UK PS3 Avalibility

[Blu_Ray_UK2007]

Just wondering how anyone from the UK here is planning on getting a PS3?

AFAIK the only way to reserve one at the moment is by buying it in a bundle with a 4GB PSP, on HMV.co.uk.

I've seen the bundle on Play.com, but thats first come first serve.. so theres nothing concrete.

I asked at my local woolworths, i'm in a pretty small town so my name was only second in a book of names.
I was told I will have to pay all £425 in advance.

I've been waiting long enough and want to get the PS3 on realese day.. and finally get to watch my Blu-Ray's.

So does anyone know of any websites taking pre-orders?

[frankc4s]

I managed to get 2 order slots down at a independant retailer in Scotland.just before he was swamped by demand.

The woolworth option doesnt seem to bad if your 2nd on the list

[minimoke]

Little off topic (or is it off the Island...)

Here in Belgium, I wanted to preorder at a real Sony Centre, but they could only deliver the 20 gig version. Went to MediaMarkt, a big electronics megastore, and they could take my preorder for a 60 gig set.

I think I read there would only be 60 gig versions available on release day. Not so.

I also wanted to go to a shop where I could get my PS3 on midnight, but seems no shop is that hopefull of getting that much supply to be worthwhile opening the shop at midnight. They seemed not to be trusting Sony getting a lot of PS3's per shop.

I am number 2 on the list, so I'm quite hopefull getting one on my birthday. (23th of march)

[Blackraven]

Originally Posted by minimoke

Little off topic (or is it off the Island...)

Here in Belgium, I wanted to preorder at a real Sony Centre, but they could only deliver the 20 gig version. Went to MediaMarkt, a big electronics megastore, and they could take my preorder for a 60 gig set.

I think I read there would only be 60 gig versions available on release day. Not so.

I also wanted to go to a shop where I could get my PS3 on midnight, but seems no shop is that hopefull of getting that much supply to be worthwhile opening the shop at midnight. They seemed not to be trusting Sony getting a lot of PS3's per shop.

I am number 2 on the list, so I'm quite hopefull getting one on my birthday. (23th of march)

Cool. Good for you.

You guys also get an HDMI cable as a an optional purchase as well

[partridge]

I've got a load of Argos vouchers, and I signed up to their email alert system, so hopefully very soon I will get an email from them inviting me to pre-order.

[Blu_Ray_UK2007]

Seems you can allready order it from Argos for £424.99

# All orders of Playstation 3 console, accessories and software prior to 23rd March 07 will be delivered from the date of launch. Argos will only take pre-orders against a pre-agreed launch allocation from the supplier. Argos will stop taking pre-orders once this allocation has been sold. Argos will never knowingly oversell the console, accessories or the software. Argos will endeavour to deliver on the launch date. However, should the supplier fail to deliver on time, or part deliver Argos' launch allocation, Argos will deliver to customers in strict chronological order, which may be after the launch date. Argos can not be held responsible should a software publisher delay the release of a software title. Should this happen, Argos will keep you informed and either deliver on the revised software launch date, or offer a refund or replacement.