Due to heavy criticism from all sides regarding the sale of PS3 preorders only with purchase of the PlayStation Portable HMV has announced they are now going to offer PlayStation 3 preorders on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority will be given to those that first expressed interest in purchasing the system.

HMV will be contacting those who purchased the PSP/ PS3 bundle and asking if they wish to keep their order as-is or just want the PS3 on its own. They plan to make the amount of PS3 units available online somewhat limited, with the bulk of preorders being handled in their stores across the UK.

The PlayStation 3 system arrives on March 23 in the UK with a suggested retail price of GBP 425. Roughly 220,000 units should be available.