Sony forgoes online PS3 sales in Japan

PlayStation.com Japan said last week that it will not be selling the PlayStation 3 online, at least for the time being. "In consideration of the fact that the initial number of PlayStation 3 (60GB/20GB) units and peripherals will be limited," reads the statement, "PlayStaion.com Japan has no plans to sell them at the moment." However, players will be able to preorder PS3 software through the Web site beginning October 31.