That rumour about 11,000 PS3s for the Australian launch? Not the case, according to Aussie PlayStation boss Michael Ephraim, who I asked to clarify the subject:

Luke let me put this rumour to bed once and for all. I can categorically assure you that this rumour is completely unfounded. On day of launch the number of PS3s available through retailers will far exceed this number. Let me put it to you this way, alone the current number of PS3 pre-orders exceeds this number and with a month still to launch, we are expecting many more, all of which we aim to meet.

Quite categorical, that. Which is good news for those who haven't yet preordered and are looking for a PS3 come March 23. Consider that rumour SMASHED. Smashed up GOOD.

An exact figure, or even ballpark figure, would have been better, but he would only say that he "cannot disclose this at the moment". Luke Plunkett

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