Do you think it's worth waiting for Black Friday? I've already locked in KZ and Madden for 50 each at amazon.Wii u games had to B2G1 at target and toys r us and B1 get 50%someone off.
Do you think it's worth waiting for Black Friday? I've already locked in KZ and Madden for 50 each at amazon.Wii u games had to B2G1 at target and toys r us and B1 get 50%someone off.
I wouldn't sweat losing out on your preorder. In fact, I preordered mine at Best Buy and I'm not even worried about it. Retailers (Gamestop especially) have gotten much better about handling inventory vs. preorder allocations. These retailers have had months to coordinate and execute their preorder process so I'd be surprised if we get a ton of horror stories on 11/15. Sure, there's the random off chance that some clueless employee will mistaken somebody's reservation with a customer's name but that's more of an isolated incident than the norm come launch day.Be sure to be there at midnight. GameStop sold my launch Xbox 360 which was paid in full. I used amazon this time around.
It does say for games on the receipt that they hold for 48 hours, but I remember a bunch of parents flipping out at my local GameStop when I was there the weekend after Luigi's Mansion came out (so about 5 or 6 days after launch) because they preordered the game and it wasn't held for them. I don't think most people read the back of their receipt, and I would doubt most GS employees warn that something will only be held for 48 hours and not indefinitely because it could jeopardize the preorder. Which makes sense on their part, that's their job, and it is the job of the consumer to stay informed as is the case with any store. They may hold consoles longer. When I was in the same GS about a month ago one of the managers working said they could just hold them for up to 48 hours, but there's also a chance that they won't be told to sell through until a week later in an attempt to avoid upsetting customers who don't pick up their console right away for whatever reason.Does it not say on your receipt how long GS will hold your console? Game pre-orders always say 48 hours. Is it different with consoles?
Keep your orders for now. Hopefully we should have ideas on black friday deals a week or two before the console comes out.Do you think it's worth waiting for Black Friday? I've already locked in KZ and Madden for 50 each at amazon.
Agreed. Especially with Sony not launching in Japan at the same time so they can move more stock to the west.I think every store will get consoles to cover the pre-orders.
Times have changed man, they dont operate like that anymore. Back then they took 100+ preorders with absolutely no clue about how many they were getting. The Wii and PS3 launches they fixed the issue and it was no longer a problem. The Wii U had no problems either, gamestop knows how many systems they are getting and they wont exceed that preorder number.
I recall a gamestop managing saying back in 2005 that he had to call about 100+ disgruntled customers the days prior to the 360 launch. He hated his job completely by the end of it.
LOL yeah right. Around 6 months ago I ordered Max Payne Collectors Edition online with in store pickup. I went there at 12:30 and they had sold it to some other guy that morning. I would NEVER preorder a console from Gamestop. Good luck to whoever does lol
I thought Wal-Mart's layaway closes at 10 PM and you have to buy the next day?Pre ordered the first day of the promotion on 8/24. Paid the initial 10%. Today, made the final payment. I must say, it is a load off my back now that I don't have to worry about it come launch. My games, dualshock 4, and PS+ card are at Gamestop. Now, I have to decide how I'm going to proceed in getting this at launch as I have the 15-17th off work. Do I go at midnight and game all night. Or be more human and go to bed normally after work the 14th, and get up bright and early the morning of the 15th? Decisions, Decisions.![]()
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I don't think Walmart has pre-order cards.....was just at my walmart today and it has at least 20 ps4 pre order cards left was kind of shocked.
Yeah thats what I thought.
Walmart does not. It's treated as a layaway item.
Congrats! You just got Timbosliced!I don't think Walmart has pre-order cards.....
my walmart had display for xbox one and ps4 and they had slips of paper with the product info on it no it's not a physical card but it's a thing you bring to layaway area/service desk. With the games even current gen games my walmart has phisical cards you have for pre orderWalmart does not. It's treated as a layaway item.
why don't i go right now at 11 p.m just to take a photo of the slips and then the wall of pre order cards for upcoming games will that make you happy? Just because one store does not do it don't mean others do. but what does it matter you bash me on everything i say anyways even if it's my opinion.I really find that hard to believe. Im going to wal-mart in a few so ill see if this is also at my store.
How was anything he said a personal attack on you?why don't i go right now at 11 p.m just to take a photo of the slips and then the wall of pre order cards for upcoming games will that make you happy? Just because one store does not do it don't mean others do. but what does it matter you bash me on everything i say anyways even if it's my opinion.
says a guy that just did personal attack on meHow was anything he said a personal attack on you?
what does that have anything to do with them not having slips/cards out for games/systems?Walmart does not. It's treated as a layaway item.
says a guy that just did personal attack on me
well i proved them all incorrect and you by that post i just linked. my target is out of x1 cards but have like 3 ps4 cards left so just shows some areas are diff areas. Over the years i know from going to gaming stores that my area is a xbox heavy area and yes some areas are ps heavy areas.
I just pointed out how no one ever believes what you say.
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Was at my target earlier. Out of ps4 pre order cards, still had 4 through 10 of xbone cards. I got card 2 well over a month ago at this point. Those are moving really slow to say the least.
well most people on this websit eif they don't see it inside their store that means you are lieing about your store having it.Saw those displays at my Walmart a few days ago. Thought they were common knowledge.
What I recently did was buy a physical gift card with the points. Then you can apply the gift card to your order via the orders page. If there's a better way hopefully CAGs will help us.Does amazon have a way to add more reward points to a pre-order? I have a bunch now on my amazon cc but couldn't find a way to do it on the site.
Pre ordered the first day of the promotion on 8/24. Paid the initial 10%. Today, made the final payment. I must say, it is a load off my back now that I don't have to worry about it come launch. My games, dualshock 4, and PS+ card are at Gamestop. Now, I have to decide how I'm going to proceed in getting this at launch as I have the 15-17th off work. Do I go at midnight and game all night. Or be more human and go to bed normally after work the 14th, and get up bright and early the morning of the 15th? Decisions, Decisions.![]()
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Do you expect to have a use for the second controller? In my case, because the DualShock's batteries are not swappable (like the rechargeable AAs I always use in my 360 controllers), having a second one that's always charged up will make sure I don't get interrupted by batteries going out. The fact that the PS4 can charge controllers while in standby (unlike the PS3) is icing on the cake. And if history is any indication, the charge cable Sony provides is not going to reach 11 feet back to my couch from my console table.I have the Watch Dogs Bundle and the 2nd Controller Bundle pre-ordered on Amazon. I am trying to decide which is the better choice given we will likely have no idea how Watch Dogs really is before launch (I'm thinking that the reviews will be held till launch so those who pre-ordered will buy it anyways for the new system). The more gameplay I see the more of an Assassins Creed vibe I get. I personally did not care for the AC series. Anyone get that feeling or is it just more of a visual thing?
With black friday right around the corner I would go with the 2nd controller bundle.I have the Watch Dogs Bundle and the 2nd Controller Bundle pre-ordered on Amazon. I am trying to decide which is the better choice given we will likely have no idea how Watch Dogs really is before launch (I'm thinking that the reviews will be held till launch so those who pre-ordered will buy it anyways for the new system). The more gameplay I see the more of an Assassins Creed vibe I get. I personally did not care for the AC series. Anyone get that feeling or is it just more of a visual thing?
Holy grammar, Batman!well i proved them all incorrect and you by that post i just linked. my target is out of x1 cards but have like 3 ps4 cards left so just shows some areas are diff areas. Over the years i know from going to gaming stores that my area is a xbox heavy area and yes some areas are ps heavy areas.
I don't really think that proves anything, in regards to the Target comment. All of my local Targets had at least double, if not triple the amount of PS4 reserve cards to Xbox One cards. The closest one to me only started with 5 XB1 cards and 20 PS4 ones. The Target I visited in Tampa was pretty close to the 1:3 ratio as well. And from what I've read here, that's pretty common across the board. If that's the case, than PS4 has more preorders than XB1 sold, even though there are cards left still.well i proved them all incorrect and you by that post i just linked. my target is out of x1 cards but have like 3 ps4 cards left so just shows some areas are diff areas. Over the years i know from going to gaming stores that my area is a xbox heavy area and yes some areas are ps heavy areas.
pre orders are pre orders it will be interesting how many pre orders for both systems turn into real sold systems.in terms of preorders PS4 to XB1 is 4:1 according to several gamestop stores in my area. In terms of the early core gamer audience PS4 is doing well so far.
Would you say the same if it were the other way around?pre
pre orders are pre orders it will be interesting how many pre orders for both systems turn into real sold systems.
i would because heck i still got ps4 pre order on amazon and x 1 at bestbuy i will not decide if im getting both or just one till at least early nov.Would you say the same if it were the other way around?
only way i get both is if gamestop puts up another great trade in promo for systems after buying games and controllers for both would be around 1300 bucks unless i want to be playing my xbox one and ps4 at mcdonalds on their free wifi good chance it will not be possible. Plus the only game i want to play on ps4 right now is second son and that is not out till feb which is tax time so that will allow me to get one for sure.If you were a true gamer you'd get both at launch.
Yes, the numbers will be adjusted due to some speculators come release week but when my main store has 85 PS4's and 25 XB1's, there's no way 60 PS4 preorders will end up being cancellations.pre
pre orders are pre orders it will be interesting how many pre orders for both systems turn into real sold systems.
well im buying the blue ps4 controller and the ps4 camera when i do get ps4 and im selling the black controller that comes with ps4. The xbox one i have to buy the charge cable and other things.I thought you said before you had no need for extra controllers?
Thats a pretty big difference.Yes, the numbers will be adjusted due to some speculators come release week but when my main store has 85 PS4's and 25 XB1's, there's no way 60 PS4 preorders will end up being cancellations.
How exactly am I bashing you?well im buying the blue ps4 controller and the ps4 camera when i do get ps4 and im selling the black controller that comes with ps4. The xbox one i have to buy the charge cable and other things.
Main question i ask is why do you bash me on everything i say?