today very happy and excited to announce that their roguelike /strategy/RPG “Darkest Dungeon II”, is coming to Playstation consoles (PS5 and PS4) via PSN on July 15th, 2024." - Jonas Ek, TGG.

TwoPicklesGood10h ago

Don't sleep on this, it's a great day

Michiel19895h ago

I personally didn't enjoy 2 as much as I did 1. Actually didn't even finish it.
I do praise that they didn't just carbon copy the 1st game and added more of everything, but I think that during the process a lot of what made Darkest Dungeon appealing to put a ton of hours in, was lost.

The new mode does look cool and I will definitely jump back into it and try it out.