Microsoft: PS3 Delay Due to “unproven technology”

PS3Taking advantage of Sony‘s announcement of the PS3 console’s delay in PAL regions, Microsoft has blamed the PS3’s delay on ‘unproven technology’ that Sony has promised to gamers. They also said the inevitable and claimed that Sony have ‘backed away’ from it’s commitment to a global launch for the PS3.

Xbox UK boss Neil Thompson said “We know how challenging it is to pull off a global launch, so it’s not surprising that Sony has backed away from their previously announced launch plan, due to the unproven technology they are trying to pack in to their console,” jumping on the bandwagon to turn Sony’s decision against them.

Last year, Microsoft launched their Xbox 360 console in Europe, Japan and North America all at the same time, a feat which Sony cannot quite manage due to complications with the PS3’s revolutionary technology. Microsoft and Nintendo now face one less competitor in the run up to Christmas 2006.

“Europe remains a priority for us. That is why gamers have been able to experience Xbox 360 from day one, and why we’re confident we’re going to have a great Christmas – regardless of what competitors are or are not in the market,” Mr Thompson stated.

Via Gamesindustry.biz

PS3Taking advantage of Sony‘s announcement of the PS3 console’s delay in PAL regions, Microsoft has blamed the PS3’s delay on ‘unproven technology’ that Sony has promised to gamers. They also said the inevitable and claimed that Sony have ‘backed away’ from it’s commitment to a global launch for the PS3.

Xbox UK boss Neil Thompson said “We know how challenging it is to pull off a global launch, so it’s not surprising that Sony has backed away from their previously announced launch plan, due to the unproven technology they are trying to pack in to their console,” jumping on the bandwagon to turn Sony’s decision against them.

Last year, Microsoft launched their Xbox 360 console in Europe, Japan and North America all at the same time, a feat which Sony cannot quite manage due to complications with the PS3’s revolutionary technology. Microsoft and Nintendo now face one less competitor in the run up to Christmas 2006.

“Europe remains a priority for us. That is why gamers have been able to experience Xbox 360 from day one, and why we’re confident we’re going to have a great Christmas – regardless of what competitors are or are not in the market,” Mr Thompson stated.

Via Gamesindustry.biz

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