Columnist: PlayStation 3 delay? Don't panic!

In his Game Over column for CNN/Money, Chris Morris says that rumors of a later than expected PlayStation 3 launch shouldn't affect U.S. consumers. "The promised spring launch (which was expected in Japan, but not North America) will likely be pushed back," he says. "The North American launch, which was always expected to occur later this year (November is the consensus), is not expected to change. Europe may well not see the PS3 until next year."

"The holiday 2006 season is going to be a frantic one for shoppers with next gen systems on their lists. Supplies of the PS3 (and likely Revolution) are going to be short. History has taught us that. But despite the current Chicken Little mentality, it's a safe bet they'll have three to choose from, rather than two."