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最新报道:英国官方首发活动店,英国排队人数猛增66.6%
KKotaku报道到21日下午6店,英国官方首发活动店只有3个人排队。晚上10首发店关门,排队的人只有5个。otaku报道到21日下午6店,英国官方首发活动店只有3个人排队。晚上10首发店关门,排队的人只有5个,比先前剧增66%!
Official PlayStation 3 launch gets off to slow start
Ellie Gibson 08:33 (GMT) 22/03/2007
Bigger crowd expected today
The flagship Virgin Megastore on Oxford Street welcomed the first customers keen to buy a PS3 at noon yesterday, with five people in the queue by the time the doors shut at 10pm.
At the front of the line was 17 year-old Ritatsu Thomas, who had turned up outside the store at 5am. He told GamesIndustry.biz, "I went to the Wii launch and I got there quite late. I didnt get my Wii that day, and I was quite disappointed. This was my chance to do it right.
"I didnt come as early as the Wii launch people came because I knew PS3 isnt that hyped - thats why there are only three people here to buy PS3s. Still, as long as Im number one."
Thomas had been expecting more fans to be camping over on Wednesday night, despite the fact that PS3 units wont be handed over until the console officially goes on sale at midnight on Thursday.
"I was expecting at least 20 people by now, but not many people have turned up. Its kind of weird," he said. So was Thomas tempted to give up and go home? "Slightly, yes, I am actually."
When it comes to PS3 games, Thomas said hes most looking forward to Metal Gear Solid 4 and Final Fantasy XIII. Asked what titles hell be picking up at midnight he replied, "Nothing, except the free game they give me. I might buy Motorstorm as well."
Second in the queue was 19 year-old Sadie Chatfield, who described PS3 as "The best thing in the world" - explaining she pre-ordered consoles from other stores but was lining up to collect one early.
"Its miles better than Wii or 360 - okay, it may cost a bit more, but you get more for your money," she added.
Chatfield was accompanied by her boyfriend, 21 year-old Anthony Brophy: "I work at Argos, so theyre delivering mine on Friday. I just came in to make sure I get peripherals and stuff."
Brophy already owns a Wii and Xbox 360, and said Microsofts console is his favourite so far. "I dont know if PS3 will change that, but 360 has brilliant games. Ive got a Wii but since they launched it theres a lack of games - its hard to get the consoles, but since launch theres no games that I would consider buying. Hopefully theyll get something out really quickly."
At 6pm another PS3 fan joined the queue - Omar Zafar, 17, who said, "Im a Sony fan. I had a 360, but I sold it because of PS3. Its not too expensive because its got more stuff than Xbox 360, like Blu-ray."
Rounding off the line at 9pm was 25 year-old Gary Tahmasbi, who said he doesnt make a habit of queuing up for console launches. "Its something that Id never normally do, but theyre giving away a free game. Im a student so Im going to take advantage of that.
"I think PS3 is a fantastic games console, the most powerful one. Whether its the best remains to be seen, but the games Sony releases are normally the best, so it should be. Only time will tell."
Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Virgins promotions and PR manager Stephen Lynn said he wasnt disappointed by the level of turnout on Wednesday. "Im delighted that weve got anyone at all, to be honest. We were just being cautious because we know from previous console launches that fanatical gamers sometimes sleep on the streets.
"We wanted to make sure that any customers who turned up were safe and secure. Were not bothered that its only five people - its tomorrow that we expect people to turn up and get involved in what will hopefully be a memorable day, and one of the biggest console launches in memory. Its certainly the biggest pre-order campaign weve had for any console."
When asked how many customers hes expecting to arrive today Lynn replied, "Thats a crystal ball question. Were set up for 10 to 500-plus. However many turn up, well make sure they have a safe time and a fun time - thats whats important from our point of view."
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