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Which retailer/s are you putting your trust in for Next Gen's launch?
- Thread starter BraXzy
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France here, will probably use Fnac. Having physical shops to go to in case of trouble makes it a better option than Amazon here, imo.
Best Buy and amazon just in case. I might do GS too, since it looks like my local store will still be open at least through Nov.
So I went to Smyths toy store in Charlton for the midnight launch. It was surprisingly wholesome. I went a few hours before, there were about 50 people there just chatting. Most people were really nice, had a little polite chat, stood in the cold, got my Switch D1.
For my Xbox One I think I used GAME and they were fine, went and picked it up during the day in Oxford.
For my Xbox One I think I used GAME and they were fine, went and picked it up during the day in Oxford.
Do you not get staff discount or at least placed to the front of the queue?
I have a GameStop within a 5 min walk from my work. I did this for switch in 2017, and I was only the 9th person in line literally 10 mins before opening.
I've pre ordered and got the Wii, DSi, 3DS, and Switch at GameStop and will do so again. Got my PS4 at Best Buy but idk I might try to get two pre orders
I've pre ordered and got the Wii, DSi, 3DS, and Switch at GameStop and will do so again. Got my PS4 at Best Buy but idk I might try to get two pre orders
Not Best Buy.
I really hate GameStop as a company but their handling and shipping speeds for collector's editions this gen was excellent. I always got things before release date or on it and they had great packaging every time.
I really hate GameStop as a company but their handling and shipping speeds for collector's editions this gen was excellent. I always got things before release date or on it and they had great packaging every time.
Consoles are sold at zero margin or even a loss, and as an employee you're not allowed to buy anything with limited supply. If we get 200 consoles, they go to 200 customers, employees have to wait until launch is over, and supply is back to normal, or order online as a normal customer. (Different chain, but it should be the same at most serious retailers.)
First come, first served for preorders.
Staff discount on hardware is only 5%. I don't particularly like the returns policy for consoles so in the case of an unfortunate event, I'd rather go with Amazon who are unmatched in that department.
If I had the disposable cash to just jump in without worrying about it I'd probably go with amazon as I've never had an issue with my prime subscription
personally I'm not quite sure yet. Nothing about the ps5 is compelling me to jump in immediately and I want to look more into the xbox all access option when the details/partners for that come out - but since I still have 20 months or so on my gamepass subscription its not going to be until may/june next year that I'll be getting a series x on all access, so I'm looking forward to getting impressions from the early adopters here
personally I'm not quite sure yet. Nothing about the ps5 is compelling me to jump in immediately and I want to look more into the xbox all access option when the details/partners for that come out - but since I still have 20 months or so on my gamepass subscription its not going to be until may/june next year that I'll be getting a series x on all access, so I'm looking forward to getting impressions from the early adopters here
Which ever one I can get a preorder in. Not splitting hairs if release is limited.
Actually OP make a poll so I can see where I have better chances!
Actually OP make a poll so I can see where I have better chances!
Best Buy for me. No only will I get it earlier, but I won't even have to leave my car, and I get BB reward certs to help pay for it.
I've gotten my other consoles from GameStop for ease of use (and because I knew people that worked there), but with everything going on with Covid, I might try Amazon Prime Or Best Buy (maaaybe) instead.
Always gone to GAME for console launches and they've never let me down. Have got a tonne of points saved up from trading in etc so it will make it cheaper.
And Mike Ashley, although I hate the guy he won't shut them down before the new consoles.
And Mike Ashley, although I hate the guy he won't shut them down before the new consoles.
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Honestly whichever place I can get an order for a Series X at. Gamestop, Best Buy or Target in person/in-store pickup. Or Amazon if that's my only option, but I don't like the idea of something that expensive being delivered when I'm at work.
I've always done in-store preorder/pickup for new console releases but leaning towards Amazon this launch.
Historically how is Amazon when it comes to new console launches and shipping? I'm WFH the rest of the year so I'm cool with it being shipped as long as I get it release day.
Historically how is Amazon when it comes to new console launches and shipping? I'm WFH the rest of the year so I'm cool with it being shipped as long as I get it release day.
Crossing my fingers for Sony letting me in to pre-order; if so, then Playstation Direct. If not, probably either Target (that sweet Red Card discount) or Amazon. Not even looking in GameStop's direction.
I'm also getting the XSX straight from Microsoft.
I'm also getting the XSX straight from Microsoft.
Amazon have never messed up on any big orders of mine (or at least when they have, have dealt with it without hassle), so I'll be going there.
If I do decide to grab a series X I may see if its worth trading in my X locally, but we only have a gamestop here, and doubtless it would be exhausting to clamber over the Harry Potter monopoly and Pop culture figurines to only get thruppence ha'penny.
If I do decide to grab a series X I may see if its worth trading in my X locally, but we only have a gamestop here, and doubtless it would be exhausting to clamber over the Harry Potter monopoly and Pop culture figurines to only get thruppence ha'penny.