Sega Support on the US Release Date

[Ryna]

I decided to test my luck today and email Sega Support about the meaning of "Winter 2006." Here was my question:

The release date for Phantasy Star Universe is currently set for the ambigious date of "Winter 2006." Does "Winter 2006" mean Quarter 1 2006 or Quarter 4 2006?

Here is the reply:

Dear *insert my name here*,

Thank you for e-mailing Sega Technical Support.

It should be released First Quarter 2006.

Sincerely,

-Sandi
Sega of America Technical Support

I have my doubts about a First Quarter 2006 release....

[Nash]

First quarter would basically have to mean a simultaneous release with Japan.

I have my doubts as well.

[Zarode]

Well, that could rule out one thing. They could be released around the same time.

I would doubt it too, but I don't see them putting in English Voices...

I'm hoping they don't.

[OdinTyler]

Lets not forget the key word used in her reply 'should'. This tells me its false. If the date were accurate, retailers would have press material & maybe even displays so they could begin taking actual preorders for the game. I dont hold much stock in this info. Someone, somewhere has to make an official press release. We're just getting fed crap by the mouthful & Im just sick & tired of the taste.

[DeathMachine]

MMM...I mean, eeeew! yeah...Hehe. Let's hope she isn't prone to lying to patrons.

[OdinTyler]

If a girl tells you something & her name ends in an I when there should be a Y...be concerned. Be VERY concerned...

[ZulfiqarTheIV]

All the negativity here amazes me. I think using the word 'should' doesn't automatically mean its false. You finally get some kind of word on the release date for the US and you still complain about it.

[DeathMachine]

It could be Americanization of her Asian name...

[OdinTyler]

Z, you & I both know that I know what Im talking about if Im gonna analyze the word should. No one wants a release date more than I. However, you should also recall that Im a realist & Sandi with an I is not instilling real confidence in that claim. Press releases sound different & you can sense that in the wording. Trust me on this. ST needs a better reply that what Ryna was given.

[Getintothegame]

Hm, seems like Sandi has been working with Sonic Team since 2003, when ... Richard (or who was it?) mysteriously left. Seems like she might know what she's talking about.

But then again, you should all remember that there was just a month or two release date difference in Japan and the US for PSO.

EDIT: November 21, 2000 (Japan) and January 29, 2001 (North America)

About 2 months.

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