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I have little doubt in my mind that Rock Band is going to be one of the biggest titles of the holiday season. Unfortunately, you may have to fight for your right to get your very own copy.
John Riccitiello of EA has released a statement regarding the availability of Rock Band at launch, and it’s not pretty. “This is definitely not a sprint. We’re not going to be able to put enough inventory to meet demand in North America or Europe this calendar year or this fiscal [year]”
This is rather disappointing, but not completely surprising. We already knew that they’ve pushed back the release of individual controllers until sometime next year due to a shortage of stock. What’s sad is that the fiscal year doesn’t end until March 2008. Lets hope that they find a way to ramp up production soon.
Time To Start Worrying About Rock Band Availability [via kotaku]
2 Responses to “Rock Band bundles will be scarce this holiday season”
Neuco November 2, 2007
You know what that means… scalpers galore. Better go reserve my copy ASAP and make sure I get something in writing that guarantees my copy on day one.
NeutralBlistered Fingers November 3, 2007
Whichever corporate head, who decided to release the much anticipated “Rockband” on “Black Friday,” the day after Thanksgiving, obviously isn’t the sharpest crayon in the box. Notably being the busiest shopping day of the year, will put an extra strain on shop owners & shoppers alike. With the buzz, that there’s more than likely going to be shortage of the bundle, if you’d like one for xmas, I’m at least glad I pre-ordered & payed for 3 bundles, hoping & praying to get at least one.
NeutralSeeing already that accessories, like drums, guitars & microphones, exclusively for “Rockband only, will not be available until Feb. at the earliest, pretty much makes the disc/game alone fairly worthless, unless you have the bundle.
How many ticked off mothers & unhappy kids will there be this xmas, after last years fiasco?? Good luck late shoppers!!