TOKYO – Sony’s launch of its next-generation PlayStation 3 video game console could be delayed if industry specifications for some of its technology are not finalised soon, although it is still aiming for a spring rollout, it said yesterday.
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 player, processors and graphics. PS3 will be competing with Microsoft’s Xbox 360, which went on sale last November, and Nintendo’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 DVD 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.Sony has been promising a spring launch but has been deliberately vague about exactly when that would be.Analysts have said it could mean anytime between March and the end of Japan’s rainy season in June.- Nampa-ReutersPS3 will be competing with Microsoft’s Xbox 360, which went on sale last November, and Nintendo’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 DVD 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.Sony has been promising a spring launch but has been deliberately vague about exactly when that would be.Analysts have said it could mean anytime between March and the end of Japan’s rainy season in June.- Nampa-Reuters
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