PlayStation 5 - Now with FAQ in OP.

I'm gonna chance them, have always got the consoles from them, and the local lads are dead sound, don't think it'll close either as they're always busy so should be ok. After seeing the above prices however, I won't be trading in with them, unless being a Level 3 member gives an extra trade in (it usually does) and it evens out then with CEX, but I'd also imagine CEX will drop their prices closer to the PS5 release date.

Yeah, so if you trade in on the PS5 preorder, you get 25% extra, so that 180 would be €225. Still less than CEX though. I would go with CEX but they don't sell new consoles.

Wing126 wrote: »

Where is all this doubt about Gamestop being around in November coming from? Have they been closing stores? I know Gamestop in the US have been having trouble, but I don't recall seeing anything about Gamestop Ireland being in trouble.

I ask as someone who doesn't plan on buying my PS5 from them so kinda hypocritical of me :rolleyes:

Don't care if they are staying/going out of business, even if they wanted the steam off my piss as currency I wouldn't pre-order from them. They'll probably still offer you disc protection insurance on a discloses console :pac:. Smyth's on the other hand, have been very good for game selection, prices and availability over the last 10-15 years, I'd rather give them the money tbh.

The reason I like GameStop over Smyths are the staff. Now, don't get me wrong, anywhere can have bad staff, but the GameStops I've shopped in had actual gamers as staff, and they weren't the basement type. Really helpful, knowledgeable, not pushy. I had to understand that they had to offer x and y because that's literally their job, even though they know I would say no. Whereas about 70% of the time in Smyths, the person in the gaming area is rotated and just knows how to scan and sell. GameStop feels more personal to me, whereas Smyths it's just another section.

Yeah, GameStop can be more expensive, they kinda have to be as gaming is the main revenue, unlike Smyths where it's probably only a small portion of their revenue (thus the paltry selection and area they have in the store). I could spend up to 20 minutes browsing in GameStop, and about 3 in Smyths. Each to their own and all that. Plus I was addicted to buying POP for a while, and GameStop had the best selection. But I've also got crazy deals from GameStop, like a €300 Turtlebeach headset for €2 once I traded in a few things and got a bonus with the Level 3 card. And I still think GameStop feels the "cleanest" out of the 3 main ones (Smyths, CEX).

RedXIV wrote: »

The closed a few stores a few weeks ago.

But to be fair, I've been hearing "GameStop are on the way out" for at least 5 years at this point. I'll hang on with them till November for my preorder

Ah I definitely missed the news of the store closures then, I can see why there's some doubt now.

I will probably preorder with both and see who has the best trade in deal leading up to launch of the series x and ps5, then just cancel with one and take the hit, shelling out 500 for a console il forget the small amount i put down non refundable or not

Greyfox wrote: »

It looks like the PS5 might be the first console thats worth a pre-order but queuing up for one seems a bit mad.

Depends on how robust the pre-order is and the likelihood of getting one without queuing. But if I feel it's needed, getting up a bit earlier and sitting in the car or standing outside for a while (listening to music/podcast) to be sure I get one doesn't bother me.

I'd rather get the console at launch than either scramble for one even closer to Christmas or wait until after Christmas.

Penn wrote: »

Seems reasonable enough. They'll probably have more stock than previous times anyway since the likes of Xtra-Vision & HMV are no longer around.

Supply is apparently going to be quite low, the fact that there will be 2 models complicates this even more.

CastorTroy wrote: »

Yeah I think having 2 models will be more reason for preordering. Otherwise they could get their stock as half and half, meaning you could end up either taking the one you don't want or none at all.

And to add to the earlier post, my local Gamestop closed. The only one in Donegal. Anyone remember how Game was for trade in deals? May keep an eye on them in Derry.

Game in Ireland and Game in the UK were essentially separate entities IIRC. I can't imagine any of these types of places would be any use though.

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

Cynical me reckons there will be surprising availability of the disc free model.

Yea I am hoping that isn't gonna be the case. It may be like the (US) PS3 launch where they technically had 2 models but the cheaper one was just there for optics and realistically everyone bought the more expensive model.

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

Cynical me reckons there will be surprising availability of the disc free model.

Most of my purchases in the last few years have been digital anyway, and if it comes with more storage than the disk model I'd be tempted to opt for it. Could still keep my PS4 on the shelf for playing blurays.

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

I dont know what their prices are like now, but during lockdown CEX were paying out mad money for consoles. I got 245 for my boxed Slim, which was great seeing as I'd only paid 199 for it originally. Would have gotten more for store credit, but I've found that having too much of that is useless as they don't sell new stuff, and I'd never buy that many disc games.

I assume you used their online service? I sold my XB1X to them last week (was only keeping it for cyberpunk but that's a next gen game now) and got 240 in credit, so it has def gone down.

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

yup online, cost a tenner to post it to them and once they received it I had the funds into my bank account very quickly.

Last year I ordered two UHDs from them online. The first one arrived and it was just a standard blu ray, not the UHD. The second one arrived and it was the UHD case with 2 standard blu rays inside. I don't think I would ever trust their online service after that.

corcaigh07 wrote: »

Id be surprised if there are any crazy trade in deals if supply is low and demand is high.

I’ve traded my PS4 pro into CEX, prices have gone down a bit but still hoping to get 256 in cash, not bad, just hope the PS5 is whisper quiet compared to the jet engine in the Pro! (Going to use my switch lite for next few months for any gaming)

Its gigantic and completely covered in vents, it should be alright.

Mr.Fantastic wrote: »

stop playing TLOU2 , the ps4 pro sounds like its going for orbital launch.

Mine is actually fairly quiet compared to other games I've played lately. Only time it's gotten a bit loud has been if I've left the game paused for a few minutes.

Mr.Fantastic wrote: »

Yeah, it suppose it might depends. I know a lot of people had complaints regarding GOW ps4 and mine was fine. Defo need an upgrade though after rebuilding the database a few times now. A call of duty update seems to have banjaxed it the last time.

Yeah seems to be hit and miss. Seems one of the causes is uncapped framerates in menus and cutscenes or something that can drive it mad. The map in Horizon Zero Dawn was one of the earliest signs for me that there was a problem with it. Lately some sections of Sekiro, particularly transitioning in or out of cutscenes and the prosthetic upgrade menu made it go wild.