Why do people pre order games?

I've never had an instance where a store was out of the game i wanted. The only time there was even a SLIGHT chance was when Halo 3 came out and even then i still got it. I see my friends pre order games such as Madden and i cant help but think to myself why... Why do you guys pre order games?

For the bonus.

There's usually some kind of incentive, like a gift card, or free DLC item. Or both.

For the bonus.

craigalan23

MY brother wanted a game and after searching at four store he found it. I do not want to do that. The limited edition is a reason. I just want to make sure I get it.

Amazon gave me 20 dollars for preordering Madden
They'll give me another 20 plus additonal content for Reach

They do this all the time

That's why people preorder

Before this console generation with all of the pre-order bonuses, there wasn't really any need to pre-order games. That said, I've pre-ordered countless games since Ocarina of Time simply for ease of mind. I don't mind putting down 5 bucks or whatever to ensure myself a copy and knowing that I won't have to run around town trying to secure a copy. It's even better now with Amazon Prime and the usual pre-order credit. I can only recall a few times in the past 10+ years where pre-ordering was actually necessary for me to get the game lol.

For the bonus.

craigalan23

Amazon gave me 20 dollars for preordering Madden
They'll give me another 20 plus additonal content for Reach

They do this all the time

That's why people preorder

Jaysonguy

thats the only reason i got madden and the only reason ill get reach. ill sell them both back when im done for $25ish. the games will basically cost me $15

lol stupid bonus that should be given to everyone in first place...

and besides that only reason i can see preordering games is big tittles and your not going be able buy the game late that night/next day...and not taking a chance driving to 5 store other games what a joke...

also place offer rebates when you pre order specialy amozon

now i did buy halo reach already because it can be on my august bill so i can get out of the way. plus 0% chance of sell out even though i be walking across the street to best buy on my lunch break so i can go straight home when i lock out

now few years ago i would see it was pointless because you didn't get nothing besides the fact you get a copy

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Amazon gave me 20 dollars for preordering Madden
They'll give me another 20 plus additonal content for Reach

They do this all the time

That's why people preorder

PatChampsXXXVI

thats the only reason i got madden and the only reason ill get reach. ill sell them both back when im done for $25ish. the games will basically cost me $15

you sell it game stop? i'm guessing lol games after 3 months still go for 40-45 bucks on ebay still don't get why it's hard for people make ebay account and take a picture and walk to poster office

I pre-ordered Reach because I want it first day and I know I won't find it anywhere unless I pre-order. Also I like how I can pay for the game and get it over with then just pick it up in the store.

A: Pre-order bonuses.
B: To make sure they actually get the game.

While A is a lot more popular, a lot of people choose B with games that are lesser known, where stores might not receive shipments if they games aren't popular enough.

Just to make sure i get a copy...it coest no extra and i ussually pre oerder when i go pick another game i pre-ordered...

Plus sometimes i want special edition and or it comes with a pre-order bonus:)

Just to make sure i get a copy...it coest no extra and i ussually pre oerder when i go pick another game i pre-ordered...

Plus sometimes i want special edition and or it comes with a pre-order bonus:)

I preorder to get the preorder bonus.

I only pre-oder when I go to a midnight release... usually thats just Halo releases.:oops:

It save on gas by knowing you just need to go to one story. I never order anything that is costly on-line.

Pre-ordering online quite often leads to the game arriving the day before release in shops and saves me having to fanny about after work going to town to pick up a copy!

In the UK you get the game the day before official release if you pre-order

people pre order beacuse they love certain games i dont think they keep on pre ordeing games lol and they get bonus from pre ordering

For the bonus.

craigalan23

^This.

For the Preorder Bonus... Also some CE's sell out rather quickly.

IMO buying the game half off months later is a better bonus anyone can throw at you.

Just to ensure I get my copy on release day, or if its a collectors edition. I only pre-order if I know for a fact the game will be sold out first day. A la Black Ops and Reach.

Generally just to get exclusive stuff. I pre-ordered Reach because the Legendary edition was gonna be pretty rare this time around, so yeah.orb_03_2006

For the bonus.

craigalan23

Yea true if they don't have anything to offer why bother.

A bonus and if I usually order a standard edition I get it a day early and it comes in the post so I dont have to drive for an hour in a round trip to be served by some rude student who hates the thought of work!

To make sure they get it.

The pre order bonus. It's pretty much a staple now. I usually reserve the games that give us in-game costumes and such.

i never pre ordered until the bonuses and $20 back incentive became a factor

1. Always preorder Atlus games because they are a limited pressing.
2. Get free stuff, after all I am going to get the game anyways.
3. No wait.
4. Pre-pay, I have the money now and might as well get it out of the way.
5. I've gotten discounts before because I pre-ordered.
6. Free stuff
7. Midnight release parties.
8. Free stuff
9. Fan loyalty
10. Free stuff

And did I mention you get free stuff for a game you would be getting anyways? 'Cause you do.

Might be sold out in some stores.

- Pre-order bonuses, usually extra costumes and the like.

- Other incentives like gift cards.

- Limited editions.

- To make sure they actually get the game.

If there's a sale where the pre-order is cheaper than the game will be on release, that's the only reason I would.

I generally don't pre-order anything because too many games that look like they'll be great when they're released end up being terrible. I always wait to see if a game is a flop or rent it first, unless it's something like Halo or GTA that I know for certain will be great.

Bonus stuff, special editions, for the average Halo and CoD fan, no, they will never need to preorder to get their game in but for fans of more obscure titles they will need to preorder (especially if they are in smaller town, I have lived in bigger towns and there was still three times where I was the only reason they got a copy of the game in), a lot of websites and stores (Amazon, Best Buy, Wal-Mart) give you discounts or gift cards for preordering, and they call you to tell you when it is in so you remember and sometimes stores don't get the games in until a day or two after the date sites post.

Someone else said fan loyalty, I guess that too, especially for more obscure games. Preordering also costs no extra money and for stores it can be canceled even after the game comes out.

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For the bonus.

vashkey

1. If it's at gamespot they usually have some cool bonus (in-game, or some collectible),

2. Gamespot allows you to put any amount you want on a game and apply more over time, so if you preorder well ahead of time, you can purchase the game over a couple months so it's not a huge shock to your wallet when the game comes out. (Currently doing this with Fable III, and fallout new vegas.)

In the UK you get the game the day before official release if you pre-order

Overlord93

[QUOTE="craigalan23"]

For the bonus.

vashkey

actually for most places were i live you pay $5 extra for pre ordering

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For the bonus.

vashkey

[QUOTE="vashkey"][QUOTE="craigalan23"]

For the bonus.

HoboAssasin2

actually for most places were i live you pay $5 extra for pre ordering

if pre-ordering was free then everyone would do it....it costs $3 at eb-games

That's obviously not true since it doesn't cost anything at the stores I already mentioned. (not true that everyone would do it, I have no idea where you live or why they are charging $3)