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LivingMetal on 13 October 2016

Shunsuke Izumi, a 25 year old gamer from the Tokyo area, made a 600 mile flight to Sony's official store in  Fukuoka in order to secure a day one pre-order for the PlayStation VR after launch stock sold out locally, reports the Wall Street Journal.

May retailers in Japan sold out of launch stock back in June, which forced Mr Izumi to take drastic measures, with flights costing $200. The pre-ordered system was expected to be delivered today.

"I was lucky," Mr. Izumi said. "I believe it has a lot of potential to change my life."

Launch stock appears less limited in the UK, with GAME still promising stock availability.

Taken from:

https://www.videogamer.com/news/would-you-go-to-these-lengths-to-bag-a-playstation-vr



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SnakeDrake on 13 October 2016

Really want to experience summer.



 

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vivster on 13 October 2016

$200 for an inland flight sounds a lot.



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vivster on 13 October 2016
LivingMetal said:

"I was lucky," Mr. Izumi said. "I believe it has a lot of potential to change my life."

"...He says while storing away his three copies of Summer lesson".



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