Sony Still Aiming For Spring With PS3

[Dark Drakan]

However, a big, brooding cloud of delay looms over the launch courtesy of the console's internal technology

Sony Computer Entertainment has admitted that it's still aiming for a spring launch for PS3, although the console's internal technology could force it to re-evaluate release plans.
According to a report on Reuters, SCE is still awaiting final specification - from industry consortiums - on hardware related to the likes of PS3s' Blu-ray drive and video and audio input and output.

A spokesperson for the company explained that SCE is waiting for the specifications "until the last possible minute" but confirmed that "the launch could be pushed back if they're not decided soon". The spokesperson apparently went on to say that, should the hardware specifications not be with SCE in time, it will go back to the drawing board with PS3 launch plans and determine a new 'best time' to hand us PS3.

It's a worrying picture being painted for fans, although bold comments from Sony Computer Entertainment's Kei Sakaguchi given around the same time do cast doubts on what's been said about the hardware specifications issue. According to Sakaguchi, you see, "There is no change in our original plan to release the console in spring 2006."
Anyway, even if Sony does launch PS3 in spring, it's likely we'll be waiting several months beyond on these shores.

While re-affirming a desire for a spring launch for the next-gen console, the SCE spokesperson talking to Reuters added that "we haven't announced specific regions" - it's widely expected however that the machine will debut in Japan, with North America and Europe following.

Recent reports have claimed to have stumbled across concrete info revealing Sony's plan to release PS3 over here in March 2007, but until we receive official word we'll continue to label that one 'pure rumour'.

SOURCE - CVG

[CeS]

this is sony blinding it fan base by lying to them. the reason why they keep saying spring of this year is really simple. fans will be willing to wait it out instead of getting a 360 and when spring hits and they annouce the delay, fan will think to themselves oh well another 6 months wont hurt.

[W-OLF]

I hope to get all 3 next gen at some point but itll be awhile withe prices but I agree with CES but the sooner it comes out sooner price can drop so hurry up Sony lol .