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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RuinsPosted:
ReleasesxCeeTee-3D I have a feeling that Sony are waiting until Microsoft release their launch date so sony can release the PS4 about 2 weeks earlier...
Go back to the PS3 and Sony actually moved it to later so they can get their console perfect, Microsoft wanted it out sooner and left major glitches and bugs in the online system. I have a feeling that's going to happen, and just before launch Microsoft will also agree to that 'petition'
haha wtf so ps3 didnt have glitches and vulnerabilities ? Oh ok sorry i didnt know that they were "perfect" hahaha this post lmao CFW for ps3 was a messed up thing everyone modded every online game, but xbox had the jtag too so cant really talk bad about it oh yeah one all you had to do is load a usb the other you had to build a device to extract your nand and solder wires
JTAG's only lasted 4-12 hours online depending on what KV they used... With people using the CFW yes sony updated the FW(original) however you had an unlimited period of time that you could mod for... the CFW lasted alot longer than JTAG's then again Sony's security for the PS3 was rubbish
TitaniumPosted:
This was pretty predictable. The xbox one announcement was kind of early. They still had plenty to do.
ReleasesPosted:
xCeeTee-3D I have a feeling that Sony are waiting until Microsoft release their launch date so sony can release the PS4 about 2 weeks earlier...
Go back to the PS3 and Sony actually moved it to later so they can get their console perfect, Microsoft wanted it out sooner and left major glitches and bugs in the online system. I have a feeling that's going to happen, and just before launch Microsoft will also agree to that 'petition'
haha wtf so ps3 didnt have glitches and vulnerabilities ? Oh ok sorry i didnt know that they were "perfect" hahaha this post lmao CFW for ps3 was a messed up thing everyone modded every online game, but xbox had the jtag too so cant really talk bad about it oh yeah one all you had to do is load a usb the other you had to build a device to extract your nand and solder wires
ReleasesPosted:
xCeeTeeWagering Hmm, maybe I should pre-order...
I haven't bothered pre-ordering yet either, mainly because I wanna find out the best place to get extended warranty
That makes no sense lol you will not be able to pre order if you act like that
Im waiting till they shut down the 360 servers before i ever glance at buying one, there will be better systems and better hardware that is cheaper in the future
StonerzardPosted:
Wagering Hmm, maybe I should pre-order...
I haven't bothered pre-ordering yet either, mainly because I wanna find out the best place to get extended warranty
StonerzardPosted:
-3D I have a feeling that Sony are waiting until Microsoft release their launch date so sony can release the PS4 about 2 weeks earlier...
Go back to the PS3 and Sony actually moved it to later so they can get their console perfect, Microsoft wanted it out sooner and left major glitches and bugs in the online system. I have a feeling that's going to happen, and just before launch Microsoft will also agree to that 'petition'
Bebe_RexhaPosted:
I have a feeling that Sony are waiting until Microsoft release their launch date so sony can release the PS4 about 2 weeks earlier...
jackn151Posted:
Wagering Hmm, maybe I should pre-order...
yeah I would if I was you, where I live they said that they will be stopping pre-orders for the xbox one soon, don't know about the ps4
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