Expect 'initial' PS4/Xbox One shortages, says analyst
Speaking with Gamespot, Sebastian said that "it is more likely than not that there will be initial shortages" due to the inherent "complexity" of a major console launch.
He went on to note, "This also partly explains why the manufacturers have been somewhat judicious in allocating pre-sale units to retailers, so that there won't be a lot of unhappy customers from day one."
Microsoft has confirmed an Xbox One release date of November 2013. It will go head-to-head with the PS4 release which is still officially a more vague 'holiday 2013'.
"From a timing perspective, both platforms will want to launch before Thanksgiving/Black Friday, and ideally at least a couple of weeks in advance of that in order to replenish the retail channel," said Sebastian, who also thinks the console that arrives first will have an advantage of its competitor.
"In terms of who goes first, it would certainly be ideal to launch first, and gain all of the initial attention and momentum, as console launches are really the only equivalent of a 'red carpet' event for the industry," he said.
Microsoft recently claimed that Xbox One pre-orders are "trending higher" than that of Xbox 360 during its respective pre-launch period.
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KatsumiPosted:
Whirl Shortages? why cant they just make enough for everyone :)
They can only make a certain amount of consoles in the timeframe that they have, they also likely didn't want to make more consoles than they will sell or they wouldn't be turning a profit
KatsumiPosted:
UG_Unknown They will both sell like crazy!
The lines will be absolutely huge on launch day, it's nice to see that the gaming industry is doing so well at the moment
THCv3Posted:
james938Whirl Shortages? why cant they just make enough for everyone :)
I case they make too much and lose money
Honestly both companies are going to sell like crazy for years to come.
james938Posted:
Whirl Shortages? why cant they just make enough for everyone :)
I case they make too much and lose money
ItemPosted:
ExoticWolfsMW2-Rush Should've pre-ordered a long time ago! :/
I am sure they will get more soon, but I am not sure.
Makes sense :/
CokesPosted:
Woobie As long as I get mine on the week of Christmas break I'm not too worried.
There should definitely be console available by then.
ExoticWolfsPosted:
MW2-Rush Should've pre-ordered a long time ago! :/
I am sure they will get more soon, but I am not sure. I think they will get more in before Christmas, because a lot of people will be wanting it then and they will make tons of money off of Christmas.
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