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PS5 Pre-Order Via Invitation Goes Up in Few Hours (First Come First Serve)
- Thread starter ethomaz
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timmyp53
Member
You have to be a PS plus member to get free shipping i believe.
Sethbacca
Member
It probably has an anticipated amount of time per user queued, and most people likely already know what they want and are checking out quickly thus causing it to go much faster than the timer indicates.
MasterCornholio
Member
I believe that was innevitable.
Sony won't produce like 20 million consoles this year to meet the demand to everybody that wants it.
PS4 was already scarce... PS5 situation could be even worst.
Plus retail will have units at store at launch like usual... so part of the production if for key partners for Black Friday.
That will obvious happen again.
What's crazy is that they might end up selling even more systems and ati have big problems meeting demand. The PS4 curse.
ethomaz
Banned
I remember doing that every time at 5AM to try to get a ticket for Brasilian FIFA World Cup... I had a software bot that even alarm when tickets were available... even so it was pain to get these 2 tickets for semifinals.
PlayedStation
Member
Wow, guess I have to show up EARLY if I want a good place in line. Didn't get to preorder.
timmyp53
Member
True. I'm trying to be optimistic. XD
Bladed Thesis
Member
There was lots of bad press on how the release of preorders was conducted. Do you want links?
PS5 Pre-Orders Have Gone Live Early And It’s A Total Mess
PS5 pre-orders are live at various retailers but with no advance warning from Sony it's turned into the Wild West.
www.forbes.com
PS5 Preorders On Amazon Japan Were Also A Total Mess
When PlayStation 5 pre-orders started on Amazon Japan, the hardware sold out immediately. Then, the scalpers moved in and starting asking ridiculous prices for their pre-orders, reaching as high as 500,000 yen ($4,790).
kotaku.com
PS5 Pre-Orders Were Such a Mess That Even Xbox Threw Some Shade
Different retailers let shoppers pre-order the next-gen console at different times, and supplies look to have run out at the moment.
www.newsweek.com
PS5 Pre-Order Situation Is a Mess as Sony Sends Unclear Statement and Retailers Open Early
Tomorrow, tomorrow
www.pushsquare.com
Xbox Throws Shade at PS5's Pre-Order Nightmare in Cheeky Manner
Xbox was able to take a subtle dig at PlayStation in a pretty strange way following the latter's kerfuffle with PS5 pre-orders.
www.dualshockers.com
PS5 Pre-orders May Be a Nightmare but Sony Promises More PS5 Stock Than for PS4 Launch
Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, Target, GameStop and other retailers might be out of PS5 pre-orders but Sony promises there will still be more PS5 in stock at launch than there were for the PS4.
www.denofgeek.com
PS5 pre-orders are a mess — Here's your guide to buying the console
Here's where you can pre-order a PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition (if they are in stock)
PS5 Preorders Got Off To A Rocky Start
Sony assured fans they would have plenty of notice before preorders opened for its next-gen console, but what followed was a fiasco.
www.gamespot.com
Sony's PS5 preorder situation is an inexcusable mess
The PS5 went up for preorder late last night and caused a hell of a storm on the internet. Sony seemingly didn't want the situation to turn into the chaos it did, so where did it all ...
www.androidcentral.com
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PS5 preorders began a day early, and so far they’re a mess
Pre-orders were suppose to go live tomorrow, according to Sony.
www.theverge.com
PS5 Pre-Orders Opened Up And They Were a Hot Mess
Thanks to retailers breaking the street date of the pre-orders, many people were left disappointed as sites sold out of the console within minutes, a full day before pre-orders were due to go live.
cogconnected.com
Daily Reaction: PlayStation 5 Preorders Were an Undeserved Disaster - How the PS5 Sold Out Before it Even Officially Went on Sale - PlayStation LifeStyle
PlayStation 5 preorders opened up to a disastrous stampede, leaving many eager fans feeling frustrated and confused with a process that should have been handled better.
www.playstationlifestyle.net
PlayStation Fans React To PS5 Pre-Order Mayhem With Memes And Fury
The dust is starting to settle.
www.ladbible.com
PS5 Pre-Order Fiasco Explained: What Went Wrong
What went wrong with Playstation 5 pre-orders.
screenrant.com
Cert.in.Death
Member
I believe you are right. I recall seeing strikes on the totals page for shipping with a yellow highlight, but I was too anxious to stop and read. Was not in the frame of mind to leave anything to chance.
diffusionx
Gold Member
Well I guess my 25 years of loyalty to Sony, going back to a first-gen PS1 with Rayman for my birthday, launch PS2, 60gb fat PS3, three different PSPs, OLED white Vita, PS4 and PS4 Pro, was all for nothing.
But seriously, 3080 was a disaster too. I think at this point, bots buy everything, similar to tickets. When I wanted to see Radiohead I didn't even try to get an official ticket and just accepted I was going to pay double for scalped.
But seriously, 3080 was a disaster too. I think at this point, bots buy everything, similar to tickets. When I wanted to see Radiohead I didn't even try to get an official ticket and just accepted I was going to pay double for scalped.
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BlueXImpulse
Banned
The hysteria these preorders are causing is something to behold. I don't expect XSX/XSS to even sell out.
Shizumapower
Member
I wonder if this will be a big hit for the Fall Season? 
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
I don't see a pre-order button on Walmart's website. Is that where people are going? Or does Walmart have an app?
Sethbacca
Member
You'll have to refresh till you see it in stock. It goes in and put throughout the day from what I've been reading.
PhillyPhreak11
Member
I just completed the checkout. It was quick and easy.
My younger cousin wasn't able to pre-order one so I'm giving him this one and keeping my Amazon order.
My younger cousin wasn't able to pre-order one so I'm giving him this one and keeping my Amazon order.
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mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
There was lots of bad press on how the release of preorders was conducted. Do you want links?
PS5 Pre-Orders Have Gone Live Early And It’s A Total Mess
PS5 pre-orders are live at various retailers but with no advance warning from Sony it's turned into the Wild West.PS5 Preorders On Amazon Japan Were Also A Total Mess
When PlayStation 5 pre-orders started on Amazon Japan, the hardware sold out immediately. Then, the scalpers moved in and starting asking ridiculous prices for their pre-orders, reaching as high as 500,000 yen ($4,790).PS5 Pre-Orders Were Such a Mess That Even Xbox Threw Some Shade
Different retailers let shoppers pre-order the next-gen console at different times, and supplies look to have run out at the moment.PS5 Pre-Order Situation Is a Mess as Sony Sends Unclear Statement and Retailers Open Early
Tomorrow, tomorrowXbox Throws Shade at PS5's Pre-Order Nightmare in Cheeky Manner
Xbox was able to take a subtle dig at PlayStation in a pretty strange way following the latter's kerfuffle with PS5 pre-orders.PS5 Pre-orders May Be a Nightmare but Sony Promises More PS5 Stock Than for PS4 Launch
Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, Target, GameStop and other retailers might be out of PS5 pre-orders but Sony promises there will still be more PS5 in stock at launch than there were for the PS4.PS5 pre-orders are a mess — Here's your guide to buying the console
Here's where you can pre-order a PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition (if they are in stock)www.laptopmag.com
PS5 Preorders Got Off To A Rocky Start
Sony assured fans they would have plenty of notice before preorders opened for its next-gen console, but what followed was a fiasco.Sony's PS5 preorder situation is an inexcusable mess
The PS5 went up for preorder late last night and caused a hell of a storm on the internet. Sony seemingly didn't want the situation to turn into the chaos it did, so where did it all ...PS5 preorders began a day early, and so far they’re a mess
Pre-orders were suppose to go live tomorrow, according to Sony.PS5 Pre-Orders Opened Up And They Were a Hot Mess
Thanks to retailers breaking the street date of the pre-orders, many people were left disappointed as sites sold out of the console within minutes, a full day before pre-orders were due to go live.Daily Reaction: PlayStation 5 Preorders Were an Undeserved Disaster - How the PS5 Sold Out Before it Even Officially Went on Sale - PlayStation LifeStyle
PlayStation 5 preorders opened up to a disastrous stampede, leaving many eager fans feeling frustrated and confused with a process that should have been handled better.PlayStation Fans React To PS5 Pre-Order Mayhem With Memes And Fury
The dust is starting to settle.PS5 Pre-Order Fiasco Explained: What Went Wrong
What went wrong with Playstation 5 pre-orders.
It's a mess because the demand is too high and retailers went a day earlier. That's not "bad" news though.
Tripolygon
Banned
Yup tax is charged.
Dr Bass
Member
"Bad press" in this case doesn't mean any of the reporting is in good faith.
There is so much demand that sites are crashing, not responding etc? That is a massive success for Sony. Here is another way you could write those headlines.
"Demand for Playstation 5 crashes Target, Best Buy and Amazon, with desire for launch day units far exceeding available supply."
Then you could have 20 sites write that, like what you linked. I'm not sure what people expect. Unlimited units? How else are preorders supposed to be "conducted" other than listed for sale and have it be first come first serve?
I guess people were imagining it being like this, with everyone being able to get one. That's not how it ever goes.
Also, I'm sure more units will become available before launch day, and then you can always try in a store on the actual day as well. Everyone who wants one will be able to get one soon enough. It's really not a problem.
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Shizumapower
Member
This is the first true game of next gen.
Toxictemplar
Neo Member
I got the invite, waited in line. Page started to load then went back to another line. Now I probably wont have time to wait cause of work. Some BS.
timmyp53
Member
I see where people are coming from who are annoyed. When sony said they would give ample time I'm assuming they believed retailers would follow timelines."Bad press" in this case doesn't mean any of the reporting is in good faith.
There is so much demand that sites are crashing, not responding etc? That is a massive success for Sony. Here is another way you could write those headlines.
"Demand for Playstation 5 crashes Target, Best Buy and Amazon, with desire for launch day units far exceeding available supply."
Then you could have 20 sites write that, like what you linked. I'm not sure what people expect. Unlimited units? How else are preorders supposed to be "conducted" other than listed for sale and have it be first come first serve?
I guess people were imagining it being like this, with everyone being able to get one. That's not how it ever goes.
JSoup
Banned
Same.
Dinged to let me know it was my turn.
Said I was being redirected to the store.
Page was force refreshed, now says it going to be an over hour wait because the store is busy.
Isa
Member
I made it. The email confirmation took a while to come through. Now I can relax, until it comes launch day haha. This was the same tax for me as the Target one, but through Sony I bought their launch titles and most accessories. So glad it worked. Those other sites should look into getting que pages up for other big tech launches. Can't wait to finally try out the controller and see how the games evolve over the next gen.
timmyp53
Member
So i guess its over then. I'm still in queue lol.
Klayzer
Member
Same for me. Still haven't received my confirmation email though.
Visualift
Member
I didn't see it when I logged in. Was only showing my controllers and games.
trikster40
Member
Hell yes! Got mine through Sony. I went ahead and just preordered everything from them except Demons Souls, that was sold out.
Isa
Member
Yeah it was weird, took several minutes. I checked my card and it had the hold placed so I suspected it was fine but its nice to have that receipt from Sony.
TacosNSalsa
Member
took 5 mins for me . They don't charge till ship which still worries me ..lol
megatronium
Member
Smooth process. Ordered a 2nd PS5 with a controller.
Umbral
Member
How did you order a second PS5 through this?
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
Now they just have to make more PS5s.
Isa
Member
Ah man. Does your card sometimes send you messages through your phone asking if you made the purchase? Otherwise I'm not sure. Maybe just its slow on Sony's end, with all the traffic? Hope it goes through.
Shizumapower
Member
Same. SOLD OUT.
BlueXImpulse
Banned
Seeing people being happy about getting their PS5s is making me happy.
Visualift
Member
I'm in but don't seem to see the PS5‘s.... mind sending a link to
But people are still getting them. A friend just entered the queue at 1:55pm EST and got in and can see PS5s.
JSoup
Banned
Pre-order one elsewhere, then pre-order another one this way.
TacosNSalsa
Member
I'm sorry as fuck y'all . I really am.
FranXico
Member
Oh it will sell out as well. It won't be due to scalpers, though.
Shizumapower
Member
Strange, I can buy everything but the console..