Microsoft crashes Sony PS3 launch

[Lovely]

The European launch of the PlayStation 3 has been met by both cheers and indifference across the continent.

London saw the biggest turnout and all those that turned up for the midnight event also got a free HD TV to go with their new console, which cost Sony more than £250,000 for the London giveaway.

Microsoft welcomes Sony to the next generation and chides the electronics giant for being "late" because Microsoft has it Xbox 360 console launched in late 2005.

 

[dhscott]

Microsoft were handing out chairs to those waiting in line for one with a URL:

shkyw.org

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I think Microsoft will win this war of HD gaming. Rumour has it is that Sony are not performing well financially and of all people, Microsoft are planning to buy them. Interesting! -Don't quote me on that though, word of mouth!