Oh dear oh dear
Wankers the lot of them.https://news.sky.com/story/ps5-and-...-consoles-off-shelves-this-christmas-12488453
Absolutely boils my piss.
Claims he has a moral compass then covers his face for the photo and claims making people pay extra for an item because it's a luxury is justified.
I have zero respect for scalpers or people buying from them as they're enabling them.
Utter cnut that boy.https://news.sky.com/story/ps5-and-...-consoles-off-shelves-this-christmas-12488453
Absolutely boils my piss.
Claims he has a moral compass then covers his face for the photo and claims making people pay extra for an item because it's a luxury is justified.
I have zero respect for scalpers or people buying from them as they're enabling them.
Nadine Dorries is fecking clueless anyway. You'd have more luck getting blood out of a stone.Last week, Mr Chapman wrote to Nadine Dorries, the digital secretary, asking the government to reconsider prohibiting the use of automated bots to bulk buy goods for resale.
Anybody have an idea how feasible this is?
The retailer could make it more difficult, more complicated. But can't really stop it completely. Every step would make it more difficult for genuine customers too though, which doesn't really mix well with the retailers interests.Last week, Mr Chapman wrote to Nadine Dorries, the digital secretary, asking the government to reconsider prohibiting the use of automated bots to bulk buy goods for resale.
Anybody have an idea how feasible this is?
You can make it difficult or near on impossible but it depends on the retailer and it's not going to be feasible for many to go to those lengths. Most rely on captcha or standardised javascripts for queues and you can easily get around both.Last week, Mr Chapman wrote to Nadine Dorries, the digital secretary, asking the government to reconsider prohibiting the use of automated bots to bulk buy goods for resale.
Anybody have an idea how feasible this is?
The onus falls on the retailer. But most online shop fronts don't have the means or care enough to implement anything to stop it.Last week, Mr Chapman wrote to Nadine Dorries, the digital secretary, asking the government to reconsider prohibiting the use of automated bots to bulk buy goods for resale.
Anybody have an idea how feasible this is?
Jesus, I wish I'd not read that. Just capitalism. Showing initiative. Good months salary in a couple of days. W*nker.https://news.sky.com/story/ps5-and-...-consoles-off-shelves-this-christmas-12488453
Absolutely boils my piss.
Claims he has a moral compass then covers his face for the photo and claims making people pay extra for an item because it's a luxury is justified.
I have zero respect for scalpers or people buying from them as they're enabling them.
They could at least make it illegal for shops to sell above RRP. The fact that you have a high street store like CEX encouraging this shit and selling way above RRP is a joke.The retailer could make it more difficult, more complicated. But can't really stop it completely. Every step would make it more difficult for genuine customers too though, which doesn't really mix well with the retailers interests.
The government cant effect it really. They could force retailers to adopt some policies for uk customers or punish people after the fact but they have no meaningful control over internet retail
That's a good point too. I go to CEX fairly regularly to trade in games and they always seem to have 1 or 2 PS5s/Series X in stock starting at about 750. That should be illegal 100%, but I'm sure they'd argue that they sell used "collectors items" for high amounts and these currently occupy this space.They could at least make it illegal for shops to sell above RRP. The fact that you have a high street store like CEX encouraging this shit and selling way above RRP is a joke.
Heard good things about Deathloop, so 50% looks like an absolute steal.Seems like they're doing a "The Game Awards" sale on PSN now, they do a sale for everything these days. The end of year period is pretty much one long sale. Anyway, Kena is just €27.99, I'm definitely grabbing that. For anyone interested in Deathloop, 50% off seems like a great deal.
Apparently, it didn't sell that well, no.the fact Deathloop has been down by 50% in last few sales doesnt point to very promising sales
Yeah, Arkane games never sell that well, and it was released at a slightly odd time with all the big hitters following shortly.Apparently, it didn't sell that well, no.
Although that was a month or two ago I read that, so maybe it's picked up a bit now. I know the physical sales weren't great. The lowest physical sales for an Arkane game so far I think it was.
Yeah, I'm the same. I haven't played it, but have no intention of playing it, either. I watched a lot of videos on it and it doesn't do anything for me. I can't believe some of the perfect scores it got. Again, haven't played it, so perhaps I shouldn't judge it too harshly, but it didn't look like anything special from the numerous videos I saw.Not sure if physical sales mean all that much anymore, especially since the pandemic started, but I wouldn't be surprised if Deathloop did poorly. Despite it's critical success, it still looks incredibly bland to me from everything I've seen. I can't put my finger on why, but it just doesn't appeal to me even a little bit, to the extent that I'm completely baffled by and even a little suspicious of the great reviews. Might be unfair, but there it is.
Thanks for this. Perfect timing. Got a new debit card a few months ago so my subscription was cancelled yesterday.You can get a year of PS Plus on the PlayStation store for £24.99 currently. Best deal it's been for some time I think. For new subscribers or users without an active subscription.
May pick this up as mine has lapsed
Not sure if physical sales mean all that much anymore, especially since the pandemic started, but I wouldn't be surprised if Deathloop did poorly. Despite it's critical success, it still looks incredibly bland to me from everything I've seen. I can't put my finger on why, but it just doesn't appeal to me even a little bit, to the extent that I'm completely baffled by and even a little suspicious of the great reviews. Might be unfair, but there it is.
Ooo yes. I really dislike Arkane's style and find them hollow exercises in open-world sandboxes, with no purpose or direction. Dishonored 2 was probably my least favourite game last gen and I only spent £8 on it. Even Prey - which IMO is their best game - ended up being lots of pointless drudgery.I've always felt really cold towards Arkane's games. I've never played any of them for more than 20 mins but feel like i'd probably love them if i gave them more of a chance. I probably never will actually do that. Maybe its the art style or presentation or something?
That shouldn't be allowed. Disgraceful. I completely bypassed the PS4 and have been waiting patiently for the PS5 having to be content with he PS3 in the meantime. I don't remember doing it but must have registered interest with BT.https://news.sky.com/story/ps5-and-...-consoles-off-shelves-this-christmas-12488453
Absolutely boils my piss.
Claims he has a moral compass then covers his face for the photo and claims making people pay extra for an item because it's a luxury is justified.
I have zero respect for scalpers or people buying from them as they're enabling them.
I’m on it now, wow I’m blown away by it! If games can reach that standard then that’ll be incredible.The unreal engine 5 matrix interactive tech demo is dead impressive. Hopefully that’s a taste of things to come when games fully adopt the current gen platforms, can’t wait.
Absolutely. It’s so easy for an old gamer like me to reminisce about the simple old days, especially when reading the greatest video game thread, but the way games and visuals have evolved is astonishing.I’m on it now, wow I’m blown away by it! If games can reach that standard then that’ll be incredible.
How did you get the code for this preview?Absolutely. It’s so easy for an old gamer like me to reminisce about the simple old days, especially when reading the greatest video game thread, but the way games and visuals have evolved is astonishing.
It’s on the PlayStation store.How did you get the code for this preview?
Nor should they, they are selling their units.The onus falls on the retailer. But most online shop fronts don't have the means or care enough to implement anything to stop it.
I was pushed off mine auto renewed and they took £49.99 when o could have got it for about £33 on Black FridayThanks for this. Perfect timing. Got a new debit card a few months ago so my subscription was cancelled yesterday.
Nicely played!That shouldn't be allowed. Disgraceful. I completely bypassed the PS4 and have been waiting patiently for the PS5 having to be content with he PS3 in the meantime. I don't remember doing it but must have registered interest with BT.
Anyway, short story. I logged into MyBT on Monday to get a new sim. I stumbled....and I mean genuinely stumbled on a link on the BT website telling me to use my special code to get a PS5? What code?? I thought it was some kind of gimmick as there was nothing on their site saying PS5s were in stock and available for purchase so I initially just dismissed it. However, I later clicked on it and it took me to the BT Shop site with various bundles on sale. I still thought it was a joke but clicked on it anyway, entered my code and lo and behold various options came up with two of them already sold out.
I got a bit panicky then, so clicked on the link and to my complete shock the number 1 appeared in the basket icon. Clicked on it and the usual payment options appeared with delivery in 1-3 days. I got the disc console with 2 dualsense controllers for £508.99. Opted to pay via PayPal for additional protection and it's completely surreal as the bloody thing arrived this morning. Even the ParcelForce guy was gobsmacked when I told him what was inside the parcel as he also believed they were not available. I told him to check his BT as he also had BT broadband.
I can't believe that last weekend the PS5 was not even on my radar and had given up all hope of getting one in the near future but now FOUR days later I've got in my hands. It's all a bit surreal. I'd already bought the 12 month PS Plus during the Black Friday event for £32.99 and have also took advantage of the half price offer on PlayStation Network. So I have two years of trouble-free PS Plus services.
I've also finished for the holidays today and don't go back to work until 5th Jan. I'd also bought a 4K 75" TV in the Black Friday sale (which is still unopened in its box) so I can't tell you how happy I am right now.
Enterprising cnutsNor should they, they are selling their units.
Asking the government to intervene really is pathetic. And they shouldn't because the scalpers are being enterprising.
I really don't get the fuss over all of this. I was watching a PS5 bundle on an online store this week that was available for 3 hours, came with four games, and probably a better deal than scalpers. These babies should just install a stock alert app and be patient.