Loyal German reader JP has dropped us a line to let us know that Amazon.de has cancelled his 360 HD-DVD order, citing "delivery trouble from MS". You would have thought the Germans would have a terrifyingly efficient postal service. Unless, that is, Amazon don't have any to sell...

Microsoft has been unusually vague regarding the specific launch details of the drive. Maybe this is why. Looks like they might be either short on units or fresh out of them all together. Suck it up, Europe, each blow only makes you stronger. Luke Plunkett

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