Pre-Ordering for release day now

maninblack

I remember when GTA 4 came out and it was pure mayhem trying to secure a copy on release day, something which I failed to do in the end

I wanted to pre-order now to receive the game on release day. Anyone know where my best bet is at this stage? I'm not really interested in the digital copy, it's a rip off!

ScrubsfanChris

You looking to buy online or in a shop?

Peanut Butter Jelly

maninblack wrote: »

I remember when GTA 4 came out and it was pure mayhem trying to secure a copy on release day, something which I failed to do in the end

I wanted to pre-order now to receive the game on release day. Anyone know where my best bet is at this stage? I'm not really interested in the digital copy, it's a rip off!

You're best bet at this stage is to pre-order it and fully pay off the game, then to head to a midnight launch. Pretty much your only way to guarantee a launch day copy these days.

maninblack

maninblack wrote: »

I remember when GTA 4 came out and it was pure mayhem trying to secure a copy on release day, something which I failed to do in the end

I wanted to pre-order now to receive the game on release day. Anyone know where my best bet is at this stage? I'm not really interested in the digital copy, it's a rip off!

Really? Where do you live out of curiousity? (curios as to whether its a town, city, countryside, etc.).

I'm in Drogheda and comfortably lifted a copy in Argos at 10am on release day. I was one of three that had bought there that morning, though.

Zero-Cool

Gamesnash.ie have it for 60 euro (incl standard delivery). If you are in an urban area, city, etc, standard delivery should get to you on release day (mine always have) but you can choose express delivery if you want to be sure.

ROREO93

If you live near Dundrum, HMV are taking preorders from the 12th onwards.

smellmepower

Pick a copy up in one of the big Tesco's handy enough I'd say.

krudler

smellmepower wrote: »

Pick a copy up in one of the big Tesco's handy enough I'd say.

Risky though, GTAIV sold out in no time even in non-game places, and this will be even bigger again.

Tipsy McSwagger

I pre-ordered of amazon for £34.99 and there's a rumour they will start posting the game Saturday.

CasualLiKE

Tipsy McSwagger wrote: »

I pre-ordered of amazon for £34.99 and there's a rumour they will start posting the game Saturday.

Is delivery free to Ireland? Curious because I'm going to order from smyths online.

Tipsy McSwagger

CasualLiKE wrote: »

Is delivery free to Ireland? Curious because I'm going to order from smyths online.

Yes

nkay1985

Tipsy McSwagger wrote: »

I pre-ordered of amazon for £34.99 and there's a rumour they will start posting the game Saturday.

CasualLiKE wrote: »

Is delivery free to Ireland? Curious because I'm going to order from smyths online.

The free shipping to Ireland is the 3-4 day option, I think, but if you use Parcel Motel, you get free first class delivery. See this post.

MarkR

Is it worth preordering? Will those bonuses affect gameplay do you think?

Sconsey

I got a dispatch confirmation mail off Amazon this morning! The expected delivery day is still Tuesday mind you. I am getting it delivered to parcel motel in Belfast, I went that way because Amazon were offering free same day delivery for the UK, so I got the impression they would ship them first class on Monday....pfffft I probably should have just got it delivered to my house.

Lord Derpington

I also got the dispatched email from Amazon today, I know its a long shot but with next day delivery and Parcel motel shipping on Saturdays.. is there a chance it could actually arrive early?

Shifty Shellshock

I haven't pre-ordered. I'm just gonna walk into Xtravision probably just after 8:00am. Do you think I'll have problems not getting a copy?

Sconsey

Lord Derpington wrote: »

I also got the dispatched email from Amazon today, I know its a long shot but with next day delivery and Parcel motel shipping on Saturdays.. is there a chance it could actually arrive early?

Doubt it, the estimated delivery date is still Tuesday in the dispatch mail.

GavRedKing

Shifty Shellshock wrote: »

I haven't pre-ordered. I'm just gonna walk into Xtravision probably just after 8:00am. Do you think I'll have problems not getting a copy?

From the talk on here, if you're not on a pre-order list you're running a high chance of not picking up a copy on release day.

Also, it was said if you pre-order with Gamestop, they'll keep your pre-order for 48 hours so that would be the route I'd go down if I couldnt make a midnight launch.

WSobchak95

GavRedKing wrote: »

From the talk on here, if you're not on a pre-order list you're running a high chance of not picking up a copy on release day.

Also, it was said if you pre-order with Gamestop, they'll keep your pre-order for 48 hours so that would be the route I'd go down if I couldnt make a midnight launch.

I reserved with GameStop and the first time I read the receipt I read the 'UPCOMING RELEASE PRODUCTS WILL BE HELD FOR 48 HOURS AFTER RELEASE.' bit and thought it meant I couldn't collect until two days after it had been released and then I realised that it meant I was guaranteed to pick up a copy on release day. I literally cannot wait this long. But I also recommend reserving a copy in GameStop if you can't make a midnight release.

x43r0

I got it pre-ordered on Amazon with free expedited delivery thanks to Amazon Prime


Got a nice hard cover bradygames guide coming with it too. I don't aften go for these game guides but with a game as vast as GTA they're a treat to read

.E_C_K_S.

What kind of detail do those guides go into? I've seen several guides for GTA games before. I think a good guide would be worth picking up for this game.

x43r0

.E_C_K_S. wrote: »

What kind of detail do those guides go into? I've seen several guides for GTA games before. I think a good guide would be worth picking up for this game.

They go into a good bit of detail from the ones I've read. I find with the guides for big expansive games like GTA I could sit down and read the guide for hours

Mc Love

Had one of those for San Andreas - do not lend it to people, you will never see it again!!!

Glico Man

Mc Love wrote: »

Had one of those for San Andreas - do not lend it to people, you will never see it again!!!

I had one for FF7, lent to a mate... guide has been MIA for the past 15/16 years

Lord Derpington

My preorder arrived in parcel motel this morning!

Fresh Pots

Lord Derpington wrote: »

My preorder arrived in parcel motel this morning!

What date did you pre order on? I ordered on the 22nd of August but hasn't shipped yet. :-(

Lord Derpington

TheTechGuy wrote: »

What date did you pre order on? I ordered on the 22nd of August but hasn't shipped yet. :-(

10th of September was my order date

Fresh Pots

Lord Derpington wrote: »

10th of September was my order date

So it must not be going in order of orders so. F you amazon :-(

ThirdMan

This is an honest question, so don't bite my head off. Why is there such a fascination with getting the game As Soon As Possible? Midnight launches, etc. Is is just a bit of craic or can people genuinely not just wait until things die down a bit? The same thing happens with FIFA every year, but I always drop in a few days later and pick it up off the shelf. Is there a risk that GTA will sell out and leave people with a few weeks wait. Surely that's unlikely. The distributor must know it's gonna be a record breaker.

DBIreland

TechGuy, are you getting yours sent via Parcel Motel address in Northern Ireland? Those seem to be the ones getting it early.
I am getting mine sent to an address in Ireland and it has not dispatched yet, i ordered the day after you.

circadian

Order from game.co.uk got cancelled by the bank because their system put through a double order.

F*cksticks.

Fresh Pots

DBIreland wrote: »

TechGuy, are you getting yours sent via Parcel Motel address in Northern Ireland? Those seem to be the ones getting it early.
I am getting mine sent to an address in Ireland and it has not dispatched yet, i ordered the day after you.

I went for super saver delivery to my Ireland address. Regret not going the pm route now.

jap gt

are gamestop taking trade ins on gta, i saw on website you can trade in 2 games and get a selected game for 10

WSobchak95

jap gt wrote: »

are gamestop taking trade ins on gta, i saw on website you can trade in 2 games and get a selected game for 10

Yeh, that deal is available for GTA V. Trade in two games and get it for €10. Games have to be reasonably new though.

TheDoc

Like pretty much every big title launch, pretty sure I'll casually stroll into a shop on release day on lunch, and pickup a copy.

I havn't missed out a major release day title in years : / Don't see this being any different

TheDoc

TheDoc wrote: »

Like pretty much every big title launch, pretty sure I'll casually stroll into a shop on release day on lunch, and pickup a copy.

I havn't missed out a major release day title in years : / Don't see this being any different

The gameshops are obviously going to use scare tactics so people get panicked and pre-book with them.

We were told with so many games before that if you didn't pre order you wouldn't get one.

For GTA4 they reckoned you'd be waiting 1-2 weeks without a pre-order. Maybe you would have a problem if you're in a small town with one outlet, but in a city anyway I can't see there being none on the day.

jap gt

WSobchak95 wrote: »

Yeh, that deal is available for GTA V. Trade in two games and get it for €10. Games have to be reasonably new though.

arkham city, and sniper 2 ghost warrior limited edition

Deadlie

Went into Tesco Clearwater there to see about prebooking. Was told that they don't do it there, but that they have "loads in stock. More than I've seen for any other game. I've heard all the Tescos are the same. I'd be surprised if they all go on the opening day."

They haven't yet decided about a Midnight opening, but said to pop back tomorrow and they'll know more then. they were lovely to deal with, but I'd say they were casual Sunday staff.

Fresh Pots

Deadlie wrote: »

Went into Tesco Clearwater there to see about prebooking. Was told that they don't do it there, but that they have "loads in stock. More than I've seen for any other game. I've heard all the Tescos are the same. I'd be surprised if they all go on the opening day."

They haven't yet decided about a Midnight opening, but said to pop back tomorrow and they'll know more then. they were lovely to deal with, but I'd say they were casual Sunday staff.

What price will it be in Tesco do you know?

Deadlie

TheTechGuy wrote: »

What price will it be in Tesco do you know?

Havent a clue I'm afraid. I see its £40 on the UK site, but I can't get the Irish one to open on my phone.

Wonda-Boy

Id say you only have to pre order if you want the super de duper edition!

nkay1985

For me it's just handy to have gotten it early because I'm going to be working all week so at least i have a chance to play a good bit today. The only reason I pre ordered is that it seemed Amazon were going to be cheaper than everyone else anyway. Otherwise I'd have waited and shopped around.

Hareton

Are midnight launches only for those that have pre-ordered??

DBIreland

TheTechGuy wrote: »

I went for super saver delivery to my Ireland address. Regret not going the pm route now.

I've changed the address on my order to the parcel motel northern ireland address. This has brought my estimated delivery date from Thursday/Friday to Wednesday. Might even arrive Tuesday, fingers crossed.

Might be worth a try for you too...

Fresh Pots

DBIreland wrote: »

I've changed the address on my order to the parcel motel northern ireland address. This has brought my estimated delivery date from Thursday/Friday to Wednesday. Might even arrive Tuesday, fingers crossed.

Might be worth a try for you too...

I might try that, thanks, does anyone know what price tesco will be selling it at? If it's around the same I'll just buy it there and cancel my amazon order since it hasn't dispatched yet.

nkay1985

TheTechGuy wrote: »

I might try that, thanks, does anyone know what price tesco will be selling it at? If it's around the same I'll just buy it there and cancel my amazon order since it hasn't dispatched yet.

Someone on a thread around here said either €55 or €57, can't remember. Obviously it's unconfirmed but unless it comes in at €45 or less, it's more expensive than Amazon.

Riesen_Meal

TheTechGuy wrote: »

I might try that, thanks, does anyone know what price tesco will be selling it at? If it's around the same I'll just buy it there and cancel my amazon order since it hasn't dispatched yet.

Uk price of 40 so I'd say 50 quid, no idea though...

chavezychavez

Anyone know what the story with the pre-order blimp. How is that distributed? Is it in game case or is it an extra card with the code that is given when you buy?

Hareton

Hareton wrote: »

Are midnight launches only for those that have pre-ordered??

Anyone?

Walshey96

Hareton wrote: »

Anyone?

No Gamestop is opening at 10.00pm to let the people who preordered Gta V to pay off the money they owe. I doubt you'd have much of a chance of getting a copy without previously preordering it though.

nkay1985

chavezychavez wrote: »

Anyone know what the story with the pre-order blimp. How is that distributed? Is it in game case or is it an extra card with the code that is given when you buy?

It's an online code printed on an insert within the case.