Would rather launch a great service than a rushed one.
Speaking to MCV, Sony Computer Entertainment global president Kaz Hirai has said it doesn't matter when exactly Home - the PS3's virtual community - launches, so long as it offers the very best service to gamers around the world.
"I'd much rather make sure we take the time to have a great service rather than rush something into the market - only for consumers to say: "This is not enough for me." I want to avoid that," said Hirai. "If we have the right service, it doesn't matter when we launch - so long as it's in a reasonable timeframe."
AdvertisementHe continued: "Whether our competitors decide to follow what we've done with Home or not follow us, that's up to them. Given the fact that I've delayed the launch of Home twice - for which I've apologised - I think I've done it for a very good reason, and that's because I want to bring the very best service possible to consumers around the world.
"We're very confident in when we do launch the open Beta service, it's something that will really resonate with the consumers."
The Home open beta is expected to begin later this year.
