PS4 pre-orders are 'through the roof', says Blockbuster

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Sony triggered a "huge spike in pre-order sales" for PlayStation 4 with Monday's announcement of its £349.99 price, according to Blockbuster.

Pre-orders of Sony's next-generation console are "through the roof", the company told VG247, after reporting record-breaking pre-order numbers for Xbox One last month.

"In the wake of Xbox One's record-breaking pre-order success at Blockbuster last month, the PS4 has received the same incredibly positive reaction, proving that the gaming industry is booming," said Blockbuster.

Head of product at Blockbuster James Morton commented, "We are absolutely thrilled with the amazing response to our pre-order service for both the PS4 and Xbox One."

"We're looking forward to seeing the brand new consoles in our stores along with the latest games to buy or rent. 2013 has been a fantastic year for gaming at Blockbuster and its set to only get better following the announcements at E3."

Sony confirmed a PlayStation 4 price of $399 / €399 / £349 during its press conference on Monday, significantly undercutting Microsoft's Xbox One price of £429 / $499 / €499.

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Michelangelo-Posted:

Doesn't surprise me.. Ps4 is looking miles better.

ModdingUniversePosted:

Go figure:)

slapshot101Posted:

lilrichard22 Blockbuster still exists?

They are really big in the UK, that's where they make the most money and are actually expanding their sales.

ExoticWolfs I wonder how the Xbox is doing? This is good for sony though. :)

Sony is selling 3 PS4's for every 2 Xbox One's.

ExoticWolfsPosted:

I wonder how the Xbox is doing? This is good for sony though. :)

AchePosted:

Not a surprise, sony did a great job on PS4, they deserve all these orders.

lilrichard22Posted:

Blockbuster still exists?

ImDevinBayPosted:

Honestly it's not even worth it. Xbox One. :)

Jack_CAPosted:

Is this Blockbuster as in the movie rental chain?

deathyHDPosted:

iiExaMplezZz
Woobie Wouldn't doubt this for a second, I think PS4 will outsell the Xbox One.


Me too, and Im an xbox fan. If I didnt have so many games for my 360 I'd be getting a PS4.


I'm not sure if the xbox one is backwards compatible with 360 games, haven't been looking at information really :/

iiExaMplezZzPosted:

Woobie Wouldn't doubt this for a second, I think PS4 will outsell the Xbox One.


Me too, and Im an xbox fan. If I didnt have so many games for my 360 I'd be getting a PS4.


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