PlayStation 5 - Now with FAQ in OP.

MarkY91 · 02-10-2020 10:02AM

EoinMcLovin wrote: »

As long as there are still physical games to trade in, I can't see Gamestop disappearing. Especially with the increase in game prices people will probably be trading in more. Saying that, I've gone digital so I wouldn't be going near them anyway

Why do people go to GameStop with their unwanted games anyway?

I'd rather sell mine on adverts for €40 and wait a few days than to GameStop for €5 or €5.50 in store credit

BagheeraBlue · 02-10-2020 10:07AM

Don't hold out crash 4 is awesome

Markitron · 02-10-2020 10:07AM

MarkY91 wrote: »

Why do people go to GameStop with their unwanted games anyway?

I'd rather sell mine on adverts for €40 and wait a few days than to GameStop for €5 or €5.50 in store credit

I would rather peel my skin off and roll around in salt than set foot in a GS ever again

Penn · 02-10-2020 10:53AM

BagheeraBlue wrote: »

Don't hold out crash 4 is awesome

Yeah getting good reviews all over the shop. Looking forward to cracking into it later

Cotts72 · 02-10-2020 10:54AM

F1ngers wrote: »

Why are you setting up a Dubai account?

Are the prices that much cheaper?

If you do set up a Dubai account, then yes, the games can be accessed by your Irish account.

As the ps5 is being bought in dubai and sent over to me.. I'm setting up an Irish account but as I've been told I'll encounter difficulty with dlc or digital downloads so that's why I was enquiring do I need to set up another account (dubai) to access dlc or digital downloads

Atomic Pineapple · 02-10-2020 10:55AM

Markitron wrote: »

I would rather peel my skin off and roll around in salt than set foot in a GS ever again

Last time I was in Game Stop one of the staff members came over to me and asked me to leave because I was looking through the prices of the games and giving out about them to my wife. I'd rather not get a Playstation 5 at launch than get it off Gamestop.

Markitron · 02-10-2020 11:16AM

Atomic Pineapple wrote: »

Last time I was in Game Stop one of the staff members came over to me and asked me to leave because I was looking through the prices of the games and giving out about them to my wife. I'd rather not get a Playstation 5 at launch than get it off Gamestop.

Last time I was in a GameStop the guy behind the counter just wouldn't stop trying to upsell me on their various ****e, I had to tell him at least 3 or 4 times that I only wanted the game but he wouldn't stop. I know they are told they have to do this but it makes it no less irritating, its easier to buy Neurofen Plus from the chemist than it is to buy a game from them.

This was in 2015 I think, from the outside looking in they all look like toy shops now for some reason.

EoinMcLovin · 02-10-2020 11:18AM

Cotts72 wrote: »

As the ps5 is being bought in dubai and sent over to me.. I'm setting up an Irish account but as I've been told I'll encounter difficulty with dlc or digital downloads so that's why I was enquiring do I need to set up another account (dubai) to access dlc or digital downloads

If you buy games with your Irish account along with the dlc on the same account there will be no reason to create a dubai account.

F1ngers · 02-10-2020 11:46AM

Cotts72 wrote: »

As the ps5 is being bought in dubai and sent over to me.. I'm setting up an Irish account but as I've been told I'll encounter difficulty with dlc or digital downloads so that's why I was enquiring do I need to set up another account (dubai) to access dlc or digital downloads

Just set up an Irish account and maybe a US one.
You don't need a Dubai account just because it's being bought there.

I have a US account I occasionally use for cheap games and an Indonesian account I used once.

bennyl10 · 02-10-2020 12:15PM

Not entirely PS5 relevant at the moment, but worth a note as a pattern is emerging

GameStop failing to have games for Launch, happened with Mario 3d all-stars last week, and Crash this morning, blaming it on "distributors not sending any stock to Ireland on time"

Despite Smyths having games on shelves and ready to go

Isn't exactly a good sign for launch of anything

Markitron · 02-10-2020 12:22PM

bennyl10 wrote: »

Not entirely PS5 relevant at the moment, but worth a note as a pattern is emerging

GameStop failing to have games for Launch, happened with Mario 3d all-stars last week, and Crash this morning, blaming it on "distributors not sending any stock to Ireland on time"

Despite Smyths having games on shelves and ready to go

Isn't exactly a good sign for launch of anything

To me its a sign that they are completely incompetent, one of many many signs.

Kremin · 02-10-2020 12:34PM

Markitron wrote: »

To me its a sign that they are completely incompetent, one of many many signs.

I think they make next to nothing on new games so they probably think it's not worth their time to get stock in

Berty · 02-10-2020 12:41PM

Kremin wrote: »

I think they make next to nothing on new games so they probably think it's not worth their time to get stock in

True but the challenge for their business is getting footfall for the trade in stuff and the higher margined stuff they sell. If somebody cannot get a new game they won't trade something(if trading at all) and won't see the other stuff they could pick up, can't get the staff hounding them about add ons either.

Get the customer in the door first and they need launch consoles, launch games for that.

Kremin · 02-10-2020 12:43PM

Berty wrote: »

True but the challenge for their business is getting footfall for the trade in stuff and the higher margined stuff they sell. If somebody cannot get a new game they won't trade something(if trading at all) and won't see the other stuff they could pick up, can't get the staff hounding them about add ons either.

Get the customer in the door first and they need launch consoles, launch games for that.

Listen what you're saying makes sense... Or they could fill that space with some more overpriced merchandise from whatever franchise was popular last year and I think we all know which option they'll choose 99/100 times

WhenPigsCry · 02-10-2020 12:48PM

bennyl10 wrote: »

Not entirely PS5 relevant at the moment, but worth a note as a pattern is emerging

GameStop failing to have games for Launch, happened with Mario 3d all-stars last week, and Crash this morning, blaming it on "distributors not sending any stock to Ireland on time"

Despite Smyths having games on shelves and ready to go

Isn't exactly a good sign for launch of anything

Be fair. Smyths just have to put a few display copies out then have the sealed copies for sale behind the counter.

GS have to open the cases and take the game media out, then put a sticker on the case, then have a child with very very dirty hands maul the case for a bit, then put it on the shelf for sale. Takes time.

Penn · 02-10-2020 12:59PM

WhenPigsCry wrote: »

Be fair. Smyths just have to put a few display copies out then have the sealed copies for sale behind the counter.

GS have to open the cases and take the game media out, then put a sticker on the case, then have a child with very very dirty hands maul the case for a bit, then put it on the shelf for sale. Takes time.

Not to mention the time they're having to spend trying to sort out who gets preorders and what the hell they're going to do with everyone else who won't get one until after Xmas.

I'm sure the phrase "F*ck your Crash Bandicoot!" has been quietly muttered in GS's up and down the country today

F1ngers · 02-10-2020 01:02PM

Back on topic.

rob808 · 02-10-2020 01:07PM

I have to get Demon Souls and Spiderman Miles that I have perorder in GS.I have my PS5 coming from Smythtoy with home delivery.I just hope GS has my games.I want to pick them up later in the day rather than early when everyone queuing for there PS5.

Markitron · 02-10-2020 01:10PM

rob808 wrote: »

I have to get Demon Souls and Spiderman Miles that I have perorder in GS.I have my PS5 coming from Smythtoy with home delivery.I just hope GS has my games.I want to pick them up later in the day rather than early when everyone queuing for there PS5.

Are you tied to GS to get them? You could just as easily get them instore or delivered from Smyths.

TheUnderfaker · 02-10-2020 01:23PM

Sorry if this has been asked and answered:

Anyone know if I buy and download a digital PS4 game now (crash 4 in this case), will it be available to me when I get PS5 in November?

rob808 · 02-10-2020 01:24PM

Markitron wrote: »

Are you tied to GS to get them? You could just as easily get them instore or delivered from Smyths.

Im am unfortunately I also have the new resident evil village and Ratchet and clank which I thought was a launch title.These will be the last games I'll be geting of GS.I trade in games ages ago for these games.

I probably wait for price drop on future sony first party titles from Sony €80 to much money to spend on games.

Markitron · 02-10-2020 01:29PM

TheUnderfaker wrote: »

Sorry if this has been asked and answered:

Anyone know if I buy and download a digital PS4 game now (crash 4 in this case), will it be available to me when I get PS5 in November?

Yes, you will be able to download and play it no bother, if you don't have PS plus you will have to manually transfer your save with a USB stick though.

Duffers1983 · 02-10-2020 03:07PM

Have a launch day ps5 from smyths. Happy days. I now have the hassle of trading in my ps4 original size 500gb model. Any insights where is best to trade in for cash along with a few games. Could possibly trade in vr aswell but reluctant to get rid of vr due to ps5 compatability.

brianregan09 · 02-10-2020 05:25PM

You're better off selling on adverts now man the trade in prices have dropped dramatically in CEX

CastorTroy · 02-10-2020 09:05PM

Seems some European retailers are listing PS5 games for Nov 12th.
If that is the case it would mean an extra trip to Smyths or wherever preorders are for since most shops won't hold stock for a week

Mr Crispy · 02-10-2020 10:41PM

I see The Pathless has been confirmed as a launch day title. I really enjoyed Abzu, so I'm looking forward to seeing reviews for this.

GhostyMcGhost · 02-10-2020 11:05PM

CastorTroy wrote: »

Seems some European retailers are listing PS5 games for Nov 12th.
If that is the case it would mean an extra trip to Smyths or wherever preorders are for since most shops won't hold stock for a week

12th is the US release date. I’m sure it’s just a mistake

TrivialArguer · 03-10-2020 02:34AM

Atomic Pineapple wrote: »

Last time I was in Game Stop one of the staff members came over to me and asked me to leave because I was looking through the prices of the games and giving out about them to my wife. I'd rather not get a Playstation 5 at launch than get it off Gamestop.

Must've been fairly loud and obnoxious :rolleyes:

Naked Lepper · 03-10-2020 08:12AM

anyone know if u can get one on the day by queuing up?
no pre orders here so trying to find out what options are
tnx

Kremin · 03-10-2020 08:35AM

Naked Lepper wrote: »

anyone know if u can get one on the day by queuing up?
no pre orders here so trying to find out what options are
tnx

Argos or Curry's are best bet on the day I believe, I think people have said you can reserve on Argos at midnight as that's when stock refreshes ?

PlayStation 5 - Now with FAQ in OP.

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