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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LeapPosted:
Woobie As long as I get mine on the week of Christmas break I'm not too worried.
OasisSAGETTG_L96A1xSnipesOasis Analyst claims next gen consoles will play next gen games. True story.
That is one of the stupidest comments Ive read people post on TTG xD
lol it is.
But they have been talking about this for a month or so so why is ttg still posting it lol???
And you are one of the stupidest people I've never seen. So yeah.
LOL. Calling you outtt.
TomorrowLandPosted:
LuckyOtterAgreed.TTG_L96A1xSnipesOasis Analyst claims next gen consoles will play next gen games. True story.
That is one of the stupidest comments Ive read people post on TTG xD
The sarcasm flew right over your head. I thought his comment was pretty funny and I don't even understand why this is news.
SCOPosted:
Woobie As long as I get mine on the week of Christmas break I'm not too worried.
Thats all i care about aswell.. Aslong as its out before christmas :)
LuckyOtterPosted:
TTG_L96A1xSnipesOasis Analyst claims next gen consoles will play next gen games. True story.
That is one of the stupidest comments Ive read people post on TTG xD
The sarcasm flew right over your head. I thought his comment was pretty funny and I don't even understand why this is news.
OasisPosted:
SAGETTG_L96A1xSnipesOasis Analyst claims next gen consoles will play next gen games. True story.
That is one of the stupidest comments Ive read people post on TTG xD
lol it is.
But they have been talking about this for a month or so so why is ttg still posting it lol???
And you are one of the stupidest people I've never seen. So yeah.
CokesPosted:
bigchukka I should of per-ordered one of them. I may need to hurry up and pick.
It's not hard to pick and you still have plenty of time.
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