How PlayStation 3 Has Become A Giant In The Industry by Albert Tay
The launch of the high demand PlayStation 3 in U.S. markets began in late 2004, but the actual product release hit retail shelves on November 11, 2006. Millions of PlayStation fans from around the country counted down the days to the launch date, armed with their pre-registration cards and other... Launching the console with a pre-ordering option allowed the PlayStation 3 to quickly dominate the competitive market. ... Marketing the PlayStation 3 to different markets in creative ways was a successful strategy for Sony.

PS3 Games Patent by Carver Tate
Speculations about alleged prohibition of second-hand sales of PS3 games and PS3 consoles have circulated in the past months. These rumors were fueled by market reviews about Xbox 360 consoles beating the Blu-ray-optimized Sony consoles in sales come November. ... No confirmation nor denial was heard from the Sony camp, but now, the speculations seem true with the technology patent Sony had procured. ... They cannot reproduce or share it with their friends because Sony is still the ultimate owner of the software.

Nintendo Taking Market Share? by John Bravo
5: Shifting Media Man Nintendo needs to ditch mini-disks and cartridges and publish games on full size compact disks. It will help get rid of your “cute, fuzzy, little kid image.” 4: Deadline Driving for 8 Billion Red Coins Don’t hype up a game until you’re sure you can release it on time. ... 3: Footrace with Sony the Quick It’s a little late for this one Nintendo, but you need to beat Sony to the market if you can. ... If you can beat Sony to the market and suck up $250 bucks plus the cost of controllers, games, and memory cards people won’t be willing to shell out the $600 bucks...

Sony Delays PlayStation 3 by Geoff Gannon
As a result of problems related to the mass production of a key component of its Blu-ray DVD player, Sony (SNE) will delay the European launch of its next generation video game console, the PlayStation 3 (PS3). Sony will also reduce the number of PS3 units immediately available in both the U.S. ... For instance, it seems safe to say Sony will lose worldwide market share. ... Before this delay, I felt strongly that Europe was the market where the PS3 could come closest to duplicating the performance of the PS2 in terms of market share.

Playstation 3 Review-A Short Guide by Jason Hobbs
Playing around the periphery it seems the United States has something to do with the number 11, let it be the biggest calamity of 9/11 or the retailers’ D-Day 11/11, the latter being when the PlayStation 3 from Sony exposed itself in the broad daylight last year. ... Moreover, steps like promotional activities (contests and giveaways) in the local and national level strengthened further their bonds with the strategic business partners and brought forth immense customer-driven sales in an already hungry market, bagging almost immediately the largest share of the game console market.

PS3 And Nintendo Revolution May Launch American Thanksgiving by Ron Swerdfiger
Could the Nintendo Revolution and the PS3 launch the same time? It’s beginning to look more and more likely. Both Nintendo and Sony have been less than forthcoming with any real concrete information. Rumors have set release dates anywhere from March to sometime next year. ... So the Revolution will be released prior to that period." In regards to the issue of when the Sony PS3 will launch, Forbes Magazine said: "Sony's last word on this remains spring 2006, but almost nobody believes it — at least not for the North American launch — because of a history of delays for previous products.

The Console War – Three Decades and Counting by Pablo Zed
With the recent release of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and the upcoming releases of Sony’s PS3 and Nintendo’s Wii, gamers a like are becoming more aware of the fierce competition and tactics used by these three major players of the video gaming industry. It all began in 1972 with a unit you may... Previously, Sony dominated in market share, however this is forecast to change with the new generation of gaming. ... Despite Sega’s efforts, their Master System barely captured any market share and made little profit.

Nintendo DS Beats Sony PSP In Japan by Ron Swerdfiger
Recently, video game sales stats in Japan have been released that show unlike the week before, the Nintendo DS was able to out sell the Sony PSP. Nintendo may struggle in the competitive market in North American, but in Japan, Nintendo is still the king of the land. ... When Nintendo released market share data for the handheld video game industry it revealed that Game Boy Advance holds 41% of the market, the Nintendo DS at 31% and the PSP at a close 28% though it released just four months after the DS launch in North America and has been overshadowed by a DS sales surge thanks to the large...

iPod Domination by David Smith
iPod Is Dominating the Market, and There Is More to Come iPod contributes 12-14% of total company revenues, a number industry experts believe will continue to increase. With this increase comes pressure on gross margins, as the blended iPod gross margin of 20% compares unfavorably with Apple’s... An analysis of the launch of the Sony Walkman in 1979 indicates the market opportunity for a revolutionary portable music player will remain strong for several years to come and Apple is expected to maintain a strong share for the next few years (unlike Sony’s experience with the Walkman).

HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray: The Great Optical Disc Battle by Phillip Jr Kimpo
Long gone are the times when all we had were compact discs, first for music, then for data storage and movies. The DVDs came next, boasting of what seemed then as tons of data storage. But as they say, times quickly change, and so does the technology. ... Factors going for Blu-Ray : Blu-Ray has the support of the world's largest electronic companies -- Sony, HP, Dell, Pioneer, Philips, Panasonic, Samsung, Apple, LG-Electronics, and Mitsubishi Electric. ... Both share similarities, and at the same time compete against each other to become the new standard technology for the future.