User blog:AnonymousTom/Battlefield 3 Beta is Ready

Battlefield 3 PC Beta Ready, Waiting on Microsoft & Sony

Speaking at the FNAC meeting in Paris, France, DICE GM Karl Magnus Troedsson gave a co-op demo of Battlefield 3 and answered questions. According to Planete-Battlefield.fr (unrelated to us), KM said the PC beta is ready, but now they are working with Microsoft and Sony to "accelerate preparations". From what we have heard, it takes 2-3 weeks for Microsoft and Sony to approve content, running it through tests to make sure it won't brick your console among other things. That said, we have no idea when the build was submitted to them. Via EA UK Forums.

This is great news in light of all the leaks that DICE is "disappointed" with. However, here's to hoping Microsoft doesn't pull a "Medal of Honor" with the BF3 and delay it for a month on the Xbox 360.

Source: PlanetBattlefield