Sony will delay sales of the PlayStation 4 gaming console in China, originally scheduled for Jan. 11, the company said in a statement on Thursday. Sony's Computer Entertainment division said a new sale date had not yet been determined, but Reuters reports that negotiations with Chinese authorities were part of the reason for the delay. It is not clear whether the Chinese authorities are requiring more adjustments to the PS4 before launching in the country.

China lifted a 14-year ban on foreign gaming consoles last year, paving the way for Sony's rival Microsoft to launch its newest-generation Xbox in China in September.

Sony plans to sell the PlayStation 4 in China for 2,899 yuan ($467), slightly higher than in the United States, where it sells for around $400.

The Xbox, which sells for 3,699 yuan, currently has 10 titles on sale in China, mainly censor-friendly sporting games such as "Forza Motorsport 5".