Yes, most analysts agree that Sony could have sold 2-3 times as many units as they have available at this time. And it has been suggested that this shortage could actually help Microsoft become the dominant player in the console market. Parents who cannot get a PS3 to put under the Christmas tree may purchase an Xbox (or a Wii) just so that they won’t be empty handed. Though Sony hopes to ship an additional 600,000 units to the U.S. between now and January, you may not be able to get one at MSRP until after Q1 of 2007. By then many people may not want one.