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

bazzz · 12-10-2013 09:22PM

Varik wrote: »

It's too late to get it some where else, the ****ers have left me with either getting no bundle or waiting at this stage until after Christmas.

I'll wait and may just cancel near launch if the offer they have is not great and do without.

As we all know at this stage that GameStop left us online customers out in the cold,regarding the bundle deals.I had being chasing up their original statement(Stating Sony told them not to offer the bundle online) which was confirmed as untrue.So basically they just decided not to cater for their online customer base,regardless the amount of bundle stock they were allocated!!

Anyway here was my final correspondence today regarding the matter,from Sony.

Hi bazzz,

Thanks for your recent contact with PlayStation Support.

We have investigated your query, and i can confirm that the allocation of PlayStation 4 bundles to consumers with pre-orders is determined by the retailer based on the stock they have been allocated and due to this, I regret that we are unable to assist further in this regard.

I am sorry we are unable to help on this occasion, however if you have any further queries please call PlayStation Support on 0844 736 0595, quoting reference 3410551, where one of our team will be happy to help you. You’ll find our opening times below, however you might find it easier to speak to our team during our quieter period between 11:00 and 15:00. Calls to PlayStation Support cost 4p per minute from a BT land line however calls from other providers and mobile operators may vary.

Thank you,

Chris
PlayStation Support

Varik · 12-10-2013 09:24PM

bazzz wrote: »

As we all know at this stage that GameStop left us online customers out in the cold,regarding the bundle deals.I had being chasing up their original statement(Stating Sony told them not to offer the bundle online) which was confirmed as untrue.So basically they just decided not to cater for their online customer base,regardless the amount of bundle stock they were allocated!!

Anyway here was my final correspondence today regarding the matter,from Sony.

From what Gamestop told me they'll be offering discounts on add ons to your order so I'll wait for that, if it they don't make good then **** em I'm done with them.

RobbingBandit · 12-10-2013 09:27PM

ccull123 wrote: »

Where did u order urs mate?

Not naming store as the old saying goes god is watching or in this case dog is watching, it is ordered in a gamestop not happy at what I am reading with all the rigmarole to upgrade to a bundle which was announced on the PSN store front update several weeks ago,these guys are the preferred retailer for this item by Sony yet at the moment we all have a better chance of getting a bundle console from ****ing Tesco or Harvey Norman rather than a Video Game retailer,could organise a piss up in a brewery situation here,I am getting worried myself.

RobbingBandit · 12-10-2013 09:32PM

Varik wrote: »

If you're talking about the €600 PS3 going for €630 it's not comparable as the rumour was that it was being sold at a $200 loss, and when you consider the tiny margin that shops were likely getting all over and selling at €600 it make sense that Ireland whose vat was higher would be having problems even making a profit.

This was one issue at the time but also the bull**** excuses of why there were so few consoles and the fact that many consoles were sold on there own without the possibility of buying bundles, I don't know I am just pissed at being fobbed off every time I try to upgrade,I just want the peace of mind that will come with the confirmation that I have my bundle secure,

bazzz · 12-10-2013 09:38PM

Varik wrote: »

From what Gamestop told me they'll be offering discounts on add ons to your order so I'll wait for that, if it they don't make good then **** em I'm done with them.

We will have to wait and see,but I don't expect too much.At the end of the day,they ****ed us over.Like it's not the end of the world,but where's the love for the customers!

Varik · 12-10-2013 09:46PM

RobbingBandit wrote: »

This was one issue at the time but also the bull**** excuses of why there were so few consoles and the fact that many consoles were sold on there own without the possibility of buying bundles, I don't know I am just pissed at being fobbed off every time I try to upgrade,I just want the peace of mind that will come with the confirmation that I have my bundle secure,

wouldn't know about gamestop as I got it from smyths but I did get a bundle at the time.

Xenji · 12-10-2013 09:56PM

It was pretty small time that Gamestop blamed Sony about the online debacle, how stupid did they think people were trying to claim that Sony dictated to them not to offer bundles to online preorder customers.

siblers · 12-10-2013 10:07PM

I wouldn't be expecting much of a discount, there is such little markup on Consoles that they'd be pushed to discount anything extra. Gamestop don't really pass me as a company who'd be willing to take a hit to make up for their major error.

Varik · 12-10-2013 10:07PM

Xenji wrote: »

It was pretty small time that Gamestop blamed Sony about the online debacle, how stupid did they think people were trying to claim that Sony dictated to them not to offer bundles to online preorder customers.

Not as bad as that UK site saying that Sony were making them give people expensive bundles.

Wickerman1 · 12-10-2013 10:54PM

siblers wrote: »

I wouldn't be expecting much of a discount, there is such little markup on Consoles that they'd be pushed to discount anything extra. Gamestop don't really pass me as a company who'd be willing to take a hit to make up for their major error.

I agree, but at least they have been shown up as a dishonest company that has no loyalty to it's customers.
A lot of people including myself will avoid Gamestop going forward, It's not like GS was ever cheaper than anyone else! and they're customer services now speaks for itself.

Blue Whale · 13-10-2013 11:49AM

Xenji wrote: »

It works out about €16 dearer in euros then if you got the €399 Killzone Bundle and bought Fifa separately in a store, so assuming your using Amazon it is a good deal if thats where you have ordered. The PS3 controllers still set you back over €50 so they will be that price.

Also you do know there is a cheaper bundle that has the 2 Controllers, Camera, Fifa and the Console.

I don`t see a bundle with Fifa without Killzone.

Fifa, killzone, camera and extra controller is £469 (not £489) they either changed it or I typed it wrong originally.

Xenji · 13-10-2013 12:06PM

Blue Whale wrote: »

I don`t see a bundle with Fifa without Killzone.

Fifa, killzone, camera and extra controller is £469 (not £489) they either changed it or I typed it wrong originally.

It is here on Shopto, could of sworn I saw it on Amazon as well, might have sold out though http://www.shopto.net/product/search/genre/HARDWARE/platform/ps4

jaffusmax · 13-10-2013 12:13PM

Wickerman1 wrote: »

I agree, but at least they have been shown up as a dishonest company that has no loyalty to it's customers.
A lot of people including myself will avoid Gamestop going forward, It's not like GS was ever cheaper than anyone else! and they're customer services now speaks for itself.

Great to see the support from fellow gamers. Gamestop was saved by gamers kicking up about DRM and now this is how they show their gratitude! Shameful!

BubbleBuddy · 13-10-2013 12:15PM

v3ttel wrote: »

Ordered 22 of August with Amazon. Got two emails off them yesterday. The first one giving me an estimated delivery date of 29th or 30th of Nov (which I'm delighted about!), the second offering me a choice of bundles.

Just received confirmation email from Amazon after Live Chat as you commented that you got your estimated delivery date and bundle offer. I got neither and ordered 24 August from Amazon.

"Please be assured that you will receive an e-mail notification form us with the link of the bundles before the release date of the console and you will receive your order before Christmas. "

What really are the chances of a pre-Christmas delivery? (How long's a piece of string?)

Xenji · 13-10-2013 12:32PM

BubbleBuddy wrote: »

Just received confirmation email from Amazon after Live Chat as you commented that you got your estimated delivery date and bundle offer. I got neither and ordered 24 August from Amazon.

"Please be assured that you will receive an e-mail notification form us with the link of the bundles before the release date of the console and you will receive your order before Christmas. "

What really are the chances of a pre-Christmas delivery? (How long's a piece of string?)

Well if you ordered before the 31st of August you have far more of a chance then you would of had after that date, although Amazon are telling people who ordered after the 8th of August that they will get their console as more stock comes in and that stock will be prioritised by the date you ordered, when will that come in and how much they get, who knows.

Blue Whale · 13-10-2013 01:21PM

Xenji wrote: »

It is here on Shopto, could of sworn I saw it on Amazon as well, might have sold out though http://www.shopto.net/product/search/genre/HARDWARE/platform/ps4

I didn`t get the option for that bundle.. maybe bundle offers are different depending on if your getting UK ( which I did - parcel motel NI) delivery or Ireland.

Anyway, that bundle for £449 on the link you gave me does not give much of discount if any..just its handy for it to be delivered all at once I guess.. for an extra £20 might as well get killzone and the camera included too.

Sarz91 · 13-10-2013 01:28PM

Blue Whale wrote: »

I didn`t get the option for that bundle.. maybe bundle offers are different depending on if your getting UK ( which I did - parcel motel NI) delivery or Ireland.

Anyway, that bundle for £449 on the link you gave me does not give much of discount if any..just its handy for it to be delivered all at once I guess.. for an extra £20 might as well get killzone and the camera included too.

Are shopto still claiming that you can pre-order now and get it on release? Looking on their website I can't see any indication of their first batch being sold out.

TomLad15 · 13-10-2013 06:51PM

In Gamestop tralee yesterday asked the lad at the counter about the bundles which he said haven't been announced by yet

pre ordered back in early July

Sarz91 · 13-10-2013 06:59PM

TomLad15 wrote: »

In Gamestop tralee yesterday asked the lad at the counter about the bundles which he said haven't been announced by yet pre ordered back in early July

I don't mean to be mean but game shops really shouldn't hire people who know nothing about the items they're selling. I understand a lot of the people working in them are part time but even still.

cadete · 13-10-2013 07:05PM

Sarz91 wrote: »

I don't mean to be mean but game shops really shouldn't hire people who know nothing about the items they're selling. I understand a lot of the people working in them are part time but even still.

was in today to order my bundle, wanted the 500 bundle, was told they were all gone, asked where i was on the list and he said nearly at the top, i asked why they hadent called me since i was an early preorder oh must have missed you when they called he says, ragin so from now on xtravision will get my money

ION08 · 13-10-2013 07:17PM

I don't understand why they cant offer the bundles with a game of your own choice. I mean the bundles are good value but i've no interest in Killzone or Watchdogs so in the end I just went for the console only "bundle" :rolleyes:

evil.monkey84 · 13-10-2013 07:22PM

ION08 wrote: »

I don't understand why they cant offer the bundles with a game of your own choice. I mean the bundles are good value but i've no interest in Killzone or Watchdogs so in the end I just went for the console only "bundle" :rolleyes:

Check harveynorman out, they got better bundles.

http://www.harveynorman.ie/gaming/ps4/ps4-bundles

Deano7788 · 13-10-2013 07:23PM

ION08 wrote: »

I don't understand why they cant offer the bundles with a game of your own choice. I mean the bundles are good value but i've no interest in Killzone or Watchdogs so in the end I just went for the console only "bundle" :rolleyes:

It's because it's not the shop putting the bundle together, they're official bundles from Sony. Sony either publish the game (Killzone) or more than likely did a deal with the publisher (Watch Dogs). It's the same as the X1 with Forza and Fifa. They were never going to be a game of your choice.

Xenji · 13-10-2013 07:31PM

evil.monkey84 wrote: »

Check harveynorman out, they got better bundles.

http://www.harveynorman.ie/gaming/ps4/ps4-bundles

Might be better, but I would have the least faith and trust in getting a console from them of the stores that are selling them here.

TeddyTedson · 13-10-2013 07:36PM

Are they guaranteeing to have it on launch day from HM if it's listed as in stock?

ION08 · 13-10-2013 07:36PM

Deano7788 wrote: »

It's because it's not the shop putting the bundle together, they're official bundles from Sony. Sony either publish the game (Killzone) or more than likely did a deal with the publisher (Watch Dogs). It's the same as the X1 with Forza and Fifa. They were never going to be a game of your choice.

Forza and Fifa are a much better choice to be fair!

Would have loved COD, Need for speed or even Drive Club.. Is that not published by Sony?

evil.monkey84 · 13-10-2013 07:38PM

Xenji wrote: »

Might be better, but I would have the least faith and trust in getting a console from them of the stores that are selling them here.

I know what you mean, I would not trust them too.

Go Harvey Go!

Captain Chaos · 13-10-2013 07:39PM

ION08 wrote: »

Forza and Fifa are a much better choice to be fair!

Depends on what you are into really, they are 4 very different games. Racer, Sports, FPS or third person semi open world adventure.

I'd by more than happy with any of them bar FIFA.

Sarz91 · 13-10-2013 07:40PM

TeddyTedson wrote: »

Are they guaranteeing to have it on launch day from HM if it's listed as in stock?

Went into Harvey Norman on Saturday and they took my pre-order and said I'd be getting one the ps4's from their first shipment. The guy did say that the shipment might not be available on the 29th though. He's in for a serious wake up call should that happen. I'm not pushed but I know a lot of people who are.

Captain Chaos · 13-10-2013 07:41PM

ION08 wrote: »

Drive Club.. Is that not published by Sony?

Seeing as you need to be a Plus member to play online with the PS4 everyone will have DriveClub Plus Edition free from day one anyway. Not much point in Sony bundling DriveClub at all.

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

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