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No PlayStation 4 for Christmas in South Africa?

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UPDATE: It looks like you’ll be spending your 13th cheque on some Sony merch after all. ITNews Africa says that the console will be out December 6 locally.

The next generation console war was all but won; the Xbox One was ridded with DRM and was launching later than the PS4 in South Africa. Microsoft did several 180’s regarding their console – but people would still end up getting the PlayStation 4, because they’d be able to get it earlier. Only now, the choice of which consoles to get has become even harder – because we won’t be getting Sony’s new black box when the rest of the world does.

At its Gamescom press conference, Sony announced that they’d be launching this November in 32 countries – and surprise, surprise…we’re not one of them.

Here’s the list of countries that’ll be getting PlayStation love this November.

November 15th

  • Canada
  • United States

November 29th – Europe

  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom

November 29th – Latin America

  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • El Salvador
  • Guatemala
  • Mexico
  • Panama
  • Peru

If you’re insistent on playing some Killzone or Driveclub or something else that isn’t Ridge Racer on your shiny new PS4 this holiday season, then I’m afraid you’re going to have either import or slap a “4” sticker over the 3 on your current console and just pretend. Of course, it could just be that we’re so small and insignificant a market that we just get lumped in under the UK, because the local PlayStation site lists a 29 October release date.

We’ve fired off  mail to Sony’s local agency for some clarification.  

The decision about which next gen console to pick up has just become that little bit harder. Mostly because we don’t have a confirmed local release date for either of them.

Last Updated: August 21, 2013

110 Comments

  1. matthurstrsa

    August 21, 2013 at 07:51

    “because the local PlayStation site lists a 29 October release date. ”

    Correction: 29 November. Just like the UK territories. Which leads me to believe we are just lumped in there like a conjoined twin that didn’t fully develop so has short arms or something like that.

    Reply

    • Spathi

      August 21, 2013 at 09:16

      It has now been confirmed by SK that it will be available this year, not necessarily on the 29th of Nov though. I’m more than fine with that!

      Reply

    • John ain't got time to bleed

      August 21, 2013 at 09:40

      I keep reading your name as Mufasa. I have no idea why.

      Reply

      • matthurstrsa

        August 21, 2013 at 09:43

        I don’t mind being King of the lion beasts. You may keep calling me Mufasa.

        Reply

      • Admiral Chief Raider of Tombs

        August 21, 2013 at 09:49

        Do you also get chills when saying/reading it?

        😛

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        • John ain't got time to bleed

          August 21, 2013 at 10:17

          I do.

          Reply

  2. FoxHoundR - NO LONGER TROLLING

    August 21, 2013 at 07:52

    It does not matter, XBOX will dominate all. PS4 can go sleep

    Reply

    • Hammersteyn

      August 21, 2013 at 07:53

      • Admiral Chief Raider of Tombs

        August 21, 2013 at 07:58

        Love it!

        Reply

      • Admiral Chief Raider of Tombs

        August 21, 2013 at 08:00

        Keep on watching this again and again, wonder how many failed takes they had to do for that. Cigar burn can only be eina

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    • Lardus-Respect the beard

      August 21, 2013 at 09:11

      That, I believe, was trolling. Don’t get me wrong, I am currently neutral on the next-gen console wars. As a member of the Master Race I do not have to choose yet 🙂

      Reply

      • Skyblue

        August 21, 2013 at 09:18

        Don’t feed it with words Lardus!

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        • Lardus-Respect the beard

          August 21, 2013 at 09:21

          Rather burb it with fire hey? LoL

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  3. Gavin Joffe

    August 21, 2013 at 07:58

    I’ve never understood the logic that an earlier release date is a legitimately viable factor in your console choice. Is the assumption that all gamers are a bunch of twitchy, impulsive, instant-gratification prone children? Assuming that most people will choose one console for the next generation, you’d think that they’d choose a console based on their preference over the next several years, not based on which console has a couple of months head start. Or maybe I’m being too generous?

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    • Seraphim

      August 21, 2013 at 08:02

      Well some people would probably receive a next gen console for christmas from family/friends and will have less say on what they’ll get.

      Of course if no next gen consoles are available before christmas then… well I’m sure you can guess.

      Reply

    • Skyblue

      August 21, 2013 at 08:15

      I bought a X360 first during the current gen as it was the only HD console available at time of purchase. It actually put off my PS3 purchase until Demon Souls was released as I never felt compelled by any exclusive until that point. It gave M$ a huge in as I prob wouldn’t have bought a X360 until Gears of War was released.
      $ony learned their lesson last time around as they lost huge market share to M$ with their arrogance in terms of delayed launch and pricing.

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    • Ricardo Harvey

      August 21, 2013 at 08:50

      if you consider how big the market is for people to preorder games and get it on release day, even though they will be cheaper in 2 months time, then its easy to see why getting a console sooner that later appeals to this market. I for one am pretty upset that we not getting it before december. Oh well. Does anyone know what we have to do to become recognized as a gaming nation

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      • Skyblue

        August 21, 2013 at 09:04

        We need development at grass roots level.
        The MSSA is not doing enough to develop young talent into world class players.
        Quotas are being ignored and previously advantaged players are getting all the best rage-quit-inducing insults to use first.

        Reply

  4. Admiral Chief Raider of Tombs

    August 21, 2013 at 07:58

    Well, that sucks. My condolences to the PS guys. (no, not trolling)

    Reply

    • Troll Slayer

      August 21, 2013 at 08:04

      Achievement Unlocked: Stealth trolling combo x 10000.

      Reply

    • Hammersteyn

      August 21, 2013 at 08:08

      Cheers mate, good things comes to those who wait. Meaning the XBOX One will be of the chain.

      Reply

      • Admiral Chief Raider of Tombs

        August 21, 2013 at 08:13

        Lol, I’m being serious. I just want everyone to be able to have access to what they really want

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        • Convinced

          August 21, 2013 at 08:16

          Meh…PC FTW. PC waits for nobody to start selling their junk.

          Reply

        • CaptainNemo42

          August 21, 2013 at 08:18

          And THAT is the exact same reason I’m rooting for you guys, the PC Master Race, to get GTAV, and not get screwed by R* like they did with RDR.

          Reply

          • Skyblue

            August 21, 2013 at 08:27

            It shall come to pass…

          • John ain't got time to bleed

            August 21, 2013 at 08:44

            We appreciate your support and we will raise you a like.

  5. boltjes

    August 21, 2013 at 08:02

    Since when was Australia and New Zealand in Europe?

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    • HvR

      August 21, 2013 at 08:30

      Like us they are British colonies so fall under the SCE Europe.

      Reply

      • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

        August 21, 2013 at 11:59

        God bless the Queen and Young Prince George.

        Reply

  6. Jakster

    August 21, 2013 at 08:02

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    • FoxHoundR - NO LONGER TROLLING

      August 21, 2013 at 08:15

      YES HA HA

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    • John ain't got time to bleed

      August 21, 2013 at 09:04

      I’m not biased on any of the two consoles, but I think this is funny. Why the downvotes? People are getting emotional about this already.

      Reply

      • Lardus-Respect the beard

        August 21, 2013 at 09:20

        I think people are emotional yes. But Fox is a registered PS4 Trolling offender and Xbox Fanboy lol. Seems people haven’t “forgiven” him yet. Plus, I like the HAHA image!

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        • Skyblue

          August 21, 2013 at 09:22

          I lol’ed when I saw it.

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        • John ain't got time to bleed

          August 21, 2013 at 09:37

          I’ve noticed Fox doesn’t know the meaning of subtle. But, downvotes, those are reserved for the weak and the assholes.
          I don’t see us PC gamers downvoting every console comment. Then again, it’s not like they’re any competition to us…

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          • Lardus-Respect the beard

            August 21, 2013 at 09:40

            Its not about what console he supports. It is about the WAY that he does it that gets even Xbox fans to give him down votes as they feel he gives them a bad name. I also give him one once in a while – but not for this one as I also liked the haha 🙂

          • John ain't got time to bleed

            August 21, 2013 at 09:41

            Okay, I get you.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            August 21, 2013 at 09:47

            That’s why I always say they’re fighting for second place 😉

      • Brian Murphy

        August 21, 2013 at 17:18

        Probably because people make trolling comments, prior to the update. And now that the update shows the PS4 will launch in SA prior to the One, the downvotes represent /facepalms.

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  7. Johann Smith

    August 21, 2013 at 08:03

    not happy about this… and then to see so much green around the site… not happy at all 🙁

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    • Hammersteyn

      August 21, 2013 at 08:09

      Not even a pretty green. I call it American Green.

      Reply

      • HeniQpotter

        August 21, 2013 at 08:15

        Funny enough, they call it the color of money as well.

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        • Hammersteyn

          August 21, 2013 at 08:16

          LOL

          Reply

  8. CaptainNemo42

    August 21, 2013 at 08:11

    Bad news of the PS4 sponsored by Xbox SA. Reminds me of E3… Was just the other way around.

    Reply

  9. Umar Kiiroi Senk?

    August 21, 2013 at 08:13

    I am hoping we are just lumped in there with UK….All I wana say is that they don’t really care about us

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    • Hammersteyn

      August 21, 2013 at 08:15

      Um? This?

      Reply

      • Umar Kiiroi Senk?

        August 21, 2013 at 08:16

        Heee HEEE Chamon! they don’t care about us

        Reply

    • Skyblue

      August 21, 2013 at 08:32

      I’m not so sure as the more countries you launch in means larger bragging rights and they wouldn’t miss that opportunity. I am hoping right along with you though!

      Reply

  10. CaptainNemo42

    August 21, 2013 at 08:20

    To be honest. I’m kinda relieved, in a weird, twisted kinda way. Not sure I will be able to afford it this year. Now I can hold on to my kidney a bit longer.

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  11. HvR

    August 21, 2013 at 08:28

    ” it could just be that we’re so small and insignificant a market that we just get lumped in under the UK”

    This has been the case for the last 3 Playstation products, bad news is with the rand tanking again get ready for a R6500 price tag.

    Have a good day from the Cape Colony and God save the Queen.

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  12. Rock789

    August 21, 2013 at 08:28

    What… The… Fork…?! Really?! Are MS and Sony deliberately trying to pi$$ us off? First MS do a complete 180 and now Sony are pretty much doing a “Uuhhh… We’re not sure what we’re doing anymore”.

    To be honest, I know I’ll end up getting both… Possibly in 2062 when they’re released locally! I am now an inconsolable Panda… :’-(

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    • TiMsTeR1033

      August 21, 2013 at 09:02

      nah they will be here soon…To have both would be great but I sadly only have enough for 1 lol and thats back to sony for me…

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      • Rock789

        August 21, 2013 at 10:09

        Agreed… I’ll be getting my PS4 first. My mind’s already made up. I dunno, it’s just the impression I’ve been getting from them since Feb this year when the announcements began – they seem altogether more jacked for this than MS. As if MS are going, “Well, we were great this generation. So they’ll lap up anything we do for the next one.” Uh, no.

        As I said, I might end up getting both, as I have been fortunate enough to have done this generation. But that PS4 seems more and more likely to be my go-to console – a definite reversal of this generation’s trend!

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  13. Happy Hamster

    August 21, 2013 at 08:40

    So much for there Worldwide Launch

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  14. InsanityFlea

    August 21, 2013 at 08:41

    I’ll be playing BF4 on my pc. SUCKERS.

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  15. Martin du preez

    August 21, 2013 at 08:43

    WTF – The ZA Sony sites says 29th November not October and G3AR just said Sk confirmed it for the 29th in ZA?

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    • CaptainNemo42

      August 21, 2013 at 08:48

      Lotsa confusion. Seems we really are that insignificant that Sony doesn’t even consider us a country.

      Reply

    • TiMsTeR1033

      August 21, 2013 at 09:00

      its times like these I wish My bro was still at ster kinkor…. could find out for sure then…

      Reply

      • Convinced

        August 21, 2013 at 09:09

        I don’t blame him for leaving SK.

        Reply

    • Slayer Troll

      August 21, 2013 at 09:08

      It’s hard to comprehend such things that don’t exist.

      Reply

  16. Happy Hamster

    August 21, 2013 at 08:44

    Well because of the Xbox Vs PS Feud i went out and bought myself a Gaming PC , so i have converted to the Dark Side

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    • HeniQpotter

      August 21, 2013 at 08:46

      lol

      Reply

  17. saneman

    August 21, 2013 at 08:45

    does this “Geoffrey Tim” know about the internet and how to checks facts?

    http://za.playstation.com/ps4/

    Reply

    • Troll Slayer

      August 21, 2013 at 09:10

      Some say Geoffery Tim is the INTERNET and he was named Booble at birth.

      Reply

      • Skyblue

        August 21, 2013 at 09:16

        LOL!

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      • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

        August 21, 2013 at 12:01

        Oh that got me chuckling. Have an upvote you smelly old troll!

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  18. saneman

    August 21, 2013 at 08:46

    Also xbox one is not being released in south africa this year and even if u do import one it wount work without a VPN to register the game the first time u put in the disc

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    • Happy Hamster

      August 21, 2013 at 08:49

      Really?????? We did not know that , Wow i learn something diffrent each day

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      • saneman

        August 21, 2013 at 08:54

        Note how the sites with the xbox one back ground will some how magically tend to have negative articles and news about the ps4

        Micr$oft negative marketing now in full swing.

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        • DarthofZA

          August 21, 2013 at 09:00

          Note how MS have already retracted that a few months ago. The first time you go online it will disable all the DRM on it the console, and then when you put disks in you won’t have to go online. Notice how Lazy show advertising for whoever pays their bills and don’t let it effect what they say about those products.

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          • saneman

            August 21, 2013 at 09:06

            It still has to connect to the internet once per new game disc just to register it.

            Also Micro$oft just annouced yesterday at GamesCon that there launch countries list has been reduced so South Africa deff not getting it this year.

            This site should have all the latest xbox one info…..

            Funny how this site reports ps4 no launching before Christmas

            Where in fact its the exact opposite is true.

          • Troll Slayer

            August 21, 2013 at 09:12

            Your info is so wrong. The Xbox only needs a Day 1 internet connection.

          • Skyblue

            August 21, 2013 at 09:16

            Sony sponsored Lagz for E3 and their branding was all over the site along with the general consensus that Sony had the better conference. This time around MS have sponsored the Gamescon coverage and the consensus is that Sony have still had the better presentation.

            Please refrain from commenting on LAGZ if you’re basing your opinion on one article. You are clearly not a regular reader of Lagz if this is your opinion.

          • Pieter Kruger

            August 21, 2013 at 09:24

            “It still has to connect to the internet once per new game disc just to register it.”.
            AGAIN I’m going with “Does this “saneman” know about the internet and how to checks facts?”

          • TiMsTeR1033

            August 21, 2013 at 09:32

            I never heard that about registering a game online. thats abit shitty, what if internet is down when you get home with a new game!

          • Pieter Kruger

            August 21, 2013 at 09:34

            It’s NOT required. Saneman just keeps quoting some article in Huisgenoot from 2007 apparently….doh!

          • TiMsTeR1033

            August 21, 2013 at 09:43

            I was about to say there…. Like thats basically a form of DRM then…

          • Gavin Mannion

            August 21, 2013 at 09:29

            try keep up we covered that a while back

            http://www.lazygamer.co/general-news/xbox-one-launch-delayed-in-eight-countries/

            We are not listed as a launch country. We have asked the local distributors for confirmation and will update when it arrives. You don’t need that tinfoil cap here I promise

        • Pieter Kruger

          August 21, 2013 at 09:06

          Does this “saneman” know about the internet and how to checks facts?

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          • DarthofZA

            August 21, 2013 at 09:15

            I wish I could of given you more than 1 upvote for that 😛

    • Pieter Kruger

      August 21, 2013 at 08:58

      Xbox one games are not region blocked, MS confirmed you can import and that wont be an issue!

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      • TiMsTeR1033

        August 21, 2013 at 08:59

        ps4 is also not regeion locked.

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        • Pieter Kruger

          August 21, 2013 at 09:05

          Yeah almost everybody knows that cough cough “saneman”!

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    • Gavin Mannion

      August 21, 2013 at 09:25

      That second part isn’t true. Apparently there is zero region restrictions on either console. We will be testing it though so stay tuned

      Reply

  19. Brenz

    August 21, 2013 at 08:53

    It sucks but Geoff got it exactly right saying we are a small and insignificant market, its just the truth.
    Of course we are normally included in the UK dates as typing out South Africa is too much work so its possible we might still get it, until Sony state otherwise of course.
    We just have to accept that when it comes to things like this big corporations dont give a shit about our country, we arent the only ones, there are many others out there.

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  20. Charles Du Plessis

    August 21, 2013 at 08:55

    G3AR put this on their facebook page
    “Update: We just got off the phone with Ster Kinekor – PS4 definitely launches locally on 29 November -”

    https://www.facebook.com/G3AR.NET?ref=stream&hc_location=stream

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    • Hammersteyn

      August 21, 2013 at 08:56

      Bring a mop because I just wet myself.

      Reply

      • Admiral Chief Raider of Tombs

        August 21, 2013 at 09:04

        Haha

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    • TiMsTeR1033

      August 21, 2013 at 08:58

      thank god almighty! but as fb update suggests will lauch this year confirmation of when isnt there though…

      Reply

    • HeniQpotter

      August 21, 2013 at 08:59

      Lol 2 minutes later: “Update: Correction – PS4 to launch locally this year. Date to be confirmed.”

      Reply

      • Jakster

        August 21, 2013 at 09:13

        Typical PR BS from SK.

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        • HeniQpotter

          August 21, 2013 at 09:19

          Look without saying anything bad about anyone, I hate to see whats going to happen if console shipments are delayed. At this moment we need concrete confirmation. Lets just hope the date on the local PS4 web page is accurate. 🙂

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  21. Yayman

    August 21, 2013 at 09:01

  22. Yayman

    August 21, 2013 at 09:02

    http://za.playstation.com/ps4/ – SA release date is 29 November 2013

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  23. Pieter Kruger

    August 21, 2013 at 09:08

    But guys, why all the fuss? All those timed exclusive Indies can be played on your PC no? Trololololol! ????

    Reply

    • Skyblue

      August 21, 2013 at 09:21

      Agreed, we be having it!
      Can’t wait to get my hands on the new Binding of Isaac expansion.

      Reply

    • Epicness

      August 21, 2013 at 09:28

      On the plus side, the Vita gets a price cut with new Indie games TROLOLOLOL!

      Reply

      • Pieter Kruger

        August 21, 2013 at 09:31

        That IS cool though yes! But I’m still a bit uncertain about the Vita. I’d hold off just to see the sales and support figures in a years time before dropping R2k right now!

        Reply

        • Skyblue

          August 21, 2013 at 09:33

          The remote play alone on the PS4 makes it worth it but 2k?!?!

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          • Pieter Kruger

            August 21, 2013 at 09:41

            That scenario they painted last night of the wife coming along to watch some trash on tv and booting you was funny! Problem is we build with bricks in SA and my room is also quite a distance from the TV room so remote streaming might become an issue! Also, had it been an Xbox One you could’ve just snapped tv next to your game! ????

          • Terry

            August 21, 2013 at 15:51

            Which sound are you going to use? You going to play your game with no sound? Cause she’s not going to watch TV without sound. There’s this thing called a repeater or even get a more powerful antenna for your router.

          • Pieter Kruger

            August 21, 2013 at 15:59

            I dunno, thought I’d use earphones? I’m too stupid to use repeaters. Bought a brand new one a couple of months ago and its just sitting there blinking away giving all devices “Limited access” But the lights look pretty though! ????

          • Terry

            August 21, 2013 at 16:03

            I think you misunderstood. If you’re using your TV for both xbox gaming and TV at the same time. How are you going to tell the TV which sound to put through to your headphones?

          • Pieter Kruger

            August 21, 2013 at 16:05

            “Xbox, game sound to my earphones”?

          • Terry

            August 21, 2013 at 16:10

            I’ll upvote that just cause it made me laugh 🙂

          • Pieter Kruger

            August 21, 2013 at 16:13

            Thnx, but I hear you and it’s a valid question, no idea how that’s going to work! Will submit on IGN to “Ask Microsoft anything”.

  24. Drizzt

    August 21, 2013 at 09:27

    Well that’s disappointing… One more reason it sucks to be a gamer ins SA.

    Reply

  25. fred

    August 21, 2013 at 09:34

    Well Sony does not handle the ps4/ps3 directly here , SK does , that is why were are not on the official list…I suppose.

    Reply

  26. Vampyre Squirrel

    August 21, 2013 at 13:40

    Megarom posted the following on their Facebook wall:

    “Playstation has made an official announcement today dating the new PS4 for release on 6 December in South Africa.”

    Reply

  27. Willem Swanepoel

    August 21, 2013 at 18:27

    meh, its like you are going to miss out on a PC that is already a year old 😉

    Reply

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