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PS4 Launch and Standard Editions, which is your preorder? (Amazon)

NOTE: No difference other than ship date between Launch and Standard versions:

Product Alert
The standard version of the PlayStation 4 is identical to the Launch Edition. Due to high demand, we cannot guarantee Release-Date Delivery on the standard version of the PlayStation 4. We will deliver the standard version of PlayStation 4 as close to its release date as possible. I preordered the PS4 on Amazon Monday night soon after the Sony presentation not noticing any option for a specific version.


I just contacted Amazon via chat and this is what I got:

Thanks for being patient, the launch edition ran out within a few minutes of its availability, I'm afraid yours is the standard edition, but not to worry, the standard version of the PlayStation 4 is identical to the Launch Edition. Due to high demand, we cannot guarantee Release-Date Delivery on the standard version of the PlayStation 4. We will deliver the standard version of PlayStation 4 as close to its release date as possible.

So I may not be a day one owner. Just figured I'd get the word out for those who absolutely have to have it day one.

UPDATE:

ME: I'm just curious why when I'm looking at the Launch Edition product page it tells me: "Instant Order Update for DogFacedGod. You purchased this item on June 10, 2013." I'm hoping that means I actually do have a launch version.

Amazon:I do understand your concern. The information I see is also not clear for me and I'll need to check with the concerned department if the PS4 you've ordered is a standard or launch version. I'll get back to you via e-mail once I get the update from them.
 
Mine's a launch. If you you're signed into amazon, it tells you what you have.
Instant Order Update for ________. You purchased this item on June 10, 2013. View this order.
 
Yeah, if you have to have it day one, the best option is always in-store if you have that option. I was first at my local GameStop, so hopefully they get at least one! :)
 

jon bones

hot hot hanuman-on-man action
i always avoid the first batch of any new hardware, but i am compelled to buy this "launch edition"

i don't even know what it is
 
Mine says estimated delivery of Dec 31st, so I'm happy. I pre-ordered right away after the conference though. Gonna get PS+ this week when I log into my PS3 for TLoU.
 

T.M. MacReady

NO ONE DENIES MEMBER
mine is a launch edition. not 100% sure i'll keep it though. Just got my order in right away so I can have it day one if I decide to.
 

Lambtron

Unconfirmed Member
I got a Launch Edition. The page for it on Amazon wasn't fully updated when I ordered, so I figure I made it in time.
 

rbanke

Member
Huh, yea those options weren't there for either console when I pre-ordered them. but now they both say 'you ordered this item...' when I have the launch & day one editions selected.
 
Mine's a launch. If you you're signed into amazon, it tells you what you have.
Instant Order Update for ________. You purchased this item on June 10, 2013. View this order.

Yep. I ordered mine instantly upon availability before they had any differentiation between "standard" and "launch" and I have a "launch"

#TeamLaunch
 

Giggzy

Member
I ordered mine exactly as it went up. I have the launch edition, Woooooot. Saving some PTO at work so I can take a few days off once we get a release date. Yes, I'm that pathetic.
 

dubq

Member
Aren't they the same, and Launch just means you're guaranteed one to ship day-one?

Either way I have "launch" orders in at both Best Buy and GameStop. Might cancel one closer to the date, or keep it and sell it to a friend (I always have one friend who waits til the last second and then is really pissed when the new consoles are sold out).
 

knitoe

Member
Launched. Order at 11:09 EST. Don't know if it matters, but I am also have Prime. OP and others, what time (EST) was your order?
 

Breemin

Member
I pre-ordered from GameStop. Got the PS4 with NBA2K14. Kind of dumb you cant pre-order the console only with no game.
 
Mine's a launch. If you you're signed into amazon, it tells you what you have.
Instant Order Update for ________. You purchased this item on June 10, 2013. View this order.

I didn't notice that. I checked and I only get the order update when on the PS4 Launch page, contrary to what the Amazon peep told me.

I needs must dig deeper.
 
Aren't they the same, and Launch just means you're guaranteed one to ship day-one?

Either way I have "launch" orders in at both Best Buy and GameStop. Might cancel one closer to the date, or keep it and sell it to a friend (I always have one friend who waits til the last second and then is really pissed when the new consoles are sold out).

it's the same. i think it was a good idea for amazon to do this rather than people buying the system and may not be guaranteed a system until after the launch. its their way of sorting things out now than later when they get a flood of comments asking why their superior box isn't here on time.
 

Raymo

Member
Mine's a launch. If you you're signed into amazon, it tells you what you have.
Instant Order Update for ________. You purchased this item on June 10, 2013. View this order.

Is this confirmed? Because mine displays that on the launch edition page. However, when I contacted the chat before that, they told me I had a standard edition PS4. So it was conflicting information.
 

CaptNink

Member
I don't care about a launch console, I just want A console.

How hard do you think it will be to get one without pre-ordering?
 

Apath

Member
So to the people who say they don't have the Launch Editon: does the PS4 Launch Edition page not have an instant order update for you at the top?
I don't care about a launch console, I just want A console.

How hard do you think it will be to get one without pre-ordering?
Very. Prepare to wait all night to get one.
 

Valnen

Member
Launch with prime shipping. First console I'll ever have at launch.

Hopefully the UPS/Fed Ex guy doesn't abuse the box too much.
 

Tucah

you speak so well
Launch. Still not sure if I want to bite at launch but good to know that I have the option if I want to.
 
I'll just post these pics again:

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Patryn

Member
I didn't notice that. I checked and I only get the order update when on the PS4 Launch page, contrary to what the Amazon peep told me.

I needs must dig deeper.

You have the launch edition. Don't worry.

Basically, if you pre-ordered before they differentiated, you have the launch edition.
 

AkuMifune

Banned
Awww yeah launch baby.

And I upgraded my PC so I could skip the launches and let the consoles fight it out first. Turns out PS4 dropped the xbone even before the handshake.

Still only two-day shipping though. Hope they update to allow overnight for us impatient jerks.
 

calder

Member
I know plenty of people mocked the Xbone "day 1" achievement and shit but I can't lie - I wouldn't mind something like that for having a PS4 launch day. :p

Maybe a special avatar or something. Yes I am someone who is pleased by getting anniversary achievements in WoW and shit.
 
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