It was said they won't have enough console when they started the invitations.Why would they do this and not have enough consoles?
It's a shitty move. giving invites to loyal players should guarantee a console.It was said they won't have enough console when they started the invitations.
Like I said big retailers are the first to get available stock after the PS5 Direct from Sony.
I agree but these were the rules when you applied.It's a shitty move. giving invites to loyal players should guarantee a console.
The Wu Flu threw a monkey wrench into production.Why would they do this and not have enough consoles?
meh....I still don't see anything that tells me I need a PS5 on launch day besides MM and DS and even then I can wait.It's a shitty move. giving invites to loyal players should guarantee a console.
Fair enough.I agree but these were the rules when you applied.
If I receive an invitation, am I guaranteed to be able to pre-order a PS5 console?
No. Each invitation is open for a limited time and quantities are limited per PSN ID per transaction:
PS5 console pre-order reservations will be first come first serve.
- 1 PS5 Console or 1 PS5 Digital Edition
- 2 DualSense wireless controllers
- 2 DualSense charging stations
- 2 Pulse 3D wireless headsets
- 2 Media remotes
- 2 HD Cameras
I agree that waiting is the best option for me for both consoles. The good stuff is coming next year.The Wu Flu threw a monkey wrench into production.
It did that to a lot of electronics.
meh....I still don't see anything that tells me I need a PS5 on launch day besides MM and DS and even then I van wait.
I'm already predicting the chaos with the Sony web site not supporting all the access lol![]()
They should live stream the lobby lol
For these that have the invitation is better to be prepared in exactly 2 hours.
The invitation not guarantee the pre-order.
Yeah lol, its still a rat race? Thats really a joke and slap in the face.
I believe that was innevitable.I'm telling you guys, Sony hasn't handled this well. Even though I got mine at Walmart luckily thanks toHeisenbergFX4 tip, it was nearly impossible any other time to get one.
Dripfeeding Consoles, Retailers like Gamestop not announcing when they're doing pre-orders in store. Just messy imo.
I want to get a Series X. It seems like Microsoft may handle this better with the way they've been doing their preparation so far.
It's a shitty move. giving invites to loyal players should guarantee a console.
I believe that was innevitable.
Sony won't produce like 20 million consoles this year to meet the demand to everybody that wants it.
PS4 was already scarce... PS5 situation could be even worst.
Plus retail will have units at store at launch like usual... so part of the production if for key partners for Black Friday.
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That will obvious happen again.
Thankfully I got mine fine in Brasil at launch but I know most people here doesn't have the economical situation to buy a R$4000 device in 2013.Yeah, I hear ya. I'm thankful to have one so won't need to look like a madman going into a store at launch.
They can't reserve consoles equal to the number of emails sent until after this event? Seems shitty if you ask me.How can they guarantee supply when demand is as high as it is? How can you not understand the situation?
You don't know if all emails sent will buy the console.They can't reserve consoles equal to the number of emails sent until after this event? Seems shitty if you ask me.
That's why I said until after this event. Not like they won't sell them either way.You don't know if all emails sent will buy the console.
Wait what? 2 headsets for the 2 heads that every player has? Or 2 remotes for those times where you have 2 PS5s in the house? Or the 2 cameras for...?I agree but these were the rules when you applied.
If I receive an invitation, am I guaranteed to be able to pre-order a PS5 console?
No. Each invitation is open for a limited time and quantities are limited per PSN ID per transaction:
PS5 console pre-order reservations will be first come first serve.
- 1 PS5 Console or 1 PS5 Digital Edition
- 2 DualSense wireless controllers
- 2 DualSense charging stations
- 2 Pulse 3D wireless headsets
- 2 Media remotes
- 2 HD Cameras
They can't reserve consoles equal to the number of emails sent until after this event? Seems shitty if you ask me.
The headset makes sense... you play in 2 players... same for 2 controllers.Wait what? 2 headsets for the 2 heads that every player has? Or 2 remotes for those times where you have 2 PS5s in the house? Or the 2 cameras for...?
Sending out personal invites is different from trying your luck at a retailer.How can they guarantee supply when demand is as high as it is? How can you not understand the situation?
2 controllers? It comes with 1 already. It's the old Gamestop "upsell" throw all the accessories at the customer.The headset makes sense... you play in 2 players... same for 2 controllers.
It is the minimum I need to have to play with family or friends.
What is the criteria for being selected? It's supposedly based on one's activity within the PlayStation ecosystem, but I've spoken to several users on these boards who were selected and who weren't selected; one guy was a level 13 and had very few platinum trophies but was selected and another guy was a level 40 and had a lot of platinum trophies but was not selected.
Maybe its length of PS Plus membership? Or perhaps overall 1st and 3rd party games bought. Nearly all of my games have been bought digitally (I dislike swapping discs) and at or near launch so maybe big spenders or those who preorder the big super deluxe grande version of games were given priority. I'm guessing they want to try and make sure that frequent spenders help their launch quarter and carry them into the new year despite the limited install base. Sucks for those who like to wait sure, but I can see where they are coming from.
Sending out personal invites is different from trying your luck at a retailer.
Are you saying you think there will be PS5s available in the stores on launch day for those unable to preorder?I believe that was innevitable.
Sony won't produce like 20 million consoles this year to meet the demand to everybody that wants it.
PS4 was already scarce... PS5 situation could be even worst.
Plus retail will have units at store at launch like usual... so part of the production if for key partners for Black Friday.
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That will obvious happen again.
Yeah, I feel ya. I honestly think that may be a better way to game, and I've been mainly that way for a while now. I tend to have more fun with the game and am able to move on to something else, slowly chipping away at my backlog. Its also less stressful having to worry about missables, bugged trophies, or having to replay a 100+hr game multiple times to maaaaybe get the plat. I just want to enjoy a game on my own terms with a blank slate. And using trophy guides would spoil the adventure for myself.Makes sense. However, it's somewhat a slap in the face to die-hard gamers who don't happen to be big-spenders that prefer to spend their money solely in the PlayStation Store. I'm not speaking for myself, by the way, because I'm only a level 8; I beat a game and then move on without earning all of the trophies.
What is the criteria for being selected? It's supposedly based on one's activity within the PlayStation ecosystem, but I've spoken to several users on these boards who were selected and who weren't selected; one guy was a level 13 and had very few platinum trophies but was selected and another guy was a level 40 and had a lot of platinum trophies but was not selected.
Sorry dude that sucks. Hope Walmart comes through for you.DO NOT close browser and try to reopen on different device. Ask me how I know. Locked out. There are a few others on reddit same issue. Good luck. Chat help couldn't help. Thanks fully I can hopefully still fall back on the Walmart preorder. But it's Walmart so who knows.
DO NOT close browser and try to reopen on different device. Ask me how I know. Locked out. There are a few others on reddit same issue. Good luck. Chat help couldn't help. Thanks fully I can hopefully still fall back on the Walmart preorder. But it's Walmart so who knows.
Hopefully my mistake helps others avoid it.That's absolutely ridiculous.
The bad press from the first availability wasn't enough.
Let's do round 2 now.
All you have to do is reopen the same browser and device. It doesnt have to be the same session.DO NOT close browser and try to reopen on different device. Ask me how I know. Locked out. There are a few others on reddit same issue. Good luck. Chat help couldn't help. Thanks fully I can hopefully still fall back on the Walmart preorder. But it's Walmart so who knows.
Yeah, I know what you mean. I never received anything from Sony... ever. I've been a PS Plus subscriber since damn near day one. Wait... no, I did receive a message from them once. It was an email years ago about PSN maintenance. But that was it.The criteria is what the fuck ever. Had PSN damn near day 1. Ive spent a crazy amount of money and played a fuck load of games with trophies. Theyve never sent me anything ever! At least xbox sent me a theme one time on 360 and told me im special in an email.