PS4 Release Date, Games, Pre-Order News: Watch Dogs Delayed, Prompting Target PlayStation 4 Preorder Cancellations
Sony will release their latest video game console, PlayStation 4, on Nov. 15. Many excited gamers have already pre-ordered the system, which was supposed to come bundled with the game Watch Dogs. Those who made their orders through Target, however, no longer have a PS4 reserved for them.
The PS4 was to be released along with the launch of a PS4 game, Watch Dogs. Early last week, unfortunately, it was announced that Ubisoft would not release Watch Dogs until next spring.
As a result, Target notified gamers who ordered the PS4 bundle with Watch Dogs from Target that all pre-orders have been canceled. According to Polygon, which cites a Reddit user, Target's customer service said that customers can make new pre-orders startingon Oct. 25.
"These will be offered on a first come, first served basis," the email said.
Those who ordered the PS4 bundled with Watch Dogs from Amazon, on the other hand, are still getting their system.
"For those of you who pre-order the Watch Dogs PlayStation 4 bundle - don't worry - you will still be getting your Playstation 4 (without Watch Dogs) based on your current delivery estimate," Amazon said. "We are adjusting the orders now and will update you once we know more."
Amazon users will also see a price drop in their purchase from $459 to $399.
Meanwhile, Gamestop is giving PS4 buyers a couple of different options.
"With the news that Ubisoft has delayed the release of the highly-anticipated title Watch Dogs until next year, GameStop is contacting customers who had reserved PlayStation 4 and Xbox One bundles featuring the game," GameStop said in a statement to Polygon. "Customers can elect to keep their current bundle orders and their consoles will ship as scheduled with the game shipping separately once it is available, or customers can choose another bundle to replace their current order. Customers should also note that there may be a difference in the price if selecting another bundle and that all reserved orders will be charged upon shipment."
The PS4 will be available in stores in North America for $399.99 on Nov. 15 and is available for pre-order now.