Where to Pre-Order Games Online - Blu-ray Forum

BluRayExplosion · 01-02-2010, 09:23 PM

How many of you order your games online? If so, from where? I was wanting to go ahead and save 10 bucks or so by ordering Star Ocean 4 and FF XIII online (no tax, free shipping, and $3 off the MSRP!)

To anyone that's pre-ordered games online from Amazon or Newegg (or anywhere else), do you typically receive the game on or within a couple days of the B&M release date? After crunching the numbers I think I'm going to start buying all my games (and movies for that matter) online. What do you think?

Blu-ray Fanatic · 01-02-2010, 09:39 PM

Many of the members here do order online because that's where you find the best bargains. I usually go anywhere that has the best deal whether its online or B&M. Its a game of cat and mouse.

Groo The Perverted · 01-02-2010, 09:52 PM

I have Amazon Prime so I buy EVERYTHING there.

Free 2 day shipping, or 3.99 overnight shipping.

99% of the time they're shipped via UPS but every once in awhile they come via Fed Ex.

Many games have RELEASE DATE DELIVERY but not all.

Bizdady · 01-02-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Groo The Perverted

I have Amazon Prime so I buy EVERYTHING there.

Free 2 day shipping, or 3.99 overnight shipping.

99% of the time they're shipped via UPS but every once in awhile they come via Fed Ex.

Many games have RELEASE DATE DELIVERY but not all.

+1 plus back when the ECA had the discount codes I went ahead and Preorded most big titles that I knew I would want for about 50 bucks

Seeking_Alpha · 01-02-2010, 10:22 PM

I order everything I can online. All PS3 games, hard drives, cables, speakers, video cards, etc. Hell I even ordered a few dress shirts online recently because the store (Macy's) doesn't have the size in store. Screw the sales tax (not with Macy's of course)! Plus amazon usually has things cheaper than MSRP which is just another reason I buy online.

I also order all of my PC games online via digital distribution. This past week has been especially damaging to my wallet since Steam was offering some triple A titles for as low as $2.50.

So yeah for PS3 games amazon is the way to go. As for when it will arrive, I always get free super save shipping and i've found it to be pretty random. With Uncharted 2 it took almost 1.5 weeks to arrive. But with Killzone 2 I got it 1 day after it was released. I also recall getting Gran Turismo Prologue on the day of release. Then again I've also waited 3 weeks for a webcam that I ordered...

I don't really mind waiting if it means I get to save a few bucks.

Oh and I almost forgot, check out http://www.newegg.com

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-007-_-Product <--Final Fantasy 13

They have PS3 games too, and if you live near California (like Las Vegas), their free shipping means it will arrive the next day! Come to think of it, I think I prefer newegg to amazon when buying PS3 games because newegg also has games for 56.99. Yeah, definitely checkout newegg.com

BluRayExplosion · 01-02-2010, 10:39 PM

I buy most things online as well, it just never occured to me to buy console games (new ones at least) because it seemed to me that the prices were regulated by MS / Sony (new titles are always $59.99 except at Wal-Mart, which is only a quarter lower anyway and I figured that was just an exception for Wal-Mart.)

Looking at the prices at Amazon though, I've calculated that I'll save $7.50 per title once tax is taken into account. Considering I'm about to buy 2 games, that's $15 already. I just might try Amazon Prime if only for a month. Final Fantasy XIII is eligible for that release day shipping you were talking about! I probably spend more than $80 on shipping from Amazon a year anyway. (And it's about time to buy books for next semester...)

As soon as I figure out the address of my new apartment (moving in Tuesday!) I'm going to pull the trigger on these. Thanks for the advice, guys.

Groo The Perverted · 01-02-2010, 11:17 PM

Plus say you have a three month Prime trial thing that ends in March, if you have things you bought via Prime that don't get delivered until April or May, the Prime shipping thing still applies, even if you don't renew.

Stephie_is_a_dork · 01-03-2010, 06:20 AM

depends on who has the best price and/or pre-order bonus

Icedburden · 01-03-2010, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephie_is_a_dork

depends on who has the best price and/or pre-order bonus

Yup, I'll order from whoever gives the most free goodies.

More bang for the buck.

BluHavik · 01-03-2010, 09:12 AM

I got Uncharted 2 from amazon release day. It was something like 57.99 and 5-6 bucks to get it street date. Overall probably about the same a B&M after taxes.

Beefbowl · 01-03-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephie_is_a_dork

depends on who has the best price and/or pre-order bonus

+1..I shop mostly at amazon but lately I been ordering games from Game and Play.com cuz of some exclusive goodies and steelbooks.

Undispu7ed · 01-03-2010, 09:23 AM

Usually if you preorder and have Amazon prime, you'll get the game on release day (assuming you've preordered at least 2 days in advanced.)

bandit29 · 01-03-2010, 04:12 PM

Amazon. I'm prime member so free two day or release date delivery for me. Usually Amazon is a few bucks cheaper than B & M stores and no tax.

Another reason why prime rules. I bought a Hori Real Arcade Pro SA joystick. The box weighed 10 lbs. Free two day shipping. Had it in one day

01-02-2010, 09:23 PM	#1
BluRayExplosion Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:27	Where to Pre-Order Games Online How many of you order your games online? If so, from where? I was wanting to go ahead and save 10 bucks or so by ordering Star Ocean 4 and FF XIII online (no tax, free shipping, and $3 off the MSRP!) To anyone that's pre-ordered games online from Amazon or Newegg (or anywhere else), do you typically receive the game on or within a couple days of the B&M release date? After crunching the numbers I think I'm going to start buying all my games (and movies for that matter) online. What do you think?

01-02-2010, 10:22 PM	#5
Seeking_Alpha Active Member Member since:Jul 2008	I order everything I can online. All PS3 games, hard drives, cables, speakers, video cards, etc. Hell I even ordered a few dress shirts online recently because the store (Macy's) doesn't have the size in store. Screw the sales tax (not with Macy's of course)! Plus amazon usually has things cheaper than MSRP which is just another reason I buy online. I also order all of my PC games online via digital distribution. This past week has been especially damaging to my wallet since Steam was offering some triple A titles for as low as $2.50. So yeah for PS3 games amazon is the way to go. As for when it will arrive, I always get free super save shipping and i've found it to be pretty random. With Uncharted 2 it took almost 1.5 weeks to arrive. But with Killzone 2 I got it 1 day after it was released. I also recall getting Gran Turismo Prologue on the day of release. Then again I've also waited 3 weeks for a webcam that I ordered... I don't really mind waiting if it means I get to save a few bucks. Oh and I almost forgot, check out http://www.newegg.com http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-007-_-Product <--Final Fantasy 13 They have PS3 games too, and if you live near California (like Las Vegas), their free shipping means it will arrive the next day! Come to think of it, I think I prefer newegg to amazon when buying PS3 games because newegg also has games for 56.99. Yeah, definitely checkout newegg.com Last edited by Seeking_Alpha; 01-02-2010 at 10:32 PM.

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01-02-2010, 09:39 PM	#2
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Many of the members here do order online because that's where you find the best bargains. I usually go anywhere that has the best deal whether its online or B&M. Its a game of cat and mouse.

01-02-2010, 09:52 PM	#3
Groo The Perverted Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:109 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:272	I have Amazon Prime so I buy EVERYTHING there. Free 2 day shipping, or 3.99 overnight shipping. 99% of the time they're shipped via UPS but every once in awhile they come via Fed Ex. Many games have RELEASE DATE DELIVERY but not all.

01-02-2010, 10:39 PM	#6
BluRayExplosion Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:27	I buy most things online as well, it just never occured to me to buy console games (new ones at least) because it seemed to me that the prices were regulated by MS / Sony (new titles are always $59.99 except at Wal-Mart, which is only a quarter lower anyway and I figured that was just an exception for Wal-Mart.) Looking at the prices at Amazon though, I've calculated that I'll save $7.50 per title once tax is taken into account. Considering I'm about to buy 2 games, that's $15 already. I just might try Amazon Prime if only for a month. Final Fantasy XIII is eligible for that release day shipping you were talking about! I probably spend more than $80 on shipping from Amazon a year anyway. (And it's about time to buy books for next semester...) As soon as I figure out the address of my new apartment (moving in Tuesday!) I'm going to pull the trigger on these. Thanks for the advice, guys.

01-02-2010, 11:17 PM	#7
Groo The Perverted Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:109 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:272	Plus say you have a three month Prime trial thing that ends in March, if you have things you bought via Prime that don't get delivered until April or May, the Prime shipping thing still applies, even if you don't renew.

01-03-2010, 06:20 AM	#8
Stephie_is_a_dork Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:So Cal Trading Score:2	depends on who has the best price and/or pre-order bonus

01-03-2010, 09:12 AM	#10
BluHavik Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:STL Blu-ray collection:32	I got Uncharted 2 from amazon release day. It was something like 57.99 and 5-6 bucks to get it street date. Overall probably about the same a B&M after taxes.

01-03-2010, 09:23 AM	#12
Undispu7ed Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:San Antonio, TX Blu-ray collection:109 Trading Score:6	Usually if you preorder and have Amazon prime, you'll get the game on release day (assuming you've preordered at least 2 days in advanced.)

01-03-2010, 04:12 PM	#13
bandit29 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Chicago, IL Blu-ray collection:88 DVD collection:17 MA collection:3 Digital collection:117 Prime collection:1	Amazon. I'm prime member so free two day or release date delivery for me. Usually Amazon is a few bucks cheaper than B & M stores and no tax. Another reason why prime rules. I bought a Hori Real Arcade Pro SA joystick. The box weighed 10 lbs. Free two day shipping. Had it in one day

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