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Which retailer/s are you putting your trust in for Next Gen's launch?

BraXzy

BraXzy

Chicken Chaser
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Oct 25, 2017
2,431
With more and more rumours swirling about imminent announcements and possibly preorders, it's time to think about which retailer to go with (assuming you're picking one up at launch).

Are you planning on an online purchase or risking in-store / midnight launches?

Personally I'm in the UK, between GAME, Amazon, SimplyGames, Smyths, Currys etc. it's hard to know who will be most reliable. Anyone from UK-Era had experience with prior console launches with good / bad experiences? I did Xbox One at launch from a GAME store at midnight, it'll be online only for me this time around.
 
vestan

vestan

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Dec 28, 2017
24,679
UK here so GAME

I've never pre-ordered a console online, really want to get rid of this PS4
 
Moppy

Moppy

Member
Oct 27, 2017
2,668
Have never done a day one console online before, but will be trying through Amazon.
 
Type VII

Type VII

Member
Oct 31, 2017
2,319
ShopTo. Had my preorder for the PS5 and Series X with them since they went live and went with them for Switch, PS4, Xbox One and Wii U.
 
Zonal Hertz

Zonal Hertz

Banned
Jun 13, 2018
1,079
Amazon and shopto. Have pre-preordered on shopto. Will try both and cancel if I'm 100% one is secure.
 
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BraXzy

BraXzy

Chicken Chaser
Member
Oct 25, 2017
2,431
The other thing is trade-ins for current consoles. Is it better to get rid ASAP before prices bottom out, or will retailers have worthwhile offers on to trade up?
 
Fizzgig

Fizzgig

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Oct 30, 2017
1,767
I have a scheme at work which lets me buy tech from Currys and pay it off interest free over 12 months, so may go that route. Otherwise Amazon.
 
Dan Thunder

Dan Thunder

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Nov 2, 2017
14,107
Normally Shopto but I traded in my Switch and games at GAME so I've got £470 sat on my account that's going to go towards my PS5. If I get an Xbox I'll probably just get it from Shopto or Amazon.
 
Plinkerton

Plinkerton

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Nov 4, 2017
6,064
ShopTo have never done me wrong and always deliver on launch day at the latest for games and consoles, so no reason not to go with them again.
 

itfiend

Member
Dec 31, 2019
407
I really want to support The Game Collection as they've been brilliant all year on preorders even during Covid but have always gone Amazon previously. May give one to Amazon and one to TGC
 
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BraXzy

BraXzy

Chicken Chaser
Member
Oct 25, 2017
2,431
Dan Thunder said:
Normally Shopto but I traded in my Switch and games at GAME so I've got £470 sat on my account that's going to go towards my PS5. If I get an Xbox I'll probably just get it from Shopto or Amazon.
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Not too long ago I did a big purge of existing stuff at Music Magpie and CEX. So thankfully a lot of my stuff went into cash.

I was surprised at how much money I got back for things like spare Xbox controllers... I was getting up to £30 a pop!
 
GongagaSOLDIER

GongagaSOLDIER

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Oct 27, 2017
1,297
Amazon UK got my Switch and PS4 and Pro from there. They have always got my console to me in good shape at launch (except the Pro which did arrive but DPD decided to not ring the bell).
 
Dan Thunder

Dan Thunder

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Nov 2, 2017
14,107
BraXzy said:
Not too long ago I did a big purge of existing stuff at Music Magpie and CEX. So thankfully a lot of my stuff went into cash.

I was surprised at how much money I got back for things like spare Xbox controllers... I was getting up to £30 a pop!
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Yeah I had a look around but getting cash at a store rather than credit would have left me around £100 worse off. Hopefully they'll still be in business by the time the machines launch!
 
NottJim

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Oct 30, 2017
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Either Amazon UK (I have prime) or more probably I'll order direct from Microsoft.

I feel like ordering direct from the company has got to be better than going through a third-party reseller, right?
 
MangoUltz

MangoUltz

"This guy are sick"
Member
Mar 24, 2019
1,818
Smyths Toys. Never let me down before and day and date delivery on new releases. I also have a few hundred quid in vouchers for them so there's that.
 
Legacy

Legacy

One Winged Slayer
Banned
Oct 25, 2017
15,704
Amazon, I used to go GAME for all my consoles but my worst fear is they collapse financially before consoles are out
 

itfiend

Member
Dec 31, 2019
407
NottJim said:
Either Amazon UK (I have prime) or more probably I'll order direct from Microsoft.

I feel like ordering direct from the company has got to be better than going through a third-party reseller, right?
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Not always - I ordered the Mario Lego from Lego and got it way later than release date versus people who just ordered from toy stores!
 
MrCibb

MrCibb

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Dec 12, 2018
5,349
UK
Amazon, especially if it lets you pay in interest-free payments like it did for my Switch. No downside to doing that, really.
 
Dizzy Ukulele

Dizzy Ukulele

Member
Oct 28, 2017
3,013
Amazon and ShopTo have been doing instalment-free monthly payments on certain items for a while now. I can see that being the case with ShopTo for these consoles and possibly Amazon too.

Any other retailer will need to come up with a strong offer to tempt me away from those two.
 

Brutal Deluxe

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Oct 29, 2017
180
Has anyone ordered direct from MS for a launch day? I have £60 in reward points I'd like to use so MS makes sense but only if they are reliable for day and date delivery
 

cooldawn

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Oct 28, 2017
2,453
Like others have said, ShopTo for me too. Got my PS4 and PS4 Pro with them just fine. Waiting for the pre-order live page to appear and day now!
 
Smooth Criminal

Smooth Criminal

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Oct 27, 2017
1,046
Probably Amazon but I'll go wherever if need be. I am a bit more worried this time, despite never really having any issues with delayed games or consoles. Don't want to end up as one of the unfortunate pile who will get bad news in their email inbox a couple of weeks before launch.
 
Bonejack

Bonejack

Member
Oct 27, 2017
16,654
Amazon. The days where i stormed into a retail shop with a bunch of other people getting my ribs messed up in the process are over.
 
Joffy

Joffy

Member
Oct 30, 2017
1,156
ShopTo in the UK, not let me down yet. Boycotted Amazon for years and I don't particularly trust anywhere else (or to even be in business by November)
 
Plum

Plum

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May 31, 2018
17,314
I'm hoping my local 'big Tesco' has pre-orders because I've got a bunch of clubcard points saved up to knock a big chunk out of the price. That and I feel more secure going somewhere in person lol

I'll probably be putting in my PS5 order on Amazon/ShopTo/whatever anyway just in case the above doesn't do pre-orders. Would be amazing if Amazon did their 'pay in 5 monthly instalments' thing, but I doubt they will.
 
Shoichi

Shoichi

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Jan 10, 2018
10,476
Best Buy

I don't trust Amazon about day of release. And Best Buy seems to get me things day of or even earlier than release dates sometimes
 
Noppie

Noppie

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Oct 27, 2017
13,781
Whichever one I'm actually able to pre-order at. Never had a problem with any retailer here.
 

CottonWolf

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Feb 23, 2018
1,772
Amazon. I would use GAME, but as others have said, who knows if it'll still be solvent by November.
 
DCBA

DCBA

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Dec 12, 2018
1,057
Amazon and Saturn here in Germany, will cancel one preorder in the end or give it to dumb friend who thinks he will get one at launch when not preordering right away after the announcement.
 

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Oct 27, 2017
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BraXzy said:
With more and more rumours swirling about imminent announcements and possibly preorders, it's time to think about which retailer to go with (assuming you're picking one up at launch).

Are you planning on an online purchase or risking in-store / midnight launches?

Personally I'm in the UK, between GAME, Amazon, SimplyGames, Smyths, Currys etc. it's hard to know who will be most reliable. Anyone from UK-Era had experience with prior console launches with good / bad experiences? I did Xbox One at launch from a GAME store at midnight, it'll be online only for me this time around.
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Preordered a preorder slot from ShopTo months ago. Same with base.

Would prefer Argos as they do midnight delivery apparently. Hopefully amazon do it too.
 
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BraXzy

BraXzy

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Oct 25, 2017
2,431
Plum said:
I'm hoping my local 'big Tesco' has pre-orders because I've got a bunch of clubcard points saved up to knock a big chunk out of the price. That and I feel more secure going somewhere in person lol

I'll probably be putting in my PS5 order on Amazon/ShopTo/whatever anyway just in case the above doesn't do pre-orders. Would be amazing if Amazon did their 'pay in 5 monthly instalments' thing, but I doubt they will.
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Ahh with Tesco Direct being culled I didn't even think about them. It's a shame their Clubcard boost only works on the likes of day trips now.

I remember my Mum bought an Xbox for my brother with points that were tripled in value when applied to the purchase.
 
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