PS4 Japan launch CELEBRATION (It's here!) - Predictions closed!

[alrightiwill]

NewGuy said:

alrightiwill said:

NewGuy said:
Seems like JP folks are able to walk right in and buy a console, no preorder needed. Either the shipment is high or demand is low. If the rumored 350K shipment is true, that doesn't bode too well IMHO.

I understand your sentiment but the same was true of NA and EU launches. Sony made sure to have extra consoles available for Day 1 purchase in store without pre-order. But I'm guessing purchase will be easier in japan as you've pointed out :)

Were people really able to walk to the store and buy a console at that time? I couldn't check due to some personal reasons....

Well I don't really know about the specifics or even anecdotal nature but Sony were meant to have a lot of Day 1 purchase availibilty fpr the people queueing which if extrapolated could be the same coincidence in Japan. Although don't take my word for fact as I can't find the exact article relating to this claim :S Do until I have a source on this, it is hearsay :)