This.
Edit: on second thought, I wonder if January is going to be supply constrained as well. They still need to feed the voracious global demand. Wonder what percentage will be earmarked for the US
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Big shipment of PS4 at Target today?
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Edit: on second thought, I wonder if January is going to be supply constrained as well. They still need to feed the voracious global demand. Wonder what percentage will be earmarked for the US
Yeah. I'd hate for the guy to get fired. He's not being very discrete.
I'm doing what I can to avoid any specific information being referenced to where I am or exactly where I fit into it. Only Bish knows exactly what part of Best Buy I work for, but I appreciate your concern!
I was just about to say the same thing. They take these things very seriously, both retailers as well as game companies. They no doubt have people that read these forums. Don't do anything to risk your job if you value it is all I'll say. Now as somebody that is a fan of games, thanks for the info. It is very telling.
Edit for above:
Sounds good dude
Perhaps, but only for one console. I think the XB1 will be vastly outsold in January and it will be clear that it isn't a supply issue.
I think February NPD will see the chalkboard being raised and Titanfall hoisted onto it.
But I am a bit of a pessimist when it comes to the XB1.
Hope your last name isn't Abdiel
serversurfer
Member
Maybe that's the name of his sworn enemy.Hope your last name isn't Abdiel
Maybe that's the name of his sworn enemy.
A cunning plan.
But seriously Abdiel, don't get fired, be careful. If you feel they might be onto you, try some MGS stealth runs to help you learn the skills needed to stay under the radar.
Hope your last name isn't Abdiel
Haha, Abdiel is an angelic name, and has nothing to do with my given name. But, yeah, I appreciate the concern guys. I'm making sure to avoid posting any part of the page that would reference it to me. Those numbers can be found by any Best Buy employee, and just in the Northern MA district there's well over 1000 employees.
At least it's out in the open finally.
I haven't seen anything like that in our employee news, or email for that matter.
Though there was an update yesterday that said Xbox Ones no longer have to be kept off the floor in areas with low theft. They can put them out in big stacks as long as they've got spider locks (security locks) so customers can just grab them and go to the register, because they're readily available at all locations now.
DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
My local Best Buy has employees that have freely expressed to me they "can't sell the Xbox Ones". I saw them putting some on store shelves with the the black wire security devices. Target also had Xbox Ones and zero PS4s.
NoMoreTrolls
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Hmm :/
Don't make them go Castiel on your ass man. Keep fighting the good fight.
fastford58
Member
Just take some Cboatese. You'll be fine.
George Claw M.D.
Member
I wonder what GAF admin account got hacked that necessitated all Gaffers change their passwords. I gotta imagine Bish's account is #1 most wanted. His PM box must be the equivalent of the video game NOC list, with all the insiders he's vetted.
pharmboy044
Member
Maybe but JP launch is at the end of Feb and they probably will be allocated around 500K for the launch. The rest should be plenty to help with the current drought.
N0REGARD4L1FE
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The fact that ps4s are so scarce still makes me wonder if it's actually demand, or the blue light of death issue. I wonder if SONY maybe slowed or altered production to fix the problem?
pharmboy044
Member
I would bet it would be Evilore than everyone else.
pharmboy044
Member
They sold to consumers 4.2 million units. It's demand dude and not hardware issues.
Just because something has a moniker doesn't mean it's a widespread "issue".
Neuromancer
Member
Sounds plausible.
N0REGARD4L1FE
Banned
I'm not saying it was a widespread issue, but maybe it was something Sony wanted to take a look at manufacturing wise? Might have slowed production some to see what was causing the issue?
What are you talking about?
NeOak
Member
Buddy, host that somewhere else. PMing you why.
N0REGARD4L1FE
Banned
Might wanna read above.
Corleth the Fey
Member
Whilst unfortunate for those affected, the failure rate is well within tolerance. They will be investigating, but with the obvious demand they have - they'll not be stopping that production.
Cornbread78
Member
Like others have said Jan looks like there will be even more shortages of PS4s.
Now on Titanfall, I think a majority of it's sales will be on 360 and not XB1 since it is a cross gen title and not an XB1 exclusive.
But you make no sense... They've managed to make and sell almost 50% more consoles then MS. How does that turn into them around production?
SneakySneaks
Member
I live in Salem NH, people from Northern Mass hop over the boarder all the time since there is no sales tax here. Methuen/Lawrence goes to Salem, Lowell and the surrounding area goes to Nashua. So we have the NH and MA gamers fighting for stock.
it makes sense, go on......
Infernal Monkey
Member
Haha, oh shit.
Uno Venova
Banned
Son of a bitch.
lol so i heard all ones will overheat on day 366 lol and ms will run out of coffin boxes lol and we will lolol and our lives will be more complete
statham
Member
oh boy, hopefully hes online.
Cornbread78
Member
Live FREE or die, I'm in Nashua, so NH GAF representin', lol.
They better stay away from our stores once I get my Income tax return, because PS4, here I come... They drive like Massholes anyway....
A ratio of how many units divided by how fast they're selling.
Thanks NeOak!
I've edited my original post, but the linked pictures in the thread won't be an issue, the 'danger' is taken care of for now, and I won't use that account for further linking. I appreciate the warnings and looking out for me, everyone.
Dreams-Visions
Member
Interesting insight. Thanks!
Wildarmsjecht
Member
I hope I'll have better news for people up in New England still trying to find a PS4. Rest assured at the very least I'll have an update about shipment news when I have it. Since we don't have NPD numbers yet, is why I figured I'd share what stock situation was for those discussing the nitty gritty stuff on the whole ongoing thing.
omg i laughed so hard at this lol
serversurfer
Member
Abdiel, can you comment on the Sunday sales of XBone in your district? 10 for the whole district on a Sunday doesn't sound like very much. Is that typical for this time of year for a new console? Any idea how many other consoles were sold that day, for comparison?
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