PS3 enjoying record pre-orders in UK

Europeans are going head over heels for the PS3, and Sony‘s next-gen console is currently enjoying record pre-order numbers. According to reports from Digital Spy, Woolworths revealed that it was taking one order every 20 seconds during the past week. Woolies, one of the first stores to accept pre-orders, has admitted it has been staggered by the demand.

Gerry Berkley, Woolworths’ head of games, said, “It’s the hottest gaming system since the PS2 launched in 2000 – demand will outstrip supply.” It seems that the 60GB PS3’s UK£ 425 retail price – which makes it cost UK£ 125 more in the U.K. than in the U.S. – has failed to deter those determined to grab one for themselves.

The 60GB PS3 will launch in Europe on March 23. Keep checking back here on QJ for more updates regarding the launch.

Via Digital Spy

Europeans are going head over heels for the PS3, and Sony‘s next-gen console is currently enjoying record pre-order numbers. According to reports from Digital Spy, Woolworths revealed that it was taking one order every 20 seconds during the past week. Woolies, one of the first stores to accept pre-orders, has admitted it has been staggered by the demand.

Gerry Berkley, Woolworths’ head of games, said, “It’s the hottest gaming system since the PS2 launched in 2000 – demand will outstrip supply.” It seems that the 60GB PS3’s UK£ 425 retail price – which makes it cost UK£ 125 more in the U.K. than in the U.S. – has failed to deter those determined to grab one for themselves.

The 60GB PS3 will launch in Europe on March 23. Keep checking back here on QJ for more updates regarding the launch.

Via Digital Spy