PlayStation 4 will be in short supply for the remainder of the year

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The PlayStation 4 is one of the hottest consoles of 2013, and that trend figures to continue in 2014. However, it appears that those hoping to be able to buy the console in 2013 may have a challenge on their hands, as Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Andrew House claims that Sony is "supply-challenged" concerning the PlayStation 4 in 2013.

Speaking to The Guardian about the global launch of the PlayStation 4, House clarified that Sony is trying to meet the demand for the console, but the sheer number of fans wanting the console across the world means that it will take Sony until 2014 to really make sure the console is widely available:
"The goal was to have a very good number for the initial launch - that was true of the US, and it's also going to be true in Europe. The goal then will be to follow that up as quickly as possible, with another tranche of supply prior to Christmas. Then the plan is to keep our production at a sufficient state to at least, by and large, meet demand, if not fully address it. So I'd characterize it as being somewhat supply-challenged for the remainder of the calendar year, but hopefully we'll be able to satisfy that pent-up demand as we get out to January and February. The comparative for me is that we sold 3.5m units of the PlayStation 3 in our first fiscal year - the launch through to the end of March - and the goal for the PlayStation 4 is to sell at least 5m units in that period."
The CEO also spoke about the next wave of games coming to the PlayStation 4, and which games he is looking forward to playing the most in 2014:
"Looking further out, we have Driveclub coming and Infamous. We took the decision with Driveclub to push its launch date out, because we want it to be a really great experience that carries the PlayStation 4 banner, and I'm confident that the guys are hard at work making sure that it does that. Within roughly the same period, I think you'll see a really fantastic experience with Watch Dogs as well."
It seems as though the Sony bigwig is excited to see what will happen in 2014, despite the relative shortage of PlayStation 4 console that are available in 2013.

Posted: Dec 22, 2013 1:32 pm
Related Forum: PlayStation Forum

Source: http://www.latinopost.com/articles/2373/20131221/ps4-news-sony-will-supply-challenged-2013-when-console-available.htm

Comments

IntPosted: Mon. Dec 23, 2013

Lol nice to see that they have really low stock, nice to see them selling.

AxePosted: Mon. Dec 23, 2013

Im actually not surprised, because its sony, and its also around christmas time.

Hopefully they will be stocked in 2014.

VeraPosted: Mon. Dec 23, 2013

That's a real shame I was going to get one shortly after Christmas.
I'm not bothered I will get it eventually, I had no thoughts over the Xbox One I can't wait for the PS4

RenovatePosted: Mon. Dec 23, 2013

MKP Feel bad for people that live in huge cities, must be near impossible.

I heard that they'll have to wait until February to get one. Hopefully it's sooner.

SurvivalOfTheFittestPosted: Sun. Dec 22, 2013

My brother has luckily picked up a PS4 already, Still hope these are in stock again soon.

CaszechPosted: Sun. Dec 22, 2013

This is a shame, hopefully they are in stock early next year.

SIKSPosted: Sun. Dec 22, 2013

I'm still debating on whether i get the ps4 or the xbox one but i hope they have enough ps4's because i'm probably going to end up buying it.

Slade_WilsonPosted: Sun. Dec 22, 2013

Hopefully they have some in stock the first week in January so I can buy one.

FibrilPosted: Sun. Dec 22, 2013

Debris
Aggie
Debris
Aggie Dang I wanted to buy one. Dang.

Just call a local store and ask when they receive new shipments, also put your name on a call list if possible. That's how my friend got his.

I tried that at my stores. None are doing call list.

Were any of them willing to tell you if they know when new shipments come in?
Sorry i couldn't help you out, good luck on finding a PS4!

If they are willing not to tell you when a shipment is coming in, I would phone them every day and ask if there are any PS4's available and if so scoot your ace down and get it. Luckily I pre-ordered mine in August and got it at midnight launch. Hope your able to get one :)