The Official PSP Pre-Order Information Thread

I am thinking if we hold out a while the bottom will fall out and the price drops will occur because sony and sanddisk will be selling a ton more of them. I bought a 512 mb secure digital card a year ago for $100 after weeks of searching for the absolute best deal. Now not quite a year later they can be had for $30 if you look hard.
 
PC Connection is now selling the value pack for $269.99. At this point, it doesn't look like it's possible to purchase just the value pack online at the MSRP price ($249.99).
 
Yeah I preordered on PCconnection and e-mailed them. They said they expected to ship out on the 31'st. so if they dont ship by the 24th i'm just gonna cancel my order.
 
I pre-ordered my PSP this weekend at Gamerush (Kalamazoo). They told me they only had a total of 5 preorders available. I was the fourth to pre-order. They required a $50 deposit.
 
[quote name='Zoglog']Yeah I preordered on PCconnection and e-mailed them. They said they expected to ship out on the 31'st. so if they dont ship by the 24th i'm just gonna cancel my order.[/quote]

Perhaps Buy.com will presell PSPs at the MSRP, so far they are just selling the games. They are probably the only major outfit that might sell it without inflating the base price, subjecting you to local sales taxes, forcing you to buy bundles, or gouging you on expensive shipping costs.
 
I've had some bad experiences with buy.com in the past however. They are very bad about canceling orders and even once an order never got to me because they used a cheaper carrier to ship. The funny thing is the box the item that was supposed to get to me the first time around arrived with the replacement. It was an identical box with no product and was beaten up....

Still better than ecost.com tho.
 
[quote name='Zoglog']I've had some bad experiences with buy.com in the past however. They are very bad about canceling orders and even once an order never got to me because they used a cheaper carrier to ship. The funny thing is the box the item that was supposed to get to me the first time around arrived with the replacement. It was an identical box with no product and was beaten up....

Still better than ecost.com tho.[/quote]

From my online buying experiences; I think Ecost, Buy.com, Dell.com, PC Connection all use the same distribution warehouses when shipping out items. Where they ship from depends on availability and where you live. For instance I live in Georgia and I gotten orders from Ecost, Buy.com, and Dell.com from the same Memphis address.

I think the only difference between the online companies are their pricing policies and level of customer service.
 
Hmmm, well I know that Ecost, Pcmall and Macmall are the same company. PC connection's customer service has been rather good so far.

It would be strange if they use the same warehouse, maybe that's like a pickup point for items shipped. For the Belkin Tunebase FM, It actually was shipped from belkin directly which was strange.

Dell stuff always seems to come the quikest out of those vendors.
 
I called a bunch of EB's, GameStops, Game Crazys, Game Rushes...all in my area (SoCal) have stopped taking pre-orders completly, or if I do preorder, will be in the 2nd shipment. So if you want a PSP at launch, and didn't pre-order, best bet would be to wait outside Bestbuy/Target/Walmart.

However, they still are taking pre-orders for games, which shouldn't be too tough to get.
 
So I just preordered a PSP today at the local EB. I had initially went in to trade in my GBA + 4 Games to get the DS for 100, but had 2nd thoughts and used the credit as a deposit instead. Are only the first wave of PSPs going to come w/ the Spider-Man UMD? First 1million, right?
 
Good News: Amazon/Toys R US has the PSP back for preorder.

Bad News: Now they are forcing you to buy a bundle with 5 preselected games.

Worse News: Total cost (before local sales tax and shipping): $449.99

This is just wrong especialy since just a few weeks ago they were preordering just the value pack, and then decided to cancel them all. Now we know why!

Expensive Ass Link
 
[quote name='Zoglog']Anyone think Circuit City, Comp USA, or Target Will have them on launch day or for Preorder in Store?[/quote]

I was just at my local CC today. They had a few empty boxes of the games and the hardware up for display. I have my system reserved at Gamestop already, so I didn't really give it much of a look. So, I guess you might be able to reserve it there.
 
I don't think so, I think you have to return the whole thing. I'm just getting twisted metal with it since that game looks pretty sweet. I'll just pick up the rest of the games with my BB gift card heh.

I just hope they ship on release date. Oh yeah. You can also use fatcash to get 3% back and I used coupn"KBSH" to get 5 dollars off. Hopefully it counts, thouh it doesnt show in cart.
 
[quote name='EBGames.com']Hello from EBgames.com,

Thank you for your Sony PSP bundle pre-order. This email is to confirm
your games and accessories choices and the final price of your bundle.

We have added the following items to your order as requested:

Title Price

PSP Value Pack $249.99
PSP PRO GAMERS KIT INTEC 29.99
METAL GEAR ACID PSP 39.99
LUMINES PSP 39.99
UNTOLD LEGENDS: BOTB PSP 39.99


Shipping $15.99
Tax $30.17
Your new total is $446.11



To ensure that we encounter no problems verifying and charging your
credit card, please review the credit card information you entered for
this order by following this link:

https://www.ebgames.com/ebx/myaccount/orderstatus/default.asp

Confirm that the expiration date and credit card number are valid. You
should also confirm your correct billing and shipping address.

You may cancel your order at any time up until March 14th, which is ten
days prior to the PSP launch. To expedite processing your credit card
may be charged up to ten days before the PSP launch.

Individual elements of this bundle may not be returned for a refund and
will be eligible for exchange only within the scope of our return
policy.

Based on our expected allocation from Sony, we believe we will be able
to fulfill your order with our initial launch shipment.

Release dates are subject to change. All items related to this bundle
will ship together on March 23rd even if individual components come in
early. If the release date pushes back for any of your items, those
items will ship after your bundle and will be shipped at our expense.



If you have any other questions, please feel free to respond to this
email. You can also give us a call at 877-432-9675, 7 days a week from
8 am to Midnight Eastern Standard Time.


Best Regards,
Shawn
EBgames.com

[/quote]

I'm very relieved about that part that I put in bold.
 
I havent seen this posted, and maybe it deserves its own thread:

I just received this email from Bestbuy on preordering the psp-


  Subj: Sony PSP pre-order offer, starting March 10

Here's your chance to be FIRST IN LINE for the new Sony PSP.

As an exclusive offer for Reward Zone® program members, a limited number of PSPs are available for pre-order purchase two weeks before the Sony PSP is available in stores.*

Use the link below on Thursday, March 10 sometime after 10 a.m. (CT) for access to a members only BestBuy.com sign-in page. From there you'll be able to pre-order a PSP. But don't delay, quantities are extremely limited.

The Sony PSP marks the next generation in portable gaming systems, capable of showing movies, playing music, and much more.

This super-cool handheld entertainment system sports an eye-popping 4.3" widescreen display, WiFi compatibility and stunning graphics. Sony's new UMDs (Universal Media Discs) provide both a top-notch gaming experience and movie-quality presentation.

Act Thursday, March 10 for your chance to pre-order the PSP!

*The PSP is slated to ship March 24. Date subject to change. One Sony PSP per customer; while supplies last. No rainchecks. No dealers. Offer available online only. Offer will not be replaced if unused or if your order is cancelled and/or an item from that order is returned. To receive this offer, you must use the e-mail address this e-mail was sent to when signing in.

This e-mail is a Best Buy advertisement. If you no longer wish to receive our marketing e-mails, unsubscribe here. You may also send an e-mail to [email protected] or send a letter to Best Buy Corporate Campus, 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423-3645, Attention: Customer Care/Privacy. Please include your current contact information (name, mailing address, phone number and e-mail address), and indicate that you wish to stop receiving Best Buy marketing e-mails. For more information, read our Privacy Policy or call 1-888-BEST BUY.

© 2005 Best Buy. All rights reserved.
 
Anyone know if TRU's are doing any kind of pre-orders yet? I got my PS2 from them and that worked out well. I'm pretty nervous about my "second shipment" EB pre-order and want to try to get my hands on a PSP Launch day. I plan to hit the other retail shops around but it would be nice to know I can get one.
-G
 
[quote name='vherub']I havent seen this posted, and maybe it deserves its own thread:

I just received this email from Bestbuy on preordering the psp-


Subj: Sony PSP pre-order offer, starting March 10

Here's your chance to be FIRST IN LINE for the new Sony PSP.

As an exclusive offer for Reward Zone® program members, a limited number of PSPs are available for pre-order purchase two weeks before the Sony PSP is available in stores.*

Use the link below on Thursday, March 10 sometime after 10 a.m. (CT) for access to a members only BestBuy.com sign-in page. From there you'll be able to pre-order a PSP. But don't delay, quantities are extremely limited.

The Sony PSP marks the next generation in portable gaming systems, capable of showing movies, playing music, and much more.

This super-cool handheld entertainment system sports an eye-popping 4.3" widescreen display, WiFi compatibility and stunning graphics. Sony's new UMDs (Universal Media Discs) provide both a top-notch gaming experience and movie-quality presentation.

Act Thursday, March 10 for your chance to pre-order the PSP!

*The PSP is slated to ship March 24. Date subject to change. One Sony PSP per customer; while supplies last. No rainchecks. No dealers. Offer available online only. Offer will not be replaced if unused or if your order is cancelled and/or an item from that order is returned. To receive this offer, you must use the e-mail address this e-mail was sent to when signing in.

This e-mail is a Best Buy advertisement. If you no longer wish to receive our marketing e-mails, unsubscribe here. You may also send an e-mail to [email protected] or send a letter to Best Buy Corporate Campus, 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423-3645, Attention: Customer Care/Privacy. Please include your current contact information (name, mailing address, phone number and e-mail address), and indicate that you wish to stop receiving Best Buy marketing e-mails. For more information, read our Privacy Policy or call 1-888-BEST BUY.

© 2005 Best Buy. All rights reserved.[/quote]

The only thing Im wondering is if we can do a Pick-up at the actual store?
 
[quote name='simplygriff']Anyone know if TRU's are doing any kind of pre-orders yet? I got my PS2 from them and that worked out well. I'm pretty nervous about my "second shipment" EB pre-order and want to try to get my hands on a PSP Launch day. I plan to hit the other retail shops around but it would be nice to know I can get one.
-G[/quote]

No pre-orders at any TRU's in my area for games or systems. And two of the three I checked said they might not get any systems at launch only games.
 
[quote name='ajh2298'][quote name='simplygriff']Anyone know if TRU's are doing any kind of pre-orders yet? I got my PS2 from them and that worked out well. I'm pretty nervous about my "second shipment" EB pre-order and want to try to get my hands on a PSP Launch day. I plan to hit the other retail shops around but it would be nice to know I can get one.
-G[/quote]

No pre-orders at any TRU's in my area for games or systems. And two of the three I checked said they might not get any systems at launch only games.[/quote]

Damn. They must be hurting. To not get any launch systems. I think TRU may definately be on the way out now. Glad there's a Target 3 blocks from my house.
 
gah, KB canceled my order because my shipping address (work) is what I used and my billing is for my home -_-.... bastards !!

Ah screw it, i'm just gonna pick it up at best buy in the morning
 
[quote name='vherub']I havent seen this posted, and maybe it deserves its own thread:

I just received this email from Bestbuy on preordering the psp-


  Subj: Sony PSP pre-order offer, starting March 10

Here's your chance to be FIRST IN LINE for the new Sony PSP.

As an exclusive offer for Reward Zone® program members, a limited number of PSPs are available for pre-order purchase two weeks before the Sony PSP is available in stores.*

Use the link below on Thursday, March 10 sometime after 10 a.m. (CT) for access to a members only BestBuy.com sign-in page. From there you'll be able to pre-order a PSP. But don't delay, quantities are extremely limited.

[/quote]

What is the link to the sign-in page?
 
[quote name='MGoBlue']I'm a RZ member but I never got the e-mail.[/quote]

Neither did I. I did get an e-mailwith $70 in RZ certificates though.
 
[quote name='gizmogc'][quote name='vherub']I havent seen this posted, and maybe it deserves its own thread:

I just received this email from Bestbuy on preordering the psp-


Subj: Sony PSP pre-order offer, starting March 10

Here's your chance to be FIRST IN LINE for the new Sony PSP.

As an exclusive offer for Reward Zone® program members, a limited number of PSPs are available for pre-order purchase two weeks before the Sony PSP is available in stores.*

Use the link below on Thursday, March 10 sometime after 10 a.m. (CT) for access to a members only BestBuy.com sign-in page. From there you'll be able to pre-order a PSP. But don't delay, quantities are extremely limited.

The Sony PSP marks the next generation in portable gaming systems, capable of showing movies, playing music, and much more.

This super-cool handheld entertainment system sports an eye-popping 4.3" widescreen display, WiFi compatibility and stunning graphics. Sony's new UMDs (Universal Media Discs) provide both a top-notch gaming experience and movie-quality presentation.

Act Thursday, March 10 for your chance to pre-order the PSP!

*The PSP is slated to ship March 24. Date subject to change. One Sony PSP per customer; while supplies last. No rainchecks. No dealers. Offer available online only. Offer will not be replaced if unused or if your order is cancelled and/or an item from that order is returned. To receive this offer, you must use the e-mail address this e-mail was sent to when signing in.

This e-mail is a Best Buy advertisement. If you no longer wish to receive our marketing e-mails, unsubscribe here. You may also send an e-mail to [email protected] or send a letter to Best Buy Corporate Campus, 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423-3645, Attention: Customer Care/Privacy. Please include your current contact information (name, mailing address, phone number and e-mail address), and indicate that you wish to stop receiving Best Buy marketing e-mails. For more information, read our Privacy Policy or call 1-888-BEST BUY.

© 2005 Best Buy. All rights reserved.[/quote]

The only thing Im wondering is if we can do a Pick-up at the actual store?[/quote]
I don't believe Best Buy offers in-store pick up on pre-orders.
 
Hmmm.... did they run out of preorders. All I see is this

"Your chance to pre-order the PSP comes on March 10!

The special Reward Zone program PSP Pre-Order offer is not yet available. Please check back sometime after 10 a.m. (CT) on Thursday, March 10 for your chance to pre-order the eye-popping new portable.

For information on how to become a Reward Zone program member — and to participate in offers like this in the future — visit a Best Buy store near you."

NM... stupid roomate with reward zone is sleeping so I can't wake him up to preorder ugh....... I wish I signed on that promo thing oh well.
 
I just placed my BB order via my RW link. This is the email I got:

Status: Order in process of being fulfilled. Estimated arrival date: 03/16/2005 - 03/21/2005.

So we'll see I suppose...
 
Just a heads up folks!

I received a call from Gamerush today and was told that they are still taking preorders from 5 PSP to 15. Hurry because they won't last long! This was from a memo they received this morning from corporate office.
 
I give up on preordering. I'm just gonna get one at Target in the morning since they open at 8am. That way I won't have to skip any work. Then during lunch i'm gonna goto Best buy, pick up any games I didnt get at target with my gift card and get another PSP, and return it to Target. That way I can use up all my giftcard heh.
 
I think that Best Buy online preorder was executed poorly. I am a charter member of the RZ program and I didn't receive that preorder email. From what I saw it lasted less than three hours before it was cut off (assuming you could get through), so the allocation for this event must have been quite small.

I'm avoiding purchasing from B&M stores because of the hassle and sales tax (about $17.50 where I live). If you didn't preorder with PC Connection when they were charging $249.99, IMO the best bet if you still want to preorder is with kbtoys.com. Assuming you like one of the games they are bundling with their PSP packages; you are not paying any surcharges, shipping costs are realitively low ($5.66 ground), and no sales tax for most states. Also if you change your mind or have a problem with you PSP, you can return it to a KB B&M for a refund/exchange.
 
[quote name='aaronprather']I think that Best Buy online preorder was executed poorly. I am a charter member of the RZ program and I didn't receive that preorder email. From what I saw it lasted less than three hours before it was cut off (assuming you could get through), so the allocation for this event must have been quite small.

I'm avoiding purchasing from B&M stores because of the hassle and sales tax (about $17.50 where I live). If you didn't preorder with PC Connection when they were charging $249.99, IMO the best bet if you still want to preorder is with kbtoys.com. Assuming you like one of the games they are bundling with their PSP packages; you are not paying any surcharges, shipping costs are realitively low ($5.66 ground), and no sales tax for most states. Also if you change your mind or have a problem with you PSP, you can return it to a KB B&M for a refund/exchange.[/quote]

You may need to check your account settings and see if you opted out of the marketing e-mails. If you did that, you would not have recieved the offer (it has the standard disclaimer for unsubscribing from the e-mail list in it, so it would apply).

As for how many people got in, I have no clue on how it worked. I managed to get in before they all sold out. There are probably a lot of RZ members out there by now - but still, they should have put in a limited quantity disclaimer or something.
 
[quote name='aaronprather']Draccius:

Is the opt-in/out on the RZ website or the Best Buy website? I can't seem to find it on either site.[/quote]

The opt in/out is on the main Best Buy website under your account. Once you sign in there is communication option under "my account" that you can sign up specifically for incentives (coupons, rebates, etc.). That is the only option my account has selected and I recieved the offer.

The RZ offer never actually asked for the RZ number at BB's main site, so I am assuming the RZ account has to be linked (otherwise anyone with the RZ link could have preordered yesterday).
 
Is circuit city doing any kind of pre-orders?

I think I'm gonna go do some running tonight and see what I can come up with. Probably hit FYE, TRU & Circuit city at least, just to see if there's any info or PO's available.
-G
 
Naw Reward zone is jacked. My roomate has all his settins right and he NEVER gets any of the e-mails or promotions. However Best buy keeps on sending me coupons but not him. poor fella he's so pissed lol. I really should have signed up for RZ when they offered a 10 dollar gift card when you did. I would have used it on the psp anyway and I wouldve gotten points.

Looks like BB will be open in the morning so I don't have to miss work :)

"But that doesn't necessarily mean you'll be without a PSP come launch day. On Thursday, March 24, Best Buy stores around the country will open their video game departments at 8:01 a.m. to sell the PSP. Customers will have the opportunity to pick up what is sure to be one of the hottest gaming products of 2005, Sony's PSP, the revolutionary, all-entertainment handheld, along with games and accessories."

So now I can not miss work and get my PSP with my gift card... sweet :D
 
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