[McG]

Cabbage patch dolls were the first time that I remember this “demand” morphing into scalping products. And even then it was specific ones!

Mid cycle refreshes for consoles seem to be the only time when supply can be manufactured in sufficient quantities. There tends to be more lead time and the technology doesn’t change on the consoles as much.

Sony and Microsoft could have priced the consoles higher to constrict demand, but both vendors want consumers to get the consoles and then drive up attach rates through accessories and subscriptions. That’s where the real profit is.

Also to confirm that the quality of life improvements are great, but I have a One X 4K and graphically the improvements don’t scream next gen (yet). Can confirm that 360 games look amazing.