Amazon PS4 console - Pre-Order

gadget_ukgadget_uk Posts: 441
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I have checked my Amazon PS4 console pre-order and it now says "The following item will arrive after 25 Dec 2013."

But I still haven't revived an email regarding a delivery date.

I placed the order on the 7th November. I have emailed Amazon Customer Service and I am waiting for a response.

How accurate is their information?

Thanks in advance.
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  • originalrobskioriginalrobski Posts: 357
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    basically i would go with the fact you arent getting the machine till after xmas. They prob dont know their exact stock levels at that time yet so cant give more of an exact date atm :)
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 565
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    Sorry bud, but 7th November is a bit late in the game to put in a pre order for day of release.

    Most people have had theirs in since the console was announced and the stores started taking pre-orders.

    Amazon will be getting more stock in (Sony are going to blitz the market with PS4's as soon as possible) before Xmas but whether you fall into that queue is a different matter.

    You may be better of trying your luck with a supermarket / game shop at a midnight release (I work for game and we have a few consoles held back for the midnight release)

    I know that the PS4 pre orders are a hot ticket item (despite the launch titles being a bit weak, but thats just my opinion)
  • Dan27Dan27 Posts: 9,652
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    Sorry, OP. 3 weeks before a major console launch is too late. Think 3 months next time.

    I placed my order in May of this year. Pretty much as soon as the pre-orders went live. Think of the amount of pre-orders Amazon would have got in six months - No electronics company in the world could make six months of stock for a sole retailer and have some left over for orders at such late notice.

    Best advice for you would be to hunt in person, on Friday.
  • NightHawk123NightHawk123 Posts: 7,015
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    You're better off using Amazon's CS on chat, they are pretty helpful and should be able to give you more info. Agree with the posters above, your best bet would be looking for stores who still have stock on release day.
  • claymore74claymore74 Posts: 1,153
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    If you ordered a bundle (Knack, KZ, or Gamer pack) on 14th Nov then at that time Amazon were stating that you would get it for Christmas.

    This is when I pre-ordered, but my order is now in the same boat as gadget_uk, so I will be annoyed if it doesn't come in time for Christmas. I won't be overly surprised, but if they weren't going to be able to deliver for Chrismas they shouldn't have said so at the time, as I suspect that will be a major factor in people ordering from them.

    (As of now you can still order the Knack bundle for delivery pre-Christmas)'
  • NorfolkBoy1NorfolkBoy1 Posts: 4,109
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    The OP is probably better off going to a midnight launch at a local Game/Tesco or something, many stores are getting "turn-up-on-the-day" stock, albeit limited.
  • Dan27Dan27 Posts: 9,652
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    What's your location, Gadget? (city only needed!)
  • KillerCloudKillerCloud Posts: 1,156
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    I don't think the OP was too late to preorder in general but maybe from Amazon. Companies didn't know the final amount of consoles they were getting until quite recently (according to my local Game) so I think it would depend where it was ordered from. I have had mine on order from Zavvi and only preordered it on the 1/11/13 and I received an email yesterday saying money will be taken today and to expect the console on Friday. So maybe amazon will have some in time for Xmas at least.
  • jwballjwball Posts: 1,248
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    I seem to remember PS2 Slims selling for ridiculous money on ebay the year they came out due to shortages. I don't see this Christmas being any different.
  • Philip WalesPhilip Wales Posts: 6,373
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    ^^Unless Amazon UK follow Amazon DR and stop people buying more than 1 console. And Ebay US has stopped people selling more than 1 console a week or month can't remember which.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 565
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    I don't think the OP was too late to preorder in general but maybe from Amazon. Companies didn't know the final amount of consoles they were getting until quite recently (according to my local Game) so I think it would depend where it was ordered from. I have had mine on order from Zavvi and only preordered it on the 1/11/13 and I received an email yesterday saying money will be taken today and to expect the console on Friday. So maybe amazon will have some in time for Xmas at least.

    While this is partially correct, places like Amazon will be getting a bigger share but will also get more pre-orders so the stock will already be allocated to the next in line.

    Leaving a pre-order to 3 weeks before release and expecting it to arrive on that day of release is not really realistic.

    Best chance the OP has is pitching up at a midnight release nice and early otherwise wait until after Christmas to get one.

    We have three consoles that are not allocated pre -order (I work for game) to sell at midnight and if not sold (unlikely I know) next morning in store.(but will probably be subject to mandatory bundle offering!)
  • simasima Posts: 1,464
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    The OP is probably better off going to a midnight launch at a local Game/Tesco or something, many stores are getting "turn-up-on-the-day" stock, albeit limited.

    cancel and go to asda, I pre ordered my ps4 from asda with 1 week to go and should be here friday (asda have a ton of stock)

    http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/ps4-s-available-midnight-thur-fri-asda-stores-post-1723206?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=11272013&utm_campaign=Daily%2BHot


    Update from ASDA website

    This is from Asda's website:

    PlayStation 4 Launch at ASDA
    We have a limited quantity of PS4's for sale, no pre-order needed, at one of the selected stores below.
    Those marked below as “Yes” to Midnight Opening will have stock on sale from 00:01 on the 29th November.

    Other stores as listed below will be open early on Friday morning.

    Stock will be limited supply and strictly 1 per customer - please come early to avoid disappointment.

    Count Store number Store name Post Code Open for midnight collection Store opening hours
    1 4249 ABERDEEN BEACH AB24 5EZ No 8am to 10pm
    2 4643 AINTREE L10 3LN Yes 24 hrs
    3 4271 ANDOVER SP10 2RW Yes 24 hrs
    4 4311 ANTRIM BT41 4LL Yes 24 hrs
    5 5002 ASHINGTON LINTONVILLE TER NE63 9JY Yes 24 hrs
    6 4137 ASHTON OL6 7DP Yes 24 hrs
    7 5807 AYR (NEW) KA8 9BF Yes 24 hrs
    8 4675 BARNSLEY S71 1LN Yes 24 hrs
    9 4144 BARROW LA14 5UG Yes 24 hrs
    10 4647 BEDMINSTER BS3 4JY Yes 24 hrs
    11 4680 BENTON NE12 9NH Yes 24 hrs
    12 4169 BLACKPOOL, GB FY4 4QH Yes 24 hrs
    13 4586 BLACKWOOD NP12 ONT Yes 24 hrs
    14 4955 BLYTH NE24 4LZ Yes 24 hrs
    15 4574 BODMIN ,GB PL31 2AR Yes 24 hrs
    16 4639 BOLDON NE35 9AR Yes 24 hrs
    17 5849 BOOTLE L20 4BB Yes 24 hrs
    18 5892 BOSTON (NEW) PE21 8EQ Yes 24 hrs
    19 4159 BOURNEMOUTH BH8 8DL Yes Open Midnight
    20 4573 BRADFORD (NEW), GB BD4 9SR Yes 24 hrs
    21 4128 BRIDGE OF DEE (NEW) AB10 7QA Yes 24 hrs
    22 4281 BRIDGEND CF31 3AG No Friday 7am to 10pm
    23 4244 BURNDEN PARK BL3 2QS Yes 24 hrs
    24 4627 CARDIFF CF14 7EW Yes 24 hrs
    25 4640 CARLISLE CA3 OJQ Yes 24 hrs
    26 4693 CHATHAM ME5 9SE Yes 24 hrs
    27 4664 CHESSER EH14 1RJ Yes 24 hrs
    28 4941 CLAPHAM JUNCTION SW11 1JG Yes 24 hrs
    29 4674 CLYDEBANK (NEW) G81 2RZ Yes 24 hrs
    30 4288 COLERAINE BT52 1QP No 8am to 10pm
    31 4948 COLNE BB8 8LU Yes 24 hrs
    32 4631 CORBY NN17 5DT Yes 24 hrs
    33 4602 COVENTRY CV2 2PN Yes 24 hrs
    34 4190 CREWE CW1 2PT No 7am to 11pm
    35 4131 CUMBERNAULD (NEW) G67 1JW Yes 24 hrs
    36 4179 CWMBRAN (NEW) NP44 1UL Yes 24 hrs
    37 4607 DERBY DE21 7LW Yes 24 hrs
    38 4954 DONCASTER DN4 5NW Yes 24 hrs
    39 4694 DONNINGTON WOOD TF2 7RX Yes 24 hrs
    40 4577 DUMBARTON, GB G82 1RD Yes 24 hrs
    41 4926 DUNFERMLINE KY11 4LP Yes 24 hrs
    42 4663 DUNSTABLE, GB LU5 4EU No 7am to 11pm
    43 4172 DYCE AB21 7NG No 8am to 10pm
    44 4216 EASTGATE SS14 1AE Yes 24 hrs
    45 4584 EASTLANDS M11 4BD Yes 24 hrs
    46 4967 EASTLEIGH SO53 3YJ Yes 24 hrs
    47 4625 EDINBURGH EH15 3AR Yes 24 hrs
    48 4935 ELGIN, GB IV30 3YQ Yes 24 hrs
    49 5884 ELLESMERE PORT (NEW) CH65 0BZ Yes 24 hrs
    50 5899 ENNISKILLEN (NEW) BT74 6JG Yes 24 hrs
    51 4677 FALMOUTH TR10 9LY Yes 24 hrs
    52 4669 FAREHAM PO14 1TT Yes 24 hrs
    53 4942 FARNBOROUGH GU14 7LT Yes 24 hrs
    54 5867 FELTHAM TW13 4BH Yes 24 hrs
    55 4792 FERRING BN12 6PN No Friday 6am to midnight
    56 5759 FLEETWOOD FY7 6NU Yes 24 hrs
    57 5876 GALASHIELS TD1 2AG Yes 24 hrs
    58 4149 GATESHEAD (NEW) NE11 9XS Yes 24 hrs
    59 5885 GLASSHOUGHTON WF10 5LE Yes 24 hrs
    60 4344 GLENROTHES (NEW) KY7 5QB Yes 24 hrs
    61 4615 GLOUCESTER GL1 1DS Yes 24 hrs
    62 4934 GOSFORTH NE3 5BU Yes 24 hrs
    63 4661 GOVAN G51 3HR Yes 24 hrs
    64 5868 GRANGEMOUTH FK3 8YS Yes 24 hrs
    65 4153 GRAVESEND DA11 ODQ Yes 24 hrs
    66 4657 GREAT BRIDGE B70 0ET Yes 24 hrs
    67 4628 GRIMSBY DN32 9DL Yes 24 hrs
    68 5819 HALIFAX HX1 4JT Yes 24 hrs
    69 4923 HAMILTON, GB ML3 6AD Yes 24 hrs
    70 4906 HARTLEPOOL (NEW) TS24 0XR Yes 24 hrs
    71 4672 HAVANT PO9 3QW Yes 24 hrs
    72 4598 HEREFORD HR2 7JE Yes 24 hrs
    73 4619 HIGH WYCOMBE HP12 4NU Yes 24 hrs
    74 4652 HORWICH BL6 6JA Yes 24 hrs
    75 4160 HUDDERSFIELD HD2 2LQ Yes 24 hrs
    76 4245 HULL MOUNT PLEASANT HU9 2BN No 7am to 10pm
    77 4658 HULME M15 5AS No 6am to midnight
    78 4645 HUNTS CROSS L24 9WA Yes 24 hrs
    79 5864 HUYTON (NEW) L36 7TX Yes 24 hrs
    80 4579 HYDE,GB SK14 1BD Yes 24 hrs
    81 4938 HYSON GREEN NG7 5FP No 8am to 10pm
    82 4644 IPSWICH IP1 5PD Yes 24 hrs
    83 5869 KEIGHLEY BD21 3ER Yes 24 hrs
    84 4939 KILLINGBECK LS14 6UT Yes 24 hrs
    85 4135 KINGSWOOD HU7 4HS Yes 24 hrs
    86 4648 KIRKCALDY KY1 3NG Yes 24 hrs
    87 4608 LANCASTER LA1 5JR Yes 24 hrs
    88 4342 LANGLEY MILL NG16 4ED Yes 24 hrs
    89 4327 LECKWITH ROAD CF11 8OZ Yes 24 hrs
    90 4566 LEICESTER LE3 2LL Yes 24 hrs
    91 4139 LEIGH WN7 5RZ Yes 24 hrs
    92 5870 LEITH EH6 6NX Yes 24 hrs
    93 4567 LINCOLN (NEW), GB LN6 8JY Yes 24 hrs
    94 4973 LISCARD CH45 4NZ No 8am to 10pm
    95 4176 LIVINGSTON (NEW) EH54 6MB Yes 24 hrs
    96 4614 LONGWELL GREEN BS15 7DY Yes 24 hrs
    97 4195 LOWER EARLEY RG6 5TT Yes 24 hrs
    98 4916 MARINA (BRIGHTON) BN1 5UT Yes 24 hrs
    99 4690 MILTON KEYNES (NEW) MK1 1SA Yes 24 hrs
    100 4927 MILTON OF CRAIGIE DD4 7RX Yes 24 hrs
    101 4977 MINWORTH B76 1XL Yes 24 hrs
    102 4617 NORWICH NR6 5DT Yes 24 hrs
    103 4641 NUNEATON CV11 4FL Yes 24 hrs
    104 4979 OADBY LE2 4AH Yes 24 hrs
    105 4917 PATCHWAY BS34 5TL Yes 24 hrs
    106 4662 PENTWYN CF23 8NL Yes 24 hrs
    107 4960 PERTH PH1 5AP Yes 24 hrs
    108 4178 PETERLEE (NEW) SR8 1BJ Yes 24 hrs
    109 4155 PILSWORTH BL9 8RS Yes 24 hrs
    110 5840 POOLE BH15 1JQ Yes 24 hrs
    111 4637 PORTLETHEN AB1 4XP Yes 24 hrs
    112 4583 PORTSMOUTH PO1 1NJ No 7am to 11pm
    113 4636 PRESTON FULWOOD PR2 5SP Yes 24 hrs
    114 4947 PUDSEY LS28 6AN Yes 24 hrs
    115 4133 QUEENSFERRY, GB CH5 1UZ Yes 24 hrs
    116 4676 QUESLET (NEW) B43 7HA Yes 24 hrs
    117 5883 RAWTENSTALL (NEW) BB4 8EL Yes 24 hrs
    118 4651 ROBROYSTON G33 1PR Yes 24 hrs
    119 4601 ROCHDALE, GB OL12 6XT Yes 24 hrs
    120 4932 ROEHAMPTON SW15 3DT Yes 24 hrs
    121 4580 SEFTON L7 6QD Yes 24 hrs
    122 4684 SHEFFIELD (NEW) S13 9BN Yes 24 hrs
    123 4403 SHEFFIELD CHAUCER ROAD S5 9QJ Yes 24 hrs
    124 4571 SINFIN (NEW), GB DE2 3DS Yes 24 hrs
    125 4154 SLOUGH SL1 9LA Yes Open Midnight
    126 5889 SOUTH SHIELDS (NEW) NE33 1AZ Yes 24 hrs
    127 4229 ST MATTHEWS WS1 1RS Yes 24 hrs
    128 4152 ST.AUSTELL PL25 4PR Yes 24 hrs
    129 4613 STAFFORD, GB ST15 3TA Yes 24 hrs
    130 4988 STANLEY DH9 0NB Yes 24 hrs
    131 4582 STEVENAGE SG1 1LA Yes 24 hrs
    132 4632 STOCKPORT SK1 1UA No 7am to 10pm
    133 5001 STOCKTON (NEW) TS18 2PB Yes 24 hrs
    134 5900 STRABANE (NEW) BT82 8EQ Yes 24 hrs
    135 4638 SUNDERLAND SR2 9TT Yes 24 hrs
    136 4990 SUTTON ASHFIELD NG17 2AH Yes 24 hrs
    137 4656 SWANLEY BR8 7UN Yes 24 hrs
    138 4564 SWANSEA (NEW) SA6 8PS Yes 24 hrs
    139 4581 SWINDON HAYDON SN25 4BG Yes 24 hrs
    140 4170 TAMWORTH, GB B78 3HD Yes 24 hrs
    141 4961 TAUNTON TA1 2ANA Yes 24 hrs
    142 5719 THURMASTON LE4 8GN Yes 24 hrs
    143 4678 TORYGLEN G42 0AE Yes 24 hrs
    144 4565 TRAFFORD PARK M41 7ZA Yes 24 hrs
    145 4620 WAKEFIELD DURKAR WF2 7EQ Yes 24 hrs
    146 4692 WASHINGTON NE38 7NF Yes 24 hrs
    147 4642 WATFORD WD24 7RT Yes 24 hrs
    148 4688 WEMBLEY HA9 9EX Yes 24 hrs
    149 4903 WEST BRIDGFORD NG2 7JA Yes 24 hrs
    150 4922 WESTBROOK WA5 8UQ Yes 24 hrs
    151 4671 WESTON-SUPER-MARE BS23 3YQ Yes 24 hrs
    152 4611 WIGAN (NEW) WN5 OXA Yes 24 hrs
    153 4168 WOLSTANTON ST5 0AP Yes 24 hrs
    154 4143 WREXHAM LL13 8HL Yes 24 hrs
    155 4689 YORK (NEW) Y02 9NE Yes 24 hrs
    If you have already pre-ordered your PS4 at any of our other stores then please check with that store for their local opening times so that you know when to collect your Console.
    Might be useful for anyone looking to by one last minute!

    http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/155-asda-stores-offering-
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 844
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    I don't think the OP was too late to preorder in general but maybe from Amazon. Companies didn't know the final amount of consoles they were getting until quite recently (according to my local Game) so I think it would depend where it was ordered from. I have had mine on order from Zavvi and only preordered it on the 1/11/13 and I received an email yesterday saying money will be taken today and to expect the console on Friday. So maybe amazon will have some in time for Xmas at least.

    Sony only guaranteed release day per-orders up to Aug 6th. Xmas is only 3 weeks extra so I'd say it is too late. I think you've been lucky to get one so late tbh.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,368
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    mine was pre ordered from amazon on 11th june but still sitting pre ordered on my account...

    i want to see some movement!!!!
  • Rich_LRich_L Posts: 6,110
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    Mine was ordered 20th May and it still says pre-ordered. Chill.

    If it still says it this time tomorrow start to worry.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,743
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    I ordered on the 14th and mine has been preparing for dispatch for about 4 hours now.

    I've got the gamer pack.
  • Rich_LRich_L Posts: 6,110
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    Prob won't change till tomorrow.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,743
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    Rich_L wrote: »
    Prob won't change till tomorrow.
    Wrong, it now says Dispatching Now :D
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,368
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    Rich_L wrote: »
    Mine was ordered 20th May and it still says pre-ordered. Chill.

    If it still says it this time tomorrow start to worry.

    erm... it still says pre ordered

    spoke to C.S and they reckon its entered the shipping process and ill still get it tomorrow. .
    but the status still hasnt updated
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 6,848
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    Just cancelled a pre order of a game with them as they had not shipped it yet.

    Game have in stock £3 less
  • ickabodickabod Posts: 505
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    Have had my PS4 ordered with Amazon on 13 June, despatched tonight for delivery on Mon 2 Dec via City Link, so much for "release day delivery"...
  • Rich_LRich_L Posts: 6,110
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    City link?? How weird, mine is with DPD and due tomorrow.

    Which part of uk are you?
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,743
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    DPD for me and has now departed Birrrrrmingham to make it's way to the local depot!
  • Rich_LRich_L Posts: 6,110
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    chopoff wrote: »
    DPD for me and has now departed Birrrrrmingham to make it's way to the local depot!

    Same here!!
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 7
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    I've ordered the mega bundle from Amazon, and got the email this evening saying delivery tomorrow via amazon logistics so god knows when it will turn up.

    Going to Game first thing tomorrow morning to get my games and Super Mario 3D World, so at least I'll have something to play ;0)
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