If you are hoping to pre-order a PlayStation 4 or an Xbox One, you might want to hurry. All around the country, major retailers are listing the consoles as “sold-out,” leading up to what is looking more and more like a shortage on launch day. That may be good for Sony and Microsoft (and their stock prices), but it’s bad for a consumer hoping to get their hands on what are shaping up to be two of the hottest items this holiday season.
… you may have to go a little deeper down the rabbit hole of online shopping…
With stores like GameStop and Best Buy both listing Sony and
Microsoft’s consoles as sold out, you may have to go a little deeper
down the rabbit hole of online shopping leading up to the as yet
unannounced launch dates. The PS4 is listed with a generic release date
of December 31 (in other words, sometime this year), while the Xbox One
is listed by several retailers as November 27. Whatever the exact dates,
expect them both to release before the yearly shopping Super Bowl that
is Black Friday, which this year lands on November 29.(If you find that a store on this list has changed its status to “sold out,” please let us know and we’ll update it accordingly. We’ll also add more stores in the weeks to come.)
[UPDATE:]
- Despite stories to the contrary, there are still PS4s (and Xbox Ones) available for pre-order in the U.S. (as of 8/15/13). Sony has, however, stopped accepting pre-orders in the UK.
- The PlayStation 4 is no longer accepting pre-orders in most stores.
Both Systems
There are very few PlayStation 4s still available, at least online. Stores like Fry’s and some Best Buys have stock based on the individual store that is separate from the online inventory. You may want to call and check your local store.
PlayStation 4 Only
Sony Store: Sony’s own store is offering the PS4, of course, along with free shipping and no apparent limit on the number of units you can pick up. It is currently not accepting pre-orders, but it will notify customers when they sign up. If anyone is going to have more to seel prior to launch, it will be Sony’s own site.Xbox One Only
Fry’s Electronics: The national electronic giant is not offering in-store pickups, but it will ship to you. You will need to pay shipping, so factor that into your budget. The website is no longer offering PS4s for sale, but it does still have the Xbox One listed for sale, under the generic December 30 date used to signify an unknown release date this year.Kmart: The Xbox One is available for pre-order, but the site is no longer accepting pre-orders for the PS4, even though it does have a notification option.
Microsoft Store: You can purchase an Xbox One from Microsoft’s own store, and that also extends to the Xbox 360′s dashboard. If you are an Xbox 360 user, just connect online and look for the Xbox One icon, and you can pre-order directly from there. Free shipping, and a limit of one per household.
Sears: Although not generally thought of as an electronic store, Sears offered both the PS4 and the Xbox One for pre-order, and international shipping is available. The PS4 pre-sale option has been removed, but the Xbox One is available still.
Target: As with most stores, Target is not offering in-store pickup, but it is offering free shipping. Target is also offering a 2-year warrant for $49.99, which covers all repairs, including damage from accidents like dropping it. The plan will also cover up to five games purchased (from Target) during that time frame. The Xbox One[/affiliate-link] currently ships with a one-year limited warranty, so this might be worth your consideration. Limit one per household. The option to purchase a PS4 has been removed.
Major retailers that are sold out of both systems
Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Toys R Us, and Walmarthttp://www.digitaltrends.com
By Ryan Fleming
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