[quote name='SirMikael']Do you have a link to a reliable source on this? I've Googled it, and all that I could find from Sony was a response that the shortage is due to strong holiday sales.[/QUOTE]
no i do not have a link, two managers (BBuy & GStop) were apprised of the Sony issue a few weeks ago from their respective company headquarters.
both are seasoned managers that provided the same info.
please note the "linked" article quotes an UK rep that refers to Heavy Rain not yet released ... you do the math on the timing of this "quoted" comment ...
bottom line, the pipeline will be filled sooner than later ... PS3s are dribbling in to all retailers (although local GS seems to be more sparse) If one wants to buy one, merely be diligent and check Target, Wally's, etc. each day, early in the day...
lol and really think about upgrading your 40/80s...as you could take advantage of this shortage, sell yours for what a new 120 gig slim will be ... no brainer in my book ...