View Full Version : Preorders for PS3?
mofo1115
04-02-2006, 05:25 AM
I was in my local EB and I asked them about PS3 preorders (was curious).
The manager mentioned that he wasn't going to do preorders so that he doesn't have to deal with the fiasco he had with xbox 360.
I hope other places will.
Scorch
04-02-2006, 05:28 AM
Other places already are.
graf1k
04-02-2006, 02:31 PM
Oh, plenty of people WILL be taking PS3 preorders. Probably even that guy.
depascal22
04-02-2006, 02:57 PM
Yeah, I don't think he has a choice in the matter. I wonder if Sony learned anything from Microsoft? Think they'll have even close to the amount people pre order. It would be nice if they just filled preorders on launch day. That way, the people that have jobs and families will be able to get a launch system sometime this year.
partygirlie21
04-02-2006, 05:15 PM
Yeah, I really hope they don't preorder 50 and then say, "oh well, we are only filling 12, but you'll get yours sometime on second third fourth shipment..." bastards! I want to be in the top ten wherever I go.
I hope they start soon. I'll probably be ebaying it though. With the money I make, I'll probably buy one once they work out the bugs.
whoknows
04-05-2006, 11:47 PM
I am on the call list at Gamestop for when they start...I wonder why they havent started yet...
I do hope that Sony is smart like they were with the PSP and they put out enough so that anyone who wants one can get one at launch.
I am on the call list at Gamestop for when they start...I wonder why they havent started yet...
I do hope that Sony is smart like they were with the PSP and they put out enough so that anyone who wants one can get one at launch.
If Sony only ships a million during their worldwide launch (as reported by sony) the PS3 will be pretty much impossible to get without preordering/camping outside of a store.
FriskyTanuki
04-06-2006, 05:22 AM
If Sony only ships a million during their worldwide launch (as reported by sony) the PS3 will be pretty much impossible to get without preordering/camping outside of a store.
They said a million per month and per region.
asianxcore
04-06-2006, 06:42 AM
I hate to ask but does pre-ordering a system really matter? I know a lot of people were upset that EB/Gamestop/Gamecrazy etc. were not getting enough systems to preorder. I always was under the impression that preorders don't make a bell ring at Sony and someone tells them they need to send more out to certain areas or certain stores. That places like EB or Gamestop really don't know how many systems they will be getting in and take pre-orders to however wants to risk waiting. Seems like the only people who get their system preorders are the first 5-8 people on those lists. I always thought pre-orders were just some company ploy to make district managers brag about the business they are getting in their stores. So what I'm asking is does pre-ordering a system really help a certain store get more systems or is it just a crapshoot and stores hope they get more systems than pre-orders?
thanks.
doubledown
04-06-2006, 01:04 PM
I just hope GameRush starts taking pre-orders...I have credit to burn.
MADHOUZDV
04-06-2006, 05:10 PM
Well on ps3today they say toys are us was starting preorders including the 60 gb hard drive two games and controller
Only place I know of taking pre-orders already are at the TRU in Canada.
Skelah
04-07-2006, 05:20 AM
oh yeah eb and gamestop left thousands on people for hold for months for xbox360 orders they flat out stole and sold systems they knew they wernt getting and kept doing it up till launch day im gonna call them and ask if there taking ps3 orders! :roll:
asianxcore
04-07-2006, 08:45 AM
Well on ps3today they say toys are us was starting preorders including the 60 gb hard drive two games and controller
yea, it looks like TRU Canada are the only TRU's that are doing this. I got into an arguement with a customer today because he thought all TRU stores were doing it and apparently on the reserve ticket, he can't tell the difference between French and Spanish.
I wish sites like that would be more clear with their information. makes my job a whole lot easier.
MADHOUZDV
04-07-2006, 05:45 PM
Well I Already Have My Preorder So Im Okay
dmes65
04-07-2006, 05:54 PM
They said a million per month and per region.
Considering there still starting over with the controller and working the bugs out do you think they will have enough time to build one million per region? I think there will be a shortage as well. Get your ebay account ready.
chaplinangel
04-09-2006, 11:09 PM
Apparently Toys'r'Us are accepting preorders for the Next Gen console, the PS3. The preorder is valued at $50 and will include the console, 60GB HDD, 2 games of your choice, and an extra controller.
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asianxcore
04-10-2006, 03:13 PM
Apparently Toys'r'Us are accepting preorders for the Next Gen console, the PS3. The preorder is valued at $50 and will include the console, 60GB HDD, 2 games of your choice, and an extra controller.
check 3 posts up, it's TRU Canada only as of now.
chaplinangel
04-11-2006, 01:40 AM
check 3 posts up, it's TRU Canada only as of now.
Well what did I say?
asianxcore
04-11-2006, 02:05 AM
Well what did I say?
well you mentioned TRU, but didn't mention that it was only true for TRU Canada. Thought I might clear that up, no need to get touchy.
DesertEagleXIX
04-11-2006, 02:23 AM
Just put your first-born child down as a small down-payment on the system.
I'm saying this as I expect the cost of a blu-ray to be astro-fucking-nomical.
Movies for $39.99? players for $999? http://www.blu-ray.com/
Kinda want to preorder one...but I think I'll hold off until the first price drop. (Yes, I will be waiting a while...)
Looks like Rev will be the only console I get at launch this time.
chaplinangel
04-11-2006, 03:00 AM
well you mentioned TRU, but didn't mention that it was only true for TRU Canada. Thought I might clear that up, no need to get touchy. Oh that yeah I forgot, thanks for mentioning.
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m0dem
04-12-2006, 05:43 PM
Just put your first-born child down as a small down-payment on the system.
I'm saying this as I expect the cost of a blu-ray to be astro-fucking-nomical.
Movies for $39.99? players for $999? http://www.blu-ray.com/
I saw a blu-ray player for preorder for $500 i think it was made by samsung
Interesting, GS.com has MGS4 for preorder $59.99, but not the PS3 console yet...
Soujiro_Seta
04-16-2006, 03:47 AM
I went to gamestop the other day the guy said that itll probably be 2 more months before they start taking pre orders
Ivanhoe
04-16-2006, 07:24 PM
it will most likely be after E3 which is what may 9th?
that is when i expect pre orders to start.
daphatty
04-16-2006, 08:02 PM
it will most likely be after E3 which is what may 9th?
that is when i expect pre orders to start.
Yea, that's the day of the press conferences. Too bad I'm flying out to L.A. that day. I don't think my local gamestop will be taking pre-orders over the phone. Gonna have to come up with another alternative.
doubledown
04-18-2006, 09:28 AM
I cannot believe SRP on Blu-Ray movies are $39.99 for some...that is just nuts. I wonder what PS3 games will cost...$59.99 at the least like the 360.
madara
04-18-2006, 10:50 PM
Went to EB, Software Etc and ToysRus today. None of them taking pre-orders here not even a list. Sigh, this is going to be tough. For PS2 and cube I was able to preorder these 9 months before release and get in on top ten units. Sure helped as being disabled I cant get out as much nor wait in line for two days in Fall.
graf1k
04-18-2006, 11:48 PM
I cannot believe SRP on Blu-Ray movies are $39.99 for some...that is just nuts. I wonder what PS3 games will cost...$59.99 at the least like the 360.
Yeah, unfortunately I think the days of $50 games (at launch) are numbered.
billyweed
04-19-2006, 04:36 PM
Wow. I always wait a year for the price to come down on a new system, and for the game designers to get enough of a feel for it that the games on it aren't identical (only prettier) to the games on the older system... pre-ordering is like a different galaxy to me... alien... odd. I guess we all have our priorities.
Americanpierg
04-22-2006, 05:00 AM
do u know if u can a preorder a ps3 at multiple gamerush/gamestop/ebgames stores?
Lieutenant Dan
04-24-2006, 07:01 PM
What will it cost to preorder the PS3? If nobody knows, what did it cost to preorder the 360?
Lieutenant Dan
04-24-2006, 07:10 PM
Oh yeah, and if you put money down on a system and don't get one on launch day, do you get the money back? I've never pre-ordered before, so any tips would be great.
CrisMase
04-24-2006, 10:39 PM
About preorder cost its probably going to be $50 or more and usually you can get your money back
Lieutenant Dan
04-25-2006, 09:06 AM
What if you preorder, then just decide you don't want one before the launch? Could you get your money back then?
doubledown
04-25-2006, 10:38 AM
What if you preorder, then just decide you don't want one before the launch? Could you get your money back then?
Yes, that would be illegal for a store to keep your money.
It was $100 on 360 pre-orders at GAMERUSH.
neudog
04-25-2006, 12:13 PM
http://www.ps3land.com/article-279.php
JohnnyDrama
04-30-2006, 12:03 PM
My local Gamecrazy is currently taking preorders on the PS3, $50 down payment. I'm kinda tempted to preorder one.
graf1k
04-30-2006, 02:50 PM
Why not then? $50 ain't that much money and even if you decide you don't want it, eBay that shit.
pinebarrens
05-02-2006, 08:29 PM
I went to FYE yesterday to preorder, but the manager said for the 360 they only received 2 of the 4 the store ordered and the rest were recalled. I asked the manager where I would be on the PS3 preorder list and she told me #19. It didn't sound like a sure thing to me, so I decided I'd just preorder after E3 at gamestop.
Dufus
05-08-2006, 03:39 AM
Gamestop today said they will be starting pre-orders after E3. E3 is this week, so it should be real soon.
whoknows
05-08-2006, 03:42 AM
Why not then? $50 ain't that much money and even if you decide you don't want it, eBay that shit.
Thats what I'm doing. Once GS starts preorders I'm going to put $50 and still buy it at launch, and if I decide I dont want it then I will put it up on ebay.
fatmanforlife99
05-08-2006, 04:37 AM
can you just go and camp out at a best buy or somthing or do you have to preorder?
Ma12kez
05-08-2006, 04:46 AM
can you just go and camp out at a best buy or somthing or do you have to preorder?
Of course you can. Just make sure you get there early, and know how many units (the retailer you plan on waiting at) they are going to receive on launch day; then calculate your chances from there by comparing with the other retailers' stock in your immediate area. Make sure you talk to an employee (preferably a manager) that actually knows what they're talking about though. But to be safe, just pre-order it. I'd rather pre-order the PS3 now instead of waiting in line for 14 hours + for the store to open up for business that day:bomb:; but that's just me.
Though it's entirely up to you:hot:.
fatmanforlife99
05-08-2006, 04:48 AM
i am sure they will have restrictions on how many you can buy.
hickster2005
05-19-2006, 06:51 AM
I know a site that is taking pre-orders now. They are Easy Game Store, i bought my PSP from them, they have very good customer service. The 20GB is $89.98 and the 60GB is $143.98. I've heard that they have limited pre-orders so those who get in now will get from first delivery. No restrictions either.
http://www.easygamestore.com
vhgong
05-19-2006, 09:26 AM
I know a site that is taking pre-orders now. They are Easy Game Store, i bought my PSP from them, they have very good customer service. The 20GB is $89.98 and the 60GB is $143.98. I've heard that they have limited pre-orders so those who get in now will get from first delivery. No restrictions either.
http://www.easygamestore.com
If its $50 for a pre-order.....i may take the risk....but at $149 down at a store that i don't know.....a little bit nervous.
gokou36
05-19-2006, 01:59 PM
I know a site that is taking pre-orders now. They are Easy Game Store, i bought my PSP from them, they have very good customer service. The 20GB is $89.98 and the 60GB is $143.98. I've heard that they have limited pre-orders so those who get in now will get from first delivery. No restrictions either.
http://www.easygamestore.com
You just signed up this month and this is your first post. $150 for a preorder sounds like a scam to me. That site doesn't even look legit.
paramount
05-19-2006, 02:07 PM
Hello Hickster2005,
The website you 'recommended' has no history amongst consumer review sites. Furthermore, a quick glance of the website is quite telling about the company (fly by night web design, no phone contact or address, etc.). But that isn't the issue I made this post.
Rather, I wanted to point out that you just created this account today with the express purpose of selling your website. Now, even if wasn't less than obvious considering your post history (or lack thereof), date of registration, and obviously shoddy website no one has heard of, can you tell me why on Earth you would choose the SAME name for all of the sites you attempted your shill?
Anyways, can we get a quick URL edit on his post and an IP ban? Thanks
hickster2005
05-19-2006, 02:36 PM
Hello Hickster2005,
The website you 'recommended' has no history amongst consumer review sites. Furthermore, a quick glance of the website is quite telling about the company (fly by night web design, no phone contact or address, etc.). But that isn't the issue I made this post.
Rather, I wanted to point out that you just created this account today with the express purpose of selling your website. Now, even if wasn't less than obvious considering your post history (or lack thereof), date of registration, and obviously shoddy website no one has heard of, can you tell me why on Earth you would choose the SAME name for all of the sites you attempted your shill?
Anyways, can we get a quick URL edit on his post and an IP ban? Thanks
Hello Paramount.
Your reply was quite amusing. The only reason i mentioned that site was to share info with other gamers: i.e. considering this forum is a Pre-order post informing users of places to pre-order, i have placed many orders with them in the past and have always received my products.
With the XB360 gamers were being conned on ebay for silly amounts, so to stop this happening again, i thought i'd share a site with gamers. No doubt other people know of other sites taking orders.
You're quick to judge Easy Game Store, but have you actually ordered with them? Have you read the customer reviews on their site? You say they are fly-by, but i know the physical location of their store, near my house in Coventry.
:-#In future i suggest you get your facts right before making such ridiculous comments.
paramount
05-19-2006, 02:51 PM
I'm glad you are so concerned about your fellow gamers that you decided to register for the first time to 'recommend' a website. Of course, not only that but you recommended to multiple forums: CAG, LikSang, etc. Now I'm sure you will respond that you were lurker and decided to register all of a sudden to help us with finding preorders. Unfortunately this site requires registration to even view forums I believe so I'm not quite sure that argument works.
Of course, you don't have independent reviews such as Resller Ratings, but you advise me to take what people say on the website as evidence for their excellence in service. Do you really think people are that naive? I guess you do seeing as you're trying to spin this issue.
But I'm glad you know of their physical location! I'd love to make a pre-order with them but before I do so I have a few questions. Could you provide with the phone number, I don't mind that it is overseas.
I can't believe you think you can spread this utter mendacity without being criticised. But then again, this is the internet.
Scorch
05-19-2006, 02:58 PM
Looks like "hickster" whores out the site all over the place..
at Lik-Sang (http://72.14.209.104/search?q=cache:kye0ty2cA_YJ:forum.lik-sang.com/showthread.php%3Ft%3D13301+easygamestore+locations&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=1&client=firefox-a) and here (http://www.ukclassifieds.co.uk/playstation_3_ps3_pre_order_from_easygamestore_com-o103471.html). And talks about selling one here (http://forum.lik-sang.com/showthread.php?t=13332).
The domain's registered through godaddy.com. It's registered from the UK. You'd think if the store was legit, it'd be registered somewhere else.
One thing that stands out to me (besides the obvious fake prices), is the fact that while the site's claiming it's registered in the UK, it doesn't have a co.uk address like game.co.uk or play.co.uk.
Maybe they really mean the seperate hard drives for those prices.
hickster2005
05-19-2006, 03:03 PM
It sounds like you're either unemployed or you work in burger king and have too much free time on your hands. Do you do this all day going round critising companies? Do you get paid by EB/GS, LIKSANG or Amazon to spin their sites?
Obviously. As for me having the same user id, is it a crime to post on different forums? Easy Game Store has nothing to do with me, whether you order from them or Ebay i couldnt give a monkeys!
Next time i wont bother recommending any site, go to Ebay spend $1000 on a PS3, and get a brick in a box instead .
paramount
05-19-2006, 03:03 PM
The bottom line is that there are a dozen reasons not to go through this website and its hilarious that our new member tried to spin this.
Hickster,
You shouldn't treat your prospective customers this way. Also, I can guarantee that if you have to peddle your wares in some overseas shill you're definately in the gutter. Moreover, it is clear that our point is proven and that the only way you can handle it is to spin out of control with poor insults.
Cheers!
D4rkN1ght
05-20-2006, 02:40 AM
this is enough to drive me crazy, i am trying to preorder AND CAMP so i can have my cake and eat it too for free. (ebay) hehee
Dufus
05-31-2006, 03:43 AM
Sam Goody stores have started taking pre-orders. :applause:
Radioactive_Man
05-31-2006, 03:47 AM
Gamestop taking pre-orders the first week in October, with each store only getting 10-15 on launch day.
solid snake
05-31-2006, 05:06 AM
i know this isnt to much help to you guys unless you live in Ohio but Trading zone lets me preorder anything i want since i know the owner because i have been going there since i was like 5 years old,but i couldve preordered a ps3 last year and i wouldve gotten it when it comes out so i am gonna go preorder my ps3 tomarrow for free.
pt_neo
09-07-2006, 09:09 AM
Has anyone been able to confirm easygamestore is legit? Hickster seems to work for that place. They are supposedly #1 for PS3 and XBox 360, but they only carry a couple of xbox games and don't even sell the console.
This place seems too good to be true, but seriously why won't they give you a phone number.
BTW - Supposedly they have a US store in Florida.
8669 NW 36th Street
Doral, Florida 33166
Can anyone in Florida look this place up and see it even exists?
alphaomegacode
09-08-2006, 07:40 AM
some of my local eb games and gamestops are saying that they will not be taking pre-orders at all. the others are saying that they will be taking them in october. has anyone else heard of these stores not taking pre-orders for the ps3 at all? those stores are saying first come, first serve. thanks!
pt_neo
09-08-2006, 09:06 AM
some of my local eb games and gamestops are saying that they will not be taking pre-orders at all. the others are saying that they will be taking them in october. has anyone else heard of these stores not taking pre-orders for the ps3 at all? those stores are saying first come, first serve. thanks!
I talked to my local X Games store and they told me only a million of them would be distributed to the entire world (of course another mill would be released in Japan). He also told me that there will be campers for the pre-order line (not sure what that means). This will be available in early October.
valleyvampiress
09-09-2006, 12:39 AM
some of my local eb games and gamestops are saying that they will not be taking pre-orders at all. the others are saying that they will be taking them in october. has anyone else heard of these stores not taking pre-orders for the ps3 at all? those stores are saying first come, first serve. thanks!
The EB I called also said they're not getting any pre-orders whatsover and you will have to get it at launch.
Lieutenant Dan
09-09-2006, 11:06 PM
My EB said they won't be taking preorders at all. The guy seemed pretty knowledgable about the whole thing; I talked to him for a while.
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