PlayStation 5 - Now with FAQ in OP.

facehugger99 · 25-09-2020 01:13PM

I wish it would disappear from my basket so I could just stop hitting refresh.

It's the hope that kills you.

Berty · 25-09-2020 01:14PM

Atomic Pineapple wrote: »

Usually takes a couple of minutes, but the same happened to me about 20 min ago and haven't got anything. Presume that you missed out.

To be fair mine also crashed once I did this but did go through, I noticed the URL went to what looked like a payment gateway before crashing.

If you can get into your account you might see if it's pre ordered. Getting in is an issue right now. Still too many hits on the server.

Ericaa · 25-09-2020 01:15PM

Digital version is still showing up as available for click and collect in Waterford for me

EDIT: Nevermind that has changed now

SleetAndSnow · 25-09-2020 01:16PM

Disc version showing as pre-order available again for me

insert name here 123 · 25-09-2020 01:16PM

Berty wrote: »

To be fair mine also crashed once I did this but did go through, I noticed the URL went to what looked like a payment gateway before crashing.

If you can get into your account you might see if it's pre ordered. Getting in is an issue right now. Still too many hits on the server.

Nothing there, all well, will wait till nearer Xmas

Denisoftus · 25-09-2020 01:16PM

facehugger99 wrote: »

I wish it would disappear from my basket so I could just stop hitting refresh.

It's the hope that kills you.

Just got one ordered, lol, when already gave up. Keep trying mate, don't remove from the basket or you will never get it back.

Markitron · 25-09-2020 01:16PM

New message on the main site

'We have now allocated our current pre-orders on PlayStation 5 consoles. Pre-Orders are currently closed.'

Rx713B · 25-09-2020 01:17PM

I wonder how many they had to allocate ?

Denisoftus · 25-09-2020 01:18PM

Denisoftus wrote: »

Just got one ordered, lol, when already gave up. Keep trying mate, don't remove from the basket or you will never get it back.

Still no email, thought

insert name here 123 · 25-09-2020 01:19PM

Denisoftus wrote: »

Just got one ordered, lol, when already gave up. Keep trying mate, don't remove from the basket or you will never get it back.

Mine disappeared, but no email or order history. Well done if you managed to get one

RoryMac · 25-09-2020 01:22PM

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

Didn't have a smyths account but boughtr it, received the confirmation email about 40 mins ago and when i press the "If you do not have an account, you can do so here." button and enter my email, it says email not recognised? Glitch or has my order not actually gone through even though I got the confirmation Stressful site lol

I'd leave it to later in the day when the website has settled before I'd try to do anything if i was you. The email confirmation should be enough to ensure you have it

Denisoftus · 25-09-2020 01:25PM

insert name here 123 wrote: »

Mine disappeared, but no email or order history. Well done if you managed to get one

Basket items stored in your browser cookies, should not have disappeared.

Kamu · 25-09-2020 01:28PM

Denisoftus wrote: »

Basket items stored in your browser cookies, should not have disappeared.

Keep us updated, i am now invested in whether you got the pre-order or not! :P

Troula · 25-09-2020 01:29PM

Pre order was a nightmare alright.
In the basket and tried to continue with my basket about 200 times with server error showing.
I was trying to change click and collect location as well, but it was impossible.
I was in the final checkout step 3 times before I managed.
First time, all info there, but Place order button not clickable
Second time, I clicked the place order but absolutely nothing happened. It was like frozen.
3rd time was the charm, kinda.
It looked like it was loading and took the pre-order but then it threw the server error.
Luckily somehow the order went through.
I got the confirmation e-mail a bit later as well.
So I would definitely consider myself one of the lucky ones.

The question is, are they going to have enough available for November release or will this 2nd phase of pre-orders will be fulfilled later. In December for example.

Kamu · 25-09-2020 01:32PM

Troula wrote: »

Pre order was a nightmare alright.

The question is, are they going to have enough available for November release or will this 2nd phase of pre-orders will be fulfilled later. In December for example.

Someone earlier linked to a Tweet from Smyths that stated that this round of pre-orders was for Launch.

bennyl10 · 25-09-2020 01:32PM

Troula wrote: »

Pre order was a nightmare alright.
In the basket and tried to continue with my basket about 200 times with server error showing.
I was trying to change click and collect location as well, but it was impossible.
I was in the final checkout step 3 times before I managed.
First time, all info there, but Place order button not clickable
Second time, I clicked the place order but absolutely nothing happened. It was like frozen.
3rd time was the charm, kinda.
It looked like it was loading and took the pre-order but then it threw the server error.
Luckily somehow the order went through.
I got the confirmation e-mail a bit later as well.
So I would definitely consider myself one of the lucky ones.

The question is, are they going to have enough available for November release or will this 2nd phase of pre-orders will be fulfilled later. In December for example.[

Smyths have said November this morning..
so you'd assume theyve been given a quota number by Sony/distributor for day one

Denisoftus · 25-09-2020 01:34PM

Kamu wrote: »

Keep us updated, i am now invested in whether you got the pre-order or not! :P

Finally have an email, got it last min I think. I assume once you got it in your basket it was reserved, but I can be wrong. Entered payment 6 times all failed part last one, nightmare.

Troula · 25-09-2020 01:34PM

bennyl10 wrote: »

Smyths have said November this morning..
so you'd assume theyve been given a quota number by Sony/distributor for day one

Oh I didn't catch that.
That's great. Thanks for the info.

RoryMac · 25-09-2020 01:34PM

Ericaa wrote: »

For those wondering

Troula wrote: »

The question is, are they going to have enough available for November release or will this 2nd phase of pre-orders will be fulfilled later. In December for example.

See above

jontr · 25-09-2020 01:35PM

Troula wrote: »

Pre order was a nightmare alright.
The question is, are they going to have enough available for November release or will this 2nd phase of pre-orders will be fulfilled later. In December for example.

Well, they said on twitter that this round was for 19-Nov, and the email with confirmation also says: Estimated availability date: 19 November 2020

So I'm hoping to be there at midnight and pick it up with CP2077.

Although I still haven't decided which version of CP2077 to grab - I have preordered XSX as well.

25-09-2020 01:35PM

Does anyone have any tv suggestions please, I have a budget of around 1000e. Pretty clueless. Thanks.

Kamu · 25-09-2020 01:36PM

Next important question, do I need a second controller?

Decisions, decisions!

CastorTroy · 25-09-2020 01:37PM

Meanwhile in non preorder news

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y09OBvqi5Io

1. Picture of the PS5
2. There are two versions of the PS5.
3. Release date and price (Nov 10 in the UK, Nov 19 ROW)
4. Three free games on PS5: Astro's Playroom, Fortnite and GTA Online (for the first three months)
5. Launch day lineup from SIE.
6. PS Plus collection
7. Controller is called Dual Sense
8. Explains why it's called that
9. Controller uses USB-C and has a rechargeable battery
10. PS5 specs
11. Optical drive in the PS5
12. Talks about its CPU
13. Talks about GPU
14. PS5's SSD
15. Other advantages of SSD: e.g. installing games in segments
16. Storage can be expanded with an off-the-shelf drive
17. Tempest audio engine
18. Pulse 3D wireless headset
19. Other accessories: charging station, media remote, camera
20. Camera has two 1080p lenses
21. PSVR is compatible with PS5
22. PS5 is compatible with overwhelming majority of PS4 titles
23. Where "PlayStation's" games are available on PS4 and PS5, like the new Sackboy game, there will be a free upgrade option available to PS4 players when they make the move to PS5.

List copied from Resetera

Troula · 25-09-2020 01:37PM

jontr wrote: »

Well, they said on twitter that this round was for 19-Nov, and the email with confirmation also says: Estimated availability date: 19 November 2020

So I'm hoping to be there at midnight and pick it up with CP2077.

Although I still haven't decided which version of CP2077 to grab - I have preordered XSX as well.

Yeah, I am kinda wondering what games will be available on release date.
And wether I should pre-order when the time comes.
I know I can download as well, but I do like to have the boxes...
Oldschool...:)

Kamu · 25-09-2020 01:39PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Does anyone have any tv suggestions please, I have a budget of around 1000e. Pretty clueless. Thanks.

There is a thread somewhere on Boards discussing 4k TV (there are not many), I'm not sure where that thread is, but Black Friday is just a weekish after the Launch if you can wait. Might be able to pick up a 4k ready tv a little cheaper.

FedoraTheAura · 25-09-2020 01:40PM

Anyone any idea if Smyths will do a midnight release?
What with the apocalypse and all
I don’t remember there being one for PS4

TheIrishGrover · 25-09-2020 01:43PM

Kamu wrote: »

Next important question, do I need a second controller?

Decisions, decisions!

Shouldn't have a problem with accessories I'd imagine (Although I could be wrong). Think I'll order the headset if it does a good job on the 3d audio. (Will wait for reviews/previews. I usually get an extra controller so I can hane one regularly on charge (Billy no-mates here

)

FixitFelix · 25-09-2020 01:44PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Does anyone have any tv suggestions please, I have a budget of around 1000e. Pretty clueless. Thanks.

Go onto the richersounds thread, the lads there are very helpful and will point you in the right direction and keep you in budget

Zero-Cool · 25-09-2020 01:45PM

Kamu wrote: »

Next important question, do I need a second controller?

Decisions, decisions!

You do if you plan on getting Demons Souls (shamefully stolen from a post a few hundred pages back).

FedoraTheAura · 25-09-2020 01:45PM

TheIrishGrover wrote: »

Shouldn't have a problem with accessories I'd imagine (Although I could be wrong). Think I'll order the headset if it does a good job on the 3d audio. (Will wait for reviews/previews. I usually get an extra controller so I can hane one regularly on charge (Billy no-mates here )

The headset sounded amazing, but I think it’s about 100e?! Have heard a few techies say that price is a bad sign, probably not going to be great future-tech...

PlayStation 5 - Now with FAQ in OP.

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