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"PSX2 out of stock at Special Reserve?"

I have recently ordered a PSX2 from Special Reserve, only to be told that it is out of stock - shich is understandable. But after further investigation, I was horrified to hear that no-one will get there ordered PSX2's until the end of the month! thats 2/3 weeks! and I've got Grand Theft Auto 2 already waiting to be played saying "Andrew! Andrew! Play me! Please! Play Me!"

Any one else ordered a PSX 2 very recently? Leave a message! :(

Hmm, that's debatable. Thing is, Sony already have 20 million PS2's in homes the world-over, not to mention a huge demand for it at the moment too.

MR.COATES wrote:
> I wouldn't be surprised if it's an intentional stock drought.

A dangerous gamble but it
> may just pay off.

See - I was right! (Maybe).

It makes absolute sense though if they get it right.
An additional price drop would be a huge thing to do and a platinum range at the same time? Ouch.

Well, the race is not over yet by any means and people will buy Xbox regardless. But I'll be well and truly happy if a platinum range emerges in the next month or two.

Right, here's what I've heard so far, if it doesn't hold water, then don't come crying to me.

Sony aren't experiencing any drought of any kind, they are deliberatly holding back PS2 stock for the end of February to coincide with the launch of the XBox/Gamecube.

Now, the interesting point here is that, rumours are rife that Sony are to drop the price to a tag of £169, as well as introducing the Platinum PS2 range at the same time, which would include Gran Turismo 3, Tekken Tag etc. for a measly £20.

Thing about it: PlayStation 2 and Metal Gear Solid 2 for over a shade of £200.

Sony have this market sewn up already in Europe, this would be the final nail in the coffin for it's competitors, although a healthy interest has been shown in the XBox.

:D

That's a good point actually - but I'll be hanging on to mine.

Hmmmm...big demand for PS2s at the moment hey?

None in the shops?

Could be a good time to sell...

I wouldn't be surprised if it's an intentional stock drought.

Let's face it, if the PS2 isn't there when people REALLY want one then it'll be a great selling point during Feb - ie the run up to Xbox launch.

A dangerous gamble but it may just pay off.

Rumours have it that they are holding back stock for the X-Box and GC release.

Anyone confirm?

I ordered a PS2 Fire Pack on 05/01/2002. Like everyone else, I'm still waiting.

Last time I spoke to Special Reserve, they advised that Sony had told them that the consoles were likely to take 3-6 weeks to come back into stock (from 05/01/2002), however I've asked around in town, and it seems like some of the High Street shops are (slowly) getting deliveries, so hopefully it'll be sooner rather than later.

The sooner the better, as far as I'm concerned. I've already got a couple of games sorted, and am itching to play them now!

Cheers

Rich

GTA2 dont u mean GTA3 dont worry mate the wait will be worth it trust the silent one :)

Look on the bright side, though - the fact that it's out of stock everywhere shows that you are buying a machine that a lot of people want, and which therefore will be around for a long time.