I don't think PS4 demand is as high as we are lead to believe.

[Mr Puggsly]

I have seen numerous users on the forum thinking PS4's are being sold on ebay huge profit. But the reality is... here are some recent ads that just ended on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-PlayStation-4-Latest-Model-500-GB-Jet-Black-Console-/251404702030?autorefresh=true&pt=Video_Games&hash=item3a88e3514e&nma=true&si=uZ1QmKcrduBXDJhUjnv4CNH97Sw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-PlayStation-4-Latest-Model-500-GB-Jet-Black-Console-/171192362681?autorefresh=true&pt=Video_Games&hash=item27dbdc26b9&nma=true&si=uZ1QmKcrduBXDJhUjnv4CNH97Sw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-PlayStation-4-Latest-Model-500-GB-Jet-Black-Console-/221336407761?autorefresh=true&pt=Video_Games&hash=item3388ad8ed1&nma=true&si=uZ1QmKcrduBXDJhUjnv4CNH97Sw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-PlayStation-4-Latest-Model-500-GB-Jet-Black-Console-/281226713115?autorefresh=true&pt=Video_Games&hash=item417a6b181b&nma=true&si=uZ1QmKcrduBXDJhUjnv4CNH97Sw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Many sellers are struggling to achieve $450 - $500. So after ebay and paypal fees, its unlikely these sellers are seeing a profit or may even be losing money.

It should be noted I didn't cherry pick, ebay is flooded with PS4's that aren't selling or not selling for a much of a profit.

 

Even on my local craigslist you'll find plenty of PS4's available. Once again, not selling at a large profit simply because its flooded with PS4s.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/search/?sort=rel&areaID=18&subAreaID=&query=ps4+console&catAbb=sss

 

Anyhow, there is no doubt demand for PS4 exist. I heard claims there are millions of people waiting on their pre order. But the reality is, its not that hard to find a PS4 if you want one. People aren't making much of profit selling them either. You can get a PS4 for less than the cost of a X1.