Are European gamers really bothered about PS3 delay? Sony don't think so

[Steven W]

Sony's vice president comments on the European PS3 delay...oh dear, seems like he couldn't care less.

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[Bluecube]

The point to make here is are we gamers bothered? Yes, we are cause it's been discussed in excrutating detail already. However, are the general public bothered? No, I seriously doubt it. They're probably only vaguely aware of the PS3 and that's about it.

[Blademrk]

I've got to be honest, I was initially excited about the PS3. But as time went on and more and more details came to light, I've found my interest waining (and this is from a long time gamer)...

[Steven W]

Personally I enjoy the Xbox 360 so I'm not overly bothered about the delay, but judging by reaction from Sony fan sites it's clear to see that the hardcore of Sony fans are bothered. It just seems ludicrous that they haven't acknowledged this, but instead brush it off as if those fans don't care.

[dangel]

Sony have always been oblivious to their customers - arrogance is _their_ artform.

[GeorgeTuk]

I have to say I agree with Dangel, the Sony team seem to be very arrogant at the moment, not just in their PS3 bit too.

Both their laptop and desktop are overpriced as are almost all their products except maybe their optical drives, using the complaints departments involves initially trying to convince them its not your fault, and then convince them it is their job to fix it. This has happened 3 times out of the last four, and despite being in warranty it has always cost money through a get out clause, luckily they are company products so I didn't have to pay.

Their slow response to the battery issue also shows considerable arrogance, as is the assumption that initially it was only Dell's.

Now I don't want to see the end of Sony but customer service is king nowadays so they need to pick it up!

[kalniel]

Cue Catherine Tate: I am bov-vered?

[Ferral]

Not really bothered about the PS3 now. At some point I will be buying a 360 but there is no rush as I recently bought a PSP.

I must admit the PS3 does look sexy but the price is REALLY way to much. You can get an Xbox 360 now for around £200 and there are a fair few games available for it now. Think Microsoft have won this one before it has even begun!

[Mike Fishcake]

I've got to be honest, I was initially excited about the PS3. But as time went on and more and more details came to light, I've found my interest waining (and this is from a long time gamer)...

That's exactly how I feel about it as well.

[Firewarrior]

Cue Catherine Tate: I am bov-vered?

Lol

Same I can wait just that they have to put something with it, Price cut?

[Steyr]

Sure, a lot of people would like to get it sooner rather than later (me included), but the bottom line is Sony know they can do pretty much what they like and it'll still sell like hotcakes. Sucks but thats how it is.

[shaithis]

If the PS3 had been released around the same timeframe as the Xbox360 (a year ago!) then I would be interested......but its all a case of way too little, way too late.....its already old technology and they want to charge a premium for it.......all in the name of trying to monopolise the next-gen video format war!

Sony cn take a big flying leap this time AFAIC.

[GeorgeTuk]

You see the thing is just when its getting in its stride, Microsoft will come out with specifications for the new Xbox (believe they wanted to try every 4 or 5 years depending on the market) and then it will look silly.

You cannot future proof a console because as soon as you are near release there is newer technology out.