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[King Dazzar]

It's going to be so exciting opening the box to find out what number I got.

Imagine if its number 1. You'd have to sell it.

 

[ManaByte]

US queue finished, and nothing. They're just being hammered.

US Sneaker Barons have their bots slamming PS Direct.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

I got the controller, so they did get £70 out of me.

Good luck to all my American bro's. Heres hoping HeisenbergFX4 gets his two! and a 30th Anniversary.

Thank you.

I am only after one today and will wait to make sure there is plenty of stock before going after a second likely through Gamestop

It's going to be so exciting opening the box to find out what number I got.

You get a single digit number we may have to talk

 

[Neofire]

Was just put in a queue on the US PS Direct

I'm in the Q too and I don't see any of the 30th Anniversary Edition DS or Portal available for selection

 

[King Dazzar]

Thank you.

I am only after one today and will wait to make sure there is plenty of stock before going after a second likely through Gamestop


You get a single digit number we may have to talk

I wonder if PlayStation execs take the first ones.

 

[digdug2]

I wonder if PlayStation execs take the first ones.

I'm sure.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

I wonder if PlayStation execs take the first ones.

I too wonder if the top few numbers are reserved for those in charge

For Xbox at least I know Ybarra got 5 Series X at launch all signed by the whole team who had a hand in making it a reality

PS might do the same type of thing

 

[thatJohann]

I feel like I’m back to 2020 with the PS Direct queue

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

I feel like I’m back to 2020 with the PS Direct queue

This US Direct is going to die long before these consoles launch

 

[digdug2]

US queue finished, and nothing. They're just being hammered.

US Sneaker Barons have their bots slamming PS Direct.

Some call them entrepeneuers, I just call them fucking assholes that ruin everything for the rest of us.

 

[TheTony316]

Its still available to log in and buy in the UK. Honestly, I would cancel those ebay orders and just buy one from a retailer. This thing is not going to be in short supply.

It's sold out in Germany and not possible to buy from the UK Direct store

 

[sainraja]

I think maybe Sony should have not only required a PSN account but also be on an active subscription. That would help curb some of the bots.

But can you imagine the outrage and negative publicity for doing that. Now, if they made it an early access thing, perhaps that could help just a little.

 

[King Dazzar]

I feel like I’m back to 2020 with the PS Direct queue

 

[saintjules]

nevermind, all fixed.

 

[Valonquar]

 

[Archie501]

I'm in the Q too and I don't see any of the 30th Anniversary Edition DS or Portal available for selection

You won't see any until the page refreshes, you're randomly allocated a position so you just have to wait and then eventually a yellow bar will appear giving you a countdown. Then the page refreshes and you'll see what's available. Good luck.

 

[Kvally]

That is where I was. Now it took me to the PS Direct page. Now what?

 

[Neofire]

What's the link your using if I may ask

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Booted back to a queue as well but mine is a 13 minute wait

 

[fudgybrownie]

So how y'all gonna trade in your current ps5? I want the Pro but wanna trade in my ps5 at the same time

 

[Valonquar]

https://direct.playstation.com/en-us/latest is the page you want. There's no hidden special magic button (for us US folk of course)

 

[reinking]

Funny thing. I got that too and it says your place in the queue is secure. Well it just sent me back to it and now I am waiting 8 minutes again. For crying out loud Sony. Get your stuff together or start outsourcing your storefronts.

 

[ManaByte]

Booted back to a queue as well but mine is a 13 minute wait

No queue here when I refresh.

The gang banger sneaker bots are slamming the site. They need this payday to get their gin and juice.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

No queue here when I refresh.

The gang banger sneaker bots are slamming the site. They need this payday to get their gin and juice.

Yeah afraid the bots know some sort of inside track

 

[ManaByte]

https://direct.playstation.com/en-us is the page you want. There's no hidden special magic button

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

https://direct.playstation.com/en-us/latest is the page you want. There's no hidden special magic button (for us US folk of course)

Same here

 

[demigod]

Now i'm getting a restricted access when i try to enter queue again. Anyone have link handy?

 

[Kvally]

So if my queue ended, and it took me to the PS Direct main page, does that mean I am in and ready to go?

 

[Valonquar]

Either way nothing pre-order related is up once you get in. I know you can time-out once in too, so click around etc once in til 10

 

[reinking]

So if my queue ended, and it took me to the PS Direct main page, does that mean I am in and ready to go?

until it kicks you back to the temporary waiting room.

 

[Archie501]

So if my queue ended, and it took me to the PS Direct main page, does that mean I am in and ready to go?

Yes

 

[Kvally]

so click around etc once in til 10

For the next 2 hours!?!? GOD DAMN

 

[Valonquar]

The REAL excitement is the listing for $80 magnetic blocks of WOOD!!!

Introducing Shapes of Play: Create, magnetic blocks created by the team behind the design of PlayStation consoles in celebration of PlayStation’s 30th Anniversary. Position blocks in any direction to create fun shapes.

Blocks can remain upright without support and be positioned in any direction.

Contents include:
• 13 magnetic wood blocks
• Storage box

 

[Valonquar]

Edited previous post, the link is https://direct.playstation.com/en-us/latest

 

[digdug2]

Unfortunately, I have shit to do this morning and won't be able to wait around in the queue. Good luck everyone, hope you get exactly what you want!

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Message changed from being early to essentially we are slammed

 

[ManaByte]

So if my queue ended, and it took me to the PS Direct main page, does that mean I am in and ready to go?

No, they haven't posted it on the site yet. The queue is just to mitigate the DDOS the bots are causing.

 

[JusticeForAll]

Seems like the regular pro also sold out fast in most areas.

 

[reinking]

I am back in until it kicks me again. I have a feeling, even though they say it auto refreshes, the log in is timing out and that is why it kicks back to the queue. Then again, Sony has always had issues with their stores, it could just be a random crash causing it.

 

[Katajx]

Message changed from being early to essentially we are slammed

What did you do? I’ve just been sitting in the page since I got in?

 

[Gaol]

UK regular pros are oos now, which is what I ordered earlier. Missed the 30th due to work meetings but tbh £700 at once is quite enough in hindsight.

 

[ManaByte]

What did you do? I’ve just been sitting in the page since I got in?

If you refresh you'll be in a queue because the Sneaker bots are killing the site already.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

What did you do? I’ve just been sitting in the page since I got in?

Nothing it just booted me back to queue and was telling me I was early then the message changed to they were working hard to get everyone in but experience a large volume of people or something along those lines

 

[midasmulligan]

yeah, doesn't look like anything matters queue wise until 10AM EDT. That's when queue will open in earnest.

 

[Soodanim]

All I wanted was a controller, and that's what I got. That was by far the most indecisive queue I've ever been a part of

 

[Katajx]

If you refresh you'll be in a queue because the Sneaker bots are killing the site already.

I’ve hit that and clicked on a few links and haven’t been sent back to queue yet.

 

[Valonquar]

Pro tip: If you're wanting the disc drive with your pro, you can order THAT right now on the page, and pre-enter your CC info and save it.

 

[Judge Magister]

Seems like the regular pro also sold out fast in most areas.

Here Pro is available.

Same with Limited Edition Portal, it seems nobody cared about it.

 

[TheTony316]

It's sold out in Germany and not possible to buy from the UK Direct store

What a plot twist.

The console is back in stock at PS Direct Germany. Managed to get one now and cancelled my Ebay purchase, lmao.

Turns out my PC browser had an issue when i tried to get it the first time. Worked like a charm on my phone now.

 

[Calverz]

I just got into that American site. Queue said ten mins. Eventually got through and no pros listed or 30th anniversary stuff