Sony has been Claiming there won't be any PSP shortages and that they will ship 1 Million Units. This is in Contrast with the PS2's launch which had around 500000 Units at Launch. We all know for certain that the handheld market is considerably smaller than the home console market and that in conjunction with the 1 Million Units being promised by Launch you would logically assume that there would be no shortage.
However All the local stores around Culver City near my work (EB, gamestop etc.) all have sold out of thier 1st shipment preorders. So my question is just what is going on? Are not all of the units being sold at these stores really up for preorder? Or is sony understimating thier launch capacity? Or maybe the stores are just not knowing that they will be getting more units than they assume. Also in Addition could it be possible that It's just my area that is selling out of preorders?
I'm trying to assess demand so I can decide whether or not I should wait outside Best buy in the morning for my PSP. I am pretty intent on getting it during Launch since i'm going to tokyo on the 31st and I definetly want it for the flight. However I'm not going to pay for those rediculous amounts on ebay if there are shortages. By going early and waiting in line i'll be skipping out on an hour+ of work and having to wait in line. I'm wondering if this is necessary or if I just goto Best Buy on my lunch break will there still be units?
However All the local stores around Culver City near my work (EB, gamestop etc.) all have sold out of thier 1st shipment preorders. So my question is just what is going on? Are not all of the units being sold at these stores really up for preorder? Or is sony understimating thier launch capacity? Or maybe the stores are just not knowing that they will be getting more units than they assume. Also in Addition could it be possible that It's just my area that is selling out of preorders?
I'm trying to assess demand so I can decide whether or not I should wait outside Best buy in the morning for my PSP. I am pretty intent on getting it during Launch since i'm going to tokyo on the 31st and I definetly want it for the flight. However I'm not going to pay for those rediculous amounts on ebay if there are shortages. By going early and waiting in line i'll be skipping out on an hour+ of work and having to wait in line. I'm wondering if this is necessary or if I just goto Best Buy on my lunch break will there still be units?