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[Preorder] PlayStation 5 $749, Digital Edition $599 @ JB Hi-Fi ($50 Pre-Order Deposit)

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UPDATE: From JB:

Pre-orders are temporarily suspended
Due to overwhelming demand, we’ve had to hit pause on taking any more pre-orders. Don't worry, as soon as we have more visibility on stock availability we will re-open pre-orders.

JB's pre-order page has just gone live. They're taking $50 deposits for pre-orders and say they'll SMS links to pay remaining balance and choose delivery options 'closer to release day'.

$749 regular, $599 Digital Edition. Worth noting that JB does not guarantee you'll actually get one on launch day:

About your pre-order
Your console pre-order will be placed in our priority queue. Closer to release day, we’ll SMS you a link to pay the remaining balance and choose the delivery option.

Important things to note:

• Due to stock demand your pre-order does not guarantee availability on the day of release (or a specific date).
• If you want to cancel your pre-order, we'll process a full refund and you will lose your place in the priority queue.
• If your contact details change after you pre-order, please let us know, or you will not have an opportunity to complete your order

Release Date - 12/11/20

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      • -1

        Yea would love to but don't play much exclusives. So will give it a pass and will PO XSX instead.

    • Lol why the negsss. I'd be happy with the design if it's released in 2000s. Not 2020. Plus tf is that wings. Jeez.

    • +1

      Why does this even matter?? Your not walking around parading your consoles are you? Its just a shell to hold the good stuff.

    • No Xbox thanks. I'd rather get a gaming PC. For console I prefer PS exclusive games.

  • PS5 order pages have actually been removed from the site now. You just get an 'Oops' error page when you click on them. Not sure whether that's good or bad news :P

    • I'm guessing this means that they don't see themselves getting enough stock in the near future?

      Nevertheless, still hoping that I was quick enough to slide into the release day batch.

  • +1

    OOS. Australia economy is definitely picking up!

  • +1

    Just got a call from jb hi fi went in and put deposit down now they called and said they can refund my deposit or i can leave the $50 deposit for next shipment stock :( … asked for eta and they said they not sure but maybe 2021 december … sighhh

    Got into store around 1130am to put the order as well :(

    • Dec 2021??

      • I guess he/she meant Dec 2020

    • +2

      You got a call from JB because you didn't make it for launch releases? So I guess if you didn't get a call from JB that means you made it in time for launch?

      • Yeah pretty sure i was there quite eafly tho 1130am sorta i think pretty sure she said 2021 just a guess .. seems like a very bad guess haha

  • Will there be any stock for purchase in store on the release day?

    • Probably not, that's the whole point of pre-orders no? And considering how fast pre-orders got used up. Good luck.

    • +1

      Highly unlikely

    • +1

      Maybe depending if people who pre-order canceled. Some shops who only offered delivery like bigw might have extra stock on day though for in store.

      • If people cancel their order, others in the waitlist should still consume the rest of stocks.

        • That's for companies offering after launch shipments like eb games, some aren't offering anything other then launch shipment.

  • -7

    This place is becoming a joke with all these [profanity] RRP posts

    • you will be lucky to get it at RRP if you dont pre-order.. pice jacking over the next 3 months due to covid and Christmas
      I'm getting an xbox first and maybe a PS5 in a years time when on special… no Dolby Atmos on PS5 kills it for me

      • -1

        I swear it's just become a battle of the sheep at this point.

  • what games will you guys be playing at launch?

  • Hey Guys has anyone recived a confirmation from JB? i got in before they stop the selling but want to ensure i will be getting lauch stock?

    Recived an order number and paid my deposit.

    • Yeah, I received mine. How about you?

      • I received an order number but no actual correspondence confirming I will receive launch day stock

        About your pre-order
        Your console pre-order has been placed in our priority queue. Before release day, we'll SMS you a link to pay the remaining balance and choose the delivery option.

        Important things to note:
        Due to stock demand your pre-order does not guarantee availability on the day of release.
        If you want to cancel your pre-order, we'll process a full refund and you will lose your place in the priority queue.
        If your contact details change after you pre-order, please let us know, or you will not have an opportunity to complete your order

        • Oh yeah if you're asking for a direct confirmation I don't think anyones got it yet. Only the order confirmation.

          Edit: Order confirmation could mean you've got in the first day batch but no one knows how it works yet.

  • Merged from Has anyone who did a $50 deposit to JB Hi-Fi actually got a text message for payment yet?

    I managed to snag a $50 dollar deposit before they turned them off, my order still shows processing too. It says they will text everyone closer to launch day but is this because I haven't got one locked in? Has anyone actually gotten a confirmation text at all?

    • Sorry, what are you talking about?

      • Most likely the PS5 pre-order.

        • Are they popular?

          • +1

            @mskeggs: I would say so considering the pre-orders sold out within an hour or so from basically all retailers.

    • Well it's nowhere near release date yet so why would you get a text for payment?

  • check out these reviews for the controller lmao.

    https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/ps5-playstation-5-dualsen…

    "After using the controller with my PS5 console for over 3 weeks now"

    LOOL

  • Correcting an error on my part so as to remain impartial.
    This is a RRP post so not a "Deal"
    Should be in forums

  • Hey all who ordered with JB has anyone been contacted for further payment information? Do you reckon we can do it with gift cards?

  • +4

    Just got the below text from JB, and I'm not happy about the lack of gift card payments!!

    Your spot in the queue for your PS5 Console pre-order is confirmed! We'll SMS you soon with a link to pay your remaining console balance. Pay by Mastercard, Visa or PayPal. Gift Cards not accepted. More info: https://jbhifi.com.au/2020consoles

    • Very scummy act not stating that during the pre order .

      • +1

        Yep, I signed up to that Telstra deal thinking I could use them on it…

        • I can imagine student's spending their saving wisely getting those 10% off JB EPTOS cards being stuck .

          • @popsiee: Yeah, not too hard to sell them on the classifieds here for 10% off thankfully for those who are stuck.

            Thankfully I was on the fence about my whole Telstra order anyway so just cancelled the whole damn thing.

    • +2

      Yeah, really not happy about this! Nothing mentioned in the original preorder page (which I used a voucher on).

    • Got this text too, not happy about not being able to use gift cards. Does this mean we're confirmed to get a console on launch day, or it's just confirming that we're in the queue? Not worded very clearly…

      • Seems purposefully vague…

        • Yeah I thought the same, can't understand why they seem so keen to not say when.

    • +3

      I have just sent an email (and a tweet as well) questioning the gift card line. As this isnt oulined in their terms and conditions, I am curious to see how this can be possible. As I was planning on using existing gift cards this is frustrating to see, had it been the case I could have purchased with EB from the onset and know I am in the first batch rather than the vague confirmation in the queue we recieved today.

      • Keep us posted.

        • Yeah I will do

          • +1

            @tehkrohnz: Hi Paul

            Thank you for your email.

            We can confirm the pre order payment can only be updated via Mastercard, Visa or PayPal as advised in the sms sent to you. Unfortunately gift cards are not be accepted as a payment method for this pre order.

            We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

            Peter | Online Customer Service | JB Hi-Fi Online
            Australia: www.jbhifi.com.au | New Zealand: http://shop.jbhifi.co.nz

            • +1

              @tehkrohnz: Haha, thanks Peter, that really clears up the confusion.

    • I did weirdly suspect they might pull the giftcard option though, see my question above…

    • Yes got this too… was going to use the $500 gift card from the Telstra deal. Very disappointing

      • +1

        Otherwise, the only option is keep the GC and wait for the hype to die down, then by that time probably can use it as normal purchase.

  • Merged from JB HiFi just confirmed my pre-order

    I just got a text message confirming I’m in the queue for a PS5 and they will be reaching out for payment soon. If you have paid a reservation spot for the PS5 you should also be getting a text too :)

    • +1

      Got the sms this morning at 9:25

      I assumed this meant I’d be able to pick up the console on release day, however the linked page on their website is a little contradictory:

      Based on your place in the queue, we'll SMS you very soon with a link to pay the remaining balance for your new console. Due to demand, stock limitations some customers will get their console closer to Christmas. We'll let you know by SMS so keep an eye out.

      https://www.jbhifi.com.au/pages/2020consoles

      • +1

        They send a fifferent text for day 1 vs later, I received a day 1 for the PS5 and later for the Xbox

    • This is great news

    • Any news for Xbox Series X? I bought on JB Hi-fi as well

      • received an sms from JB Hi-Fi saying my Xbox pre-order is confirmed

    • +1

      Guess we’ll have to wait a bit longer to find out whether we got a launch day PS5 or if it’s one for later in the year.

    • +5

      Hi XXXX, just a heads up that due to your place in the queue and stock limitations, unfortunately you won't get your Xbox Series X pre-order on release day. But, don't worry, your spot is confirmed to get your console just before Christmas. We'll SMS you soon with a link to pay your remaining console balance. Pay by Mastercard, Visa or PayPal. Gift Cards not accepted. More info: https://jbhifi.com.au/2020consoles

      ☹️☹️☹️

      • Wow, sorry to hear, but thanks a lot for sharing this SMS!

    • I still have a lot of ps4 games on my backlog, so I'll probably wait until 2021 to get one.. would love to get the first batch but can't justify overpaying on ebay.

    • +1

      Weird, there seems to be several versions of the SMS… all fairly non-committal as to whether you're getting any joy on launch day.

      Bob, your spot in the queue for your PS5 Console pre-order is confirmed! We'll SMS you soon with a link to pay your remaining console balance. Pay by Mastercard, Visa or PayPal. Gift Cards not accepted.

      Has anyone actually received a confirmation for release day from JB-HiFi?

      • It's worded differently if it's non release day.

        • The wording doesn't 100% confirm that it will be available Release Day though.

  • This is exactly what I was afraid of from the moment they went with this weird deposit system. I don't know why they couldn't have just taken the full payment up front. They accepted gift cards for the $50 deposit, why not the balance?

    • +1

      I'd say a lot of people wouldn't want to pay the full price up front when there's not even any idea given of when they'll receive the console. Agree though that it doesn't seem fair to not be able to use gift cards for the balance.

    • +1

      Likely because their online ordering system is incapable of paying with gift cards at the moment (when you order over the phone and receive a custom link to purchase). System limitation rather than a deliberate move one would hope.

  • +1

    Also seems if you choose to have it posted that they will not be offering free delivery at all and said it will 100% be after release day.

    • Yeah, sadly comparing to Amazon release-day arrival service. I'll probably just take the day off to pick up from the store.

      • I wouldn't count on Amazon at the moment, my Tony Hawks took 2 weeks!

        • Oh really? Amazon even took extra charge when pre-ordering…

          • @mewx: They don't normally? Amazon normally doesn't charge you until they've shipped the item. Haven't been charged for my PS5 preorder yet.

  • Re: the use of gift cards, as someone mentioned above it seems it's a system limitation…

    "It is a system limitation for how we are processing the pre-orders and not something that we are choosing to not allow."

  • Has anyone had the follow up text for payment yet?

    • +4

      Just got my text and paid the balance in full. This confirmed my shipment will be launch day. Have extracted important bits of the text message below:

      "Great news! Your PS5 Console pre-order is ready for final payment. Avoid the wait by choosing C&C to pick up from your local JB on release day! Be quick and don't lose your spot in the queue! Link expires Sunday Oct 11…"

  • +2

    FYI, Just received SMS to pay full amount

  • +1

    I got the final SMS this morning too. All paid, all done, confirmed pick-up in store on the release date.

  • Just received my follow up text. My initial order number was 4816xxx

    • Got mine like less than half an hour ago and my order is 4819xxx

    • got my text at 1642 aest, my intial order number was 4817xxx

    • Got mine on release day like less than half an hour ago and my order is 4825xxx

  • +2

    They’re now accepting gift cards. Just got the text.

    • +1

      Yeah, I got this, too. If you've already paid you can contact them and get them to apply your gift card and refund you the difference, too. I'll try and work it out with them today.

  • I got it all worked out with JB. They applied my gift cards towards the order, refunded my Paypal payment, and now it's all over bar the shouting.

  • Hi guys, if I haven't paid the balance for my ps5 pre order yet, how can you tell if you still have a launch day console in your name? Do you only find out once you have paid the full amount? Thanks

    • Did you get the text message to complete the check out?

      • Yes I have just haven't fully paid as yet. I just don't want to get stuck with a console in January or something.

        • I reckoned the text message is for the launch day, and it says if you don't complete the checkout by 11th of Oct, you'll get back in the line…

          • @cloudie9: Oh I see. I didn't get that message. I will have another look
            I also ordered from eb games aswell. So am unsure what to do. Ty for the messages.

            Edit it turns out it does say October 11. Oh well I guess I lost this one.

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