It may come as no surprise but console shortages for all of three main platforms are looking more likely for Christmas.




According to MCV, the companies behind the Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360 have all said that shortages could be on the cards as demand is expected to outstrip to supply.

This is a regular Christmas occurrence so reporting on it now might help those that really want a Wiimote for smashing up the living room this Christmas. They should be thinking about it now rather than in a few weeks when stupid people go insane, panic and convince themselves that two days before Christmas Day is a smart time to go shopping.

Nintendo UK general manager David Yarnton said: “Every year it seems to happen with stock being tight, and I don’t think that this year is going to be any different. We’ve got regular stock coming in. In terms of demand, we can’t predict whether that will be enough at the moment – probably not. But you can’t just turn on a tap with hardware.”

Reps from both Sony and Microsoft recommended early shopping as the only way to avoid disappointment. Well, the would – but you have been warned.-Martin Lynch

from the gadget blog