Originally posted on September 24, 2007 @ 1:25 am
One of the biggest aces up the sleeve of Sony in terms of the current console wars is the release of their much touted 3D Home online service for the Playstation 3. This new feature will allow players to create their very own characters and content. Anticipation for Home has been high especially since it was reported that it is going to be launched this fall.
But, predictably, Sony announced at the Tokyo Game Show 2007 that it is delaying the release of Home until next year. The company, through Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) Chief Executive Kazuo Hirai, said the reason for the delay was to further improve the service’s product quality. Hirai said that since the service will have to offer a number of different functionalities in many regions in the world and they want to launch it at a level where they can meet the high expectations of people.
Another disappointment was the failure of Sony to give price cuts for the PS3. The biggest gripe about the console is its high price and consumers were hoping that a price drop would be inevitable. Instead, Hirai said that they will be strengthening their title lineup to attract more customers.
As an eventual PS3 buyer, I am hoping that Sony will be able to get its act together soon in order to really attract customers. I hope I won’t get disappointed.