Something Funny about the Microsoft Shortage Comments

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MikeB said:
@ Reasonable

The main technical component differences between the different 360 models is the inclusion or exclusion of 120 GB harddrives and HDMI 1.2 output. Seemingly nothing that can't be overcome.

I really don't think the higher end models are more popular than the lower end models as there's quite a big price difference between them for so few distinguishing factors. The Elite has been shipped in very little quantities before (if not constantly), IMO this to artificially provide the perception of overwhelming demand for PR purposes.

MikeB you are always around here complaining that the 360 doesn't have a harddrive standard due to the low-end model and that noone wants a 'gimped' SKU! Now all of a sudden there is no difference in console popularity?

For a number of weeks peopel on these boards had been hearing from all over the place that premiums and elites are low on stock. FACT.

A representative of Microsoft LATER came out and confirmed that the Xbox 360 in general was hard to come by. FACT.  There is therefore zero reasons to doubt this.