If you've been wondering how the new PlayStation 3 Slim would boost sales for Sony or not, the first indicator is here courtesy of Amazon: at present, the Slim is the #1 pre-order on both the UK and US websites.

And in a effort to curb consumers buying up stock and selling it on at a higher price if demand outstrips supply, the retailer is limiting the amount of units to five for each consumer in the UK.

"This product can sometimes be in great demand, and there can be shortages of this product across the UK," said Amazon.

"In an effort to provide as many customers as possible with the opportunity to purchase it, we are limiting the total number of units that can be purchased."

chautemoc via gamesindustry.biz »