Why does every type of next gen console or graphics card sell out instantly upon release?

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I see people every day posting about their graphics card that is like a lottery ticket to acquire one. Same with day one releases of next gen gaming consoles

Could they produce enough of the product to meet demand prior to releasing it? That’s seems like poor business practice to me

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>Could they produce enough of the product to meet demand prior to releasing it?

Technically, yes. Would you be happy if you wanted a PS5, knew that they were finished and rolling out of factories, but couldn’t buy one until March? That would be a good way to piss off their entire customer base.

Or, they could spend hundreds of millions of dollars outfitting extra factories for the initial release, and then shut half of them down after a few months when the initial demand was met. And that would be a terrible financial decision.

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