PS4′s pre-orders outstrip those of PS2 and PS3

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Sony has confirmed that PlayStation 4 pre-orders are way ahead of its predecessors. Speaking to VideoGamer, Sony Computer Entertainment UK chief Fergal Gara has said that PS4 pre-orders are “way over and above and beyond the pre-order number at launch day” of PS2 and PS3.

It was revealed at Sony’s Gamescom events last night that the current PS4 pre-order total has surpassed one million units. It’s expected to sell out at launch.

“We’re not disclosing the exact number [of PS4 units] that we’ll have on day one,” Gara said. “Clearly we’re working hard to satisfy a lot of countries. We mentioned 32 countries last night.

“The one comment I’ll make about the pre-order number is first of all, it’s greater than a million, and secondly, the UK represents a very healthy slug of that. We’re undeniably seeing a sea change.”

He added the high level demand is a problem in terms of availability, but that it’s a positive problem for Sony to have at this point.

The PlayStation 4 launches in North America on November 15 and in Europe November 29.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/08/21/ps4s-pre-orders-outstrip-those-of-ps2-and-ps3/

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KatsumiPosted:

M249 Im surprised the PS4 preorders took over the PS2 ones. The PS2 was a huge selling console.


There are much more gamers then there was back when the PS2 was released.

slapshot101Posted:

There are more people to sell it to and their are more gamers out their so that is not really any surprise to me that they are outselling the previous consoles.

-CPPosted:

Damn, that's a huge increase!

haastePosted:

It's a PS4 for crying out loud. Of course people are going to preorder it.

-InsanelyAwesome-Posted:

M249 Im surprised the PS4 preorders took over the PS2 ones. The PS2 was a huge selling console.


There a lot more gamers now than there was back then which is why its over took the PS2 in pre orders, plus the quality of the product.

_BalePosted:

M249 Im surprised the PS4 preorders took over the PS2 ones. The PS2 was a huge selling console.


That was many years ago mate, much more improvements now..

dmofPosted:

Im surprised the PS4 preorders took over the PS2 ones. The PS2 was a huge selling console.

BoarPosted:

Pufferfish Is it the same with Xbox One taking over xbox and 360 ?


Microsoft hasn't released any information regarding preorders that I know of, although it is most likely the same deal.

BoarPosted:

byLeon
LuckyOtter Yet again another obvious news article telling us that something new in a growing market is selling more than previous versions. I wish I was paid to make these observations.


you mean obvious news just like they post in the xbox one section right? yeah i thought so gtfo of here.


He is just stating that it was obvious that the PS4 is going to be better than the PS2/3 orders, no need to be rude.

FibrilPosted:

I will book a few days off for the launch and go to eBGames for the midnight launch of the PS4 console :D Can't wait!


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