PlayStation 5 - Now with FAQ in OP.

kirkfx · 25-09-2020 3:22pm

omegab2020 wrote: »

Apologies if asked before, but does anyone know that if you've received a confirmation email from Smyths, that that's a guaranteed pre order?

I pre ordered one from Argos UK this morning, but got a Smyths pre order too so want to cancel the Argos one if I can. Not too worried about when I get it, so long as I do.

If you got a Smyths preorder today I would be shocked if you don't get it on launch day. Seeing as they don't take more orders than they can fill and they said on twitter that these consoles were for release day.

billybonkers · 25-09-2020 3:25pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Does anyone have any tv suggestions please, I have a budget of around 1000e. Pretty clueless. Thanks.

LG OLED if you can. Got one earlier this year and its fantastic.

https://www.richersounds.ie/cssearch.aspx?searchterm=oled#pgnum=&sort=

bainesontoast · 25-09-2020 3:25pm

kirkfx wrote: »

If you got a Smyths preorder today I would be shocked if you don't get it on launch day. Seeing as they don't take more orders than they can fill and they said on twitter that these consoles were for release day.

really hope they are. how good are smyths at delivering on time? i chose home delivery

billybonkers · 25-09-2020 3:27pm

If you got an email from Smyth's then you are good to go

omegab2020 · 25-09-2020 3:29pm

Thanks for the replies & thanks for all the info on this thread over the last few weeks!!

Now to look at selling my PS4!

VeryRapidSkoda · 25-09-2020 3:35pm

I am signed in to my account and have one in my basket since before 12 and I still can't check it out. I just keep getting a pop-up saying pre-orders are now closed. Surely if it's in my basket I should be able to checkout??

Danny552 · 25-09-2020 3:36pm

Is it worth getting the charging station
And HD Camera

bennyl10 · 25-09-2020 3:42pm

VeryRapidSkoda wrote: »

I am signed in to my account and have one in my basket since before 12 and I still can't check it out. I just keep getting a pop-up saying pre-orders are now closed. Surely if it's in my basket I should be able to checkout??

Not with smyths

If it sold out that includes the one that was in your basket

Their server got overloaded essentially

Zhane · 25-09-2020 3:43pm

VeryRapidSkoda wrote: »

I am signed in to my account and have one in my basket since before 12 and I still can't check it out. I just keep getting a pop-up saying pre-orders are now closed. Surely if it's in my basket I should be able to checkout??

It’s not reserved for you until you compete checkout. If it’s sitting in your basket and can’t check out then there’s none left.

FixitFelix · 25-09-2020 3:47pm

bainesontoast wrote: »

i don't know why anyone buys these things from gamestop, it's pretty obvious they won't be able to keep up with demand and they charge money for the preorder.

Don't charge any money for online pre order, and have used them for lots of other online consoles and never had issue

Penn · 25-09-2020 3:47pm

Danny552 wrote: »

Is it worth getting the charging station
And HD Camera

It's personal preference. Charging station I'm not going to bother with, a lead to whichever controller is charging and swap them out as needs be will do me fine. HD Camera, I'm also not bothering with. Only really need for VR or streaming etc but if the PS4 one works I'm happy to stick with it for the little I use it.

VeryRapidSkoda · 25-09-2020 3:50pm

Zhane wrote: »

It’s not reserved for you until you compete checkout. If it’s sitting in your basket and can’t check out then there’s none left.

Eugh ah well, I wasn't able to checkout earlier as I was getting the please try again screen until I got the all gone pop-up. It's annoying but saves me a few quid I suppose

Damo 2k9 · 25-09-2020 4:09pm

I got one in the first round for myself, the brother was in work all day so I was tasked with getting him one. Succesful, he owes me one!

Now - to organise a nice new tele for the release or soon after, absolutely buzzing.

HairySalmon · 25-09-2020 4:15pm

billybonkers wrote: »

LG OLED if you can. Got one earlier this year and its fantastic.

https://www.richersounds.ie/cssearch.aspx?searchterm=oled#pgnum=&sort=

I can second that.

Got a 55” B9 when it was down to €1100 and it’s been fantastic

Parsnips · 25-09-2020 5:04pm

FixitFelix wrote: »

From Gamestop:

For everyone that has a deposit down for the console, we will have information early next week on when you can expect to receive your console. Please bear with us, the demand for the PS5 is massive. We appreciate your patience

So reading between the lines here.
GS are saying if there is not enough on launch day you are going to have to wait and dont ask for your €50 back becuase we promise to to deliver as soon as we have one.
OUCH

teachinggal123 · 25-09-2020 5:07pm

Does anyone know if the current PS4 VR system will work with PS5? The headset, wands, camera etc.

And if so, will it be better than it currently is?

Rickytumtum · 25-09-2020 5:11pm

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone on here earlier. I think a lot of us would have given up once we saw the site was down. Being encouraged to keep refreshing and seeing it work for others is why I kept at it and managed to snag a disc version for collection. I def would have walked away once the **** hit the fan if I hadn’t been on this thread.

Exclamation Marc · 25-09-2020 5:13pm

teachinggal123 wrote: »

Does anyone know if the current PS4 VR system will work with PS5? The headset, wands, camera etc.

And if so, will it be better than it currently is?

It will work with the PS5. The software will be improved like with other software but in terms of the abilities and functionality of the psvr, it'll be the same.

Metroid diorteM · 25-09-2020 5:21pm

teachinggal123 wrote: »

Does anyone know if the current PS4 VR system will work with PS5? The headset, wands, camera etc.

And if so, will it be better than it currently is?

Apparently we have to order a free USB port adapter but PlayStation won't say how yet. Cos its not like its out in 6 weeks or anything...

wes · 25-09-2020 5:40pm

Metroid diorteM wrote: »

Apparently we have to order a free USB port adapter but PlayStation won't say how yet. Cos its not like its out in 6 weeks or anything...

I don't want to buy a new camera, for them to move to inside out tracking for the next version or something like that. So yeah they need to put that info out asap!

Professional Griefer · 25-09-2020 5:42pm

Anyone know is it possible to change delivery address with Smyths? Maybe I'm blind but I can't see the option on their site. Would rather have it delivered to my work incase it doesn't get delivered to my house on release date

Inquitus · 25-09-2020 6:04pm

Is this the last release before xmas do we know? And for those who lucked out today, Argos.ie and Harvey Norman have to be getting some instore stock before launch and you can register your interest now by email on both stores websites.

To all those unlucky today, don't give up and "Good Hunting"

dan786 · 25-09-2020 6:06pm

Probably bought from Smyths today and up it goes for 700 more than retail

https://www.adverts.ie/games/ps5/21648535

Another trying to use a PS5 order in order to sell his overpriced PS4 Pro

https://www.adverts.ie/21648231

rob808 · 25-09-2020 6:10pm

dan786 wrote: »

Probably bought from Smyths today and up it goes for 700 more than retail

https://www.adverts.ie/games/ps5/21648535

Another trying to use a PS5 order in order to sell his overpriced PS4 Pro

https://www.adverts.ie/21648231

He won't get €1200 for the ps5 greedy fecker.

Grumpypants · 25-09-2020 6:15pm

I really wish Adverts would take a stand against that. It is in their rules but they won't take any action.

MarkY91 · 25-09-2020 6:15pm

dan786 wrote: »

Probably bought from Smyths today and up it goes for 700 more than retail

https://www.adverts.ie/games/ps5/21648535

Another trying to use a PS5 order in order to sell his overpriced PS4 Pro

https://www.adverts.ie/21648231

Sad bastards like him are why I still have no pre order

dan786 · 25-09-2020 6:17pm

Grumpypants wrote: »

I really wish Adverts would take a stand against that. It is in their rules but they won't take any action.

Their rules allow it. Profiteering is allowed.

Troula · 25-09-2020 6:19pm

I want someone to agree, and then just don't go on the meeting.
So he'll be with a ps5 in hands and no money.
Great present for xmas as he says...

dan786 · 25-09-2020 6:21pm

Troula wrote: »

I want someone to agree, and then just don't go on the meeting.
So he'll be with a ps5 in hands and no money.
Great present for xmas as he says...

Wont stop him, someone will still buy it, it wont take long to notice someone's wasting time and most seller on there now dont deal with new accounts/zero feedback so if they have a clean record it will just add a negative feedback to their account.

insert name here 123 · 25-09-2020 6:24pm

What's stopping him selling the PS4 Pro and then cancelling the PS5 (Pre Order) I doubt there is a guarantee that you would receive the PS5 at all.....

Adverts must've changed that policy, they used to ban such adverts, I guess if people are willing to pay for it... on the other hand, do they allow the same with tickets to gigs & concerts..?

Danny552 · 25-09-2020 6:51pm

rob808 wrote: »

He won't get €1200 for the ps5 greedy fecker.

Cant see anyone paying that, if they do they really need to look at themselves. Just wait till its back in the shops to buy it .

Troula · 25-09-2020 6:56pm

Danny552 wrote: »

Cant see anyone paying that, if they do they really need to look at themselves. Just wait till its back in the shops to buy it .

I think they rely on people with lots of money that don't bother with pre orders etc and their spoiled kid complaining that they want a ps5 right now.
Or maybe that's just a bit too many movies with similar concept I have watched.

Mr Crispy · 25-09-2020 6:59pm

Give the guy a break; he clearly went through €700 worth of F5 keys just ordering the thing.

Flyingfast · 25-09-2020 7:01pm

I managed to grab a pre order from Amazon the other day just incase I couldn’t secure one from Smyths for collection.

I secured a pre order for collection from Smyths today so I am just throwing it out there, if anybody wants to reach out to me about taking my Amazon pre order, feel free.

It’s the disc model and I don’t want anything for releasing the pre order.

I have it set up to be delivered to my parcel motel, I could probably ask for that to be changed if anybody was interested.

If not I will just cancel the order and hopefully somebody else will be able to order the console.

insert name here 123 · 25-09-2020 7:02pm

Flyingfast wrote: »

I managed to grab a pre order from Amazon the other day just incase I couldn’t secure one from Smyths for collection.

I secured a pre order for collection from Smyths today so I am just throwing it out there, if anybody wants to reach out to me about taking my Amazon pre order, feel free.

It’s the disc model and I don’t want anything for releasing the pre order.

I have it set up to be delivered to my parcel motel, I could probably ask for that to be changed if anybody was interested.

If not I will just cancel the order and hopefully somebody else will be able to order the console.

Sent a pm

bainesontoast · 25-09-2020 7:07pm

Does anyone expect some of the smyths orders to be cancelled , could it be possible they oversold like amazon us? i have my preorder and it's in my order history but terrified that it might get cancelled , i was refreshing so much trying to get the website to cooperate .

Eoinbmw · 25-09-2020 7:07pm

dan786 wrote: »

Their rules allow it. Profiteering is allowed.

They are removing adds daily!

25-09-2020 7:09pm

I rang Argos in limerick and they aren’t taking pre orders at all but it’s first come first serve they said

Troula · 25-09-2020 7:13pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I rang Argos in limerick and they aren’t taking pre orders at all but it’s first come first serve they said

I actually found it very annoying that both Argos and Currys had pre-orders in UK but nothing here.

FutureGuy · 25-09-2020 7:13pm

I always laugh when I hear outrage about people scalping.

People realise you could preorder since June, right? I mean, that was 3 months ago. If you haven’t one, it’s because you left it till the last minute.

scottigael · 25-09-2020 7:15pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I rang Argos in limerick and they aren’t taking pre orders at all but it’s first come first serve they said

So will Argos be a reserve on the crack of midnight release day then? Might have a chance with them if I can beat the bots

TheIrishGrover · 25-09-2020 7:15pm

I put 50 quid down in Gamestop a couple of months ago just in case. I'm 99% sure I won't get a shipment this side of Christmas but I will post here if I do

dan786 · 25-09-2020 7:26pm

Eoinbmw wrote: »

They are removing adds daily!

Thats because you cant sell preorders - not because of their prices.

loughrey · 25-09-2020 7:43pm

Professional Griefer wrote: »

Anyone know is it possible to change delivery address with Smyths? Maybe I'm blind but I can't see the option on their site. Would rather have it delivered to my work incase it doesn't get delivered to my house on release date

Is unlikely you'll get it delivered on release Day if you choose home delivery, more like the following day. That's why collecting from the store is the more desirable option

loughrey · 25-09-2020 7:45pm

bainesontoast wrote: »

Does anyone expect some of the smyths orders to be cancelled , could it be possible they oversold like amazon us? i have my preorder and it's in my order history but terrified that it might get cancelled , i was refreshing so much trying to get the website to cooperate .

No, they haven't oversold. They were set to close the preorder window once the allocation had been met

.G. · 25-09-2020 7:47pm

scottigael wrote: »

So will Argos be a reserve on the crack of midnight release day then? Might have a chance with them if I can beat the bots

The way its worked before is their system gets updated around about an hour after their shops close. So if they close at 8 on the Wednesday you should be able to order one for collection some time after 9pm.

I've done it before for game releases on a Friday, was able to order at 10pm on the Thursday.

SureYWouldntYa · 25-09-2020 7:54pm

FutureGuy wrote: »

I always laugh when I hear outrage about people scalping.

People realise you could preorder since June, right? I mean, that was 3 months ago. If you haven’t one, it’s because you left it till the last minute.

You couldn't really pre-order in June. The only place taking "pre-orders" were Gamestop who were seemingly taking an endless list of their €50 pre-orders, with no actual numbers for day 1. They could have gone through that list over the past few months, I know the 3 times I've been there the past year I've been asked if i wanted to get my name on the list, so they were pushing it

People here will realise you could pre-order and the best ways to do that, many others won't and will panic in the lead up to Christmas and pay whatever they have to.

If a 20 or 30 something year old lad buying for himself was to pay over the odds then I wouldn't have an awful lot of sympathy and they won't make up the cases paying the scalpers for the majority of cases

But the 40 or 50 year old parent who you can't really expect to know the best way to ensure getting it at RRP in time for Christmas, they're being taken advantage of

You might say that's capitalism and the way the world works, but it's the worst form of it, greed and profit at all costs

Danny552 · 25-09-2020 8:00pm

Is ps5 doing a bundle like before with ps4 when you get a game with it ?

Troula · 25-09-2020 8:12pm

Danny552 wrote: »

Is ps5 doing a bundle like before with ps4 when you get a game with it ?

This exact thought stopped me from trying to pre order on the first pre order release. Despite my wife's pushing to pre order.
I just assumed they'll be bundles with games included we could choose.
Oh how very wrong I was.

SureYWouldntYa · 25-09-2020 8:16pm

Danny552 wrote: »

Is ps5 doing a bundle like before with ps4 when you get a game with it ?

Won't be anything like that for the foreseeable, maybe in mid 2021 when stock is stable you might see PS5 + select game for €550, but there's no business need for it now, they're going to sell regardless and people ain't going to buy it alone

PlayStation 5 - Now with FAQ in OP.

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