We'll transcribe the worthwhile questions and answers from the FiringSquad interview with a Sony spokesperson because we're lazy -- besides, not much else to say other than what was asked/answered.Q: What's the deal with the launch distribution? Why only 100k in Japan? Is the US a more competitive market than Japan?
Answer: "No, given the efficient distribution system in Japan we can deliver 100K units a week and still reach our original target of 6 million units worldwide by the end of the 2006 fiscal year."
Q: So... how confident is Sony that they'll hit the 1-1.2 million mark by the end of the calendar year?
Answer: "We plan to ship more than 2 million units by the end of the year and our 6 million target by the end of FY06 is unchanged."
Q: What of the online service?
Answer: "SCE is building on the success of its existing online gaming service with the PS2 (currently there are more than 3 million online users) and PSP, and is also partnering with Sony Online Entertainment to create a new online service for PLAYSTATION 3 users. Our goal is to create an environment that is more than just a place to play games-it's an environment centered on community or a virtual society. The online service for PS3 will be available on day one and will feature online game play, movies, music, chat, web browsing and many more features inherent in building a true online community."
Q: Why no HDMI cables in the box?
Answer: "Just to clarify, both configurations now have HDMI ports per our press announcement at TGS and we have not yet announced what accessories or cables will ship with the unit." <--- secrets, secrets are no fun, unless you tell PS3Fanboy some!
You can read the other questions we omitted here, but they're pretty much stuff we already knew. But there's always someone who hasn't heard!
