LOS ANGELES: The US$30bil video game industry’s own war of the titans reboots this week with the US launch on Friday of Sony Corp’s PlayStation 3 and Sunday’s debut of Nintendo Co Ltd’s Wii.
A limited supply, delayed debut and drop in the number of games built exclusively for the new PS3 could stifle market leader Sony’s quest for mainstream hearts and dollars until after the crucial holiday season, a far different scenario from the last console battle when Sony beat key rivals to market.
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