PS3 launches in 11 days (UK)

....and yet I can still walk into a store and pre-order one for launch :o

Now, shouldn't the "hottest new piece of tech" be in heavy demand? Hmm...could it be, The price? The downgraded hardware? The lack of good games? The fact we've had to wait this long? Sony's blatent ignorance toward the customer (they've actually told people they should be working overtime to afford a PS3 and claim its too cheap). Maybe its because people now realise that PS3 does not equate to the power of 10 Xbox 360's.

When Sony win this gen (and they will eventually) I just hope they learn something.

how come cuz all the most of the shops i preordered from were full?

how come cuz all the most of the shops i preordered from were full?

arabi_89

how come cuz all the most of the shops i preordered from were full?

arabi_89

Maybe you should go out a little further. HMV for one, have stock although its a £50 deposit (go figure).

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how come cuz all the most of the shops i preordered from were full?

2FacedJanus

LOL, didn't even realise he was from Romania.

....and yet I can still walk into a store and pre-order one for launch :o

Now, shouldn't the "hottest new piece of tech" be in heavy demand? Hmm...could it be, The price? The downgraded hardware? The lack of good games? The fact we've had to wait this long? Sony's blatent ignorance toward the customer (they've actually told people they should be working overtime to afford a PS3 and claim its too cheap). Maybe its because people now realise that PS3 does not equate to the power of 10 Xbox 360's.

When Sony win this gen (and they will eventually) I just hope they learn something.

d_black

[QUOTE="d_black"]

....and yet I can still walk into a store and pre-order one for launch :o

Now, shouldn't the "hottest new piece of tech" be in heavy demand? Hmm...could it be, The price? The downgraded hardware? The lack of good games? The fact we've had to wait this long? Sony's blatent ignorance toward the customer (they've actually told people they should be working overtime to afford a PS3 and claim its too cheap). Maybe its because people now realise that PS3 does not equate to the power of 10 Xbox 360's.

When Sony win this gen (and they will eventually) I just hope they learn something.

DisPimpin

Yes thats bad but isn't it better than nothing? :o

[QUOTE="d_black"]

....and yet I can still walk into a store and pre-order one for launch :o

Now, shouldn't the "hottest new piece of tech" be in heavy demand? Hmm...could it be, The price? The downgraded hardware? The lack of good games? The fact we've had to wait this long? Sony's blatent ignorance toward the customer (they've actually told people they should be working overtime to afford a PS3 and claim its too cheap). Maybe its because people now realise that PS3 does not equate to the power of 10 Xbox 360's.

When Sony win this gen (and they will eventually) I just hope they learn something.

DisPimpin

Why get a PS3 now? the Xbox360 has similar capabilities, more games and costs less.SuzumeCake

....and yet I can still walk into a store and pre-order one for launch :o

Now, shouldn't the "hottest new piece of tech" be in heavy demand? Hmm...could it be, The price? The downgraded hardware? The lack of good games? The fact we've had to wait this long? Sony's blatent ignorance toward the customer (they've actually told people they should be working overtime to afford a PS3 and claim its too cheap). Maybe its because people now realise that PS3 does not equate to the power of 10 Xbox 360's.

When Sony win this gen (and they will eventually) I just hope they learn something.

d_black

[QUOTE="d_black"]

....and yet I can still walk into a store and pre-order one for launch :o

Now, shouldn't the "hottest new piece of tech" be in heavy demand? Hmm...could it be, The price? The downgraded hardware? The lack of good games? The fact we've had to wait this long? Sony's blatent ignorance toward the customer (they've actually told people they should be working overtime to afford a PS3 and claim its too cheap). Maybe its because people now realise that PS3 does not equate to the power of 10 Xbox 360's.

When Sony win this gen (and they will eventually) I just hope they learn something.

Metrovania

History isn't always a certainty. Anyone can win this race.

[QUOTE="Metrovania"][QUOTE="d_black"]

....and yet I can still walk into a store and pre-order one for launch :o

Now, shouldn't the "hottest new piece of tech" be in heavy demand? Hmm...could it be, The price? The downgraded hardware? The lack of good games? The fact we've had to wait this long? Sony's blatent ignorance toward the customer (they've actually told people they should be working overtime to afford a PS3 and claim its too cheap). Maybe its because people now realise that PS3 does not equate to the power of 10 Xbox 360's.

When Sony win this gen (and they will eventually) I just hope they learn something.

Correyov31

History isn't always a certainty. Anyone can win this race.

[QUOTE="d_black"]

....and yet I can still walk into a store and pre-order one for launch :o

Now, shouldn't the "hottest new piece of tech" be in heavy demand? Hmm...could it be, The price? The downgraded hardware? The lack of good games? The fact we've had to wait this long? Sony's blatent ignorance toward the customer (they've actually told people they should be working overtime to afford a PS3 and claim its too cheap). Maybe its because people now realise that PS3 does not equate to the power of 10 Xbox 360's.

When Sony win this gen (and they will eventually) I just hope they learn something.

Metrovania

Sony recovered after a poor PS2 launch so anything is possible I guess. Time will tell.

I don't think that's entirely fair. Most shops will take start taking preorders before they know how many consoles they'll be recieving, so the availibility of preorders isn't exactly a fair measurement. That said, I only know one person planning to buy a PS3, ever. Truewiseblade

[QUOTE="2FacedJanus"][QUOTE="arabi_89"]

how come cuz all the most of the shops i preordered from were full?

d_black

LOL, didn't even realise he was from Romania.

Just called up a couple of retailers, Game, Gamestation and even Wolworths...they all say that they will definately have them on launch day and the their pre-order lists aren't complete.

My mate is a manager of HMV and he said that even with a low deposit £50, they are not shifting the PS3 at all!

Just called up a couple of retailers, Game, Gamestation and even Wolworths...they all say that they will definately have them on launch day and the their pre-order lists aren't complete.

My mate is a manager of HMV and he said that even with a low deposit £50, they are not shifting the PS3 at all!

Luckybet3

Price is probably the main factor. Casuals loved the PS2. The average casual doesn't know what blu ray is (or care, for that matter) and casuals don't spend £425 on a gaming system. Serious (or simply "loyal to a fault") gamers spend £425 on a console but appealing to hardcore gamers exclusively will not win the console war for you.

I'll set down £330 for the 8800GTX graphics card (haven't checked recently, is that still the asking price?) but I won't pay £425 for a PS3. Its not about how much but rather "is it worth it?"

Pff! For less than a PS3 I got a Wii, Zelda, 2000 points and the new Sonic game to celebrate my birthday.

Also, for less than a PS3 I got a 360 premium, extra wireless controller, GRAW and PGR.

You can get good console bundles for cheaper, much cheaper.

I used to love the Sony consoles and still do, just not an over priced console that **** on its EU fans.

[QUOTE="Truewiseblade"]I don't think that's entirely fair. Most shops will take start taking preorders before they know how many consoles they'll be recieving, so the availibility of preorders isn't exactly a fair measurement. That said, I only know one person planning to buy a PS3, ever. cakeorrdeath

And GAME are still 100% guaranteeing a PS3 at launch if you order today. At least I know I'm guaranteed one now though so I'm not complaining

Just called up a couple of retailers, Game, Gamestation and even Wolworths...they all say that they will definately have them on launch day and the their pre-order lists aren't complete.

My mate is a manager of HMV and he said that even with a low deposit £50, they are not shifting the PS3 at all!

Luckybet3

Thats HMVs problem though, not Sonys.

too late lol, oh and who said money is hard to get in the uk, that isnt true, 425 isnt much at all really, 2 weeks work. i pre-ordered ages ago.jechts

I pre-ordered mine ages ago (thinking I would be one of the few lucky enough to get one, but now anyone can get one on launch). It is expensive, there is no denying that. Whenever I tell someone I've pre-ordered a PS3 they think I'm a rich bastard

too late lol, oh and who said money is hard to get in the uk, that isnt true, 425 isnt much at all really, 2 weeks work. i pre-ordered ages ago.jechts

Yeah but over half my pay goes to bills and remaining must be kept to live on till the next payday and only then do you have spending money. If you are in work and have no bills to pay (ie still living with Mum and Dad) then you are the perfect Sony customer.