Rummy Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 On 29/09/2020 at 2:11 PM, martinist said: I registered interest then pre-ordered. I few weeks later they sent me an e-mail asking me to confirm my pre-order which I did. Then yesterday I get an e-mail saying: We have received the allocation details from Sony and, unfortunately, we regret to inform you that we will not be able to fulfil your pre-order on day one/release date. But we value your custom and we would like to ask you to keep your pre-order with us. What could happen next: Sony may notify us of additional stock with extra allocation for day one and you have already reserved your place in the queue; Some customers may cancel their pre-orders and that may allow yours to be next in line. Also we would like to know if you would be happy to swap your pre-order for a digital console, if they become available and as you are in the queue, you will have the priority (please let us know on our website Live chat/messenger contact channel). We apologise for this unfortunate news. I guess they're selling to the first guys that pre-ordered or confirmed their pre-order. I'm hoping I get it around early January in the second shipment maybe. Do any folks reckon Sony might have underestimated disc-model demands?
Sheikah Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 38 minutes ago, Rummy said: Do any folks reckon Sony might have underestimated disc-model demands? I think it might be more of an issue to do with overall stock levels. It's rumoured that up to 80% of the consoles they've manufactured are the disc version so they must have believed the digital version would have fairly limited appeal. The digital model has also sold out everywhere which suggests demand is there for it. I was pretty confident that the PS5 would sell out across the board (unlike the PS3/PS4) just because of how well the PS4 did this generation, and video games becoming more popular during the pandemic. I'm guessing they just couldn't produce more consoles in time. 1
Ronnie Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 (edited) PS3 and PS4 sold out at launch, most consoles do these days. Hell even the Wii U sold out, of course the PS5 was going to. Edited October 1, 2020 by Ronnie
bob Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 Could it be a case of people preordering more than they are actually intending to buy? I.e. putting a pre-order down at more than one shop, or for a console they might change their mind on later?
Sheikah Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Ronnie said: PS3 and PS4 sold out at launch, most consoles do these days. Hell even the Wii U sold out, of course the PS5 was going to. Not true, both PS3 and PS4 were readily available in the UK around launch, they never fully sold out over here. PS3 in particular there were plenty on the shelves. Not saying they might have sold out locally in some regions around the world, but they were definitely available here. Edited October 1, 2020 by Sheikah
Sheikah Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 12 minutes ago, bob said: Could it be a case of people preordering more than they are actually intending to buy? I.e. putting a pre-order down at more than one shop, or for a console they might change their mind on later? That could amount for some of the consoles but I wouldn't think many. Most people I would think have only ordered one.
drahkon Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 Ladies and gents, we can now officially say: PS5 is out next month. 4 1
Rummy Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Sheikah said: I think it might be more of an issue to do with overall stock levels. It's rumoured that up to 80% of the consoles they've manufactured are the disc version so they must have believed the digital version would have fairly limited appeal. The digital model has also sold out everywhere which suggests demand is there for it. I was pretty confident that the PS5 would sell out across the board (unlike the PS3/PS4) just because of how well the PS4 did this generation, and video games becoming more popular during the pandemic. I'm guessing they just couldn't produce more consoles in time. ahhh fair; makes me feel better they werent trying a digital grab by cashing in on desperate demand - and its just market forces. I'd agree same re: you to Bob's point - I doubt there's too many 'multiple' pre-orders causing problems and I imagine its a pretty kind of accounted for thing now in places.
Ganepark32 Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 43 minutes ago, drahkon said: Ladies and gents, we can now officially say: PS5 is out next month. Yep, 7 weeks. 49 days. Still feels so far but at the same time, so close. And I've just sorted money out in my accounts for my pre-order so now all sorted and away to pre-order Miles Morales but its now very real and the hype is only going to build from here. Have to wait a couple of weeks before I put down any other pre-orders game wise but at the same time, I'm kind of waiting to hear what else will be coming at launch beyond AAA releases. Don't think we'll know more concrete details on stuff like that till the end of this month but still, I'll have Miles Morales at launch, probably Cyberpunk 2077 and AC Valhalla to play so November 19th can't come soon enough so that I can get stuck in. On the debate of console sellout at launch, with the PS5 it is very much a case of demand has well and truly outstripped the supply for both models. While its still likely you'll be able to walk into a store and pick one up on launch day, I really do suspect that it'll be in a very, very small number of stores that thats the case and even then, an hour after opening and there'll be none left. I've seen several people I know who were not gamers at all say they've picked up a console or are intending to, be that a current or a next gen one. The pandemic has turned a lot of people to gaming and so it really is at a point where Sony were never going to be able to meet demand because its just so high with everyone staying home, people wanting to and being ready to make that jump to next gen and because of the quality of Sony's first party titles that even this year, they've maintained to the highest standard. Combine all of those and you have a player base that was always going to outnumber the supply Sony was able to bring to market. Expect long instances where consoles just aren't available to buy online or on stores because, as I say, demand is well and truly outstripping supply, perhaps akin to the PS2 launch if anyone can remember that (those were going out as fast as they came into stores and people were literally brawling over getting one before Christmas that year. I know people who had to have theirs collected at the back of the store up here because people were getting jumped for them). 4
Map Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 Another game for launch. Wonder what other indies will be available? 3
Ganepark32 Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Map said: Another game for launch. Wonder what other indies will be available? Was hoping this would make launch but the Holiday 2020 date they kept going with made me wonder if it would maybe launch in December instead. Happy that it'll be there day one, and a week earlier on PS4. The first of many indie games for me on next gen Hopefully they'll put it up for pre-order so we can get the price point. I'm expecting it'll be more than Abzu was, and frankly even with it being included on Apple Arcade I could see it being £39.99 with how things are being priced for next gen (not that I'd complain as I think it looks great). Edited October 1, 2020 by Ganepark32 1
killthenet Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 It's frustrating that none of the stores let you put in an order in perpetuity, I'm not fussed about getting one on launch day but I would like to get one within the first few months. You'd think with all the technology we have these days that retailers would have been able to implement a queue system, seems nuts that we still have to scramble to get pre-orders in. I've signed up to a few lists to be notified when stores get new allocations but even then I could get an email at 8 in the morning while I'm still in bed, then wake up and be disappointed that I missed out. Surely there is a better way to do it! 2
drahkon Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 Anybody going to watch the Japanese hands-on videos (that sounds like porn...)? People are expecting UI and everything...they will be disappointed. I'm 99% sure this'll be just clips of a few games. 1
Julius Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, drahkon said: Anybody going to watch the Japanese hands-on videos (that sounds like porn...)? People are expecting UI and everything...they will be disappointed. I'm 99% sure this'll be just clips of a few games. Yep, going to be checking them out for sure, but mainly because I just want to see a little more of Astro's Playroom. A bit surprised Godfall of all games is going to be the other main focus point, but oh well. Still can't decide if I want to play Astro's or Miles first when my PS5 arrives, so hopefully seeing a little bit more helps!
drahkon Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 Load times are short as expected. This'll be a game changer for Demon's Souls 1
Cube Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 I want a game that just does a Star Wars style wipe transition when you die. No black screen. 2
Ike Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 Has Sony said anything on how the backwards compatibly works?
drahkon Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 10 minutes ago, Ike said: Has Sony said anything on how the backwards compatibly works? Quote Ryan also said that of the thousands of games tested for PS4 backwards compatibility, “99 percent” can be played on the next console. Source No BC further back.
Cube Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 Nothing concrete about the specifics though. It does sound like they've created a "catch all" emulator and have tested the more popular games on it. For less common games, it will likely attempt to run them, but may not do so well. 1
Ronnie Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, Cube said: Nothing concrete about the specifics though. It does sound like they've created a "catch all" emulator and have tested the more popular games on it. For less common games, it will likely attempt to run them, but may not do so well. That's what I was thinking, would explain their vagueness about it all
drahkon Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 5 minutes ago, Cube said: For less common games, it will likely attempt to run them, but may not do so well. Or they may run well. Anyway...PS5 in Japan is doomed: 1
Ike Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 I more mean will it play it straight from the disk or will it download the digital version ala Xbox One backwards compatibility, will they run better, etc. But I guess they haven't said anything yet. I'm in 2 minds on keeping my digital only preorder.
drahkon Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 Just now, Ike said: I more mean will it play it straight from the disk or will it download the digital version ala Xbox One backwards compatibility, will they run better, etc? Hasn't been confirmed, yet.
Happenstance Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 They should have used Dreams to rebuild each game in their engine for backwards compatibility.
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