DonJorginho
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UPDATE: (LOOKS LIKE WE'RE SAFE GAFFERS)
Following text taken from a Reddit post on R/PS5.
Following text taken from a Reddit post on R/PS5.
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Sony supposedly considering delaying or moving forward PS5 Release date for countries going into lockdown.
- Thread starter DonJorginho
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GametimeUK
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DonJorginho
Banned
This is huge. But I would understand it. The last thing Sony would like to see is long line of people waiting for their PS5 during a lockdown. That would be a terrible look. So delaying it after the lockdown ( so 3 to 4 weeks ) would make sense.
I'm nobody
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hi i work in game and we are calling people today to come pay for ps5 before lockdown
wed is the deadline and stores will be open 8 till 2 for pick up note some stores with malls will be moved to a open store
wed is the deadline and stores will be open 8 till 2 for pick up note some stores with malls will be moved to a open store
DonJorginho
Banned
Damn that is good news thanks for that, wonder why the seeming mix up in communication between stores?
Bittermich
Banned
Couldn’t they just give everyone a specific time window when they can pick up the console?
I'm nobody
Member
i have had zero info on delays game would switch to delivery before delay as ps5s are in warehouse as we speak
Gaelyon
Member
In France the official release date for PS5 is still 19th november, despite the current lockdown. My preorder still stand though i was a bit worried as i need to retrieve it directly at the store (FNAC), which during lockdown is problematic, but a click&collect system is spreading to most stores.
Bernd Lauert
Banned
At least in Germany the stores will continue to be open during the month of lockdown so... why?
DonJorginho
Banned
My guess? Stupid interns miscommunicating.
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DeltaPolarBear
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That is how Melbourne did it in our lockdown for most non-food stores. You order and pay online, and get given the choice of delivery or pickup.
1. If you want pickup, you book a 1 hour timeframe when you would be there to collect.
2. You drive there, show your order number through the car window for the employee at the gate, and then you park in the pickup area.
3. You open your car boot/trunk, then go back in your car and wait.
4. Employee puts your item in your trunk, then leaves.
5. You then inspects the trunk for the items after the employee leaves to make sure you got everything. And then you should get a receipt by email as well. You then just drive home.
Now, we have gotten out of lockdown last week, so this is no longer needed. But i expect UK and Europe to follow this model in their own lockdowns soon.
I'm nobody
Member
i was prob on the table but will be make hell knowing u can have it delivered and people will pay the fee
DonJorginho
Banned
Damn they in the warehouses? We eating soon in Old Blighty.
Thank you for the info man, I am with ShopTo but this is great for anyone buying with Game.
TheDreadLord
Member
I guess there won't be a line. All the "physical" sales will be transferred to online sales. There is no need to postpone the launch date because of that.
Low Moral Fibre
Member
Mine is with Amazon so I'd guess it will arrive as normal or maybe a little late.
It may be a coincidence but my mum just text me to say that there are huge queues at Currys while all the other shops were ok - can't imagine people are that desperate for a new TV or digital camera before lockdown so maybe something to do with PS5?
It may be a coincidence but my mum just text me to say that there are huge queues at Currys while all the other shops were ok - can't imagine people are that desperate for a new TV or digital camera before lockdown so maybe something to do with PS5?
LENCH187
Member
true, same reason there is no way the release date will be amended by Sony. I would imagine that instead of punishing them, that Sony will officially allow the retailers to start supplying customers a day or 2 earlier than normal due to the covid situation should they need to. So if anything, it will be down to how the retailer manages it.. I think we will start getting reports of UK buyers receiving their consoles w/c 16/11
Of course this is all just random thoughts, but its how I see it playing out
azertydu91
Hard to Kill
I'm in the exact same situation thankfuly the FNAC stays open during lockdown.
(Quick advice if you ordered online you can call them and switch the delivery method, from the store to your adress, I can MP you the number if you want just in case).
Danteyke223
Member
Bring it in line with the US release date. Why do EU countries have to wait an extra week if the things are in the warehouses already
LENCH187
Member
behave yourself.
AV
We ain't outta here in ten minutes, we won't need no rocket to fly through space
You don't really believe this lockdown will end on December 2nd do you? They'll stretch it to 2021.
Calverz
Member
England isnt the UK.
LisaMariaMartin
Banned
They probably wanted a repeat of last time with customers storming stores, but covid was like: Fuck you.
What?
Ar¢tos
Member
I ordered to collect at the store here in Portugal, and the impression I have from the store description for collection at stores, is that they are splitting the orders in 8 collection days to prevent everyone from going there in the same day. Same thing with games and accessories a week before (but 4 days for these).
Something like that could work in those countries.
Something like that could work in those countries.
FunkMiller
Banned
Calm down everyone. Retailers are allowed to stay open for click and collect. This means you can pick your Ps5 up on the 19th. Game are taking payment now because they are a bit backward and have to do it in store.
alabtrosMyster
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I hope those who receive them early don't spoil loading times for us.
N30RYU
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In Spain we aren't even in lockdown (we should)... but the shops in malls bigger than 800m2 are all closed. Only small retailers can open right now...
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Night.Ninja
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Weird that their asking to stop payments especially if its moving forward
TrebleShot
Member
Logistical nightmare, not happening (earlier I mean) delay? possible but unlikely.
shubik
Member
I just contacted Media Markt Germany on Facebook and specifically asked if I can expect to go into a store on the 19th without having preordered and still get a console. They replied with: "yes, it should be so"
Well, I guess this is what I will do then. I live right next to a huge Saturn. Lockdown is in place but stores are still open.
Well, I guess this is what I will do then. I live right next to a huge Saturn. Lockdown is in place but stores are still open.
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GenericUser
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The console is sold out anyway. So to me personally, it doesn't matter if they delay the official launch, I can't get my hands on one anyway.
geordiemp
Member
13 nov for my xbox series x
22 nov for my ps5
At amazon
My ps5 is 19 Nov amazon, you must of got in later ?
MadYarpen
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ruvikx
Banned
In France they've banned the sale of all "non-essential" products in large supermarkets/shopping centres (including places like Leclerc, Auchan etc. where game consoles & TV's are always readily available). So unless you got one pre-ordered from Amazon or another online outlet which delivers to your front door, you're pretty much not going to get a ps5 or Series X here until lockdown ends.
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
some retarded NON prime shipping BS
basically for amazon to sell their bullshit prime stuff
they just sit on non prime orders
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N30RYU
Member
it doesn't really matter during a lockdown you just want something new to have on your hands... even if is just the console... 'cause all the time you are away from the TV is good for your mental healthBuy Series X to have something to play?
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geordiemp
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Oh yeah I am prime, forgot, did not think about that.