You may remember story about Guitar Hero: Van Halen already showing up in the mailboxes of folks who signed up for a free copy via the GH5 promotion. When you read it, perhaps you dashed out to your mailbox to see if you were one of the lucky ones.

Well, if you’re waiting for a PS3 version, I can pretty much guarantee the answer is no. Joystiq reports that PS3 owners have received an e-mail from Activision explaining that the PS3 version is delayed:

“Unfortunately, we made a printing error on the package of Guitar Hero Van Halen,” the email explains. “Fortunately, we caught and remedied the error prior to sending your disc. Our effort to ensure a completely positive customer experience has resulted in a slight delay in shipping your copy of the game.”

Sounds like they’ll begin mailing this week. You PS3 players really are a patient bunch, you know? Give yourselves a pat on the back.

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