Wall Street Journal :"PS4 Demand Exceeding Sony's Expectations

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=586956

Sony did many things right this time, good for them. Completely turn around from their embarrasing E3 2006 showing.

But what about the Blockbuster pre-orders ? Can't win the war without winning that key battleground.

Sony did many things right this time, good for them. Completely turn around from their embarrasing E3 2006 showing.

babycakin

But what about the Blockbuster pre-orders ? Can't win the war without winning that key battleground.

Nike_Air

Then People need to PREORDER NOW... NOW... before its too late...

Its really sad that many peeople will just buy ONE to sell it on Ebay to make money.  

[QUOTE="Nike_Air"]

But what about the Blockbuster pre-orders ? Can't win the war without winning that key battleground.

fueled-system

He is talking about stupid lems that were hyping Blockbuster retailer chain saying Xflop One was their highest pre-order ever....like any one buys from Blockbuster.

Its really sad that many peeople will just buy ONE to sell it on Ebay to make money.  

Ravenlore_basic

That might backfire...

I think I am dreaming...

How the heck can one company do everything the right way,and the other f*ck up completely?

Nah,this can't be real.I should start thinking about kate upton before this dream ends.

Sony learned from their mistakes.

Like I stated in another forum: I really hope that Sony is properly prepared for the onslaught of people that will be flocking the PSN this time around. MS basically gave Sony the initial install base this time around, and with that being said, I have a very great feeling that the launch PSN numbers this time around will completely blanket the PSN numbers on the ps3 launch. Will the PSN servers be ready at launch?:?

Like I stated in another forum: I really hope that Sony is properly prepared for the onslaught of people that will be flocking the PSN this time around. MS basically gave Sony the initial install base this time around, and with that being said, I have a very great feeling that the launch PSN numbers this time around will completely blanket the PSN numbers on the ps3 launch. Will the PSN servers be ready at launch?:?

ermacness

Since Sony is making us pay for online now I assume they will have infrastructure in place.

Like I stated in another forum: I really hope that Sony is properly prepared for the onslaught of people that will be flocking the PSN this time around. MS basically gave Sony the initial install base this time around, and with that being said, I have a very great feeling that the launch PSN numbers this time around will completely blanket the PSN numbers on the ps3 launch. Will the PSN servers be ready at launch?:?

ermacness

Sony did many things right this time, good for them. Completely turn around from their embarrasing E3 2006 showing.

babycakin

Indeed, and the 3rd console curse is in full effect for MS.

how crappy is their confidence?

they are beating the x1 by a hundred bucks.

why would they have low estimates in the 1st place?

Like I stated in another forum: I really hope that Sony is properly prepared for the onslaught of people that will be flocking the PSN this time around. MS basically gave Sony the initial install base this time around, and with that being said, I have a very great feeling that the launch PSN numbers this time around will completely blanket the PSN numbers on the ps3 launch. Will the PSN servers be ready at launch?:?

ermacness

charging for it makes them responsible to provide a competent system that makes consumers happy.

see how well that works out?

I think I am dreaming...

How the heck can one company do everything the right way,and the other f*ck up completely?

Nah,this can't be real.I should start thinking about kate upton before this dream ends.

[QUOTE="ermacness"]

Like I stated in another forum: I really hope that Sony is properly prepared for the onslaught of people that will be flocking the PSN this time around. MS basically gave Sony the initial install base this time around, and with that being said, I have a very great feeling that the launch PSN numbers this time around will completely blanket the PSN numbers on the ps3 launch. Will the PSN servers be ready at launch?:?

StrongBlackVine

Since Sony is making us pay for online now I assume they will have infrastructure in place.

[QUOTE="babycakin"]

Sony did many things right this time, good for them. Completely turn around from their embarrasing E3 2006 showing.

Indeed, and the 3rd console curse is in full effect for MS.

Sony did many things right this time, good for them. Completely turn around from their embarrasing E3 2006 showing.

babycakin

[QUOTE="ermacness"]

Like I stated in another forum: I really hope that Sony is properly prepared for the onslaught of people that will be flocking the PSN this time around. MS basically gave Sony the initial install base this time around, and with that being said, I have a very great feeling that the launch PSN numbers this time around will completely blanket the PSN numbers on the ps3 launch. Will the PSN servers be ready at launch?:?

cakeorrdeath

[QUOTE="call_of_duty_10"]

I think I am dreaming...

How the heck can one company do everything the right way,and the other f*ck up completely?

Nah,this can't be real.I should start thinking about kate upton before this dream ends.

kingtito

At least ps3 didn't have so many restrictions...Many people thought that it was a good console back in 2006 too.

But the xbone...NO ONE seems to like it.MS is pissing off everyone.The casuals,the core,the keyboard warriors...You name it.

Yeah, when you have supply issues, it's so easy to sell-out. 

speaking of this did sony ever give a release date?

if they ever said when it will be out  i didn't hear it.

Yeah, when you have supply issues, it's so easy to sell-out. 

CallOfDutyRulez

Better get pre-orders in now.cakeorrdeath

Would it be so bad to wait?

how crappy is their confidence?

they are beating the x1 by a hundred bucks.

why would they have low estimates in the 1st place?

Riverwolf007

Maybe the demand is EXTREMELY high. I think Sony always expected to win.

speaking of this did sony ever give a release date?

if they ever said when it will be out  i didn't hear it.

Riverwolf007

[QUOTE="cakeorrdeath"]Better get pre-orders in now.cravnsn

Would it be so bad to wait?

Yes if you really want one at launch....

Sony got things right but I'm afraid they are looking better than they actually are thanks to M$. M$ lowered the standards of everyone. Imaging if M$ hadn't launched all that DRM crap then Sony would suffer a pretty big backlash from charging online I imagine. But compared to M$ they look like saints, now compare them to themselves this gen and not so much since on the PS3 you can still play online for free.kuraimen

had sony not bytch slapped ms in the last 5 mins of the presentation we would have been calling this sony e3 2006 part 2.

they showed what?

2 games that had not been seen not counting the indies?

tbo i'm a bit bummed that the biggest reaction from the crowd all night long was the news you get to do what you want with the property you buy.

Noooo! I need to get the money to pre-order this fast. Hope I get my paycheck soon.

[QUOTE="ermacness"]

Like I stated in another forum: I really hope that Sony is properly prepared for the onslaught of people that will be flocking the PSN this time around. MS basically gave Sony the initial install base this time around, and with that being said, I have a very great feeling that the launch PSN numbers this time around will completely blanket the PSN numbers on the ps3 launch. Will the PSN servers be ready at launch?:?

Riverwolf007

charging for it makes them responsible to provide a competent system that makes consumers happy.

see how well that works out?

[QUOTE="cakeorrdeath"]Better get pre-orders in now.cravnsn

Would it be so bad to wait?

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=586956

White_Dreams

Had been interesting to see how many cancelled the Xbone and pre-ordered Ps4 instead :P

[QUOTE="Riverwolf007"]

[QUOTE="ermacness"]

Like I stated in another forum: I really hope that Sony is properly prepared for the onslaught of people that will be flocking the PSN this time around. MS basically gave Sony the initial install base this time around, and with that being said, I have a very great feeling that the launch PSN numbers this time around will completely blanket the PSN numbers on the ps3 launch. Will the PSN servers be ready at launch?:?

ermacness

charging for it makes them responsible to provide a competent system that makes consumers happy.

see how well that works out?

anyway yeah, i'm pretty pumped to see sony have money to police psn.

there not being any consequences to cheating and the like always kept me off there.

after all you could be the douchebaggiest cheater on there and the worst that would happen is you get booted and have to make a new account (which actually never happened to hardly anyone because complaints were never investigated.

now if you have people to watch the players and they lose money by getting booted out of psn you will see a more legit environment to play games in.

Had been interesting to see how many cancelled the Xbone and pre-ordered Ps4 instead :P

aroxx_ab

I think I am dreaming...

How the heck can one company do everything the right way,and the other f*ck up completely?

Nah,this can't be real.I should start thinking about kate upton before this dream ends.

call_of_duty_10

[QUOTE="ermacness"]

[QUOTE="Riverwolf007"]they will be ready because they are making money on it now and can afford to upgrade and to have an online infrastructure..

charging for it makes them responsible to provide a competent system that makes consumers happy.

see how well that works out?

Riverwolf007

anyway yeah, i'm pretty pumped to see sony have money to police psn.

there not being any consequences to cheating and the like always kept me off there.

after all you could be the douchebaggiest cheater on there and the worst that would happen is you get booted and have to make a new account (which actually never happened to hardly anyone because complaints were never investigated.

now if you have people to watch the players and they lose money by getting booted out of psn you will see a more legit environment to play games in.

I need to get my pre-order in very soon.... I just called my favorite gamespot and the manager said "Yes we are taking PS4 pre-orders now, but I have a meeting tomorrow with the regional manager, because it sounds like we are going to be limited to the number we can reserve... pre-orders are off the charts and production might not meet the demand, so if you want one pre-order now." I told him I could pre-order in two weeks and he kind of did a half laugh and said... "you better keep yiour options open man" I asked him what he meant and he said that if pre-orders are limited they had to be getting close to their max number because they have already set personal store records with the most pre-orders for a console. I asked if the other stores were the same, and he said my best bet if I couldn't get my pre-order in there or at the other location was a spot an hour and a half south of me in a little town... :( I'm hoping there is not a cap... SONY better start kicking those sob's out... My pre-order will be in soon.. maybe I should ancel my preorder for TLoU... :o Damn... hard decision, but a good hard decision to have :)

S. D. C.

Thank you

[QUOTE="kingtito"][QUOTE="call_of_duty_10"]

I think I am dreaming...

How the heck can one company do everything the right way,and the other f*ck up completely?

Nah,this can't be real.I should start thinking about kate upton before this dream ends.

At least ps3 didn't have so many restrictions...Many people thought that it was a good console back in 2006 too.

But the xbone...NO ONE seems to like it.MS is pissing off everyone.The casuals,the core,the keyboard warriors...You name it.

This was a given, since Sony is actually thinking with their brain again and not their d*ck.

When Sony has their eye on the ball they're pretty much unstoppable in the console market. PS3 was just plain arrogance.

I need to get my pre-order in very soon.... I just called my favorite gamespot and the manager said "Yes we are taking PS4 pre-orders now, but I have a meeting tomorrow with the regional manager, because it sounds like we are going to be limited to the number we can reserve... pre-orders are off the charts and production might not meet the demand, so if you want one pre-order now." I told him I could pre-order in two weeks and he kind of did a half laugh and said... "you better keep yiour options open man" I asked him what he meant and he said that if pre-orders are limited they had to be getting close to their max number because they have already set personal store records with the most pre-orders for a console. I asked if the other stores were the same, and he said my best bet if I couldn't get my pre-order in there or at the other location was a spot an hour and a half south of me in a little town... :( I'm hoping there is not a cap... SONY better start kicking those sob's out... My pre-order will be in soon.. maybe I should ancel my preorder for TLoU... :o Damn... hard decision, but a good hard decision to have :)

WitIsWisdom

But what about the Blockbuster pre-orders ? Can't win the war without winning that key battleground.

Nike_Air

[QUOTE="cakeorrdeath"]Better get pre-orders in now.cravnsn

Would it be so bad to wait?

NOT at ALL.  

With PS2 I waited for a while, with PS3 I waited till PS3 Slim launched for 299.99, I was going to wait this time as well but for the first time I pre-ordered. 

WHY what made the difference for me.... PSN+  I have it now, its great. They will have games for PS4 free, maybe not AAA games but games non the less. PSN games... Ganki for PS2 games.... SO I though $400.00 how long will I have to wait till they drop the price 2-3 years? Depending how well it sells.

I think its going to sell Great for years to come. SO I just made a bet that it would be better THIS time around to get it early. Maybe in 2 years I will wish I had waited, but that is a chance I am willing to take. 

[QUOTE="WitIsWisdom"]

I need to get my pre-order in very soon.... I just called my favorite gamespot and the manager said "Yes we are taking PS4 pre-orders now, but I have a meeting tomorrow with the regional manager, because it sounds like we are going to be limited to the number we can reserve... pre-orders are off the charts and production might not meet the demand, so if you want one pre-order now." I told him I could pre-order in two weeks and he kind of did a half laugh and said... "you better keep yiour options open man" I asked him what he meant and he said that if pre-orders are limited they had to be getting close to their max number because they have already set personal store records with the most pre-orders for a console. I asked if the other stores were the same, and he said my best bet if I couldn't get my pre-order in there or at the other location was a spot an hour and a half south of me in a little town... :( I'm hoping there is not a cap... SONY better start kicking those sob's out... My pre-order will be in soon.. maybe I should ancel my preorder for TLoU... :o Damn... hard decision, but a good hard decision to have :)

Riverwolf007

Wow... he said they already had over 160 pre-orders in just a couple days (town of 5,000).... plus they had like 900 people on their first to know list (I'm not saying surrounding towns were not part of that number though). People are going to be pissed because he said he had a feeling that pre-orders may have to be divided among the local Gamestops to cover demand issues by the time this was all said and done... I remember that happened with the Wii there too... there was a huge crowd that found out they didn't have the consoles in stock and they had to tke their receipt to another location... Luckily I was near the front of the line. This is one of the few times it sucks to live in a smaller area.... lol

**edit** he wouldn't give me exact numbers, but I tried to ask how many X1's were pre-ordered and he said well I don't know for sure but it's doing ok too. I said how is it doing in comparison and he laughed and said "a few people have showed some interest.".. LMAO

Sony did many things right this time, good for them. Completely turn around from their embarrasing E3 2006 showing.

babycakin