Here in the UK the anti-climax of the PS3 launch seems to have clouded our streets a month before it's even released. Technically that can't happen, anti-climaxes always come after something - but this is Sony we're talking about, so anything is possible!

Some online stores are reporting that the PS3 has taken more pre-orders than the Nintendo Wii or the Xbox 360 ever did, but these stores are a little shy when it comes to disclosing numbers, so exactly how many pre-orders they have taken still remains a mystery. Lots of big online stores are still guaranteeing units for launch - and this is the thing that is causing alarm bells to ring for a lot of people - if you tried to pre-order a Xbox 360 or a Nintendo Wii a month before launch in hope to get one for launch, your chances were pretty darn slim.

I think the PS3 is getting a fair few orders, but perhaps Sony has got plenty of stock to go around thanks to the four month delay and the hefty price tag. One thing is certain - those wanting to make a quick quid (Euro, Buck) on eBay might be disappointed, because if there are units still available in all good high street stores, eBay will be the last place punters look for their new games machine.

Is the PS3 going to be overstocked or just unwanted? Maybe it's a combination of both that will leave Microsoft and Nintendo laughing this time around.