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Lord Spence

Fiftyfilthy wrote: »

Is the earliest Anyone can preorder is the 22nd sept ? I’m thinking going smyths online

Smyths defo the way to go me thinks

rob808

recyclops wrote: »

true, but giving someone 50 quid and not be guaranteed a console this side of xmas is a tad mad imo

yea but even if you preorder of smythtoys or even amazon your not guaranteed to get one at launch.I think you get one for xmas because the ps5 seem to have way more interest.

The Gamestop in blachardstown had like over 300 perorders for the ps5 and xbox series x was no were even close to it.

rob808

rob808 wrote: »

yea but even if you preorder of smythtoys or even amazon your not guaranteed to get one at launch.I think you get one for xmas because the ps5 seem to have way more interest.

The Gamestop in blachardstown had like over 300 perorders for the ps5 and xbox series x was no were even close to it.

Are you saying it will be harder for Gamestop to fulfil a preorder because there is less demand?

recyclops

rob808 wrote: »

yea but even if you preorder of smythtoys or even amazon your not guaranteed to get one at launch.I think you get one for xmas because the ps5 seem to have way more interest.

The Gamestop in blachardstown had like over 300 perorders for the ps5 and xbox series x was no were even close to it.

that is true but your not stuck with one company, least this way i can preorder from a few suppliers and see who is able to fulfil the order quickest

rob808

Basil3 wrote: »

Are you saying it will be harder for Gamestop to fulfil a preorder because there is less demand?

The xbox series x should be easier to get than a ps5.I went to Smyth to register my interest in Ps5 she pull out a book with loads of names on it.I dont know what Xbox series x was like didn't ask.

theteal

Anybody parting with their One X for a Series S?
Would that be madness?

rob808

recyclops wrote: »

that is true but your not stuck with one company, least this way i can preorder from a few suppliers and see who is able to fulfil the order quickest

Im gona leave my preorder in Gamestop for series x but probably cancel ps5 im like in 99 0n a list of over 300.Then again no sure what to do probably order of amazon and smythstoy.my nephew want a PS5 he like 300 on list he not get one for launch so probably cancel his and perorder get some were else.

theteal

theteal wrote: »

Anybody parting with their One X for a Series S?
Would that be madness?

I have 3 One X's. Right now my plan is get rid of 2 of them, one for a Series S, and the other for Series X.

My kids still use discs for some games, so still want to have at least one of the machines besides the Series X with a disc drive.

rob808

theteal wrote: »

Anybody parting with their One X for a Series S?
Would that be madness?

it wouldn't be 1440p 120fps ray traying €300 it sell fast.

shuffles03

Is there any hint of a Day One Edition (like 2013)?

I assume we would have heard when pricing and preorder dates were announced.

marcbrophy

When you pre-order from Smyths etc next week, you'll be getting a pre-order for launch day, based on expected stock allowances, unless otherwise stated on the website or in the shop.

The pre-orders from Gamestop right now are completely hit and hope! They don't have any stock to assign those to and are just hoping they get enough to cover launch! They obviously don't believe they will, as they are telling some people "before Xmas"!

earthwormjack

rob808 wrote: »

it wouldn't be 1440p 120fps ray traying €300 it sell fast.

I really don't think there will be many 1440p 120fps raytraced games on the Series S. Still a great upgrade from the One S though.

theteal

rob808 wrote: »

it wouldn't be 1440p 120fps ray traying €300 it sell fast.

Yeah but no disk drive means it can't replace the One X at the main TV - the Disney collection is annoyingly vast.

The plan (very loose term) was to move the One X into the back room with a new Series X taking pride of place connected to the good TV. "Issue" being that my One X is shockingly loud when some HDR kicks in so I wouldn't mind parting with it so this is where the Series S may be useful.

shuffles03

Ah apologies - I didn't explain correctly.

Back in 2013, Microsoft launched a Day One Edition of the Xbox One. When I picked it up it had a controller with Day One 2013 printed on it as well as a Day One Achievement.

In terms of preordering, I live in Spain - Game is my go to store however, i might order online directly from Microsoft - if there are reward points for doing so.

Grayson

Are there any online retailers that can guarantee delivery the same day it goes live?

bazzz

Grayson wrote: »

Are there any online retailers that can guarantee delivery the same day it goes live?

The likes of Smyths, GameStop (as much as people hate/think will be out of Business). There's never any guarantee, but as long as you pre-order when they go live. You'll have a good chance of receiving one.

ZiabR

I know with the One X Scorpio Edition, i pre ordered in Smyths and went in the day after it was released, they had a pallet of consoles and each customers name was stuck to the box. Easy and fast procedure. Shame the Scorpio Edition died within 6 months and I had to replace it for a standard model...

marcbrophy

ZiabR wrote: »

I know with the One X Scorpio Edition, i pre ordered in Smyths and went in the day after it was released, they had a pallet of consoles and each customers name was stuck to the box. Easy and fast procedure. Shame the Scorpio Edition died within 6 months and I had to replace it for a standard model...

I still have my Scorpio console
It's not worth any more in trade ins, from what I can tell :mad:

rob808

ZiabR wrote: »

I know with the One X Scorpio Edition, i pre ordered in Smyths and went in the day after it was released, they had a pallet of consoles and each customers name was stuck to the box. Easy and fast procedure. Shame the Scorpio Edition died within 6 months and I had to replace it for a standard model...

yea smyths are pretty good would had perorder of them it just have a good bit of money down on series x in Gamestop.I definitely gona perorder ps5 in smyth and cancel in gamestop then transfer the money from the cancel ps5 to series x.

CatInABox

I'll probably order it through Microsoft and get the points again. They got the console to me day one the last time around as well, so that's alright.

EoinMcLovin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7SAYpHCTpg

IvoryTower

I cant see the cheaper one boosting sales all that much, i mean if you already wanted an xbox with game pass for 200e you could have one.

CatInABox

Series S is really small. Like really small.

recyclops

CatInABox wrote: »

I'll probably order it through Microsoft and get the points again. They got the console to me day one the last time around as well, so that's alright.

I considered this myself, i might actually take the punt on them although i find there website awful

Tilikum17

Is GameStop the only place you can trade your console in against a new one?

sniper_samurai

Tilikum17 wrote: »

Is GameStop the only place you can trade your console in against a new one?

Yes. You could get cash from CEX and trade either or try an independent store.

Expect CEX to have "2nd hand" ones with a €100 mark up on day 1 as well.

ZiabR

CatInABox wrote: »

I'll probably order it through Microsoft and get the points again. They got the console to me day one the last time around as well, so that's alright.

Good to know, I think I might do the same.

xtal191

https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1304072779336216579

xtal191

IvoryTower wrote: »

I cant see the cheaper one boosting sales all that much, i mean if you already wanted an xbox with game pass for 200e you could have one.

Of course it'll boost sales, there's gonna be loads of people who intended on only getting the PS5 who'll now get the Series S along with it

peejay1986

CatInABox wrote: »

I'll probably order it through Microsoft and get the points again. They got the console to me day one the last time around as well, so that's alright.

What was this? I'm intrigued.