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

Fiddlex · 10-11-2013 11:29PM

Xenji wrote: »

They are basing the estimates on the stock they will have available, with demand so high, if they have 5-6 million consoles available from launch till the end of March, they are expecting to sell them all.

I believe that totally but where does it state there is only 1million consoles for the rest of the world this side of the year if all that is is a forecast? Surely if the forecast 5-6 million they can meet the demand? I'm not disputing you or anything the article says I'm just curious about what people have been saying.

3206jake · 10-11-2013 11:38PM

Benzino wrote: »

Just curious, do you mind mentioning which store that was in? In a similar situation myself.

Castlebar

Xenji · 10-11-2013 11:50PM

Fiddlex wrote: »

I believe that totally but where does it state there is only 1million consoles for the rest of the world this side of the year if all that is is a forecast? Surely if the forecast 5-6 million they can meet the demand? I'm not disputing you or anything the article says I'm just curious about what people have been saying.

During the fourth quarter, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 will each see in the neighborhood of 2.5 to 3 million units shipped, according to a new report by Baird analyst Colin Sebastian.

Those expected figures encompass worldwide shipments of the two consoles. The bulk of those will be shipped in North America, with Sebastian stating he expects 1.5 to 2 million units of each console to be made available there.

So that basically leaves around 1 million for the other 42 launch countries.

http://ie.ign.com/articles/2013/10/25/xbox-one-ps4-will-each-ship-25-to-3-million-in-2013-says-analyst

“Looking further ahead, we expect ongoing flow of new hardware in Q1, which should enable Sony to reach its 5-6 million unit target by the end of March 2014.”

From what various media and analysts have said and people over at Neogaf, it will be the same amount of stock going to the US and Worldwide from January till the end of March, that we saw in 2013.

http://www.vg247.com/2013/10/25/xbox-one-and-ps4-shipments-in-q4-2013-expected-to-hit-2-5-to-3-million-each/

When you see launch window mentioned by either company it is between November and the end of March.

CombatCow · 10-11-2013 11:57PM

hawkeyethenoo wrote: »

have one ordered at amazon, does anyone know if the ps4 will fit at parcel motel? thanks.

Yup should easily fit in parcel motel so long as amazon don't put it in a giant box.

uprooted tradition · 11-11-2013 12:57AM

gilberto_eire wrote: »

There's no trading laws prohibiting Sony and Microsoft from holding back information on supply.
It makes zero sense for them to come out and say ''ah we'll have more than enough to meet demand'' pre orders would fall massively, hell I nearly got roped into pre ordering when I'd no intention of.
There's a certain section of the games market that pre order everything regardless of stock, but by saying there'll be shortages it increases 10 fold the amount of people who put down pre orders which in turn lead to early sales.

Find me the trading laws that prohibit Sony and Microsoft executives from holding back on production outputs.
The shops don't have to be cahoots though as they're on a need to know basis and when they need to know they can place their additional orders.
It's better for the shops and it's better for the manufactures to have people putting down early money instead of hoping people part with the cash when there's a readily abundance(easier to put off and can lead to losses of sales).

Maybe they will end up being short, but I'm not going to buy the word of analysts or the companies themselves who have a vested interest.
I'm going to side with Economics and state that one of the worlds biggest companies matches demand on a long awaited product at the most important time of the year coupled with some free hysteria marketing thrown into the mix.

Also even accounting for any real shortages, as previously stated tonnes of people put down pre orders they never take, this is true at smaller purchases like a new game E50-60, it's even more true for products that cost E100.
I can't see the shops hanging onto units worth E400+ for pre orders longer than a day or two if there's people without pre orders willing to pony up the money in cash at the tills.
How many with pre orders have instant access to the cash?, It's a pretty substantial amount and a lot of people ordered a while back. I know at times from committing to trips or the likes that they can creep up on you, then you don't have the cash even though you thought you would.

I'm confident of taking someones unit at the very least in a shortage scenario.

I agree with you to an extent, The hype that goes with a perceived shortage is basically free advertising for Sony and the more it gets hyped the better. I do believe though that the launch day will be limited, but i reckon there will be a lot more consoles than expected turns up before christmas.

Where i disagree with you is that this is a very highly anticipated console and I dont believe they can meet all the demand before christmas. If you havent pre ordered by now, and you dont get one in any of the stores where pre ordering is not allowed, I would say you have pretty much zero chance of getting one by then.

Fiddlex · 11-11-2013 01:03AM

Xenji wrote: »

So that basically leaves around 1 million for the other 42 launch countries.

http://ie.ign.com/articles/2013/10/25/xbox-one-ps4-will-each-ship-25-to-3-million-in-2013-says-analyst

From what various media and analysts have said and people over at Neogaf, it will be the same amount of stock going to the US and Worldwide from January till the end of March, that we saw in 2013.

http://www.vg247.com/2013/10/25/xbox-one-and-ps4-shipments-in-q4-2013-expected-to-hit-2-5-to-3-million-each/

When you see launch window mentioned by either company it is between November and the end of March.

I understand thanks for all that information but to me they are still saying that is what they expect to sell by launch but doesn't state they are limited to it. Like others said Christmas time is when most consoles will be sold and I'm sure Sony knows that also. Maybe that's me being optimistic. Although it hasn't stopped me from pre ordering either as I have two :P

Wing126 · 11-11-2013 02:28AM

James Forde wrote: »

Would like to see this too

They said it's ALL pre-orders until the end of august on their twitter. So I told them that my local store (drogheda) told me otherwise and whoever controls their twitter told me to ignore what they say in store.

Edit: Link to tweet - https://twitter.com/GameStopIreland/status/399161424737751040

King Krib · 11-11-2013 10:44AM

Wing126 wrote: »

They said it's ALL pre-orders until the end of august on their twitter. So I told them that my local store (drogheda) told me otherwise and whoever controls their twitter told me to ignore what they say in store.

Edit: Link to tweet - https://twitter.com/GameStopIreland/status/399161424737751040

Its a real case of the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing.

Xenji · 11-11-2013 10:50AM

King Krib wrote: »

Its a real case of the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing.

I would go with what they tell you in store, all the stores are different and they know by now how many they are getting in, they changed that tweet to say most people would get them if they order before the 1st of September as well.

DaveyLad · 11-11-2013 11:10AM

Xenji wrote: »

I would go with what they tell you in store, all the stores are different and they know by now how many they are getting in, they changed that tweet to say most people would get them if they order before the 1st of September as well.

Hey Xenji, you seem fairly knowledgeable on this stuff, what do you reckon to Amazons claim to have all pre-orders delivered before Xmas?

Xenji · 11-11-2013 11:19AM

DaveyLad wrote: »

Hey Xenji, you seem fairly knowledgeable on this stuff, what do you reckon to Amazons claim to have all pre-orders delivered before Xmas?

I reckon that as it stands they are your best bet, unless your willing to camp out outside of Argos or Tesco, they will not charge you till its ships either which is a bonus as well. As regards whether they will have them all delivered on time, it really all depends on if they get enough stock in to cover all the orders, they have over sold items before and then have told people that only orders placed from a certain date will be dispatched till they get more stock in, I can see that happening again but to a lesser extent.

Another note about Amazon is that you will have more of a chance of getting a bundle, as they seem to have gotten a lot more bundles in then the Solus version, which is in really short supply.

Phil_aherne · 11-11-2013 12:03PM

Any new info this Monday morning about Argos or tesco console amounts there getting in?

Xenji · 11-11-2013 12:04PM

Phil_aherne wrote: »

Any new info this Monday morning about Argos or tesco console amounts there getting in?

They will not know till a few days before release, so we will not hear anything till the 25th at earliest.

uprooted tradition · 11-11-2013 12:47PM

uprooted tradition wrote: »

I agree with you to an extent, The hype that goes with a perceived shortage is basically free advertising for Sony and the more it gets hyped the better. I do believe though that the launch day will be limited, but i reckon there will be a lot more consoles than expected turns up before christmas.

Where i disagree with you is that this is a very highly anticipated console and I dont believe they can meet all the demand before christmas. If you havent pre ordered by now, and you dont get one in any of the stores where pre ordering is not allowed, I would say you have pretty much zero chance of getting one by then.

And as if by magic, I just got a call from Smyths in Waterford, they have more killzone megabundles and asked if I wanted to upgrade back to this one again (since I was downgraded a few weeks ago). I accepted and am still guaranteed for day 1.

shuffles03 · 11-11-2013 02:21PM

Anyone ordered late August getting calls from Smyths about confirmation/bundles?

danielskii · 11-11-2013 02:30PM

hi lads just one more question in relation to pre-orders. is there some kind of list in gamestop or are they going to check in store date of your pre-order. in store they confirmed that as i did pre order in june i'm in first batch but wondering if there is a list i will go on the night premiere but if they going to check in store each person ticket i think i will collect next day.

Xenji · 11-11-2013 02:57PM

danielskii wrote: »

hi lads just one more question in relation to pre-orders. is there some kind of list in gamestop or are they going to check in store date of your pre-order. in store they confirmed that as i did pre order in june i'm in first batch but wondering if there is a list i will go on the night premiere but if they going to check in store each person ticket i think i will collect next day.

They are going by a list, each store has one, except for a handful of odd ones which are doing first come first serve on pre orders, they will let you know for sure that you are getting a few days before release. Not all stores are doing a midnight release but if yours is, they are leaning towards doing a ticketing system and having no cash transactions on the night.

Captain Z · 11-11-2013 02:58PM

uprooted tradition wrote: »

And as if by magic, I just got a call from Smyths in Waterford, they have more killzone megabundles and asked if I wanted to upgrade back to this one again (since I was downgraded a few weeks ago). I accepted and am still guaranteed for day 1.

I'm hoping for this call, same happened to me.

I called into Smyths (Airside) on Saturday and they said they are expecting ACIV bundles and may offer those people who lost out on a bundle offer.

They also said that it will probably be a midnight launch.

Lucreto · 11-11-2013 04:27PM

Game have new bundles up on their site

Value pack £389.99

PS4 and one game from a list Killzone, Knack, Battlefield 4, Need For Speed Rivals, Madden NFL 25, Fifa 14, NBA 2K14 or Putty Squad.

Movie Pack £414.99

PS4 and 2 games from the above list

Two Bluray Movies from a list. Pacific Rim, Wolverine, Dispicable Me 2, Alan Partridge, Man of Steel, Kick- Ass 2.

Premium Pack £444.99

PS4, 2 games from the list and 1 movie from the above list

Epic Pack £484.99

PS4, 2 games 3 movies and GAMEware starter kit which includes headset, vertical stand & dual controller charging station.

Solus packs

If you don't want the bundle you can get the console by itself and get discounts.

£10 off Killzone, Knack, Battlefield 4, Need For Speed Rivals, Madden NFL 25, Fifa 14, NBA 2K14, Putty Squad or Playstation Plus Subscription.

Official licensed headset for £69.99 of a £30 saving.

Call of Duty Ghosts for $40 free if you trade in the current gen version.

Lego Marvel Super Heroes and the starter kit or vertical stand for half price.

uprooted tradition · 11-11-2013 04:45PM

Lucreto wrote: »

Game have new bundles up on their site

Movie Pack £414.99

PS4 and 2 games from the above list

Two Bluray Movies from a list. Pacific Rim, Wolverine, Dispicable Me 2, Alan Partridge Man of Steel , Kick- Ass 2.

I'm not normally one for picking up on someone's punctuation but "Alan Partridge Man of Steel" made me chuckle.:)

Markitron · 11-11-2013 04:51PM

Any idea when we can expect the Gamestop equivalents of these? Also If Im getting the Killzone bundle can I still take advantage of these offers (ie same price as solus bundle + 40 euro)

Lucreto · 11-11-2013 04:53PM

uprooted tradition wrote: »

I'm not normally one for picking up on someone's punctuation but "Alan Partridge Man of Steel" made me chuckle.:)

I just noticed thay myself. I think I found the title for his next movie.

rolexeagle1 · 11-11-2013 04:54PM

Any word from Xtra Vision anyone? Cant call them at the moment, would be hopeful for something this week

Lucreto · 11-11-2013 04:57PM

Markitron wrote: »

Any idea when we can expect the Gamestop equivalents of these? Also If Im getting the Killzone bundle can I still take advantage of these offers (ie same price as solus bundle + 40 euro)

No word yet. I think all the people who are able to get the Killzone bundle have been contacted.

jonerkinsella · 11-11-2013 04:57PM

srumball wrote: »

Any word from Xtra Vision anyone? Cant call them at the moment, would be hopeful for something this week

I'm gonna head into my store tomorrow and try to have a chat with the manager to nail down if I'm getting the solus or mega pack...or other options that may be availible.

I'le let you know.

uprooted tradition · 11-11-2013 05:05PM

Markitron wrote: »

Any idea when we can expect the Gamestop equivalents of these? Also If Im getting the Killzone bundle can I still take advantage of these offers (ie same price as solus bundle + 40 euro)

I'm hoping for something equivalent from Smyths, I can't imaging signing up for any of the bundles would make a difference to them doing an offer on games or hardware on the day but knowing my luck...

Varik · 11-11-2013 05:12PM

Hope gamestop do this for online customers, while those deals are not at the Killzone megabundle level it's better than nothing.

Markitron · 11-11-2013 05:22PM

Lucreto wrote: »

No word yet. I think all the people who are able to get the Killzone bundle have been contacted.

Iv been contacted already and am getting the KZ bundle day 1, I want Battlefield and Fifa aswell tho so if I can get a discount that would be nice

Lucreto · 11-11-2013 05:22PM

Varik wrote: »

Hope gamestop do this for online customers, while those deals are not at the Killzone megabundle level it's better than nothing.

I hope we get something as well. Gamestop have not answered any question relating to online customers. There is something about they are unable to modify the order without losing our spot.

Lucreto · 11-11-2013 05:24PM

Markitron wrote: »

Iv been contacted already and am getting the KZ bundle day 1, I want Battlefield and Fifa aswell tho so if I can get a discount that would be nice

Lucky you I ordered from Gamestop online and I get nothing. Just have to keep an eye out on their facebook page.

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