GT5 US Collector’s Edition Sold Out at Amazon, GameStop
When the Gran Turismo 5 Collector’s Edition was first announced, Sony said “quantities will be limited”, but they didn’t go into details. It looks like they weren’t kidding, though, as two of arguably the most popular US gaming retailers- Amazon and GameStop – have both stopped taking pre-orders for this version of the game.
Customers who already reserved their CE copies have not been contacted about any problems or changes with their order, but both retailers have taken down their respective product listings (old links here and here are non-functioning or direct you to the standard version). Amazon and GameStop have been the most aggressive promoters of GT5, with GameStop securing exclusive content for the game and Amazon offering release-date delivery, attracting the most links, attention, and presumably orders.
If you’re in the US and you know you want the Collector’s Edition, all hope is not lost: it’s still available at the following locations – for now…
- Best Buy ($99.99) – Pre-order online and select release-day in-store pickup, so you don’t have to wait for delivery – this is actually where I’m holding my own pre-order.
- Buy.com ($96.99) – Free shipping.
- Barnes & Noble ($99.99)
- NewEgg ($99.99) – Free shipping.
- SonyStyle ($99.99)
Thanks to David for the tip!
UPDATE: Thanks to more of your tips, I’ve added links to NewEgg and the SonyStyle online store.
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October 18th, 2010 at 3:14 pm - #ken_b
Belga-racing, it anything it would show Nov 3rd, for October 3, is already behind us. I doubt the french editions are already made…and when all regions are ready, only then will they re-announce what would be a fourth release date. I’ll be very happy when they do announce the next release date, would be nice to have a plan! sigh…
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October 18th, 2010 at 12:19 pm - #Belga-racing
amazon france still gives oct 3rd as release date, maybe french editions are already made ?
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October 18th, 2010 at 12:16 pm - #ken_b
Well I did get my CE right when consumers were able to give up their cash. There is no question that I’m dedicated to the title series, I still religiously geek out with GT5P. So, with this news, I’m glad that I didn’t waste any time submitting my order. Most importantly, a believable release date would be so nice. So many players are planning their life when the game come out…I’d love to be able to submit a few vacation days from the office to enjoy GT5…if there was only a release date!! So when do you think a release date will be announced?
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October 18th, 2010 at 9:42 am - #pasigiri
I still have my pre-order for the CE at Gamestop US. I think I pre-ordered it back they first started taking pre-orders … for it (sorry that sounded redundant). I should be fine. I still want the game though.
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October 18th, 2010 at 7:07 am - #Nick
ROFL!!!!!! Sold out and ready to ship 22nd March 2011.
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October 18th, 2010 at 2:36 am - #dalejrfanfreak
well there’s a copy available in knoxville tn as I cancelled my CE pre-order when the game got delayed.
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October 17th, 2010 at 7:20 pm - #Alaa1982
Jordan I don’t think they are sold out in Amazon they are probably stopped orders until they have a firm release date not sure about the rest but probably the same reason.
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October 17th, 2010 at 6:02 pm - #vicr34
it seems like no gt5 news today
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October 17th, 2010 at 6:16 pm - #vicr34
October 17th 2010
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October 17th, 2010 at 5:49 pm - #squishydk
I have an extra CE/signature in spare (EU) if any scandinaves cant get hold of em
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October 17th, 2010 at 5:04 pm - #HugoStiglitz_420
I think Jordan has the right idea. I’m honestly shocked @ how many people ordered online not minding that will have to wait for it to be delivered for 1-5 days or more. I find waiting 1 day just to avoid a trip to a store to be crazy but I guess I’m just a bigger fan of the game
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October 17th, 2010 at 4:52 pm - #corporatesteve
is it really necessary to voice your opinion on his language? bitch please
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October 17th, 2010 at 2:52 pm - #SUPRA_LORD
yea im glad i pre-ordered it when i did i spent 10 weeks saving / paying for it =D
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October 17th, 2010 at 2:45 pm - #Yaycandy69
delayed again. ****!! watch the game not even be worth the 6year wait. im not a forza fan but even their games come out on time.
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October 17th, 2010 at 3:30 pm - #LoneWanderer
Probably because they don’t add much from the last game.
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October 17th, 2010 at 5:11 pm - #Themadcat001
^ What lonewanderer said.
GT5 – Damage/weather/night racing with adjustable brightness in your headlights/16 players at one time/one of the best online environments made yet/chances to compete to become a real race car driver with GTacademy, 1000+ cars. total of 70+ tracks and can actually claim itself to be a “sim”.
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Forza 3 – 400 customizable cars (and another 5 in the bonus pack) from 50 manufacturers and over 100 race track variations with the ability to race up to 8 cars on track at a time
What I’m getting at here is, the 6 years that was put into GT5 has shown, I mean no matter how you look at it, there’s only so much you can fit onto a DVD anyways. PS3 has a lot in its favor hardware wise too. anyways, I’m excited to get GT5, even if it does seem a little unfinished due to “Standards/Premiums” I’d take even the full set of standards with real weather/air density and other things over forza 3.
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October 17th, 2010 at 1:01 pm - #occasionalracer
I went to my local GameStop and ordered the CE after reading this and had no problem ordering it here in Canada, so it seems they may have a limited amount set to ship for each country. Hopefully I don’t get a call in the next few days hearing sorry we are sold out.
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October 17th, 2010 at 12:39 pm - #Sertsa
This is only the second game I’ve preordered, and the only collector’s edition I’ve bought. I’m glad I did. Of course, Amazon still has the estimated delivery as November 2nd. Maybe I’ll get the keychain and diecast car!
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October 17th, 2010 at 1:32 pm - #occasionalracer
lol… ya can’t wait for the keychain and diecast model release that will be an epic day.
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October 17th, 2010 at 8:24 am - #Accelerate
I’m not pre-ordering this. I don’t think the bonus’ are worth the effort. I will also only get the standard version, I don’t need a fat book telling me how to drive.
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October 17th, 2010 at 10:38 am - #IVKillerVI
Effort?
It takes less effort to pre-order as you just order and wait and the game will get there when it gets there.
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October 17th, 2010 at 11:47 am - #No46_TheDoctor
It takes effort to earn the money to buy it, unless mummy or daddy buys it for you?
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October 17th, 2010 at 7:08 am - #Skralle
on cdon.com you can no longer order signature edition. you can only monitor the item..
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October 17th, 2010 at 7:59 am - #Mike2
men man får så mycket för så lite.
I think GT5 = Q4 2011 at best, or Q1 2012 at worst.
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October 17th, 2010 at 12:38 am - #Fred
I’m only interested in the standard game, here in Mexico the cost of the CE, the difference you pay equals the cost of a game such as Mafia 2 or Episodes from Liberty City, and since I’m about to purchase my PS3 console I doubt I will buy CE.
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October 17th, 2010 at 12:14 am - #OmnipotenceZERO
Btw is the SE sold out aswell?
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October 17th, 2010 at 2:30 am - #Mirage
No, you can still preorder the standard edition.
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Interesting… on Amazon it is back in stock