My brother has been trying to get one too since they came out with no luck. Part of the problem with MS is that they don't understand all that much about logistics behind actual products. The other part is that they create an artificial shortage which keeps demand and prices high, which may or may not extend the demand for them. Having said that, it's my understanding that they break even or a little less on the consoles and make all their money on games, so it would be in their interest to have as many people as possible using the xbox before the competition releases their new consoles.
