Sony now says that PS3 production is in full swing and that supply problems are a thing of the past.

Figures published on compoundsemiconductor.net show that Sony is now manufacturing 1.7 million blue laser diodes which are components in both the PS3 and Sony Blu-ray players.

"Production problems have now ceased, we're in full production as far as PlayStation 3 is concerned and there's a steady chain of supply in North America, Japan and Europe," a Sony spokesperson commented.

Sony hopes that by eliminating supply problems sales will increase, especially if it leads to a drop in price.