Taiwan -- already sold out of PS3's
According to the Taipei office of SCEH (Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong), the initial shipment quota of the PS3 to Taiwan is completely, utterly, fully, 100% booked. The actual number of allocated units wasn't revealed, but according to the office, if you didn't throw down an advanced order, you're probably not going to be able to get your grubby hands on the insanely easy-to-dirty PS3.Of course, there have been a couple of imports into Taiwan via "unofficial channels" with prices far higher than normal. Is anyone surprised? Doubt it. Quoth the sources: "The 60GB model (CHCEA07) imported by unofficial means is currently available at some non-designated stores at prices ranging from NT$36,000 to NT$48,000 (US$1,100-1,468), compared to SCEH's suggested retail price of NT$17,980." Wow! But still, not too surprising. Geez, Sony, it's almost like this was your plan all along. Nah, let's not give you too much credit. But soon you've got to beef up the supply! Please?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
mark @ Nov 15th 2006 2:24PM
Yeah, the prices are getting ridiculous. Most of the people are just taking advantage of this and reselling the ps3s. Need more ps3s, darn it!
kayzai @ Nov 15th 2006 4:53PM
Because only 500 units were made available.
So Sony can say YES!!! THE PS3 SOLD OUT in all regions.
I wonder if Software publishers will be so happy when the numbers don't add-up.
Andir2.0 @ Nov 15th 2006 6:49PM
Gamasutra stated 500 units:
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=11714