Xbox One & PS4 pre-orders axed as Blockbuster UK enters administration
Blockbuster UK has entered into administration for the second time this year, its owner has announced, resulting in the cancellation of Xbox One and PS4 pre-orders.
Private equity firm Gordon Brothers Europe, which bought Blockbuster UK out of administration in January, says poor trading conditions and uncooperative prospective partners are to blame for the new setback.
Those who pre-ordered an Xbox One or PS4 through Blockbuster UK have been told the retailer will no longer honour them. A representative for the retail chain has apologised for the inconvenience via Twitter. A spokesperson told CVG that customers who placed pre-orders are advised to visit the store where they made their order.
The second collapse of Blockbuster UK marks the struggles that game and film retailers face in an increasingly prevalent market of online content and digital downloads.
Fellow UK media retailer HMV also fell into administration in January. It was acquired by Hilco in April.
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-Vivid-Posted:
I feel sorry for the people that Pre Ordered the game hopefully some good news comes out for you guys.
dudeydPosted:
I preordered from blockbuster as there is one right around the corner from my house. I started to pay in installments as I'm only 17 and lost my job 4 months ago. So I went in this morning and they have said I can only get in-store credit for the 140 I have paid towards my ps4. I'm extremely upset as my money has basically been took away from me. Luckily my brothers friend owns a game store and Is going to try and get me a ps4. Fingers crossed I guess :(
KatsumiPosted:
Rentals Sucks for everyone that pre ordered from Blockbuster.
I would of expected them to compensate the people who lost their pre-orders in some way. That is some really bad luck for people who put their pre-orders in at blockbuster
3OH3Posted:
Blockbuster is dead. Pre-ordering something like this from a retailer that doesn't have a future is pretty stupid.
MSXPosted:
Would be funny but harsh if the people that pre orderd it from there didnt get there money back.
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