HMV's PS3 bundle draws criticism from UK retailers
reports that potential PS3 buyers aren't the only ones to express concern with HMV's recent decision to create a monstrous PS3-PSP bundle. The UK retailer, which initially guaranteed PS3 pre-orders to customers who also picked up a PSP, a 4GB Memory Stick and 2 PSP games (grand total: £675), has since done away with the launch prioritization -- though the bundle remains an option.
When questioned about the deal, competing UK retailers expressed no desire to create similar bundles. Martin Baxter, head of games at Choices UK, stated that, "We won't be following HMV's lead on the PSP pre-order bundle, because we won't hold our customers to ransom."
Virgin Megastores' Stephen Lynn was a bit more subtle, explaining their decision to "keep things simple" and and to avoid "confusing our customers over any product – let alone one of this expense." HMV refused to comment on the matter.
