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Playstation 3 Sells Out At Japanese Launch
s31523 writes "With its high price tag and stiff competition the PS3 was a gamble. Based on the reaction in Japan to the game console's release, there might be a new hot toy on everyone's Christmas list here in the states. According to the article there were 100,000 units [Z: actually, only 80,000 units] available and all were sold out in record time. There are 2 configurations currently offered, a 60GB WiFi enabled box and a 20GB non-WiFi box. The Japanese price for the lower end system is considerably discounted vs. the system to be released in the States." For a look at launch day, Kotaku has photos taken by Sony's Phil Harrison on the streets of Tokyo.
What does "fradulent demand" even mean?
Nah, not yet. Just look at most of the other replies to this article. Cognitive dissonance is a powerful thing, especially amongst console fanboys...
Rob
EVERY console made by a Japanese company sells out at launch in Japan. The fucking VisualBoy sold out in Japan.
Not bitter at all are we? Notice to Microsoft astroturfers on Slashdot: the 360 had its run, in its year head start it failed to make the numbers it needed to displace Sony. Now the 360 is the also ran, technology wise. Please, no more whining about it.
Have you got your LWN subscription yet?
You must have forgotten the original Xbox set the record for most number of hardware problems on release. They still sold fine. It doesn't matter.