In a move to squelch some of the speculation surrounding its upcoming release of the PS3, a Sony official finally set the record straight about the company’s aim to launch its next-gen console this spring. But, the date could be delayed if “industry specifications for some of its technology are not finalized soon.”
Considering the non-committal nature of the statement, it looks like speculation will likely continue until an official release date is announced, followed up in writing and maybe even sky writing just to prove the point.
The launch of Playstation 3 (PS3) has been the subject of heavy speculation in the industry as expectations are high for the powerful machine, which will feature cutting-edge technology in its DVD, processors and graphics.
PS3 will be competing with Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360, which went on sale last November, and Nintendo Co. Ltd.'s Revolution, which is expected later this year.
"We're aiming for spring, but we haven't announced specific regions," a spokeswoman for Sony Computer Entertainment said, adding that it was waiting for the final specifications on some of the technology it is using in the PS3, such as that related to the Blu-ray drive and to input and output video and sound.
The specifications are decided by industry consortiums.
"We're waiting for them until the last possible minute, but the launch could be pushed back if they're not decided soon," the spokeswoman said. If the PS3 is not ready in time, the company will choose the next best timing for the launch, she said.”
Reuters
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