PlayStation 5 - Pre-Order |OT| Don't Break Your F5 Key

[BlankRoomSoupIsYummy]

I think Best Buy's system isn't fully ready to accept orders (yet..or anymore...) because one of their APIs is returning a message that the product SKU is inactive (for the full PS5 system). Could be the result of a race condition rather than an actual returned value, but it's pretty suspicious. I'm on the "Continue to Payment Information" screen if anyone else wants to check.

"Failed to retrieve price for sku 6426149: {\"type\":\"com.bestbuy.kraken.util.ProductInactiveException\",\"errorCode\":\"PRODUCT_SKU_INACTIVE\",\"errorMessage\":\"SKU: 6426149 is hidden.: [skuId:6426149]\"}: [uri:http://kraken-east.prod.browse.bestbuy.com/v2/priceBlock/6426149?rzTierCode=10130&storeNumber= , status:404, method:GET]", skuId: "6426149"

 

[Dartastic]

Stupid PS5 still in the stupid cart and I can't check out argh

 

[El Bombastico]

I don't think I clicked checkout for something so many times in my entire life.

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Not even Switch scarcity right after the COVID lockdowns were this bad...

 

[Bebpo]

So on Gamestop, I haven't received a confirmation email and when I try to look up order with my email and order number it's not finding any order. Not sure if it really went through...

 

[Snake__]

I don't think I clicked checkout for something so many times in my entire life.

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Im starting to wonder if I'll ever stop clicking the button
is this just hell?

sounds like there are still 2 more buttons after this one too

 

[EssBeeVee]

Preorders start at 10 am in Japan

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wondering why japan wasn't on the original list for the 12th.

 

[BAD]

I did no have this much trouble for PS4 in 2013

 

[Tommyguns]

Who went physical vs. digital and how come? Want to read some thoughts as I'll be torn on which to cut loose.

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I went digital. I think the console design itself is clearly nicer, being symmetrical and all. On top of that, I haven't put a disk in my PS4 Pro since I bought it at launch.

I just like the convenience of digital much more.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Who went physical vs. digital and how come? Want to read some thoughts as I'll be torn on which to cut loose.

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I'm trying to grab the digital but it won't let me. Can't remember the last time I bought a physical game tbh

 

[tellNoel]

Amazon about to post theirs while i'm asleep 100%

 

[ZedLilIndPum]

I don't think its really out of stock. The actual product page doesn't say out of stock at all. Either way I'm still clicking checkout every now and then

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Given previous experience with them, there may be a lag before the main order page updates to sold out. I hope not, but I've experienced that with them before.

 

[AGN]

Been on hold for phone support at bb for 45 min now. I'm pretty sure they just aren't answering phones lol.

 

[ajszenk]

Got the last one at my local GameStop. Whewwwww I can finally breathe again

 

[beau_beaumont]

I'm sitting here hoping its an issue for everyone and that I still have a chance :(

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I've had it in my cart since I first got the email preorders were available. Maybe it's not meant to be

 

[Keith Stat]

Not even sure I'd know what to do with myself if the 'Checkout' button ever does work.

 

[BlueRose]

EB Games Australia have sold out of launch consoles, both disc and digital.

 

[Arrakis]

Was anyone able to get an order in at BestBuy? I'd prefer to get it from them out of all the retailers.

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I got a disc one , I would have preferred the digital but it was sold out

 

[Wowzors]

I think Best Buy's system isn't fully ready to accept orders (yet..or anymore...) because one of their APIs is returning a message that the product SKU is inactive (for the full PS5 system). Could be the result of a race condition rather than an actual returned value, but it's pretty suspicious. I'm on the "Continue to Payment Information" screen if anyone else wants to check.

"Failed to retrieve price for sku 6426149: {\"type\":\"com.bestbuy.kraken.util.ProductInactiveException\",\"errorCode\":\"PRODUCT_SKU_INACTIVE\",\"errorMessage\":\"SKU: 6426149 is hidden.: [skuId:6426149]\"}: [uri:http://kraken-east.prod.browse.bestbuy.com/v2/priceBlock/6426149?rzTierCode=10130&storeNumber= , status:404, method:GET]", skuId: "6426149"

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Doesnt explain why the rest of the website is down completely though.

 

[thepenguin55]

I've had a console in my Best Buy cart for so ....

 

[bigosc]

Was the final 2 preorders at gamestop, the lady next to me wanted the digital one but settled for disc.

 

[Darknight]

Ugh, my finger is starting to cramp up from the constant clicking.

Target always da MVP. Best service in town.

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Well except when it comes to shipping. Especially with preorders.

 

[Tiber]

I am going to have to stay up until Amazon preorders go live... Hope that's not 9am or something 😩



Hahahahahaha

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Amazon is 9am in the UK. They sent an email warning of very limited stock. It's going to be bloody

 

[darthpaxton]

Preorders start at 10 am in Japan

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I wish they had done something like this in the US. This running around to whichever retailer is live at the time is probably pretty crushing.

 

[floorcrow]

just got order confirmation for disc PS5 to ship to US on Amazon.de

 

[vypek]

Given previous experience with them, there may be a lag before the main order page updates to sold out. I hope not, but I've experienced that with them before.

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Damn. I didn't know this is something that has happened before. That is disappointing. So it could be that this is all a huge waste of time anyways

 

[NattyBo]

Everybody is freaking me out posting about wal mart being unreliable :(

 

[Cordy]

The SNES Classic preorders dropped at like what, 2-4AM central time when that dropped. I hope that doesn't happen here.

 

[Shark]

In 2013 Wario64 felt like the cheat code. Now he's too popular

 

[kosmickitten]

Who went physical vs. digital and how come? Want to read some thoughts as I'll be torn on which to cut loose.

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I went physical mostly because I like more options. Also because the games I play I often find cheaper on disc than digital. And I don't have a UHD player yet.

 

[phant0m]

Has Amazon ever crashed due to high traffic?

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Usually pretty bad on prime day. Doesn't completely shit the bed like BB though.

 

[rjinaz]

how are people allowed to sell preorders for a console not even out in 2 months?

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They just say it's a preorder just like companies do it. It can be pretty risky on the part of the seller because if the prices fall there is a good chance the buyer cancels or claims fraud and other possible ways it can go wrong.

I've also seen sellers list more preorders than they actually have and then spend extra money trying to buy from other sellers just so they don't have to cancel orders and watch their ratings plummet.

Nah. Go there and report EVERYONE selling pre-orders! Get all those listings taken down.

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Also this. They aren't supposed to list them yet.

 

[Loud Wrong]

I got the disc version and every accessory pre ordered, but I wanted Digital. If that doesn't change, I'll have to work out a swap with someone who wanted the disc but got DE.

 

[Charpunk]

So on Gamestop, I haven't received a confirmation email and when I try to look up order with my email and order number it's not finding any order. Not sure if it really went through...

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I haven't gotten an email yet but the order shows up in my order history and says in progress.

 

[Tribal24]

So far no cancellations on Walmart physical and they took my money, i think i might be good

 

[WadeIt0ut]

I did no have this much trouble for PS4 in 2013

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You probably went and preordered it the day preorders actually were meant to go up lol

 

[EekumBokum]

I got a disc one , I would have preferred the digital but it was sold out

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Damn, I've got a disc one in my cart and have been hitting checkout randomly over the past 30min but errors :/

 

[snake2531]

Does anyone think the bundle is worth it? Seems like that's all that's available at Gamestop.

 

[J-Spot]

I got mine from Walmart around the time they first went live. Any chance it gets cancelled?

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They said they'll have more available next week which makes me hopeful that even if they somehow oversold this round it will still be good. Didn't stop me from putting in a safety order at Target though.

 

[Deleted member 70788]

I went digital. I think the console design itself is clearly nicer, being symmetrical and all. On top of that, I haven't put a disk in my PS4 Pro since I bought it at launch.

I just like the convenience of digital much more.

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Similarly. I went digital (through Walmart). I don't like the clutter of games, I like the convenience, and my internet is SUPER fast. Frankly, I don't care about used or trading, my money isn't that tight anymore.

 

[LightKiosk]

I need to go in the shower and at this rate I'm debating taking my phone in with me so I can keep pressing the checkout button.

 

[GlacialTruffle]

Got the digital PS5 back in my cart at Best Buy

 

[Nothing]

Everybody is freaking me out posting about wal mart being unreliable :(

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They are usually much better with SE games, and gaming systems. But yeah.

 

[Deleted member 437]

Wario64, why are you tweeting about 3080's? Who cares? fucking get Amazon to sell me a PS5!

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Seriously.

Just wait a year and get the 4080 or whatever the fuck.

 

[StickeeFingaz]

Ready to give up on clicking Checkout on Best Buy and just wait for the Amazon link.

 

[Hawk269]

I use to work retail for 35 years and made some calls to friends that are Asst. Buyers/District Managers at Best Buy, Target and Game Stop and they are stating that it is close to a 80/20 split on the Disk vs. Digital version. One person told me it was closer to a 90/10 split in availability of the Disk version versus the digital.

Some reports from users here reporting Game Stops having 14 Disk/4 Digital lines up closely to what I am hearing. With the loss that Sony is probably going through with the Digital, I am sure they are making less units of the Digital and why allocation is what we are seeing right now. Wonder if this will change or if in a way for Sony to control losses they will continue to allocate less digital versus disk versions? Should be interesting...but the thirst is real as you can see with retailers selling out almost instantly.

 

[FearonDuve]

U.S Best buy, has anyone been able to preorder yet? And if so, was your option pickup?

 

[plagiarize]

I just wish BB would tell me if the thing in my cart is real or not 😭

 

[NegroNinja]

I'm thinking about canceling my amazon.de preorder and trying my hand at US amazon but idk

 

[Arrakis]

Damn, I've got a disc one in my cart and have been hitting checkout randomly over the past 30min but errors :/

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I had to try twice from scratch , the first time it removed the console from my cart and left the camera and extra controller

 

[Dysun]

This sucks, would rather just be told BB is out of stock lol