Notify.com says it has been surprised at the amount of availability of PS3 online

[NeoPlayStation]

2M target FTW :)

http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4431&Itemid=2

Online Service Claims PS3 Stocks ‘Good’

A service called NotifyWire.com, which tracks product stock levels among online retailers says it has been surprised at the amount of availability of PS3 online. Ian Drake, the head of NotifyWire said, "I wasn't expecting this much volume before Christmas. I think we're already at the point where many people won't pay a premium for the console or be forced into buying bundles.”

Drake says PS3 is more readily available than Xbox 360 was this time last year. "Last year we tracked several one thousand dollar Xbox 360 bundles which would sell out in less than two minutes after becoming available. Just today, a one thousand dollar PS3 bundle was in stock at eToys.com for over 12 hours. This sort of thing didn't happen with the Xbox 360 until well after Christmas."

eBay prices for PS3 have come down dramatically in the last few weeks. Drake said, "I think people are tired of being gouged on eBay.” NofifyWire sends email alerts to subscribers seeking out hard-to-find new products.

[Sypher]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm. Its starting to look like either Sony has been stockpiling PS3 for X-mas rush into the new year or they have SERIOUSLY worked out production problems. But that part about people being tired of gouging is true. After 360 and PS3 launch, people realized that you will be able to get one if you just wait 2-3 months.

[Garfunkel]

this could also be perseved as bad news for us if you believe haters, weak demand when a console is in stock for 12 hours.

They WILL NOT get anywhere near the 2 million mark, if they do i will buy all 21000 or so of you a nice cold beer (if your underage you have to be good).

[Kabbage]

this could also be perseved as bad news for us if you believe haters, weak demand when a console is in stock for 12 hours.

What if demand isnt what every supporter thinks it is.

[Sypher]

^lol i was thinking that too! but trust me at this time if their out there, they will be sold. besides i never even heard of etoys.com.

[ddaryl]

avaialability is good news.

But many people I have talked to just never thought it would be possible to get a PS3 this year, so most people just aren't even trying given past experiences.

[Garfunkel]

avaialability is good news.

But many people I have talked to just never thought it would be possible to get a PS3 this year, so most people just aren't even trying given past experiences.

that's a good point, i am sure sales will be strong, the console is a consumers dream. I think the supply will overcome demand in august 2007.

[curryking1]

Doesn't this have, well, nothing to do with Sony stockpiling? This just means that too many people thought they could be millionaires by going eBay with PS3s.

[-gin-]

They WILL NOT get anywhere near the 2 million mark, if they do i will buy all 21000 or so of you a nice cold beer (if your underage you have to be good).

I will hold you to that statement

[Garfunkel]

i have to warn you though, i may disappear suddenly on jan 1 07 for no apparent reason.

[.®]

Does this mean I can actually get one before next year?? A new ray of hope...

[pari]

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=21856

Forced bundles and high retail price put consumers off, claims tracking firm

The high price of the PlayStation 3, along with the retail practice of bundling the console with software, has lead to a glut of stock online, claims tracking firm NotifyWire.

The company believes the fervour greeting the console launch has already slowed, with consumers put off by forced software and hardware bundles which in some cases can see the retail price doubled.

"I think we're already at the point where people won't pay a premium for the console or be forced into buying bundles," said Ian Drake, president of NotifyWire.

Drake believes interest is waning for the console, and compared the speed in which new Xbox 360 stock sold out before Christmas 12 months ago.

"Last year we tracked several one thousand dollar Xbox 360 bundles which would sell out in less than two minutes after becoming available."

Drake noted a US $1000 PS3 bundle was on offer at an online retailer for over 12 hours recently, claiming, "This sort of thing didn't happen with the Xbox 360 until well after Christmas."

NotifyWire tracks online retailers and informs members when product is available.

Drake also believes that consumers are becoming less trustful of auction sites such as eBay, where newly released consoles can sell for double the recommended retail price.

"I think people are tired of being gouged on eBay, and services like NotifyWire.com are making it easier for the everyday person to buy the PlayStation 3 online from a retailer they know and trust."

Lies, Damn Lies and Statics, interesting how the same set of data are used the spin the news depending upon flavor of the day... I have been tracking the availability with ps3finder.com, the PS3 available for 12hours is complete BS from my personal experience. 60GB are sold out very quickly and 20GB take long time..