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    Microsoft say Europe could see an Xbox 360 shortage

    Whew! That’s a surprise, eh? Europe actually not having enough Xbox 360s? Blimey, who’d of thought it!

    Check out the shocking relevations in this HEXUS.gaming Headline!

    (btw, yes, that is sarcasm, ok?)
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    "OH OOOOHH oOOHHHHHHHOOHHHHHHH FILL ME WITH YOUR.... eeww not the stuff from the lab"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nick
    (btw, yes, that is sarcasm, ok?)
    Really, i wouldn't have guessed


    Quote Originally Posted by Peter Moore
    Microsoft have been encouraging retailers to strike a balance between pre-orders and off-the-shelf availability, but from the research HEXUS.gaming has carried out, this is most definitely not the case. Many retailers are reporting that Xbox 360 pre-orders will take precedence over off-the-shelf purchases, with the stock for these going to pre-orders first. Some retailers have set aside stock for the shelves on launch day but, according to HEXUS.gaming sources, this stock is now being leached into the pre-order sales.
    Looks like MS need to send reps into actual shops to see whats going on. My local GAME has 0 stock for on the shelf, and i can't see that changing until MS get more units into retail.

    I'm more interested to find out what the situation is with the accessories, i've been told that there may be some shortages with some items.

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    Anyone who didnt order one back in september when the prices/bundles were announced clearly isnt that keen and doesnt deserve to get one now anyway

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    It's funny, I've read reports of Microsoft restocking stores in the United States after the initial first day sell out.

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    What do people make of the old theory that, like Sony and many other must-have toys in the past, that they do this on purpose to create a pre-xmas panic rush and to make it seem more special to some people - only to sudenly have loads available last minute?

    I'm not sure really, i'm sure some companies have used this marketing techique in the past, but i'm told by someone who works for the DSG groups HQ that they will be loads of PSP's arriving in the shops in the last 2-3 weeks of xmas shopping.

    Marketing conspiricy, or load of balls?

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    Quote Originally Posted by dangerous_dom
    What do people make of the old theory that, like Sony and many other must-have toys in the past, that they do this on purpose to create a pre-xmas panic rush and to make it seem more special to some people - only to sudenly have loads available last minute?

    Marketing conspiricy, or load of balls?
    Load of balls tbh. I'd like to see someone mass produce a console with lots of new silicone and low yealds. New pressing plants, QA that needs to learn the product. Localisation for USA, Europe & Japan. Then ship them in from China, then distribute them around the country. And do all that within 6months. The results would be fun to read.

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