With next-gen consoles on the horizon, PS4 pre-orders placed after this week might not arrive in time for the console’s launch, Sony has reportedly told retailers.
Although PS4 pre-orders will be accepted right up until the console hits store shelves later this year, new reports have claimed Sony has informed retail partners that unless orders are placed “before next week,” it can’t guarantee a unit will be available on the day of release. If found to be true and you’re after a next-gen console in time for launch, you might need to get your order in before August 5.
With Sony having yet to officially announce any cut off point for pre-order availability, gaming blog CVG has suggested that in speaking with sellers, the Japanese manufacturer has confirmed the limitations will affect all UK and European retailers. However, it has been suggested things could be handled differently in the US and Japan.
Despite launch day units potentially not being available for gamers who went to the effort of ordering their Xbox One rival in advance, Sony will stock retail outlets at release in a bid to generate further day-one interest around its PS3 follow-on.
At present a confirmed PS4 release date has yet to be announced beyond Sony’s somewhat vague confirmation that the console will touch down during the “2013 holiday season.” It is believed that a finalised PS4 release date will be revealed during Sony’s Gamescom 2013 press conference on August 20.
TrustedReviews has reached out to Sony for official confirmation of the claims and will update this post accordingly as soon as we get a response.
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