PS3 Launch in November

After months of silence, Sony Corporation has announced that its latest video game console, the Playstation 3, will finally be launched in November this year.

The PS3, which will be released in two versions, will be launched in Japan on November 11, while North America, Australia, Asia and Europe will have to wait until November 17.

Sadly for guys like me, the closest I’d probably get to one of those things is through shop display windows. You see, its launch price in the U.S. will be pegged at $499 for the 20-gigabyte version, while the high-end, 60-gigabyte one will cost a hundred dollars more at $599.

At 52 pesos to the almighty dollar, the 20-gig PS3 will set Pinoy buyers back by P25,948, and by P31,148 for the 60-gig version. Enough to pay six months’ rent.

Truth be told, the Sony Playstation 3 is the most expensive video game console ever produced. It is much, much costlier that the current top-of-the-line console, Microsoft’s Xbox 360.

So which is the better choice: PS3 or Xbox 360?

None. I’d take the six-month rent anytime. I’m perfectly happy with my trusty Game & Watch anyway.