Despite Sony apparently looking for a new ad agencies to work on the PlayStation 3 launch^†, it looks as if the pre-order frenzy for the next-gen monster is now in high gear.

Argos, GameStation, HMV, Currys, Toys "R" Us, Game and Amazon are all up and running, getting ready to take your money so you can play Motorstorm on March 23rd. In fact, there would appear to be a glut of PS3s on tap to pre-order if Amazon’s FAQ is to be believed.



The promise not to over-sell is mirrored by Argos:



And the niggling thought that maybe there's not going to be a PS3 drought is given even more credence with Game's statement that:



Seven days selling and still going strong on Amazon… stronger in pre-sale it would appear than the Wii is live on the Amazon best-seller list. In this ad hoc 'chart' Wii rates at Number 3 below the PS3 (at 1) and Crackdown (2).

Oh, in case you're worrying, the 360 is 34th on the same list at time of writing (just below the iToy Camera - and five places below PS2!)

One tiny, weeny little clerical error did, however, bring a guffaw to the SPOnG newsroom. You can see it illustrated in the screenshot to the right – but in short, it appears on Game’s pre-order page, which says:



That darned Wii, eh? Gets everywhere…

^{† Source:Brand Republic}