3PointMan Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 What are you thoughts on Pre-ordering? I'm just curious....Personnally, I preorder all of my games that I buy. I trade in my other Gamestop games than use my credit to preorder. Right now, I have like 7 games preordered, all coming out without like 3 weeks of each other.. Why does November have to be such a hot gaming month? (MW2, Bioshock 2, L4D2, Assassin's Creed 2...) what i'm doing now:soundcloud.com/student1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rkid Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I preorded CoD:MW2 a week or two ago, and I don't see the problem with it. You're guaranteed a copy of the game, no going to Gamestop or something to find it all sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenin64 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 You traded in games for credit to preorder? How big of a stockpile do you have to get that much credit? I preorder sometimes. Not a lot, but not very frequently. Mostly because I don't like paying launch price unless I'm real hyped for it, then I'll usually just hope I can find a copy on release day or soon afterwards. Worked for Dead Space and Halo Wars (even got the Limited Edition with no preorder). Command the Murderous Chalices! Drink ye harpooners! drink and swear, ye men that man the deathful whaleboat's bow- Death to Moby Dick!BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD! SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3PointMan Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 You traded in games for credit to preorder? How big of a stockpile do you have to get that much credit? I preorder sometimes. Not a lot, but not very frequently. Mostly because I don't like paying launch price unless I'm real hyped for it, then I'll usually just hope I can find a copy on release day or soon afterwards. Worked for Dead Space and Halo Wars (even got the Limited Edition with no preorder). I work at GS so I get a lot more credit. When I was young my grandma bought me a TON of Gamecube/PS2 games that I dont play anymore. So I just trade them in... what i'm doing now:soundcloud.com/student1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReapMe Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 i preorder games that won't let you buy otherwise. i remember going to buy devil may cry 4 on release day w/o a preorder and they refused to sell to me. now i usually do it for big games. What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadril Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I think the last time I pre-ordered a game was like 5 years ago probably. I just don't do it anymore because there is no reason to. Well, I take that back. I have pre-ordered some valve games from steam, simply because they usually give you a nice 5% discount or so. Even then I just wait to preorder like a day before the game comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron8000 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I'll only preorder a game nowadays if it gives me a nice benefit - money off (like steam/valve as Nadril mentioned), cool or interesting freebies or similar. I used to preorder more back in the day, but now with digital distribution and a larger industry its rarely (at least for me) impossible to find a game on launch day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I never pre-order games. Partly because I think $60 is a ridiculous price for anything but the creme de la creme of games, partly because the game might be total [cabbage]. Vienna Raszyn Warsaw Klushino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThurinEthir Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 If I'm sure it's going to be great, and if the price isn't ridiculous, I might pre-order it. Or if there's a discount, or some cool collector's item or something that comes with it. Or if it's something that will most likely be so popular that it'll sell out on the first day. Cenin pân nîd, istan pân nîd, dan nin ú-cenich, nin ú-istach.Ithil luin eria vi menel caran...Tîn dan delu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionheart_0 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I have only ever pre-ordered two games, WoW: TBC, and FFVII: DC. The first was just to make sure I got it the day of. The second was just so I knew when it came in (SE games always seem to have shady release dates). Now I have no reason, as I work at wal mart, and even though we don't have pre-orders, the 10% discount is well worth it!. Sig by IkuraiYour Guide to Posting! Behave or I will send my Moose mounted Beaver launchers at you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy500fan Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Never pre-ordered a game before, only paid launch price for one game (Oblivion). I like to wait until they are $20-$30 to buy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Adam Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I never pre-order games. Partly because I think $60 is a ridiculous price for anything but the creme de la creme of games, partly because the game might be total [cabbage]. Mostly agree, once I bought a game I was excited for and it turned out to be not so great (and - the game was Lostmagic for DS - it ended up leaving marks on my touch screen from repeatedly drawing one symbol). That and I usually don't have money on the release date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGunitfan10 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Well, I don't see the harm in pre-ordering. I pay $5 at a video game store right by me, wait a few months, pickit up and pay $55. It just guarentees me that I'm going to get it. The only game I pre-ordered so far is MW2. I might, however, pre-order L4D2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alg Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Nothing wrong with preordering. $5 now, $45-55 when the game actually comes out. I'd only do it if I thought the game may be hard to find at the release though, personally. Haven't had that problem in a while. I painted some stuff and put it on tumblr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giordano Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Well considering people wasted $1500 dollars when the 360 first came out, paying $5 to pre-order a game seems like nothing. "The cry of the poor is not always just, but if you never hear it you'll never know what justice is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XSniperX Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I have pre ordered MW2 and nothing else, that's the only game you will need come Nov 10 lol ;) It's tough at the top ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furah Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Only game I've preordered is GTA4 but I didn't like it, so I traded it in at EB games and got 3 games for it. I got CoD:WaW on sale for $30 less 1 month after it came out made me laugh so much, and also I saw GH:Metallica pre-owned 2 days after it was released. EDIT:The only reason I would Pre-order is if I got something extra with the game, such as an unlock/extra characters or missions/beta key for something else. Like today, I pre-ordered ODST as it comes with a Firefight character and Halo Reach Beta Access. Steam | PM me for BBM PIN Nine naked men is a technological achievement. Quote of 2013. PCGamingWiki - Let's fix PC gaming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juhnie Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 I have never preordered games - they rarely run out of stock over here (not many gamers, I guess :lol: ). And I even got a 15 discount from Halo 3 when I bought it on launch day from the local store. :shock: Wouldn't have gotten that through pre-ordering, I bet. :D I'd say pre-ordering is an OK thing. At least it helps your hype with the fact that you are going to get the game 100% surely. Master of Attack ~ August 29th, 2010Proud to have served the awesome Tip.It Crew <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brolly04 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I like the thought that I have my game waiting for me through the long lines. If I lived in new york though, I wouldn't pre-order any game...I might get shot walking out the door. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scootlaboot Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I just pre-order so I know its paid off, I'm horrible with money so it makes sure i can get the game on release day. If you choose your beliefs/lifestyle simply based on what your parents want, then you are a weak minded individual and are not even worthy of calling yourself a person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pkmastachaos Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 After nearly "Pre-Ordering" Dark and Light, I will never, ever even think about it again. :oops: I don't think I've ever had a problem getting a new release on the first day it came out. Usually if you go early enough, chances are you'll get it. If not, a couple days wait isn't so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy500fan Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 If you aren't getting a discount or anything like that why do you even need to pre-order? Is getting a game the very first day it comes out that important? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadril Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 After nearly "Pre-Ordering" Dark and Light, I will never, ever even think about it again. :oops: :lol: Yeah good thing you didn't pre order lol. Is getting a game the very first day it comes out that important? Yes :P . I don't pre-order though. Most of my purchases these days are digital anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sohkmj1 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I prefer waiting until the game drops in price before making a move. Drop already BattleForge. :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodredsword Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I'll pre-order it if the pre-order comes with something extra. Otherwise, I know I'll be able to find plenty of copies at Best buy or Costco. Listen to the mighty words of Bloodredsword. Tip it MGC Xbox live leader board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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