PS4 Pre-Order Thread! Where are you getting yours?

jimmytwotimes 2013 · 24-07-2013 10:37AM

got a reply to the email i sent to customer service having ordered the PS4 directly through sony on sony.ie. i asked about stock and if they expected to be able to fulfill the promise of release-day shipping/delivery. this is the most important part of the response

"it should be available for you probably during November maybe earlier.
If will some updates, we will definitely contact all our customers with pre-order for PS4 first.
In this time you can follow up our website."

happy enough with that reply, it seemed to go through an eu customer service office rather than ireland. so i guess pre-ordering direct from sony would still be an option for people, only drawback is full payment up front.

ShadowHearth · 24-07-2013 10:53AM

I love how all of them say "it should be".

They all keeping themselves save as there will be war on launch.

filmbuffboy · 24-07-2013 11:53AM

ShadowHearth wrote: »

I love how all of them say "it should be". They all keeping themselves save as there will be war on launch.

Yeah, Just back from my local Gamestop now and I asked about the likelihood of my getting a console launch day, I pre-ordered mine on the 16th of July, and he said I was "95% likely" to get one on launch day, but that he couldn't absolutely guarantee it.

I remain cautiously optimistic....

He also said that they weren't taking in anymore pre-orders for consoles on launch day, dunno whether that means Gamestop Ireland as a whole or his particular branch...

Xenji · 24-07-2013 11:59AM

filmbuffboy wrote: »

He also said that they weren't taking in anymore pre-orders for consoles on launch day, dunno whether that means Gamestop Ireland as a whole or his particular branch...

A few people have mentioned here that their stores are not taking anymore for launch day and have a second list now for people to get them when they get more stock in.

SlickTalker · 24-07-2013 03:04PM

I'm getting mine in GameStop. Have the console, ghosts, Fifa and battlefield paid off. Now just to pay off an extra controller. Think I'll download assassins creed or watchdogs from the store passed on reviews after launch.

24-07-2013 04:15PM

How many launch consoles will shops get would you say?

I pre ordered in Smyths and they said there have been 70 pre orders so I would be 71 on the list.

KeithM89 · 24-07-2013 04:18PM

SlickTalker wrote: »

I'm getting mine in GameStop. Have the console, ghosts, Fifa and battlefield paid off. Now just to pay off an extra controller. Think I'll download assassins creed or watchdogs from the store passed on reviews after launch.

I preordered an extra controller too and the dude in Gamestop said theres a good chance they wont be available til a few weeks after launch. He couldve been talking through his hole though.

Myrddin · 24-07-2013 04:21PM

Deleted User wrote: »

How many launch consoles will shops get would you say?

I pre ordered in Smyths and they said there have been 70 pre orders so I would be 71 on the list.

One of the Smyths stores told me they were guaranteed at least 50 consoles, & also showed me 'the list'...of which there were 71 people on it at the time.

I asked why there were signs up in store stating a console was guaranteed on launch day if you pre-order now, & how they can guarantee such without even knowing how many consoles they were getting for sure. No real answer was given.

24-07-2013 04:28PM

EnterNow wrote: »

One of the Smyths stores told me they were guaranteed at least 50 consoles, & also showed me 'the list'...of which there were 71 people on it at the time.

I asked why there were signs up in store stating a console was guaranteed on launch day if you pre-order now, & how they can guarantee such without even knowing how many consoles they were getting for sure. No real answer was given.

Yeah I kind of got the same answer. I asked would I be guaranteed one at launch and the girl said we'll stop taking pre orders when Sony tells us to do so but Id say Sony wont tell them anything until closer to release and at that stage it will be too late.

I just don't want to top up the smyths gift card they gave me for a few months and then I find out I wont get one. Doubt I could get that money back.

filmbuffboy · 24-07-2013 04:33PM

EnterNow wrote: »

One of the Smyths stores told me they were guaranteed at least 50 consoles, & also showed me 'the list'...of which there were 71 people on it at the time.

I asked why there were signs up in store stating a console was guaranteed on launch day if you pre-order now, & how they can guarantee such without even knowing how many consoles they were getting for sure. No real answer was given.

Suppose the empty promises guarantee profits for the company with hopeful customers placing deposits on consoles, no way to treat your customer base really.

Xenji · 24-07-2013 04:41PM

Deleted User wrote: »

How many launch consoles will shops get would you say?

I pre ordered in Smyths and they said there have been 70 pre orders so I would be 71 on the list.

Gamestop reckon depending on store size, about 75-200, of course they could get more or less, mine is only expecting 100 and bundles are included in that number.

24-07-2013 04:45PM

It might be a silly logic but is there a chance that each Smyths would get more per shop because there are less Smyths stores than Gamestops?

Xenji · 24-07-2013 04:49PM

Deleted User wrote: »

It might be a silly logic but is there a chance that each Smyths would get more per shop because there are less Smyths stores than Gamestops?

I would say each company will be given the same quota of consoles, so you could see more in Smyths, but less in the country as a whole, seeing we have less companies selling them than we had with other console releases.

filmbuffboy · 24-07-2013 05:10PM

Xenji wrote: »

I would say each company will be given the same quota of consoles, so you could see more in Smyths, but less in the country as a whole, seeing we have less companies selling them than we had with other console releases.

If customers who have pre-ordered consoles are left disappointed due to shortages on launch day, how long will it be before replacement stock comes in? Like will it just be a matter of a week or so, or will we be left waiting until after Christmas? Would suck to be waiting that long having pre-ordered in the summer

Xenji · 24-07-2013 05:20PM

filmbuffboy wrote: »

If customers who have pre-ordered consoles are left disappointed due to shortages on launch day, how long will it be before replacement stock comes in? Like will it just be a matter of a week or so, or will we be left waiting until after Christmas? Would suck to be waiting that long having pre-ordered in the summer

Depends on the launch date and how quick they can manufacture the console, it definitely will be longer than a week though, quite possible that if it is a late november release, the second batch may not appear till 2014. It would suck more for the people who had the foresight to pre-order back in February, I have no sympathy for people who have only pre-ordered in the last month or two if they do not get one.

Cienciano · 24-07-2013 06:18PM

ziggyman17 wrote: »

Im number 5 on the pre order list in my local gamestop, so I should get one on release.. would'nt worry about games selling out at launch, Id say there will be way more games than consoles, besides if worst came to worst you can always download from playstation store....

I know that gamestop, and was speaking to the head of Sony Ireland. That shop is only getting 4 consoles.

Cienciano · 24-07-2013 06:21PM

SlickTalker wrote: »

I'm getting mine in GameStop. Have the console, ghosts, Fifa and battlefield paid off. Now just to pay off an extra controller. Think I'll download assassins creed or watchdogs from the store passed on reviews after launch.

Nice. Definitely a good idea to buy a couple of games on discs. Imagine trying to download Driveclub on launch day and you find out it's something like 20gb?

ziggyman17 · 24-07-2013 06:31PM

Cienciano wrote: »

I know that gamestop, and was speaking to the head of Sony Ireland. That shop is only getting 4 consoles.

thats too bad for me...

gotthebug · 24-07-2013 07:03PM

Tink I'll hav 2 wait outside the local hmv the daythat they reopen and be first on there list each hmv will surely get 1

LauraW7746 · 25-07-2013 05:27PM

A sign outside Gamestop Cork says release for PS4 is Nov 18th and Xbox One Nov 21st both TBC
Also apparently they have 179 PS4s left and something like 168 Xbox Ones.

filmbuffboy · 25-07-2013 05:36PM

LauraW7746 wrote: »

A sign outside Gamestop Cork says release for PS4 is Nov 18th and Xbox One Nov 21st both TBC
Also apparently they have 179 PS4s left and something like 168 Xbox Ones.

How they have so many ps4's available at this stage of the game is beyond me. unless it's 2nd batch stock they are referring to.

Gamestop in Galway told me they weren't taking in anymore pre-orders for the ps4.

Good that we have an approximate date to go by now!

LauraW7746 · 25-07-2013 05:39PM

filmbuffboy wrote: »

How they have so many ps4's available at this stage of the game is beyond me. unless it's 2nd batch stock they are referring to.

Gamestop in Galway told me they weren't taking in anymore pre-orders for the ps4.

Good that we have an approximate date to go by now!

Yeah I don't get it either, when I rang a few weeks ago they told me they were getting 200 and that I was 66 on the list, it doesn't add up unless someone is bad at maths

shinzon · 25-07-2013 05:43PM

Local Gamestop told me that anyone that has pre-ordered a console since last Sunday the 21st is automatically going on the second batch list and not the launch day one as that is now closed

Shin

filmbuffboy · 25-07-2013 05:53PM

I pre-ordered mine on Tue 16/07 and even I'm doubtful as to whether I'll get one on launch day or not.

The Cork store must be talking about 2nd batch stock.

Pixelbastardo · 25-07-2013 06:31PM

I got an email "order-update" from amazon today.

"We're writing about the order you placed on June 13 2013 (Order#

). We don't have an estimated delivery date for the items below. We'll provide you with periodic updates on your delivery date, and notify you as soon as the items are ready to dispatch.

"Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4)"

One of Amazon's aims is to provide a convenient and efficient service; in this case, we have fallen short. Please accept our sincere apologies.

You haven't been charged for this item yet as we don't debit money from your payment card until just before your items are dispatched. We'll send you a confirmation e-mail when your items are dispatched to confirm the date, contents and method of delivery.

Warmest regards,"

I dont know what to make of it.

shinzon · 25-07-2013 06:39PM

Pixelbastardo wrote: »

I got an email "order-update" from amazon today.

"We're writing about the order you placed on June 13 2013 (Order#
). We don't have an estimated delivery date for the items below. We'll provide you with periodic updates on your delivery date, and notify you as soon as the items are ready to dispatch.

"Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4)"

One of Amazon's aims is to provide a convenient and efficient service; in this case, we have fallen short. Please accept our sincere apologies.

You haven't been charged for this item yet as we don't debit money from your payment card until just before your items are dispatched. We'll send you a confirmation e-mail when your items are dispatched to confirm the date, contents and method of delivery.

Warmest regards,"

I dont know what to make of it.

Sure nobody knows the release date yet so this is just letting you know that so I wouldn't be worried

Shin

Pixelbastardo · 25-07-2013 07:17PM

yep, i just been having a look through the amazon ps4 discussion thingy, its an automated email alot of people have been getting.(and freaking out over)

filmbuffboy · 26-07-2013 08:57AM

Meanwhile, the gamestop.ie site is still promising a guarantee of launch day delivery. See attached pic.

0llieJonCon · 26-07-2013 10:58AM

LauraW7746 wrote: »

A sign outside Gamestop Cork says release for PS4 is Nov 18th and Xbox One Nov 21st both TBC
Also apparently they have 179 PS4s left and something like 168 Xbox Ones.

Ah it can't be out Nov 18th, it's a monday!:eek: At least I hope not. I'm sure everyone would prefer to get their hands on it on the dawn of a nice rainy weekend.

They shouldn't really be putting that up when a date hasn't even been announced yet. Some sort of marketing tactic? Although I doubt they'll be short on people wanting to buy one.

Anyways, the previous PlayStations came out on Friday so hopefully they continue that trend.

Xenji · 26-07-2013 11:30AM

0llieJonCon wrote: »

Ah it can't be out Nov 18th, it's a monday!:eek: At least I hope not. I'm sure everyone would prefer to get their hands on it on the dawn of a nice rainy weekend.

They shouldn't really be putting that up when a date hasn't even been announced yet. Some sort of marketing tactic? Although I doubt they'll be short on people wanting to buy one.

Anyways, the previous PlayStations came out on Friday so hopefully they continue that trend.

They do have an asterisk beside it and they do say TBC, unless they are trying to get the jump on the Xbox, I still reckon it will be the 22nd of November.

PS4 Pre-Order Thread! Where are you getting yours?

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