Amazon Glitch Panics Game Buyers

from the the-world-isn't-coming-to-an-end dept

While this isn’t exactly earth shattering news, it demonstrates how technology can cause irrational expectations and disappointments. Those that pre-ordered the new XBox from Amazon/Toysrus.com were notified of shipping delays. It was only a computer error – and it’s not like this was for delivery of life-saving blood or anything – but we have come to expect (right or wrong) perfection from online resellers like Amazon.


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