EB GameStop PS3 pre-orders begin today

Pre-orders will be accepted at EB Games and GameStop stores beginning today, according to an email sent to the retailer's online customers. Each store's supply is being doled out on a first come, first serve basis, and to reserve your spot you'll need to provide $100 in cash, credit or trade when you reserve your system. The full email text follows:

"GameStop and EB Games will begin accepting limited pre-orders for the PlayStation 3 console on Tuesday, October 10, on a first come, first served basis. Due to extremely limited supply, we expect to deplete this allocation very quickly, most likely in minutes. We will not accept additional pre-orders at this time. To avoid an unnecessary trip we strongly recommend you call your local store to determine availability. A $100 reservation deposit is required, which can be funded with cash, credit or trade. As we cannot control production and shipping issues by the manufacturer, a reservation deposit does not guarantee receipt of a system available to purchase at launch. Reservations/Purchases are limited to 1 per household.

Our limited online pre-order program will be announced at a later date, after software and accessory availability dates are confirmed. Online product pricing and availability will vary and will be fulfilled independent of store reservations."

UPDATE: EB Games and GameStop say they are now both sold out of their initial allotment of PS3 consoles.

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