Despite much speculation of a delayed PS3 launch, GameSHOUT is reporting that Sony has contacted them and confirmed the console will be released in May 2006, and that reports of a delay are pure "myths". While the article fails to mention specifics of that launch, one would have to assume that means a May 2006 launch in Japan. Another assumption would lead one to believe Sony is not going to follow the lead of Microsoft, as the company is still trying to recover from a "simultaneous worldwide launch" of the Xbox 360. And, since I'm feeling free with my assumptions, I'm assuming May 2006 in Japan means October 2006 in North America, but don't quote me on that. :)