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Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft warn of possible shortages |
Listed in: News Tags: Christmas, David Yarnton, Microsoft, UK
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With Christmas just a little more than a month away, Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft are making their preparations for the expected holiday rush. But even as the three begin stockpiling their corresponding game systems, they are also sending out word that they may still experience hardware shortages for the UK region. Here was David Yarnton's statement regarding Nintendo's Wii and DS stocks for this year season:Every year it seems to happen with stock being tight, and I don't think that this year is going to be any different. We've got regular stock coming in. In terms of demand, we can't predict whether that will be enough at the moment – probably not. But you can't just turn on a tap with hardware.
Here was the statement from a spokesman of Sony Computer Entertainment's UK branch regarding the PS3, PSP and PS2:
This year the challenge for PlayStation UK is logistical. It continues to be tight, but we continue to do our best to ensure a flow of stock is available to our customers in this all important buying season.
And finally, the word from Microsoft's regional VP (UK) Chris Lewis regarding their Xbox 360 supplies:
We're working hard to make sure that shortages don't happen. Inevitably the odd pocket of the EMEA region will have the odd blip, but weÂ’ve got a lot better at this over the years.
We advise the readers that the best remedy for shortages (at least on your part) is to do some early shopping. We'll let you know if the companies make any more related statements in the near future.
Via MCV UK
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Bull. These companies purposely manufacture short supply to get everyone going stir crazy, indirectly increasing demand. People itching to get their hands on hardly-available items ***** about it to their friends, which equals free and constant advertising to others.
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There are TONS of PS3 around. PS3 I see everywhere outnumber Wii or 360 5+ to 1. So if you really really really really really want a PS3 come to Vancouver BC!
Wii are still around but I haven't seen a whole lot but then some local car dealer managed to promise you buy a car you get a Wii so I don't think this is that hard to find...
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Being a PS3 owner, i'm really "PISSED" at sony for not adding in-game XMB...
I hope these TARDS do bad this holiday!
just release ingame-XMB DAMN IT!
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I mean seriously, they KNOW that it'll sell at LEAST what they're asking for....
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but i doubt 360 has any problems pumping out new ones, their problem is fixing em coz most of em returns.
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