Zeus
03-29-2006, 05:48 AM
Next-Gen have some quotes from UK based retailers and journalists on their reaction to the PS3 world-wide simultaneous launch. WoolWorths say Sony have put themselves underpress to make sure a November release stays on the cards as their reputation (Sony Execs) are on the line...
Retailers Speak
"There's no going back for Sony. Its executives have put their reputations on the line and now they're under pressure to make sure the launch happens in November - no matter how much stock is available." - Gerry Berkley; Woolworths.
"I was not expecting a worldwide launch. This is great news and it's great to have such good visibility of when we're going to see the machine." - Martyun Gibbs; Gamestation.
"After lots of speculation it's good to see a formal announcement from Sony. We eagerly await more news." - Lisa Morgan; Game.
Journalist Reaction
Edge editor Tony Mott said the delay would not be a problem for Sony, comparing Microsoft's one-year lead to that of Sega's back in the days of Dreamcast. He wrote, "Did it not suffer horribly because so many people wanted to wait for better technology running better games?"
He added, "Microsoft would be better served if Sony was somehow able to bring its hardware to market sooner rather than later because then PS3 would be launching with fewer, less polished games thereby enabling Xbox 360 to shine."
News Source: <a href="http://next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2593&Itemid=2" target="_blank">Next-Gen.biz</a>
Retailers Speak
"There's no going back for Sony. Its executives have put their reputations on the line and now they're under pressure to make sure the launch happens in November - no matter how much stock is available." - Gerry Berkley; Woolworths.
"I was not expecting a worldwide launch. This is great news and it's great to have such good visibility of when we're going to see the machine." - Martyun Gibbs; Gamestation.
"After lots of speculation it's good to see a formal announcement from Sony. We eagerly await more news." - Lisa Morgan; Game.
Journalist Reaction
Edge editor Tony Mott said the delay would not be a problem for Sony, comparing Microsoft's one-year lead to that of Sega's back in the days of Dreamcast. He wrote, "Did it not suffer horribly because so many people wanted to wait for better technology running better games?"
He added, "Microsoft would be better served if Sony was somehow able to bring its hardware to market sooner rather than later because then PS3 would be launching with fewer, less polished games thereby enabling Xbox 360 to shine."
News Source: <a href="http://next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2593&Itemid=2" target="_blank">Next-Gen.biz</a>