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Vinny01 · 11-11-2020, 07:53 PM

It is frustratingly hilarious that every single console launch has had so many issues with shortages and pre orders dating back to the PS2 (maybe earlier).

I remember pre-ordering my PS2 after saving all summer to find out a week before EBgames was not going to honor my pre-order because Sony had some kind of shortage and only people who paid for their systems in full got their pre-order. I recall being so angry as i was 5th on the list and would have paid out the balance if they called me to advise me before. I was fortunate that I was able to park outside the Canadian Tire on launch day about 40 minutes before they opened and got one of the consoles.

I was fortunate to get a PS3 from my girlfriend at the time for Christmas during the launch year. She had an in at Best Buy and was able to get one.

PS4 I lucked out and was able to get one shortly after launch at Best Buy by sheer luck of just calling them on a day they happened to receive a new shipment. The sales guy told me he would hold one if I bought a warranty and since my PS3 had fried 8 months earlier I took him up on the offer (that PS4 is still going strong so pure waste of money).

PS5 seems to be a similar gong show. I have tried a few times to get a pre-order. I mentioned earlier in the thread I woke up at 2AM to try for the Superstore preorder that started at 3AM about a month ago. Now based on what I am reading online it doesn’t look like anyone is getting their system tomorrow and likely early next week is the best people can hope for. I know I am going to try all the retailers I can tomorrow and just hope to secure one before Christmas as I will have a couple weeks off at the end of the year and winter is definitely gaming season for me.

Maybe it is to build suspense or maybe it is just the capacity they have to build these things but every console generation is never able to meet the demand. Covid seems to make this year even worse but I am actually glad I don’t even have the option of lining up somewhere tonight to try and get a PlayStation in store.

I definitely feel for the folks in here who were on the ball and got their preorder but now sit in limbo waiting to find out when they get their system. Hopefully many of you are pleasantly surprised in the next couple of days and it arrives.

I can’t wait to play the Spider-Man sequel as the original was one of my favorite games on the PS4 and one of my favorite games of all time.

11-11-2020, 07:53 PM	#678
Vinny01 Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CGY Exp:	It is frustratingly hilarious that every single console launch has had so many issues with shortages and pre orders dating back to the PS2 (maybe earlier). I remember pre-ordering my PS2 after saving all summer to find out a week before EBgames was not going to honor my pre-order because Sony had some kind of shortage and only people who paid for their systems in full got their pre-order. I recall being so angry as i was 5th on the list and would have paid out the balance if they called me to advise me before. I was fortunate that I was able to park outside the Canadian Tire on launch day about 40 minutes before they opened and got one of the consoles. I was fortunate to get a PS3 from my girlfriend at the time for Christmas during the launch year. She had an in at Best Buy and was able to get one. PS4 I lucked out and was able to get one shortly after launch at Best Buy by sheer luck of just calling them on a day they happened to receive a new shipment. The sales guy told me he would hold one if I bought a warranty and since my PS3 had fried 8 months earlier I took him up on the offer (that PS4 is still going strong so pure waste of money). PS5 seems to be a similar gong show. I have tried a few times to get a pre-order. I mentioned earlier in the thread I woke up at 2AM to try for the Superstore preorder that started at 3AM about a month ago. Now based on what I am reading online it doesn’t look like anyone is getting their system tomorrow and likely early next week is the best people can hope for. I know I am going to try all the retailers I can tomorrow and just hope to secure one before Christmas as I will have a couple weeks off at the end of the year and winter is definitely gaming season for me. Maybe it is to build suspense or maybe it is just the capacity they have to build these things but every console generation is never able to meet the demand. Covid seems to make this year even worse but I am actually glad I don’t even have the option of lining up somewhere tonight to try and get a PlayStation in store. I definitely feel for the folks in here who were on the ball and got their preorder but now sit in limbo waiting to find out when they get their system. Hopefully many of you are pleasantly surprised in the next couple of days and it arrives. I can’t wait to play the Spider-Man sequel as the original was one of my favorite games on the PS4 and one of my favorite games of all time.