Chinese PlayStation 2 Delay Caused by Military Usage Fears
Stunning news from ROC sees console slip mystery.
Startling news breaking this morning sees the PlayStation 2 being pulled in China, just days after the machine was supposed to go on sale in the region, with levels of rumour-mongering as to the reason why reaching X-Files proportions.
Specifically, the PlayStation 2 was supposed to go on sale in the region last Saturday, December 20, but no machines were available anywhere, with no explanation given. The world, and especially Chinese gamers, as well known for their dedication to digital entertainment as their ability with a DVD burner, was stunned by the news, with Sony Computer Entertainment erecting a wall of silence until today.
"We are working with all our power to satisfy everyone's hopes by making the PlayStation 2 available to consumers, and we deeply apologise to you for any inconvenience," stated SCE, blaming what it mysteriously dubbed an “unfavourable environment” for the missing machine.
According to some reports surfacing this morning, the PlayStation 2 in its current incarnation may contain certain components that fall within technology sanctions in place under Japanese and American law, though Sony did not confirm this. Specifically, the components may have possible military applications, reminiscent of the pre-PS2 launch hype that told of Saddam Hussein creating an unmanned missile plane from Emotion Engine processors.
“We hope to deliver the product as soon as possible and are trying to get it ready," said spokesman Kenichi Fukunaga this morning, refusing to be drawn on the explicit reason for the sudden cancellation.
The only other reason for the move may well be security flaws discovered at the eleventh hour. For decades, China has been blacklisted by console manufacturers, due to the level of endemic IP-infringement of all forms of digital media including movies, music and, of course, games.
We’ll bring you more news on the PS2's non-appearance in China as soon as possible.
Specifically, the PlayStation 2 was supposed to go on sale in the region last Saturday, December 20, but no machines were available anywhere, with no explanation given. The world, and especially Chinese gamers, as well known for their dedication to digital entertainment as their ability with a DVD burner, was stunned by the news, with Sony Computer Entertainment erecting a wall of silence until today.
"We are working with all our power to satisfy everyone's hopes by making the PlayStation 2 available to consumers, and we deeply apologise to you for any inconvenience," stated SCE, blaming what it mysteriously dubbed an “unfavourable environment” for the missing machine.
According to some reports surfacing this morning, the PlayStation 2 in its current incarnation may contain certain components that fall within technology sanctions in place under Japanese and American law, though Sony did not confirm this. Specifically, the components may have possible military applications, reminiscent of the pre-PS2 launch hype that told of Saddam Hussein creating an unmanned missile plane from Emotion Engine processors.
“We hope to deliver the product as soon as possible and are trying to get it ready," said spokesman Kenichi Fukunaga this morning, refusing to be drawn on the explicit reason for the sudden cancellation.
The only other reason for the move may well be security flaws discovered at the eleventh hour. For decades, China has been blacklisted by console manufacturers, due to the level of endemic IP-infringement of all forms of digital media including movies, music and, of course, games.
We’ll bring you more news on the PS2's non-appearance in China as soon as possible.
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