Did Sony underestimate MGS4 PS3 bundle demand? - Blu-ray Forum

blu-rayfan101 · 06-18-2008, 01:43 AM

I was wondering do you guys think Sony screwed up their one chance to make a real jump on the other consoles? Most stores sold out right away meaning that they could have sold 2-3 times more. Or are they creating a Wii effect? Are people going to wait or are they going to give up on waiting. Did Sony underestimate the demand?

AliceT · 06-18-2008, 01:51 AM

I dont think it really matters. If you want MGS4 and you dont have a PS3, you will just pick up the 40gb. The average consumer has no idea about the MGS bundle.

darkpoet25 · 06-18-2008, 01:54 AM

The Wal Mart that I work for sold out the night we got them. (We only got about 4 in) But I checked today and we have some more in. I don't think Sony screwed up, and will have no problem meeting demand.

U-Phorik · 06-18-2008, 02:01 AM

No, I don't think a Wii scenario will occur, if you want the system with MGS and DS3, it's out there, you don't have to hunt it down on ebay or anything, I can buy one for 499 on Circuitcity.com if I want to, but I already have a 40GB so I'm happy, the 40GB Deal I got from walmart was great and I will end up picking up MGS4 once I bang through CoD4, and GTA IV.

Also, I think Sony is trying to dump the 90nm versions of their 80GB Systems before they drop another 'top of the line' model, be it an 80GB, or Higher, with this new model, this will probably be released with the 65nm wafer process like the 40GB is now.

player2006911 · 06-18-2008, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by AliceT

I dont think it really matters. If you want MGS4 and you dont have a PS3, you will just pick up the 40gb. The average consumer has no idea about the MGS bundle.

Do you ever have anything nice to say? Are you dragonraine in disguise? Anyone remember that dummy?

AliceT · 06-18-2008, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by player2006911

Do you ever have anything nice to say? Are you dragonraine in disguise? Anyone remember that dummy?

How is that not something nice to say? What is your problem? I said people will buy the 40gb regardless.

player2006911 · 06-18-2008, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by AliceT

How is that not something nice to say? What is your problem? I said people will buy the 40gb regardless.

What makes you think that they won't buy a 80G? Many people were waiting for it, or is it because it outsold a certain other big name bundle un ut's first week?

ThePhantomOak · 06-18-2008, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by player2006911

What makes you think that they won't buy a 80G? Many people were waiting for it, or is it because it outsold a certain other big name bundle un ut's first week?

Dude, he is saying that if people wanted a PS3 and MGS in the first week, and 80G was not available, they would pickup the 40G. He is saying MGS will sell consols regardless of what model is immediatly available.

Dont be a dick.

ThePhantomOak · 06-18-2008, 06:33 AM

I think Sony could have sold more 80G models.

BUT, in terms of PS3 sales (40 and 80) I dont think that they lost anything.

If there were a shortage of PS3 in 40 and 80, it would be an issue, because there is only a shortage of the more expensive joint, I dont think it hurts PS3 at all...

Maybe the week spike would be bigger, but the months sales will likely be the same either way. (The people who are waiting will get theirs this month anyway.)

Also, the people who really want the 80G, they will find a way to get them. The rest of the people likely dont know or care about 40G extra and a duelshock3...

MOONPHASE · 06-18-2008, 06:40 AM

people dont want the 40gb for 2 reasons 1. no backwards compatibility(even though a lot of people dont know about that one until they find out the hard way) and 2. because the 80gb has 40gb more storage and not everyone knows about the fact that you can add those hard drives and make it into even more storage space

Tpatcher · 06-18-2008, 07:20 AM

I think they can easily meet the demand, I was freaking out calling all the walmarts and targets. Turned out my sony style store had ten no one knew about. Pshhh

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06-18-2008, 01:43 AM	#1
blu-rayfan101 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The Universe.	Did Sony underestimate MGS4 PS3 bundle demand? I was wondering do you guys think Sony screwed up their one chance to make a real jump on the other consoles? Most stores sold out right away meaning that they could have sold 2-3 times more. Or are they creating a Wii effect? Are people going to wait or are they going to give up on waiting. Did Sony underestimate the demand?

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06-18-2008, 01:51 AM	#2
AliceT Banned Member since:Mar 2008 Location:PSN ID- damreg1022	I dont think it really matters. If you want MGS4 and you dont have a PS3, you will just pick up the 40gb. The average consumer has no idea about the MGS bundle.

06-18-2008, 01:54 AM	#3
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:297 Blu-ray reviews: 4	The Wal Mart that I work for sold out the night we got them. (We only got about 4 in) But I checked today and we have some more in. I don't think Sony screwed up, and will have no problem meeting demand.

06-18-2008, 02:01 AM	#4
U-Phorik Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:The 407	No, I don't think a Wii scenario will occur, if you want the system with MGS and DS3, it's out there, you don't have to hunt it down on ebay or anything, I can buy one for 499 on Circuitcity.com if I want to, but I already have a 40GB so I'm happy, the 40GB Deal I got from walmart was great and I will end up picking up MGS4 once I bang through CoD4, and GTA IV. Also, I think Sony is trying to dump the 90nm versions of their 80GB Systems before they drop another 'top of the line' model, be it an 80GB, or Higher, with this new model, this will probably be released with the 65nm wafer process like the 40GB is now.

06-18-2008, 06:33 AM	#9
ThePhantomOak Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reno, NEVADA. "Battle Born"	I think Sony could have sold more 80G models. BUT, in terms of PS3 sales (40 and 80) I dont think that they lost anything. If there were a shortage of PS3 in 40 and 80, it would be an issue, because there is only a shortage of the more expensive joint, I dont think it hurts PS3 at all... Maybe the week spike would be bigger, but the months sales will likely be the same either way. (The people who are waiting will get theirs this month anyway.) Also, the people who really want the 80G, they will find a way to get them. The rest of the people likely dont know or care about 40G extra and a duelshock3...

06-18-2008, 06:40 AM	#10
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	people dont want the 40gb for 2 reasons 1. no backwards compatibility(even though a lot of people dont know about that one until they find out the hard way) and 2. because the 80gb has 40gb more storage and not everyone knows about the fact that you can add those hard drives and make it into even more storage space

06-18-2008, 07:20 AM	#11
Tpatcher Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Spring Tx Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I think they can easily meet the demand, I was freaking out calling all the walmarts and targets. Turned out my sony style store had ten no one knew about. Pshhh

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