PlayStation 3 even scarcer than predicted
The new Playstation 3 was supposed to ship 400,000 systems to The United States, however for some reason there were only 125,000 too 175,000 shipped to the US. Sony says its pleased with the launch in the US so far, but don't have any explanation as to why the number of PS3's have been launched in the US. Why do you think there have been less than half the estimated PS3's in the United States released this year?
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This relates back to my ElMO TMX post almost directly. It makes sense that the retailers are keeping the supply low in order to keep the demand up. The bigger the deal made over a product, the bigger reaction it will most likely recieeve from shoppers. Doesn't it seem appropriate that this is taking place during THE BIGGEST SHOPPING SEASON of the year?
I think that because the PS3 is supposed to be one of the hottest Christmas items this year, the demand cannon be met. When they were supposed to be released, people lined up in the early hours of the morning to race for a PS3. If that is happening in America, I'm sure its happening all over the world. So many people are demanding the item that enough cannot be produced.
I think that because the PS3 is supposed to be one of the hottest Christmas items this year, the demand cannon be met. When they were supposed to be released, people lined up in the early hours of the morning to race for a PS3. If that is happening in America, I'm sure its happening all over the world. So many people are demanding the item that enough cannot be produced.
Lack of demand because of the high price tag. I saw PS3s on the shelves of Electronic Boutique in the Parkersburg mall in early January.
I think one reason there is a scarce amount of playstations sold to the U.S. is because Sony knows people want to buy their product. If they only sell a few at a time, they can charge higher prices due to demand. It's somewhat similar to the way Harry Potter books are sold. They are all written but aren't out for sale for at least a year's span. By spreading out the time, people still maintain high demand and will pay more for the books.
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