Don't forget how garabage Sony are when it comes to refunds etc. on Playstation aswell.
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FF7R Now Available in-store in Australia
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Only point I disagree with is 3. as PSN is not subject to sales tax in my region so I actually save around $10 over getting a physical copy. That's one of my main motivations in getting digital games these days.
I hope y'all who are receiving their copies early have fun! Especially you Chaserjoey because you've been so excited about this.
The worst part is knowing when I get my physical copy on the 10th it won't matter because I'll still have to install, then download whatever extra data before I can play. At least digital can preload @_@
Thanks! It's copying over now (taking 45-ish minutes for disc one) so hopefully I will get to go past Chapter 1 before going to work tonight =D
I've always planned to buy this digitally, but it's not like I've put any cash into it; there's no reason to pre-order digital versions of a game.
If I can grab a physical copy in America early (without risking my health), I will, otherwise, I'll just buy digital on the day it releases.
If I can grab a physical copy in America early (without risking my health), I will, otherwise, I'll just buy digital on the day it releases.
I realised: April 10th is a public holiday (Good Friday) as is the Monday after (Easter Monday) so people who are getting it delivered, like me, will get it on Tuesday the 14th not Friday the 10th!
That's not even accounting for delays in shipping due to the health problems.
There was a game last year that released on a public holiday (one where shops were open but Aus Post weren't delivering), and I asked on Amazon's support and they said that it would be given to an appropriate courier and they guarantee that it would arrive on time. So I thought that a private company would deliver it on the day. But then after it was paid for and sent out, the delivery date changed to the next week. I expect a lot of people will be disappointed.
That's not even accounting for delays in shipping due to the health problems.
There was a game last year that released on a public holiday (one where shops were open but Aus Post weren't delivering), and I asked on Amazon's support and they said that it would be given to an appropriate courier and they guarantee that it would arrive on time. So I thought that a private company would deliver it on the day. But then after it was paid for and sent out, the delivery date changed to the next week. I expect a lot of people will be disappointed.
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I mean SE could make the call, but you're at the whims of Microsoft and Sony as to how fast they do things (and I wouldn't count on them being super competent here).
If this comes out in the US physically I'm going to go grab a copy from the store. I was intending to not leave the house for the next 3 weeks and grab this game digitally, but NGL getting it 9 days early would be worth the very slight risk of doing curbside pickup.
SE should really just release it early digitally as well at this point tbh.
SE should really just release it early digitally as well at this point tbh.
Logically it shouldn't be, you're correct. However, the increased margins on the digital copies of games are probably the only thing preventing an industry wide raise to $70 for AAA titles, which frankly, should happen anyway. We're *way* behind the inflation curve on that one.
However, I'm also aware that that raise (whenever it occurs) will probably not affect digital vs. physical price matching, so...yeah.
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will the number one reason they wouldnt is they want to sale as much of those physical copies....they probably printed over 4-6 million if they released it in the USA right now on digital no one would even bother to wait or get the physical version.. and PSN SERVERS would MELT lol
yeah tbh i wouldn't be surprised with the insane graphic fidelity next gen games will have they wont get to that 70$ each.
Yeah mos def. Enjoy it fellow Aussie fans. I'm super jealous :)
Lucky guys.
Meanwhile my Amazon pre-order is back to saying "We need a little more time to provide you with a good estimate. Please check back again".
Meanwhile my Amazon pre-order is back to saying "We need a little more time to provide you with a good estimate. Please check back again".
My Amazon status changed from having the original release date and estimated time of delivery to "Pre-Ordered"
" Delivery estimate: We need a little more time to provide you with a good estimate. Please check back again"
Eh its new for me but I haven't been charged or anything so probably doesn't mean much.
" Delivery estimate: We need a little more time to provide you with a good estimate. Please check back again"
Eh its new for me but I haven't been charged or anything so probably doesn't mean much.
This shit is annoying, I'm worried about spoilers. And normally I could just stay off the internet for days but now with being in stay in place, that's mostly what I do. And this is over a week away for the release here.
Did it tho?
I thought it was implied to be 'in Australia' because of the thread title but I acknowledge that it wasn't clear.
It means Amazon no longer believes they can get you Release Day Delivery. This happens when they run out of stock.
damn, well I have my best buy pre-order paid for so I may as well just cancel this one.
Well, given all that AUS has been through, you guys deserve it.
I thought it was implied to be 'in Australia' because of the thread title but I acknowledge that it wasn't clear.
Meanwhile in the UK, pre-orders are being processed on some sites and it's very likely they'll start shipping copies tomorrow.
Got the wife to get me a copy this morning. Should get home from work by 6pm it's gonna be a late one tonight 😁
Oh, my mother is telling me that if I caught outside without a good reason I'll be fined now.
I don't know If I should still go to the store now.
I don't know If I should still go to the store now.
You get fined if you don't have a reasonable excuse. Goods and services is excluded from being fined. A game is fine, especially since the PM bragged about his wife shopping for jigsaw puzzles