GameStop execs expect PS4 launch demand to 'far outpace' supply

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Sony's PlayStation 4 is still months away, but a key game retailer is already seeing pent-up demand for the next-generation console that's likely to far exceed available inventory at launch.
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.

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oohPosted:

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ooh 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.

neboPosted:

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ooh 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.

oohPosted:

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ooh 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

ToesPosted:

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Kiddz I like it but im used to xbox controllers


I think thats the problem with alot of us.


You can just use a cronus device to use your xbox controller with your ps3


Yup, but i like using them separate, even though i like Xbox more than PS3.


+ that is just more money to spend and time etc.


Yea I just haven't decided if I'm going to get the new playstation yet!


I dont see why not. I would wait to hear about the 720 though.

ToesPosted:

ooh 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.

oohPosted:

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. :)

oH-Killcam-ScPosted:

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Kiddz I like it but im used to xbox controllers


I think thats the problem with alot of us.


You can just use a cronus device to use your xbox controller with your ps3


Yup, but i like using them separate, even though i like Xbox more than PS3.


+ that is just more money to spend and time etc.


Yea I just haven't decided if I'm going to get the new playstation yet!

ToesPosted:

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Kiddz I like it but im used to xbox controllers


I think thats the problem with alot of us.


You can just use a cronus device to use your xbox controller with your ps3


Yup, but i like using them separate, even though i like Xbox more than PS3.


+ that is just more money to spend and time etc.

KatsumiChanPosted:

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Kiddz I like it but im used to xbox controllers


I think thats the problem with alot of us.


You can just use a cronus device to use your xbox controller with your ps3


Yup, but i like using them separate, even though i like Xbox more than PS3.

SynybunPosted:

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Kiddz I like it but im used to xbox controllers


I think thats the problem with alot of us.


You can just use a cronus device to use your xbox controller with your ps3


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