PlayStation 5 - Now with FAQ in OP.

RedXIV

sticker wrote: »

Glad to hear I'm not the only one at the party left without a chair

Fingers crossed!

EDIT - Have they taken payment as yet from you?

I had prepaid in store so I had a voucher to use

Tsdckcaj

pcadhain wrote: »

UPS delivery from Smyths in in transit. Just in case there are people worried. Was in transit 5 hours ago but only updated now.

I'm still on 'label created'. I assume yours is switched to 'shipped'?

Berty

CastorTroy wrote: »

I don't mind queuing for a few mins but I just know there'll be a couple awkward feckers in front

"Sir, would you like a bag for a few cent more?"
"Do I want a bag, now that IS a good question?, I mean I've come alll this way, you're working through a Pandemic and I can see why the bag might help. I've spent enough as well, is a few cent worth it?"

*smacks him on the head

"Thank you for the PS5, but whilst I'm here any chance you have any XYZ behind there?"
"You need to order online, this is click n collect only"
"I know but seeing as I'm here and all"

*smacks him on the head

"Can I see your ID?"
"Sure, here you go............................"
"Sir, this is a photo of a photo of an ID"
"I asked somebody on boards, they all said no it's a stupid idea but surely it's good enough"

*smacks him on the head

Now seriously, that last one did happen on here. Somebody did ask that stupid question.

IF somebody is in the queue all quiet, not talking to anybody, not cluthing their barcode like the winning euromillions ticket and then gets to the front and says this then I will kick them in the back of the knees

"I'll take a PS5"
"Can I see your order number?"
"Order number, aren't we all here for the PS5, it's launch day after all"
"It's pre orders"
"Pre orders, what is that?"

Fvcking DIE!!!

CastorTroy

Of course there'll be ones in the queue, where they've been waiting at least 5 minutes and get to the front, be asked for their email, have to find their phone, go into the mail and find the mail. Then same with their ID, all because they couldn't get them ready to show while waiting in the queue.
Basically the equivalent of people in a queue seemingly not realising they'll be asked to pay for what they're buying and so never have their purse/wallet ready

Irishbrick

Older reference, but looking for change just before getting on a bus having stood at the bus stop for twenty mins, that drove me demented

RedXIV

Irishbrick wrote: »

Older reference, but looking for change just before getting on a bus having stood at the bus stop for twenty mins, that drove me demented

In the rain. jesus that brought a lot of crappy memories back from college

iamtony

My other half has one ordered will I be able to collect it tomorrow for her with her email and my and her id? I was able to get the controller and headset for her last week but they didn't want id. Id say they will want it tomorrow.

F1ngers

iamtony wrote: »

My other half has one ordered will I be able to collect it tomorrow for her with her email and my and her id? I was able to get the controller and headset for her last week but they didn't want id. Id say they will want it tomorrow.

Yes.

Mr Crispy

iamtony wrote: »

My other half has one ordered will I be able to collect it tomorrow for her with her email and my and her id? I was able to get the controller and headset for her last week but they didn't want id. Id say they will want it tomorrow.

From the emails they sent out last week;

Please ensure you bring your ready for collection email and photo identification. If you are unable to collect your Pre-Order, you can have someone else collect on your behalf once they have your permission. In these cases, photo identification of the person who placed the order and the ready for collection email are required.

CastorTroy

So just need to figure out which is easier, mugging someone and stealing their phone and ID or stealing the PS5 after they collect it.

BigMo1

Are Argos doing midnight sales? Anywhere else?

OptimusTractor

RedXIV wrote: »

I've not got an email either but looking at my last set of deliveries, emails came out at 11 and 1am so there's time still!

if you're a Gmail user check the Promotions tab.

RedXIV

OptimusTractor wrote: »

if you're a Gmail user check the Promotions tab.

Nothing here yet for me But we can continue to have hope.

Exclamation Marc

It is now officially the 19th of November...

Release Day has finally arrived!

Hope everyone enjoys the console when they get it

Abe_88

Anyone booked it on Amazon via Parcel Motel/Wizard? When should we expect this?😄

Parsnips

I will post a pic as soon as my parcels arrive.
Please be Launch day.....Fingers crossed.

J Mysterio

Not seeing any consoles available online.

Abe_88

J Mysterio wrote: »

Not seeing any consoles available online.

Harvey Norman tomorrow at 9am bud

CastorTroy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jK-NcRmVcw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2dhD9zR6hk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqRtUwi3kv8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN0ChjMYK2g

Parsnips

Once I transfer my PS4 date to the PS5.....

I will be going back and forward from PS5 to PS4 until Xmas. ( dont ask)
But will my both consoles update my data each time I switch it on.

????

Tom1991

No update on my console for Smyths and ups the game last week updated the night before 10pm for a 9 am delivery the day of release.Shame as I pied the day off work for a good run at it but hopefully it arrives for the weekend

5am ish Edit my tracking suddenly updated with it being in the depot from 9 last night so we are good for launch day I think

Parsnips

" your parcell is travelling through the DPD network"

That the last update I have from Wed Evening. ( on Both my PS5 orders)

sticker

Still no email or payment taken for me from Gamestop. Gutted.

WarZoneBrother

Am I better off getting ps4 games like Dirt 5 instead of the actual ps5 game?

Seems a bit strange that Argos have Ps5 version priced 7euro more however a ps4 version will work for ps4 and ps5 using the free upgrade...

Does the ps5 disc version add something that I'm missing?

Markitron

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

Am I better off getting ps4 games like Dirt 5 instead of the actual ps5 game?

Seems a bit strange that Argos have Ps5 version priced 7euro more however a ps4 version will work for ps4 and ps5 using the free upgrade...

Does the ps5 disc version add something that I'm missing?

Its maybe slightly more convenient to have the PS4 version but other than that it makes no difference whatsoever

Varik

Be careful there are ps4 games that aren't cross buy/gen and some that only certain versions/editions are cross gen.

If you see a PS4 version cheaper it might be for a reason.

Parsnips

sticker wrote: »

Still no email or payment taken for me from Gamestop. Gutted.

My head would be melted in fairness.
Hope you hear something today.

I will never touch GS again.
A pox on the gaming world they are.

BrentMused

That was a stressful evening! :eek:

I was relaxing watching TV when I got a text message from Smyths around 8:20pm saying my payment method had failed and to update same.

Logged on and did so and then had to approve the transaction via the Ulster Bank app. Payment went through eventually but I got no confirmation email detailing same until around 9:15pm when the barcode email arrived.

Phew!

I think my bank may have blocked the transaction due to the amount as I have had pre-orders from Smyths with that payment method over the last week with no issue. I was lucky Smyths allow you the time/chance to rectify any issues and it’s not a no payment, your order is gone scenario.

I’m going to head down to my local Smyths for around 7:30am to scope it out and get into the queue, depending on numbers. I’m hoping the Smyths emailing last night with no mention of 8am opening will lead to many not turning up until 9am!

Sidford

Argos site seems to be preparing for release of stock so if anyone's looking for one I would try there this morning. Can go so far as picking a store but all out of stock, won't let you pick two stores to check stock so assume they are prepping it.

InDarkWoods

The Smyths emailing I received last night said their opening hours are 9am most mornings. Is it still advisable to go at 8am? Are they opening early for the launch?