A few months ago, one of my good friends decided to get a PS4. You know how it goes, if your friend gets something, you are getting it too. So, obviously, I was excited. Another friend of mine was advising him to wait for the PS5 to launch so that the price will go down for PS4. We were considering it, but then again there are so many good games already out for PS4, the chances of there being much of a price drop wasn’t good. Because when a new console drops, new games take some time to hit the market, and your … [Read more...]
PS4 Launch-Day Bundles Return to Amazon, No Xbox One
Gamers' opportunity to get a PlayStation 4 on the actual PS4 release date has opened up for a brief window, as Amazon has just begun selling a new batch of PS4 launch day bundles. The PS4 bundles on Amazon are identical to the units previously available. Just two weeks ago, Amazon's allotment of PS4 release date inventory was completely sold out. As was the case previously, the stand-alone PS4 launch day console is unavailable for pre-order, as those allotments sold out during E3. That means that, short of standing … [Read more...]
PS4 Pre-Orders Dropping Hard at Amazon, Xbox One Not
The pre-order craze at Amazon has tapered off a bit for the PS4 and Xbox One, but the pace of that tapering off appears to be in Microsoft's favor. A quick review of Amazon's Video Game store shows that PS4 pre-orders are showing sharp declines, while Xbox One pre-orders are essentially treading water. Meanwhile, games and accessories for both consoles are on the rise, presumably going to gamers who have already pre-ordered a PS4 or Xbox One and want to add items to their holiday bounty. As of this writing, rankings … [Read more...]
PS4 Pre-Order Bundles at Amazon: Only Way to Get a PS4 at Launch — and Going Fast
The PlayStation 4 pre-order craze hit Amazon hard a few days ago, with the PS4 Launch Day Edition selling out very quickly. With Amazon's stand-alone launch units allocated, the online retailer opened up a host of PS4 launch pre-order bundles, which are now racking up orders just as quickly. If history is any indication, you'll want to head over to Amazon right now and get your PS4 pre-order bundle ASAP. Four different PS4 launch bundles currently exist on Amazon, with two of the four including sure-fire hits: a … [Read more...]