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bigaza · Joined: 16 Feb 2005 Posts: 3 Location: stockton-on-tees

I no this sounds stupid but does anyone no when the PSP will be released in Turkey. I no people will be thinking WHY???. But the reason is because i want to buy one when i go on holiday in may. THANKS

davidgilmour · Joined: 16 Feb 2005 Posts: 1

turkey , is that a part of europe ?
it will be released somewhere in may in europe.

bigaza · Joined: 16 Feb 2005 Posts: 3 Location: stockton-on-tees

Thats the thing. i dont no if its part of europe or not. does anyone no. thanks

pixel · Joined: 30 Jan 2004 Posts: 791

Turkey isn't officially part of europe yet. Don't know about commercial attitude though. Maybe you should send a mail to the sony commercial support to ask that.
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Guest · Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 5:14 am Post subject:

I believe Turkey, geographically, is not considered to be in Europe.

Regardless, Turkey has applied for membership into the European Union. When earth plate tectonics pushes the Turkish landmass into the geography of Europe, then the application may be consider. (note: I am not referring to geography as being any specific requirement here ;)

Despite all that, one would be very surprised to see Sony selling the PSP in Turkey in that timeframe.

mharris · Joined: 25 Jan 2004 Posts: 155 Location: Annapolis, MD, USA

According to the geography I was taught in school, Turkey, like Russia (it was the Soviet Union back when I was in school), is in both Europe and Asia. The little bit of Turkey that's west of the Bosporus -- the channel connecting the Black Sea with the Mediterranian -- is considered Europe.

Of course, none of this matters; when things are released is dependent on the company's (i.e., Sony's) definition of continents. If Turkey isn't part of Europe, it's probably considered to be part of the Middle East, since that's the way many companies treat it. Asia is typically split into at least "Asia Pacific" and the "Middle East," with some companies treating "South Asia" (India and maybe others) differently.

Maybe you can find more information at http://www.sony.com.tr/ -- I can't read Turkish, so it's no help to me. Clicking on the "Playstation" logo redirects to http://eu.playstation.com, so that should be some encouragement...

mc · Joined: 12 Jan 2005 Posts: 212 Location: Link�ping

Arakon · Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 15

turkey should count as europe comercially.. if nothing else simply cause it's so close. the the EU release should equal the turkey release.

florinsasu · Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Posts: 47

weak · Joined: 13 Jan 2005 Posts: 114 Location: Vienna, Austria

bigaza · Joined: 16 Feb 2005 Posts: 3 Location: stockton-on-tees

Thanks for that. Went onto Sony Global and found that Turkey is actually in Europe. Thanks anyway

Klendathu · Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 20

Just because Sony releases something in "Europe" does not mean it is widely available. Take the release of the PS2 in your country in relation to France or Germany as a point of reference whether the PSP will be available on the european launch date or not.

florinsasu · Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Posts: 47

weak · Joined: 13 Jan 2005 Posts: 114 Location: Vienna, Austria

the EU and turkey have already entered negotiations about an EU membership of turkey.

MarfPSP · Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 27

Guest · Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 5:35 pm Post subject:

It probably isn't terribly useful that the ps2dev forums become a vehicle for airing out international grievances, perceived or real.

In this case, it is my fault for adding the subtle reference to Turkey, knowing it may well encourage this to happen. It was bad judgement on my part.

By the same token, since I inadvertently caused things to go off topic, I am now hoping we can reverse course back to topic.

[Which is the better course in any event, I haven't participated in a good flame war in a long time and I don't think anyone here wants me to start ;)]

pixel · Joined: 30 Jan 2004 Posts: 791

Hum, please, avoid the political/religion/whatever fights here.
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mc · Joined: 12 Jan 2005 Posts: 212 Location: Link�ping

MarfPSP · Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 27

:P

I have no view one way or another as to whether Turkey joins the EU, the only view towards the EU I do have is that I firmly believe the UK should retain the pound.

I can see where the discussion arises from, i.e. how far do you extend the borders of europe not only in terms of distance but of culture.