Is it me or are the launch day consoles almost always guaranteed to sell out (Especially the ones close to Christmas)? No matter the supply, the demand will always supercede it. However, what I also think is that due to the fact that the price of selling on inflates dramatically as there is no stock from the official retailers for few weeks/months at times. Prime examples being the people on eBay flogging the said consoles with knocked up price of about 60-70% to turn profit, and many other private websites most likely.
I don't think the launch figures will show much in regards to the longivity or popularity that the console will have over the years, as its most likely significant portion of people trying to grab one and sell it for a quick buck, and succeeding due to the proximity of Christmas, where spoilt kids can have their wet dream console for Christmas because daddy doesn't know how to preorder, but is willing to splash out extra on the bay.
It comes down to whichever manufacturer has managed to manufacture the most consoles by launch day, the real "console race" will begin around March next year I would think.
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