Blu-ray drives behind possible PlayStation 3 delay

Issues with the production of Blu-ray disc drives could delay the spring launch of the PS3, according to an online report. Japanese site Sankei Web quotes a Sony spokesperson as saying, "The highest quality picture is vital to the PS3. There is a possibility of delay [to the launch] if delivery of parts is delayed."

Gamespot reports: "The article suggests that if Sony does delay the system, it would put the launch off until after October in order to hit the busy holiday season. It also quotes Enterbrain president Hiokazu Hamamura as saying that if Sony hasn't started taking orders for the system by now, it would be difficult for the company to launch the PS3 in May."