Playstation 4

foddon_sl said:

I sold a launch PS3 (with a couple games) on ebay for $2500. Not even kidding. Good friend of mine did the same.

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With online companies like Amazon, Newegg and even companies like Walmart & Target having an online presence, it's incredibly easy to pre-order a new console and it'll get mailed to you release day. That way you won't have to sit in line for a week waiting for it to come out.

I really don't think you'll have a chance to sell a new console for much more than you purchased it for. And even then, only because some people are lazy and don't have the internet to reserve it themselves. You "might" swing 500-600 for a new PS4 though. Just my speculation. I could be completely wrong.

Super cheesy UI overview.

Holy shit that was cringeworthy

I've never had a download on PSN go anywhere near that quick. I dont mind the UI but i would like something more streamlined. I am overly spoiled by XBL - shame they went the way of the dodo.

Yeah, i really hope Sony can get the UI right. I know a lot of it is personal preference but i really hate the XMB compared to XBL.

I just want them to fix that ridiculous downloading/installing nonsense. It's such a pain in the ass.

Xarpolis_sl said:

With online companies like Amazon, Newegg and even companies like Walmart & Target having an online presence, it's incredibly easy to pre-order a new console and it'll get mailed to you release day. That way you won't have to sit in line for a week waiting for it to come out.

I really don't think you'll have a chance to sell a new console for much more than you purchased it for. And even then, only because some people are lazy and don't have the internet to reserve it themselves. You "might" swing 500-600 for a new PS4 though. Just my speculation. I could be completely wrong.

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Yeah, I can't imagine another crazy launch like the PS3. I preordered two PS4s but not with the intention of selling either of them. If it gets really crazy I might sell one or both but for now I'm planning on keeping them.

Muligan_sl said:

I'll be pre-ordering soon.

I will also be ordering NBA2K14, Destiny, and possibly EQNext. I'm not quite sold on how I feel about MMO's and consoles though FFXIV beta has made me think twice.

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EQnext on consoles?

There is something I find terrifying on that UI video: isn't he typing and navigating using motion control? For the sake of my sanity, I'll assume it can be switched off.

Szlia_sl said:

There is something I find terrifying on that UI video: isn't he typing and navigating using motion control? For the sake of my sanity, I'll assume it can be switched off.

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You may be right but I recall reading that it can be navigated via the touchpad which was my assumption from the vid.

X X E X X_sl said:

I've never had a download on PSN go anywhere near that quick. I dont mind the UI but i would like something more streamlined. I am overly spoiled by XBL - shame they went the way of the dodo.

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Remember its supposedly stream capable to get stuff up and running with a minimal download - that might actually be appropriately indicative of the process with how they pitched it. (Think like how Rift or EQ2 have their streaming client - where only a portion needs to be downloaded completely to run the game - except planned that way from day one)

Video gave me an 80's vibe though.... besides that music that.... I just don't know what to describe that music as, lunatic funhouse?

X X E X X_sl said:

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Ugh... another Final Fantasy game I'll buy, mostly dislike, and won't finish. lol... hope I dislike this one less that XIII.

I always find it weird hearing about all the buying and re-selling. I live in a pretty small town, 40,000 or so people, and while there have been lines to get new products for sure, I've never had any problem purchasing anything. I remember when people online were talking about selling WoW collectors editions at huge mark ups, and I could go to Hastings/Walmart/Kmart and look at dozens of copies on the shelf, and it just seemed like it couldn't possibly be real. I never had the cash to risk trying it out until Diablo 3 last year. Went to a Midnight release and bought 3 copies. Ended up returning 2 copies a couple weeks later when I had no luck selling them online. I assume that was because of an abundance of product plus the dismal initial reaction to the game.

I'm now in a position to go buy dozens of PS4's if I wanted, but man, if there is no shortage etc... thats a lot of money risked. Maybe I have too much of a hoarder, not enough of a gambler, instinct.

Well, the good thing with gambling on it - is they never sell at a loss at Xmas time - worst case you'll come out even. I don't like doing it because I find it unethical myself, but it's a nobrainer - unless there's ZERO demand for the product someone will buy it on Ebay or Craigslist for retail at the very least just for the convenience.

Springbok_sl said:

Pre-ordered on Amazon... wondering if it would be wiser just to pick one up at release locally though (if possible) to avoid shipping delays.

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Don't know how often you've ordered from Amazon...but I have personally never experienced a shipping delay from them with pre-orders. I just don't foresee the massive door-rushing that occurred with the 360 and the PS3 happening with the next gen consoles.

Springbok_sl said:

Pre-ordered on Amazon... wondering if it would be wiser just to pick one up at release locally though (if possible) to avoid shipping delays.

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US Amazon pre-orders, in general, arrive release day. They have enough distribution centers around the US to be able to ship the day or two before launch and have it arrive on release day.

I am virtually certain that 2-day shipping for the PS4 preorder was guaranteed release date delivery (and was only $8).