Wii Shortage

[Roto13]

*Rolls eyes.* I already explained why didn't you read my post. I said nobody is buying the PS3 right now, when cashiers have to remind their costumers that they have PS3 units something is very wrong here. I'm not saying that the Playstation 3 is doomed to failure I'm just saying they need to get it to together.

What you said doesnt mean Sony are in a mess. Sony's only problem is that not alot of people are buying their console, but its not like Sony are having any problems getting the PS3's on the shelves. They know where there going and what there going to do. Nintendo on the other hand dont seem to be able to get any Wii's on the shelves at all.

Sony's problems are over now, while Nintendo's have just started.

Uhm, I think you might be just a bit confused here. Remember right before Christmas when Sony didn't have nearly as many units available as they'd promised? Nintendo is managing to produce a lot of Wiis, but when the demand is just SO huge, it's difficult for anyone to keep the supply high enough. They get Wiis on store shelves. I know because that's where I got mine a month ago. They just... don't stay there. :P Something similar happened with the DS Lite.

[Goldenboko]

*Rolls eyes.* I already explained why didn't you read my post. I said nobody is buying the PS3 right now, when cashiers have to remind their costumers that they have PS3 units something is very wrong here. I'm not saying that the Playstation 3 is doomed to failure I'm just saying they need to get it to together.

What you said doesnt mean Sony are in a mess. Sony's only problem is that not alot of people are buying their console, but its not like Sony are having any problems getting the PS3's on the shelves. They know where there going and what there going to do. Nintendo on the other hand dont seem to be able to get any Wii's on the shelves at all.

Sony's problems are over now, while Nintendo's have just started.

Really? So you mean the fact that Wii is crushing PS3 in the sales is not a problem for Sony?

[NeoCracker]

*Rolls eyes.* I already explained why didn't you read my post. I said nobody is buying the PS3 right now, when cashiers have to remind their costumers that they have PS3 units something is very wrong here. I'm not saying that the Playstation 3 is doomed to failure I'm just saying they need to get it to together.

What you said doesnt mean Sony are in a mess. Sony's only problem is that not alot of people are buying their console, but its not like Sony are having any problems getting the PS3's on the shelves. They know where there going and what there going to do. Nintendo on the other hand dont seem to be able to get any Wii's on the shelves at all.

Sony's problems are over now, while Nintendo's have just started.

I give you props for coming out with the most amusing Fanboy post I've read for a while. PEople at EA are recomending not getting a Wii, PS3's everywhere aren't selling. Prices have already been cut on the PS3, which is an extremely early time to be cutting any kind of prices. I highly dought soney had all this planned out.

[Shoeberto]

Sony's problems are over now, while Nintendo's have just started.

No, they aren't. Sony still believes that they did everything 100% right, which they didn't. Having an exec issue a comment in an interview that they'd pay, what, $1500 per unsold PS3 found on store shelves, is not a wise move when the units are moving relatively slow.

They have to realize that, for the first time in a while, they aren't leading the pack. They're playing catch-up.

[XxSephirothxX]

I'd like to see some sort of comparison charts as to how many consoles Nintendo and Sony are producing and shipping to the US. The Wii has sold more than the PS3, and continues to be hard to find--that much is obvious. But how many units is Nintendo pumping out?

I've been trying to get my hands on one for about a month now, but I'm not willing to get up at 9 am to go to a store and wait in line on a Sunday morning. So I've called several stores on more than one occasion, and everyone's still sold out. Gamestop had sold out by 9:05 am or something like that last Sunday.

So the question is, how much demand is there really for the PS3--is Sony simply shipping out tons of consoles, causing there to be a supply at most stores, or is the thing simply not selling? Everyone on the net seems to assume it's the latter, and I'm sure that's at least partially true, but I have to wonder if maybe Sony is just doing a better job at manufacturing their console and getting it to store shelves. If that's just not the case, then the Wii shortages are pretty damn impressive.

[Renmiri]

I think the Wii shortage can hurt Nintendo but can be just a little hickup.

But it is too early to call victors. Things are still fluid enough in this new generation of gaming consoles that Wii's early start advantage can be overtaken by Xbox or PS3.

[NeoCracker]

I believe its fairly safe to say Sony has lost. They may pick up later, but there is no way they're beating Nintendo at thsi point.

[Roto13]

I think the Wii shortage can hurt Nintendo but can be just a little hickup.

But it is too early to call victors. Things are still fluid enough in this new generation of gaming consoles that Wii's early start advantage can be overtaken by Xbox or PS3.

The Wii had an early start? What?

[ljkkjlcm9]

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note, the 360 has been out a year longer as well

Sony just isn't selling nearly as many systems as Nintendo is. If Nintendo was selling the same amount of systems, you would see 3 million systems on shelves, but you see none.

THE JACKEL

[Dreddz]

Uhm, I think you might be just a bit confused here. Remember right before Christmas when Sony didn't have nearly as many units available as they'd promised? Nintendo is managing to produce a lot of Wiis, but when the demand is just SO huge, it's difficult for anyone to keep the supply high enough. They get Wiis on store shelves. I know because that's where I got mine a month ago. They just... don't stay there. :P Something similar happened with the DS Lite.

I never said Sony never had problems, Im saying there main issues are over, and the only hurdle to jump now is advertising the thing and to start releasing worthwhile games for the system.

Really? So you mean the fact that Wii is crushing PS3 in the sales is not a problem for Sony?

When I meant problems, I was refering to other things such as shipping problems. You are right though, Sony does have a problem with the competition being so popular.

Prices have already been cut on the PS3, which is an extremely early time to be cutting any kind of prices. I highly dought soney had all this planned out.

Sony said that price cuts would occur early the next year, so cutting them about now doesnt seem unusual. Sony never expected the PS3 to hit it off well to begin with anyway. Before you call me a fanboy, look it up....for once.

Look at it this way, Nintendo are raking in massive profits from the Wii, you'd think if they dipped deeper into their pockets they could supply enough consoles. The Wii's popular, but its pretty far-fetched to say that now, 3 months after the release that they'd still be having problems just because alot of people want it. Nintendo arent shipping the amount they should be able to. End of.

[Roto13]

Well, they've obviously shipped more than four and a half million so far. That's a lot.

[Dreddz]

Well, they've obviously shipped more than four and a half million so far. That's a lot.

And all of those sold, right ? With the amount of profit they gained from that amount, they should be able to increase the amount of units heading onto the shelves.

[Roto13]

Well, they've obviously shipped more than four and a half million so far. That's a lot.

And all of those sold, right ? With the amount of profit they gained from that amount, they should be able to increase the amount of units heading onto the shelves.

I don't think they've made enough money to stop time.

[NeoCracker]

Uhm, I think you might be just a bit confused here. Remember right before Christmas when Sony didn't have nearly as many units available as they'd promised? Nintendo is managing to produce a lot of Wiis, but when the demand is just SO huge, it's difficult for anyone to keep the supply high enough. They get Wiis on store shelves. I know because that's where I got mine a month ago. They just... don't stay there. :P Something similar happened with the DS Lite.

I never said Sony never had problems, Im saying there main issues are over, and the only hurdle to jump now is advertising the thing and to start releasing worthwhile games for the system.

Really? So you mean the fact that Wii is crushing PS3 in the sales is not a problem for Sony?

When I meant problems, I was refering to other things such as shipping problems. You are right though, Sony does have a problem with the competition being so popular.

Prices have already been cut on the PS3, which is an extremely early time to be cutting any kind of prices. I highly dought soney had all this planned out.

Sony said that price cuts would occur early the next year, so cutting them about now doesnt seem unusual. Sony never expected the PS3 to hit it off well to begin with anyway. Before you call me a fanboy, look it up....for once.

Look at it this way, Nintendo are raking in massive profits from the Wii, you'd think if they dipped deeper into their pockets they could supply enough consoles. The Wii's popular, but its pretty far-fetched to say that now, 3 months after the release that they'd still be having problems just because alot of people want it. Nintendo arent shipping the amount they should be able to. End of.

I appologize for not blindly following the words of Sony, our lord and Savior. I shall be sure to mend my ways in the near future.

[Dreddz]

Well, they've obviously shipped more than four and a half million so far. That's a lot.

And all of those sold, right ? With the amount of profit they gained from that amount, they should be able to increase the amount of units heading onto the shelves.

I don't think they've made enough money to stop time.

3 months on, they should be bloody close.