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Old 11-06-2005, 06:10 PM
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November 04, 2005 - Gamespot does its Rumor Control today on the Xbox 360 rumored supply shortage.

Most gamers chalked up the 360 supply issues to general platform-launch woes. However, Arstechnica offered a much more conspiratorial theory. They propose that Microsoft is engineering the supply chain so the Xbox 360 will sell out at most locales. Why? Two reasons. First, widespread sellouts would create the appearance that the console is so popular that retailers can't keep it in stock--actually it wouldn't be an appearance, since it would technically be true. Then the media would pick up on the shortages, generating even more buzz about the console and giving it more free publicity.

I am pre-order #4 at my local EB so I am not worried. Anybody here who wants one but does not think they will get one on launch day?
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Old 11-08-2005, 02:02 PM
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I think this is standard operating procedure for these console launches. They try to make a big deal out of their launch because they don't happen very often. Shortages help fuel press coverage and keep the item top of mind for a longer period of time.
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Yes, that is true people want more so they keep on waiting and it gets bigger and bigger
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Old 11-21-2005, 11:18 PM
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I personaly think the shortage has been concieved to insite demand
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PS3 prbably will be more organized than that dont you think?
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