PS4 Release Date News: GameStop Sells Out Of PlayStation 4 Preorders

GameStop has closed US pre-orders for the PlayStation 4 after it "sold out" its allocation of launch units.

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Game Informer obtained confirmation yesterday from the retailer's communications department that "due to high demand" the company isn't currently taking additional reservations. This applies to both retail stores and GameStop's online portal.

The statement issued to Game Informer from GameStop reads, "Due to high demand for the system GameStop is not currently taking additional store reservations for the PlayStation 4."

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Gamers interested in knowing when more PS4's will become available can submit their email address on GameStop's website for updates. Amazon however has launch day bundles with games available, but concluded its allocation of standalone launch day consoles.

Looks like GameStop's president and Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Andrew House's prediction of Sony's new device far outstripping supply in the launch window are true.

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It is uncertain if Sony will be out of PlayStation 4's come this holiday season but if you want your hands on that new device we suggest you get a jump on the competition and lock one of those consoles down now.