GameStop execs expect PS4 launch demand to 'far outpace' supply
CNET reported Friday that executives from worldwide retailer GameStop are predicting big things for the Sony PlayStation 4, despite gamers being kept in the dark thus far about what the console will actually look like.
During its quarterly earnings call on Thursday, GameStop President Tony Bartel announced that "nearly 900,000 members" have signed up to be notified about the new console, an early indication that preorders numbers could be high.
"Although we have been given no official numbers by Sony, we do believe that demand will far outpace the supply of this product during the launch window," Bartel warned investors.
Wii U disappoints
The real question is whether or not the PlayStation 4 will have staying power beyond the initial launch - a problem GameStop is currently experiencing with Nintendo's Wii U.
Although the Wii U had stronger launch numbers than initially expected, the GameStop president described sales in the months since as "disappointing."
Bartel claims Nintendo's marketing has "not broken through the level that it needs to," citing a need to better educate consumers on the "tethered tablet" concept behind the hardware.
Even without strong Wii U sales, GameStop reported a gain in net earnings to $262.3 million, although overall revenue declined slightly from a year ago.
Posted:
Related Forum: PlayStation Forum
Source: http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/consoles/gamestop-execs-expect-ps4-launch-demand-to-far-outpace-supply-1141582
Related Articles
Comments
UMPPosted:
StoakeMayaSmurfsM60Kiddz I like it but im used to xbox controllers
That's why i hate Ps3 controllers
Yeah, I hated PS3 controllers.
Xxbox controllers feel like im holding nothing in my had lol
If you get a custom controller and get the rumble packs removed it's like 1/4 of a pound if feels like nothing.
When i opened up my xbox controller, and removed the rumble packs, it felt just like a ps3 controller but much bigger in width.
StoakePosted:
MayaSmurfsM60Kiddz I like it but im used to xbox controllers
That's why i hate Ps3 controllers
Yeah, I hated PS3 controllers.
Xxbox controllers feel like im holding nothing in my had lol
If you get a custom controller and get the rumble packs removed it's like 1/4 of a pound if feels like nothing.
Soldier_Posted:
zR-TxoohDrumstepoohViceooh Wouldn't be surprised if this does outsell by a lot, from the looks of it, the next gen consoles are going to be insane, I can't wait. :)
The PS4 is looking up for sony even though they havent released anything on the 720.
Yeah, from what i've seen of the PS4, it's gonna be hard to beat for the 720. I really hope xbox can come up with some sick new stuff, i'd hate to have to switch back to playstation after all these years. lol
What I hate most about the rumors so far is the no used games.
I haven't really seen much about that lately, but it'd really suck though.. Video stores/gamefly, etc. would lose a lot of money. I really doubt that'll happen though. I just hope they'll be able to play old games, or at least re-make them. That'd suck due to all the time people have into games such as cod.
I really hope they will change their mind about backward compatibility, id like to play some older games when i get it...
Yeah i dont see why they would do that, it doesn't make much sense to me.
Soldier_Posted:
SmurfsM60Kiddz I like it but im used to xbox controllers
That's why i hate Ps3 controllers
Yeah, I hated PS3 controllers.
Xxbox controllers feel like im holding nothing in my had lol
SmurfsPosted:
M60Kiddz I like it but im used to xbox controllers
That's why i hate Ps3 controllers
Yeah, I hated PS3 controllers.
SCOPosted:
oohDrumstepoohViceooh Wouldn't be surprised if this does outsell by a lot, from the looks of it, the next gen consoles are going to be insane, I can't wait. :)
The PS4 is looking up for sony even though they havent released anything on the 720.
Yeah, from what i've seen of the PS4, it's gonna be hard to beat for the 720. I really hope xbox can come up with some sick new stuff, i'd hate to have to switch back to playstation after all these years. lol
What I hate most about the rumors so far is the no used games.
I haven't really seen much about that lately, but it'd really suck though.. Video stores/gamefly, etc. would lose a lot of money. I really doubt that'll happen though. I just hope they'll be able to play old games, or at least re-make them. That'd suck due to all the time people have into games such as cod.
I really hope they will change their mind about backward compatibility, id like to play some older games when i get it...
Latest Downloads
- 01. Supermarket Simulator SaveGame (Quick start, 172 day, 65lvl)(0)
- 02. Caribbean Legend: SaveGame (before the start of the Dutch Gambit)(0)
- 03. Caribbean Legend: SaveGame (Passed the Secret Organization Gambit) [v1.0.0](0)
- 04. Jalopy: SaveGame (Pumped up LaikaGT)(0)
- 05. Assassin's Creed 3: Save Game (Game completed 8%, until Chapter 4)(3)
- 06. Supermarket Simulator: SaveGame (Quick start, 172 day, 65lvl)(0)
- 07. GoreBox: SaveGame (Ancient village of the Paleozoic era)(0)
- 08. Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005) - SaveGame (0% career, 2 BMWs in the garage)(0)
- 09. [EU] CARX DRIFT RACING ONLINE - PROGRESS SAVE 6 SP DUO (CUSA15633)(5)
- 10. Fallout Shelter Modded Save PC(2)
- 11. Remember Me: SaveGame (The Game done 100%)(0)
- 12. The Long Drive: SaveGame (American pickup)(0)
- 13. Goemon's Great Adventure (US / NTSC) - Nintendo 64 Game Save(2)
- 14. The Long Drive: SaveGame (blue VW Beetle)(0)
- 15. Deadly Creatures | Complete Savegame(1)
Latest Tutorials
- 01. The Redress Of Mira 100% Walkthrough | Trophy & Achievement(516)
- 02. Russian Pinocchio Quick Trophy Guide(631)
- 03. Venatrix Quick Trophy & Achievement Guide(632)
- 04. Call of the Sea 100% Platinum Walkthrough(729)
- 05. Wire Lips 100% Platinum Walkthrough(720)
- 06. The Expanse 100% Platinum Walkthrough | Trophy & Achievement(683)
- 07. Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality - PS4 Platinum P/Thru(604)
- 08. Doctor Who:The Lonely Assassins - 100% Guide(545)
- 09. DAYMARE 1998 PS4 - Full game 100% TROPHY WALKTHROUGH(514)
- 10. Stray Platinum Walkthrough | Trophy & Achievement Guide(523)
- 11. Raji: An Ancient Epic | Complete Gameplay Walkthrough(681)
- 12. Corpse Killer: 25th Anniversary Edition - Longplay(687)
- 13. Song of Horror: Complete Edition Gameplay Walkthrough(441)
- 14. Remoteness 100% All Trophies Walkthrough(689)
- 15. Detective Inspector Mysterious Clues Platinum Walkthrough(583)
"GameStop execs expect PS4 launch demand to 'far outpace' supply" :: Login/Create an Account :: 120 comments