BBC on the UK launch: Sony gave away free TVs

[Bex]

Originally Posted by qj.net

A [Only registered users can see links. ] report on the PlayStation 3 launch in [Only registered users can see links. ] informs that apparently, everyone who bought at PS3 at the [Only registered users can see links. ] launch also received a free 46-inch HD television and a taxi home. In total, the giveaway amounted to [Only registered users can see links. ] 250,000 worth of televisions. In fact, according to the report, it seems that [Only registered users can see links. ] has declared its launch of PlayStation 3 to date as a success. They even said that early sales of the PS3 is faster than those of its predecessor, the PS2.

The BBC coverage then goes on to note the safety-precautions and the care that Sony Official retail partner, [Only registered users can see links. ], took to ensure a gamer friendly and comfortable launch.

Fellow QJ Blogger, Ceasar S. noted: "[Only registered users can see links. ]" Well, that's not a very nice way to put it, but you can't blame him really, especially given [Only registered users can see links. ] of the midnight Aussie Launch .

Oh, and since I'm in the mood to quote people right now, here's what the folks from SPOnG had to say about the UK launch - the Pre-Launch to be specific - just because the BBC [Only registered users can see links. ]:

both Channel 5 and ITN news crews were behind SPOnG in the queue to interview the first few in the PS3 queue, with a growing crowd of both specialist and mainstream journalists gathering behind them. Cynics might say that there were more press there than punters. And they would be correct, but hey, that's kind of THE POINT.


We'll keep you updated about the event as soon as more information is made available.

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Where's my free TV? Heck, I thought giving out Sony goody bags was unfair, but jeez, TVs - They coulda spent that money on more goody bags instead for stores all over the country, instead of just giving one store 100 TVs

[QueenB]

I think Sony need to learn what "all about the consumer" means. They couldve spread the freebies out, you're right.

I think they shouldve spent the £250k on everyone not just a few or on giving the UK a cheaper PS3 in the first place!!!!!

[Bex]

Originally Posted by QueenB

I think Sony need to learn what "all about the consumer" means. They couldve spread the freebies out, you're right.

I think they shouldve spent the £250k on everyone not just a few or on giving the UK a cheaper PS3 in the first place!!!!!

Lol, yeah, again, another good point, don't give freebies out to one select town, either give cheaper gifts out to all (Which would have been possible) or don't do it at all. Or make it cheaper for everyone