Sony Pushes PlayStation Home into Fall, Extends Beta Testing
Sony has announced two things this morning. One is that PS3 users will have wait on PlayStation Home for just a bit longer, Fall actually. Secondly, the closed beta will continue through Summer and an open beta will start in the Fall.
According to a statement from Kazuo Hirai, Sony Computer Entertainment’s president and group CEO:
“We understand that we are asking PS3 and prospective PS3 users to wait a bit longer, but we have come to the conclusion that we need more time to refine the service to ensure a more focused gaming entertainment experience than what it is today. Our overarching objective is to provide users with new gaming experiences that are available only on PlayStation Home. Spending more time on the development and on the closed beta testing reaffirms our commitment to bringing a quality service, maintaining the PlayStation tradition.”
Originally slated for launch in late 2007, it was pushed to Spring 2008 and this time, instead of giving us another target date, they have just stated Fall 2008. Details of the extended beta testing will be forthcoming according to Sony, so check back often for more updates. The full press release can be viewed after the jump.
Via: Press Release
Sony Computer Entertainment Announces Expansion Of Closed Beta Testing For PLAYSTATION(R)Home In Summer 2008- Open Beta Service Scheduled For Fall 2008
Tokyo, April 22, 2008– Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) announced today that it will expand the Closed Beta testing for PLAYSTATION®Home in Summer 2008, inviting a further number of registrants from the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3®) users. Following completion of the Expanded Closed Beta test, the PLAYSTATION Home Open Beta service will commence in Fall 2008.
“We understand that we are asking PS3 and prospective PS3 users to wait a bit longer, but we have come to the conclusion that we need more time to refine the service to ensure a more focused gaming entertainment experience than what it is today,” said Kazuo Hirai, President and Group CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.“Our overarching objective is to provide users with new gaming experiences that are available only on PLAYSTATION Home. Spending more time on the development and on the Closed Beta testing reaffirms our commitment to bringing a quality service, maintaining the PlayStation® tradition.”
The PLAYSTATION Home Open Beta service that will become available in Fall 2008 will be built around providing new and fun community gaming experiences.
Details of the Closed Beta testing features, registration for the test and the opening of the service will be announced as they become available.
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Sony Pushes PlayStation Home into Fall, Extends Beta Testing
