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[Teh Chosen Juan]

Haven't seen much chatter about this. But of course 1 month before shipments are due to go out, the international shipping union has to strike! Yes, I know. This is probably the most petty thing of all time to be worrying/complaining about. LOLLLLLZZZZZ. BUT, say we live in a petty world (hard to imagine right?), anyone else think/know how much the shipping strike will delay the PS5 Pro shipments? Are we still thinking we're going to receive them on launch day?

 

[DavidGzz]

Not too worried. I just need it in time for GTA6 lol.

 

[Pagusas]

No, as you said, its the most petty thing to worry about right now. Even though I preordered I fully recognize there are no major must haves with the pro right now, nothing that makes you want to rush and unbox it the moment it arrives. Isn't the strike on the East coast also? Wouldn't all the PS5 shipments arrive on the west coast?

 

[GoldenEye98]

Couldn't air cargo circumvent this?

 

[Sethbacca]

I wouldn't be surprised if these things are already sitting in regional warehouses waiting to ship via UPS/Fedex and the like since we're only 4 weeks out. I mean, I might be wrong but I doubt they'd be doing a worldwide hardware rollout without already having these things in hand.

 

[willothedog]

Couldn't air cargo circumvent this?

It's far more expensive and cannot see Sony footing the bill.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

I wouldn't be surprised if these things are already sitting in regional warehouses waiting to ship via UPS/Fedex and the like since we're only 4 weeks out. I mean, I might be wrong but I doubt they'd be doing a worldwide hardware rollout without already having these things in hand.

Since they are packaged in the US (Terre Haute Indiana of all places) I think for us its safe to assume we have loads sitting here getting packaged as we speak

Future shipments could be impacted though

 

[Teh Chosen Juan]

No, as you said, its the most petty thing to worry about right now. Even though I preordered I fully recognize there are no major must haves with the pro right now, nothing that makes you want to rush and unbox it the moment it arrives. Isn't the strike on the East coast also? Wouldn't all the PS5 shipments arrive on the west coast?

yeah, but i think they'll come in from both coasts. i know SONY has UK warehouses that they ship product to the US from. but you're right. not like they're are really any killer apps to make it a must have. but come on! TOYS!! haha

 

[jose4gg]

Not too worried. I just need it in time for GTA6 lol.

Yup. This is my case.

 

[Crispy Gamer]

Sony reportedly using air freight to move PlayStation 5 to US retailers

Sony is reportedly using air freight to ship PlayStation 5 units in order to better meet demand for the hardware. This …

www.gamesindustry.biz

 

[Magic Carpet]

I’m waiting for them to show up on store shelves before bothering.
If they are sitting in containers I wonder if they will be prone to theft. Mad Max style pirates.

 

[DeepEnigma]

I'd be more worried about food, medical supplies, and other essentials that they sold us out a long time ago to, than a video game at that point.

 

[Portugeezer]

Sony reportedly using air freight to move PlayStation 5 to US retailers

Sony is reportedly using air freight to ship PlayStation 5 units in order to better meet demand for the hardware. This …

www.gamesindustry.biz

Sony is trying to maximise profits with the Pro. If the strikes affect PS5 Pro, I think people will be worrying about other stuff.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

I'd be more worried about food, medical supplies, and other essentials that they sold us out a long time ago to, than a video game at that point.

Kim and I stopped in at a WalMart last night for a few things and walked past the toilet paper aisle and completely wiped out, TP thats made here in the US

People as a whole are stupid

 

[SlimySnake]

lmao. there are far more important things that will be affected by that strike. come on OP.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

 

[Teh Chosen Juan]

I'd be more worried about food, medical supplies, and other essentials that they sold us out a long time ago to, than a video game at that point.

100% that goes without saying. didn't think i needed to hero, virtue signal that. yes, at the end of the day, hurricanes or not, there are starving people and people dying all day around the world; and none of the video game/toy industry means shit. just wanted to get a gamer's/enthusiast's POV of the situation effecting this particular part of the gaming industry currently.

 

[StereoVsn]

Kim and I stopped in at a WalMart last night for a few things and walked past the toilet paper aisle and completely wiped out, TP thats made here in the US

People as a whole are stupid

What’s funny there is the US actually exports a lot of paper products. These aren’t shipped from overseas in containers, lol.

At most it might come from CA.

 

[Teh Chosen Juan]

lmao. there are far more important things that will be affected by that strike. come on OP.

do we talk about those more important things on GAF? where are all the children dying in lithium mines posts here? i'm not a moron. thought this was a place to discuss gaming? it goes without saying that there are more important things than videogames.

 

[iamvin22]

If you live in the east coast for sure now that everything is being rerouted to the west coast. Also factor in the government wants railways to only be a mile long now instead of whatever they wanted to stack before.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

100% that goes without saying. didn't think i needed to hero, virtue signal that. yes, at the end of the day, hurricanes or not, there are starving people and people dying all day around the world; and none of the video game/toy industry means shit. just wanted to get a gamer's/enthusiast's POV of the situation effecting this particular part of the gaming industry currently.

In all fairness your question was asked on a gaming forums so I personally didn't take it as this was the only thing you were concerned over as this just isn't the forums to ask if we thought there would be a shortage of diapers

Total side note my sister lives nearish Asheville and didn't hear from her for several days as they had no electricity or cell service but turns out they are fine with a lot of flood damage to their property

A lot of people I know make fun of me for being a prepper and having a bunker and supplies that I could survive a long time on but seeing what those poor people are going through makes me want to stock more stuff

And no my bunker wouldn't flood on the hill we live on but if it ever would we need an ARK not a bunker

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

I’m losing sleep over it every night. If I don’t have my Pro in hand on 11/7 playing Stellar Blade with slightly better graphics, I don’t know what I’ll do with myself. The uncertainty is killing me.



…nah if I have to suffer with my regular PS5 for a slightly longer duration, due to forces beyond my control, I’ll make it through somehow.

 

[Teh Chosen Juan]

In all fairness your question was asked on a gaming forums so I personally didn't take it as this was the only thing you were concerned over as this just isn't the forums to ask if we thought there would be a shortage of diapers

Total side note my sister lives nearish Asheville and didn't hear from her for several days as they had no electricity or cell service but turns out they are fine with a lot of flood damage to their property

A lot of people I know make fun of me for being a prepper and having a bunker and supplies that I could survive a long time on but seeing what those poor people are going through makes me want to stock more stuff

And no my bunker wouldn't flood on the hill we live on but if it ever would we need an ARK not a bunker

good to hear your family is good bro! yeah, crazy stuff with our infrastructure and the gov's bullshit response.

i just bought 250 more 00 12 gauge shells this morning getting all freaked about prepping. ordered up some extra canned goods and things just in case. i'm all with yah! better safe than sorry. don't have a bunker! YET.....

 

[saintjules]

Since they are packaged in the US (Terre Haute Indiana of all places) I think for us its safe to assume we have loads sitting here getting packaged as we speak

Future shipments could be impacted though

I visited PS packaging HQ where this everything gets boxed in Terre Haute IN but not allowed to talk about what we saw

What did you see? You can tell us

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

What did you see? You can tell us

Even back during my first visit we saw the PS5 Pro boxes on a pallet and its why several weeks before official reveal I made this statement

I will also add that since it was so early they were likely prototype boxes but the Pro on the box at that time was black so was super excited I thought we were getting a black machine at launch

 

[DeepEnigma]

100% that goes without saying. didn't think i needed to hero, virtue signal that. yes, at the end of the day, hurricanes or not, there are starving people and people dying all day around the world; and none of the video game/toy industry means shit. just wanted to get a gamer's/enthusiast's POV of the situation effecting this particular part of the gaming industry currently.

Yeah, I didn't mean it as a direct attack on you, just mere general thoughts in my head/perspectives.

 

[twilo99]

we on verge of a little ww and u worried about ur "pro' being shipped on time

 

[Teh Chosen Juan]

Yeah, I didn't mean it as a direct attack on you, just mere general thoughts in my head/perspectives.

I'm attacked!!!! hahahaa I got you dawg.

 

[Teh Chosen Juan]

we on verge of a little ww and u worried about ur "pro' being shipped on time

believe you me brother. it's the least of my worries. i'm ready!

 

[NeonGhost]

they are already over here plus it’s just the east coast ports that are on strike

 

[GoldenEye98]

we on verge of a little ww and u worried about ur "pro' being shipped on time

Is there a more out of touch segment than gamers? lol

Nukes could be going off and the first question would be "Do you think this delays Switch 2?"

 

[saintjules]

I wonder if Sony is going to do another video to demo the Pro before the release.

Granted most of us already know what it's capable of doing. Just feels like they didn't provide enough to sell this thing.

 

[PSFan]

Wouldn't PS5s be coming to USA at the west coast ports? The strike only affects east coast ports, I thought.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Is there a more out of touch segment than gamers? lol

Nukes could be going off and the first question would be "Do you think this delays Switch 2?"

Its why I want physical games that I can play offline in my bunker when the world has gone to shit

 

[Magic Carpet]

Its why I want physical games that I can play offline in my bunker when the world has gone to shit

The Zombies will have us all on the run moving from place to place, Digital handhelds are easy to pack and take with your on the run.

 

[Cert.in.Death]

Not really. Public opinion is against them and will get worse the longer they hold on, plus some of their demands are looney.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

The Zombies will have us all on the run moving from place to place, Digital handhelds are easy to pack and take with your on the run.

They will never find my entrance

 

[Portugeezer]

Is there a more out of touch segment than gamers? lol

Nukes could be going off and the first question would be "Do you think this delays Switch 2?"

Will an EMP destroy my Switch 2?

 

[DeepEnigma]

The Zombies will have us all on the run moving from place to place, Digital handhelds are easy to pack and take with your on the run.

Everyone knows Gen Z's cant run in their crocks and tight pants.

 

[digdug2]

It's far more expensive and cannot see Sony footing the bill.

Why not? They've done it before.

Sony reportedly using air freight to move PlayStation 5 to US retailers

Sony is reportedly using air freight to ship PlayStation 5 units in order to better meet demand for the hardware. This …

www.gamesindustry.biz

 

[StereoVsn]

In all fairness your question was asked on a gaming forums so I personally didn't take it as this was the only thing you were concerned over as this just isn't the forums to ask if we thought there would be a shortage of diapers

Total side note my sister lives nearish Asheville and didn't hear from her for several days as they had no electricity or cell service but turns out they are fine with a lot of flood damage to their property

A lot of people I know make fun of me for being a prepper and having a bunker and supplies that I could survive a long time on but seeing what those poor people are going through makes me want to stock more stuff

And no my bunker wouldn't flood on the hill we live on but if it ever would we need an ARK not a bunker

I am certainly now looking at solar, batteries and extra generator a lot more seriously, that’s for sure.

 

[DavidGzz]

Since they are packaged in the US (Terre Haute Indiana of all places) I think for us its safe to assume we have loads sitting here getting packaged as we speak

Future shipments could be impacted though

That's 40 minutes away from me. I'll drive my ass over lol

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

I am certainly now looking at solar, batteries and extra generator a lot more seriously, that’s for sure.

I am totally off the grid solar and couldn't be happier

Had an ice storm several years ago in our area and knocked out power for about 2 weeks all around us and literally paid for itself then alone imo

That's 40 minutes away from me. I'll drive my ass over lol

Really where are you from then? I am about that distance away as well in Jasper IN

 

[West Texas CEO]

I'd be more worried about food, medical supplies, and other essentials that they sold us out a long time ago to, than a video game at that point.

 

[digital_ghost]

No concerns here.

I duct taped two ps5s together and made my own pro.

 

[DoomGyver]

That's 40 minutes away from me. I'll drive my ass over lol

About the same for me. Are they using the bluray plant?

 

[DavidGzz]

I am totally off the grid solar and couldn't be happier

Had an ice storm several years ago in our area and knocked out power for about 2 weeks all around us and literally paid for itself then alone imo


Really where are you from then? I am about that distance away as well in Jasper IN

Home of the first Jimmy John's location and Eastern Il. University. Charleston, IL.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Home of the first Jimmy John's location and Eastern Il. University. Charleston, IL.

I know exactly where you're from, have a relative that lives just North of Effingham, small world

 

[Teh Chosen Juan]

I know exactly where you're from, have a relative that lives just North of Effingham, small world

guys, just kiss already!

hahaaha internet!

 

[mckmas8808]

Haven't seen much chatter about this. But of course 1 month before shipments are due to go out, the international shipping union has to strike! Yes, I know. This is probably the most petty thing of all time to be worrying/complaining about. LOLLLLLZZZZZ. BUT, say we live in a petty world (hard to imagine right?), anyone else think/know how much the shipping strike will delay the PS5 Pro shipments? Are we still thinking we're going to receive them on launch day?

Petty? Man I want my PS5 Pro! It's not petty at all. It's an import. Our stuff matters too.