NO! You must KILL! Rend the flesh of your fellows for material goods!Originally Posted by Crimsonclaw111
Meanwhile I will be a sensible human being and just enjoy my PS4 when it's readily available and has some games.
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
(11-30-2013, 03:48 AM)
Do they not do organized/numbered launches in Europe? I don't think any store here made people race to the death to get their system.
Do preorders not exist in Europe?
Why don't they just hand out tickets or something? These are multi-billion dollar companies, they are really gonna make it a 100 yard dash?
It's pretty amusing and entertaining to watch.
Yeah, I was at a midnight launch with no preorder and it was nothing like that. They let us in a few at a time and we paid ahead of release, getting a slip to pick up a system at 12:00.Originally Posted by mattiewheels
Do they not do organized/numbered launches in Europe? I don't think any store here made people race to the death to get their system.
It's weird. If they are that desperate/committed, why not just preorder?
Btw do you think those are actually your average Neogaf-type hardcore users? I would bet that many of them are actually the more casual gamer CoD crowd. Makes their effort even more weird for me, I really want the PS4 but I will just wait for my bundle to release, no way I would participate in such a frenzy (with even just a small-ish chance of getting it).
Btw do you think those are actually your average Neogaf-type hardcore users? I would bet that many of them are actually the more casual gamer CoD crowd. Makes their effort even more weird for me, I really want the PS4 but I will just wait for my bundle to release, no way I would participate in such a frenzy (with even just a small-ish chance of getting it).
All this pain and suffering to play Fifa 14 and Cod:G which are not even optimized for the PS4
A lot of stores cut off pre-orders pretty early and then were given a small number for customers that didn't pre-order. So that's what this is likely about. It's not surprising that it's like this in Europe where there are reports that if you didn't pre-order then you probably won't be able to get one until February. So this was the last chance.Originally Posted by SolidusDave
It's weird. If they are that desperate/committed, why not just preorder?
Insane.... the retailers are just asking for it with that setup. When I grabbed mine they had them all behind the counter and had to line up at the till in a civilized manner.
Just having them standing there is asking for this. Although almost seems intentional considering they're filming it too.
Just having them standing there is asking for this. Although almost seems intentional considering they're filming it too.
Holy shit, ps2 again.
i thought all the years this would only happen in the us.
no this is the first time seeing something like this in europe/GERMANY!!!! unbelievable.
plain shocked.
i suppose some ppl have injuries as well as some of them look really violently and desperately running for a ps4....
no this is the first time seeing something like this in europe/GERMANY!!!! unbelievable.
plain shocked.
i suppose some ppl have injuries as well as some of them look really violently and desperately running for a ps4....
Sad. And any store allowing free for all entry should be sued up the asshole. Seriously how dumb of a manager do you have to be to not spend 5 minutes handing out numbered tickets to people in line and do a controlled entry of about 10-20 people at a time?
OMG, I'm almost crying those are hilarious.
This is why I laugh at the sucker that always posts "preorders are for suckers"
Amazon ftw
Amazon ftw
I wonder if there will be a big enough demand in Japan for this to happen when it launches there.
Not the DotD track I ever expected, but the one I always wanted.Originally Posted by Count Dookkake
This is all I can hear when watching these.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V66m52YFZBg
Where they dont even let the shutters go up are the best ones.
Concerning Media Markt in Germany:I don't understand how stores let this happen? Is it really too hard to plan some sort of ticket system instead of letting everyone run at a pile at once?
If you called them, they told you they would have either 0 or "about 5" consoles. That was their plan. They didn't want that many people to come so they didn't expect it.
I talked to the store manager there in Munich, guess he still doesn't realize what happened 18 hours ago.
Sad...
MUST EAT BRAINS!
Never saw such excitement/craziness for the XB1 or even the NA PS launch. Really makes me appreciate the way it's done in the states with separate lines and tickets. Still, seeing the craze over a console puts a smile on my face after hearing such a melancholy tone about them before they were announced.
Listening to that with headphones, while watching the gifs, seriously creepy stuff!Originally Posted by Poetic.Injustice
That stairway gif is straight out of 28 weeks later.:lol
Soundtrack for this thread.
Dat scalper, nabs two.
Maybe Sony know's what's up. They are giving to the rest of the world to see if they can make Japan jelly or something, or they just don't give a shit since Japan doesn't seem to give a shit about consoles.Originally Posted by Oyashrio-Sama
I wonder if there will be a big enough demand in Japan for this to happen when it launches there.
Sony will be loving this
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
(11-30-2013, 04:00 AM)
In other words, this is like the greatest thing ever for the European PS team, eh?
I feel there needs to be a L4D mod that features this.
On one hand this looks pretty pathetic and sad, but on the other it looks fun and exciting. I wouldn't mind being one of the guys in front sprinting to get that box.
4 guys back? No thanks. :P
4 guys back? No thanks. :P
That poor old man trying to get through, probably wants to get it for grandson or something.Originally Posted by PodcastFips
You forgot a major one, OP:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_avokeDxQdw
Like I said before, who actually thought that letting the mob run lose was a great idea? I know they didn't pre-ordered but that shouldn't have stopped those stores from running a ticket system so that they'd lessen damages to the stores and merchandises.
Last edited by Replicant; 11-30-2013 at 04:05 AM.
<3
28 Weeks Later is one of my favorite movies, btw.
from swiss, and pictures and videos inside, cant hotlink them> http://www.20min.ch/schweiz/news/sto...stung-10943883
I bet they was looking for Xbones just as much also
omg this thread is gold. People crawling, losing shoes, getting spun around.
that kid in blue with the lettering on the back of his shirt must of been having multiple oh shit moments because if you keep an eye on him he is turned around and then crushed against the rest of the boxes. Lord knows how long that lasted before he finally got out of there.Originally Posted by ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
First guy who got there is an asshole, doesnt even grab a console just starts pushing people and consoles. Looks like he got crushed as well so lol at him.
This is why you can't tell the people that extraterrestrials exist. People are nuts.
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