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

iFreeley · 22-08-2013 02:18PM

Xenji wrote: »

The console, sorry but not a hope, you will be put on a list for the second batch or with the hype now possibly a third batch list.

Ah bummer, when will the second batch be out?

Xenji · 22-08-2013 02:20PM

iFreeley wrote: »

Ah bummer, when will the second batch be out?

A very very slim chance before Christmas, but realistically some time in January or early February at latest.

Justin10 · 22-08-2013 02:23PM

For some reason I think people are worrying about nothing. I would be shocked if people dont get their console before christmas.

Xenji · 22-08-2013 02:26PM

Rochey18 wrote: »

For some reason I think people are worrying about nothing. I would be shocked if people dont get their console before christmas.

Well you will be shocked then, unless you pre-ordered, quite a few people here pre-ordered back in February.

Justin10 · 22-08-2013 02:28PM

So what, there has only been 1M orders so far.

Smyths promised me I would get the PS4 no problem before Christmas.

kingtut · 22-08-2013 02:35PM

I never pre-order, but I'll pick up a PS3 soon enough

Xenji · 22-08-2013 02:35PM

Rochey18 wrote: »

So what, there has only been 1M orders so far.

Smyths promised me I would get the PS4 no problem before Christmas.

When did you pre-order?

2smiggy · 22-08-2013 02:37PM

Rochey18 wrote: »

So what, there has only been 1M orders so far.

Smyths promised me I would get the PS4 no problem before Christmas.

when did they tell you this, as i was on the phone earlier this week to the 2 stores in cork city and both said they could give me no guarantees about when i would get it. the lads on the phone were unsure even what stock they were getting and said to ring back early next week as they might know more. i just pre ordered on amazon just in case, even though it is just in hope they will alot more stock and i might get it before Christmas

Xenji · 22-08-2013 02:39PM

2smiggy wrote: »

when did they tell you this, as i was on the phone earlier this week to the 2 stores in cork city and both said they could give me no guarantees about when i would get it. the lads on the phone were unsure even what stock they were getting and said to ring back early next week as they might know more. i just pre ordered on amazon just in case, even though it is just in hope they will alot more stock and i might get it before Christmas

Smyths have also dropped their before Christmas pre-order guarantee

Justin10 · 22-08-2013 03:14PM

I pre ordered either yesterday or the day before. Said they would have plenty of stock and I would have it before Christmas.

Xenji · 22-08-2013 03:18PM

Rochey18 wrote: »

I pre ordered either yesterday or the day before. Said they would have plenty of stock and I would have it before Christmas.

Really, if I was you I would be worried, did you ask where you were on a list, if Sony do not release a second batch, you will not be getting one before Christmas.

Justin10 · 22-08-2013 03:20PM

Xenji wrote: »

Really, if I was you I would be worried, did you ask where you were on a list, if Sony do not release a second batch, you will not be getting one before Christmas.

Im not worried at all, Sony will have plenty of stock. If I miss out, then I miss out but like I said I think this is all a big panic for nothing.

jaffusmax · 22-08-2013 03:21PM

Jeepers! Its starting to look like a disaster movie here withe everyone trying to get a lifeboat!

Xenji · 22-08-2013 03:25PM

jaffusmax wrote: »

Jeepers! Its starting to look like a disaster movie here withe everyone trying to get a lifeboat!

Sure wait till launch day and people start looking for proof that you actually got the console, will be like the snow threads over on the weather board, unless your name is written somewhere beside it, it did not happen :pac:

jaffusmax · 22-08-2013 03:40PM

Xenji wrote: »

Sure wait till launch day and people start looking for proof that you actually got the console, will be like the snow threads over on the weather board, unless your name is written somewhere beside it, it did not happen :pac:

Ill be like most here being far too busy to post anything! :P

Zero-Cool · 22-08-2013 03:48PM

Looks like I'll just have to go with an Xbox One preorder then...

jaffusmax · 22-08-2013 04:26PM

Looks like I'll just have to go with an Xbox One preorder then...

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Cled · 22-08-2013 05:28PM

Looking at Gamestop to preorder, does it make any difference to preorder online or instore? Is there a better chance of getting it sooner by going into the store?

jaffusmax · 22-08-2013 05:54PM

Cled wrote: »

Looking at Gamestop to preorder, does it make any difference to preorder online or instore? Is there a better chance of getting it sooner by going into the store?

Hard to say really, you may have a better idea where you are on a list in store. I pre ordered online 19 June and expect mine on launch but for new orders its hard to say where you would be placed in the next batch!

Cienciano · 22-08-2013 06:14PM

For the people who haven't a pre-order yet. Could be worth ringing other shops that do electronics to see what the story is. Currys/Dixons/PC world, Argos, Power City, DID Electric.

gambitthefirst · 23-08-2013 09:05AM

I refuse to believe that the whole country or any country will run out of PS4's before Christmas. Sony have seen how high demand is through pre-orders and would be fools to believe that everyone who wants a new console will pre-order. so where some people may not get a day one console from thier pre-order shop of chose, sony will make sure it is fulfilled with spares for people who didn't pre-order before Christmas or risk sending needing parents to xbox for a console. with sony not setting a release date in japan it shows they want to saturate the rest of the world market with PS4's to prevent losing people to the competition.

maximoose · 23-08-2013 09:17AM

gambitthefirst wrote: »

I refuse to believe that the whole country or any country will run out of PS4's before Christmas. Sony have seen how high demand is through pre-orders and would be fools to believe that everyone who wants a new console will pre-order. so where some people may not get a day one console from thier pre-order shop of chose, sony will make sure it is fulfilled with spares for people who didn't pre-order before Christmas or risk sending needing parents to xbox for a console. with sony not setting a release date in japan it shows they want to saturate the rest of the world market with PS4's to prevent losing people to the competition.

People probably thought the same in Nov 2005 when 360 launched, and Oct 2006 for PS3 and look how much of a bollix they both were.

Justin10 · 23-08-2013 09:24AM

I bought 3 ps3 before that Christmas no problem. Two in Harvey Norman and one in smyths.

I didn't pre order and I got the games I wanted.
Time will tell but I think there will be plenty of stock

shuffles03 · 23-08-2013 09:27AM

I've been watching re-runs of Father Ted - the one where Father jack adopts a brick as his pet. I'm confident that with a brick by my side, I may be able to grasp a PS4 from some unsuspecting purchaser on launch day. The scene where Ted falls over the brick in the living room and nearly cracks his head springs to mind. Now.......to the drawing board to measure Gamestop doorway distances and brick diameters...............:pac:

gambitthefirst · 23-08-2013 10:15AM

maximoose wrote: »

People probably thought the same in Nov 2005 when 360 launched, and Oct 2006 for PS3 and look how much of a bollix they both were.

True they did make a bollix of that. but the consoles came out so far apart that it was possible for everyday normal guys like myself to save for both, making the demand for each higher then if they came out together like they are now. so fewer people will buy both lowering the demand for one over the other. plus both companies have learnt there lesson about that as sony are focusing on the us and european markets first then moving home and xbox have lowered there expected number of release date countries from 30 odd to 13 now, showing that they too want to saturate the markets they deem the most imporant to get a foot fold in.

SmurfX · 23-08-2013 10:30AM

So are there any good bundles or offers these or should I just preorder wherever is nearest to me?

Cienciano · 23-08-2013 11:07AM

SmurfX wrote: »

So are there any good bundles or offers these or should I just preorder wherever is nearest to me?

You probably won't get a release day one if you preorder now. No bundles yet as far as I know.
I preordered a while ago, as long as I get either battlefield or call of duty and a second controller I'll be happy enough

jaffusmax · 23-08-2013 11:09AM

Cienciano wrote: »

You probably won't get a release day one if you preorder now. No bundles yet as far as I know.
I preordered a while ago, as long as I get either battlefield or call of duty and a second controller I'll be happy enough

Would there even be much savins with a bundle?

Klair88 · 23-08-2013 11:25AM

jaffusmax wrote: »

Would there even be much savins with a bundle?

I hope to get a BF4 Bundle deal, if only for a cool looking box!:D

gambitthefirst · 23-08-2013 11:27AM

I've heard that the xbox is being bundled with cod ghosts in the us with no reduction of price. if its true i dont see the point in doing bundles at all.

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

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