PlayStation 5: Launch Day Ordering Update

Playstation:

Hi all – the launch of the PlayStation 5 console on November 12 (or November 19, depending on your region) is almost upon us! In the interest of keeping our gamers, retailers, and staff safe amidst COVID-19, today we are confirming that all day-of launch sales will be conducted through the online stores of our retail partners.

[RazzerRedux]

Great. More opportunities for bots to gobble up units for resale on ebay. Thanks, covid19.

[mechethegoat]

Just try to get one from your store with in-store pickup.

[NecrumOddBoy]

I went to grab another controller at Target. Said online it was pick up so I walked in and asked at the counter. No issues getting one. I did this because stupid FedEx lost my second controller order. Now I had to file a claim with Sony Direct. Thankfully they told me the PS5 requires a signature.

[RazzerRedux]

Is that an option? I was reading this to say there would be no in-store stock at all.

[StoneyYoshi]

I believe they just said in this article that in-store purchase will not be a thing. Which means there wont be any in-store pickup since the units wont actually be in the store. They are more likely in the wearhouses ready to be packed and shipped.

[SierraGuy]

It was stated today there's none available in store on launch day...in canada anyway...you still have to place the order online then pick it up.

[StoneyYoshi]

If day 1 purchases are possible, then I better be getting my Pre-Order delivered day 1. Please don't disappoint me Amazon!

[myfathersbastard]

Same boat. The logic makes no sense. I pre ordered(barely), and am being told it probably won’t come on launch day. But there’s consoles available to buy online on launch day? You’d think pre orders would be fulfilled first.
If not then what was the point of pre ordering?

[StoneyYoshi]

@myfathersbastard.

To be fair we would still most likely get ours first anyway since anyone buying online on day 1 wont get the system for at least a couple of days after that order has been made.

[NotoriousWhiz]

They should implement some kind of queue system for online orders. Rather than "selling out" and waiting for a restock, they should continue to take orders and just fill them in the order they were received.

[myfathersbastard]

But that would make too much sense. . .

[DJStotty]

Bots are not a by-product of Covid19, bots would snag them up regardless of lockdowns.

[RazzerRedux]

"No units will be available in-store for purchase on launch day "

Due to covid19. Thus online only, thus more opportunities for the bots....

[DJStotty]

Even if they were available in store, bots would still be claiming the online orders.

Just do what Currys did, set the price at £2449.99 and then apply a £2000 discount code at the checkout, bots can not get around it.

[SamTheGamer]

Only on launch day? So from next day we can stand in queue. right?

[mj_msv]

Probably, but you might stay there for several days/weeks before they get new units in stock

[vivid83]

I just got an email from game.co.uk telling me to make sure I have funds in my account as they will be taking payment in the next few days

[FyBy]

I dont mind if it is online or in-store only. But I would like to be able to buy any. Even dayone preorders arent fullfilled and will not be till next year. So what launch actually means for people?

[MetroidFREAK21]

Good luck for those still trying to secure a PS5!

[AnotherGamer]

Covid19 just freaking sucks... ruined everything.

[MetroidFREAK21]

It really did. I was going to try to move into an actual house this year.

[nickanasty206]

Glad they are doing this, but really hope that they have a system figured out to avoid bots. It is a bummer that those who want one on launch day can't stand in line and share the excitement and anticipation of the hype for getting one (which i usually prefer being a tradition of mine for years at this point), but unprecedented times during the rise of covid cases call for unprecedented measures to protect gamers and employees alike. I will send out a tip though, if you have a card, try Costco, as I do believe they will have them on shelves. From my understanding, Costco was not taking pre-orders as of a week ago and said its first come first serve.

[Phoenix76]

It will probably be a case of in store collection only. 1 per order.

[Seraphim]

with this news combined with $70 games I just dont give a F anymore. Sure hype is going to eat at me and simply because of that it's likely I'll randomly try finding one online but honestly.... this is the worst F'n launch ever.

[myfathersbastard]

Get used to $70 games. New AAA games have been $79.99 here in Canada for years.
Our dollar is down right now but even when we were almost on par that didn’t make a difference.

[Magatsuhi]

can someone explain? will i be able to buy one on launch through like best buy online or something?

[akurtz]

Amazon already charged my card and has given me a delivery date of the 12th. Its happening.

[Nephesh]

Same here! getting mine on Tuesday. they never did email me to tell me a shipping date prior. Just checked my placed order on Amazon and that’s how I found out I was getting it on Tuesday.

[akurtz]

Tuesday the 10th or the 17th?