Playstation 3 Delayed

According to Merrill Lynch analysts quoted in the Financial Times on Sunday, the PS3 could be delayed by between six and 12 months, meaning an autumn launch in Japan and a late 2006 or early 2007 launch in the United States. The initial bill of materials for PS3 could approach $900, falling to $320 by three years after launch.

From the start, I am skeptical about how Sony can produce such an exaggerated console in a low enough price that is affordable to all. The more affordable price can only come in 2010 which by then even a low-end PC has the same power of PS3. How much money is Sony prepare to lose in this business?