Let's not forget what happened with the Xbox360 and Play Station 3 launches. They bowed to consumer and market pressure, released before the products were debugged. It cost them millions. I am sure Outlaw can't afford that kind of gamble, and the consequences associated with a problem plagued product. I went through 4 Xbox360's before getting one that didn't fail to the red rings of death (now touching hinger to head). I don't like waiting for the 997, but will. As long as it is tried, proven, and problem free, it should be worth the wait.