Like the rest of you, we’re waiting patiently for our PS4’s to arrive later this week, but it seems that a few retailers have already jumped the gun, selling the console before its intended release date on Friday.
We’ve had a few people inform us that some Game stores, along with other retailers were selling the PS4, but lacked any sort of concrete evidence. Now, thanks to local forum SAgamer, we have some concrete proof that at least one store has released early: House and Home.
User Elmo1980 posted a scan of a receipt, dated yesterday, for a PlayStation 4 – selling at the Recommended Retail Price of R6299.
If you want a PlayStation 4, right now, then the Sandton House and Home is probably a good option. Of course, this sucks for all the dedicated gamers who placed and paid for pre-orders months ago. It’s not exactly a cheap product, and few people have the expendable income to cancel their pre-orders, wait for refunds and pick up a PS4 right now. It also puts quite a damper on the organised, local launch events.
It is, of course, not the first time that local street dates have been broken, pissing off people who pre-order but this time it’s with rather expensive, rather anticipated hardware.
If you;ve picked up a PS4 at a local retailer, ahead of launch, let us know in the comments. If you’re somebody who’s pre-ordered, and has to wait until delivery let us know if you’re pissed off.
Last Updated: December 11, 2013
Sir Rants remembers Madiba
December 11, 2013 at 08:03
Ooooh. Guess Highveld will have to change their statement on the radio stating that someone is going to win the first publicly available PS4 tomorrow morning on their show.
huehuehue
Admiral Chief of Souls
December 11, 2013 at 08:12
haha
That Tall Twit Norm
December 11, 2013 at 08:27
LOL!
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 11, 2013 at 08:23
It definitely sucks to be one of those that pre-ordered (and being forced to wait till Friday, while whatsisface is currently playing Killzone), but does this mean South Africa received a decent supply of PS4s? Will SA be different and have enough stock for us to just walk into a store and buy a PS4? I think that’s pretty exciting and bizarre at the same time. Will we really be that lucky?
More importantly, are we getting Japanese-made PS4s or Chinese-made PS4s? Not really important any more since all those “lulz PS4 haz issues” clickbait posts have disappeared into obscurity. And is this part of the second EU shipment or an earlier re-routed shipment? So many questions.. 😮
In any case, I’m so excited for Friday! I haven’t been this excited for a console since the first PS2.
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
December 11, 2013 at 08:28
Seems to be /mostly/ Japanese units. I had a look at the rubber on the thumbsticks on the controllers, and it’s solid stuff.
William Francis
December 11, 2013 at 08:38
Awwwww yis! i was worried about those thumb sticks and about getting the Red Line of Death. BT Games Fourways has assured me though, that if I do get a bricked console, they should be able to exchange it within a day or so. but either way, MAH BODY IS READAH!!
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 11, 2013 at 09:03
Aw man that’s awesome! Good man BT!
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 11, 2013 at 08:52
Awww yeah baby! 😀
Umar Seeker of Truth
December 11, 2013 at 08:38
What ya gonna play first?
oVg
December 11, 2013 at 08:51
Facebook
Umar Seeker of Truth
December 11, 2013 at 08:56
Is that a new MMO?
oVg
December 11, 2013 at 08:57
Got to wait for Firmware 2.003.36.3 for that.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 11, 2013 at 08:57
Castle Age on my PS4… LIKE A GENT/BOSS/SIR/Gamer
Sageville
December 11, 2013 at 14:52
http://cdn.alltheragefaces.com/img/faces/png/happy-oh-stop-it-you.png
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 11, 2013 at 08:53
Killzone and then Knack and then I’m going to fill my belly with Fanta Orange and Romany Creams 😀 Sure, I’m not as young as I was, and this will probably kill me, but the memories.. .oh the memories!
Umar Seeker of Truth
December 11, 2013 at 08:56
Lol Romany Creams, damn you banana!!! Now I want those delicious bastards in my tummy. and nice! don’t forget ResoGun for MAHALAH
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 11, 2013 at 08:57
I’m taking a bunch of my old games (mostly the shame pile) in to BT games later this week, so I’m sure to fill the bag with PS4 games thereafter.
Umar Seeker of Truth
December 11, 2013 at 08:57
Bt games trade in value is ass though 🙁
TiMsTeR1033
December 11, 2013 at 09:00
indeed! I never forgot took Ghost reacon future soldier I think (newest one) was still sealed from buying my kinect and wanted to rather get something else, the game then new was R400 They offered me R120… was a flipping joke!
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 11, 2013 at 09:00
Wow that’s bad, that’s really bad. :/
TiMsTeR1033
December 11, 2013 at 09:01
I mean was un opened still brand new! flipping wanker says ” sorry it is not a very good selling game”
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 11, 2013 at 09:02
Damnit… I wish Lazygamer had a little portal for selling your used games. Sigh!
TiMsTeR1033
December 11, 2013 at 09:04
GET A PETITION! but then again, not everyone looks after games like me, and I assume you do too. No scratches cases stay in mint condition!
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 11, 2013 at 09:06
I am a little weird when it comes to my games. I’m the only one who is allowed to touch the disks. I don’t trust the dirty fingered peasants in my clan, family and My little Pony circle.
TiMsTeR1033
December 11, 2013 at 09:07
I used to be like that… children changed me..
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 11, 2013 at 09:00
Yeah, but the alternative is Cash Crusader and that is even more ass… R10 for a PS3 or xbox game? fuuuucckkk no! No matter if it’s crap, at least give me a decent trade-in price!
I could sell them on Kalahari, or trade them for beads on Twitter.
Umar koeksisterRpgFan
December 11, 2013 at 09:02
Why not sell them on SA gamer, that is where I usually buy and sell 2nd hand games. It has a great marketplace
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 11, 2013 at 09:04
Mmm, that’s a good idea. Will check the shame list and see what I can sell on SA gamer without getting my reputation as a local gamer celeb destroyed…. (sigh I own Kung fu panda… it was a gift.. I platinumed it… I am not proud of myself)
Umar koeksisterRpgFan
December 11, 2013 at 09:07
LOL!! Oh dear, I can see the ad now
Jim selling his collection
Kung-fu Panda R100
Dora’s Wild adventures R150
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Vampire Rain R Free :O
TiMsTeR1033
December 11, 2013 at 09:09
You forgot aliens colonial marines
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 11, 2013 at 09:10
Cough!
Marc O Polo
December 11, 2013 at 18:36
at makro they have a special at the moment, 2 huge packets of romany creams for R100
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 12, 2013 at 12:54
Oh… yeah! Tomorrow, I’m taking a pilgrimage through Makro. Need to fill up the man cave for the weekend.
oVg
December 11, 2013 at 08:50
I sense excitement from the the nana 🙂
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 11, 2013 at 08:52
Lies! I am stonefaced like a proper gent! (so excited)
oVg
December 11, 2013 at 08:53
Well enjoy it bud, the Ragnarok only comes around every 7 years before the next itch.
Umar Seeker of Truth
December 11, 2013 at 08:33
Whoohoo SAgamer 🙂
NodeCore
December 11, 2013 at 08:34
anybody else finding the surnames of the cashier and salesman a little odd/ironic? 🙂 Just saying…
Hondsepop
December 11, 2013 at 08:38
Hey, they have a managers position open…..
Unavengedavo(aka. MadeYouLook)
December 11, 2013 at 09:21
Maybe that is the managers name… Maybe his(or her) parents saw that he was not too bright at birth and named him after the look on his face 😛
Hammersteyn
December 11, 2013 at 08:53
Well spotted
Ryno Lategan
December 11, 2013 at 08:38
This sucks. I have planned my holiday around the release date. Or this would be awesome if BT gave me a call now and said I can come collect.
Hammersteyn
December 11, 2013 at 08:54
Indeed, can’t wait anymore!
oVg
December 11, 2013 at 08:41
I heard a retailer on 5fm this morning saying that they have a special offer of R7999.
Hell, if I was a laymen who does not play video games I would be wondering WTF? Why would somebody pay that much for TV Games.
Umar Seeker of Truth
December 11, 2013 at 08:43
……….lol you said TV games…….hehe
oVg
December 11, 2013 at 08:46
Everybody over 40 still call them that. They are probably wondering why the latest Widescreen PONG is double the price of the most expensive piece of furniture at furniture city
What does it do that warrants R7999?
Umar Seeker of Truth
December 11, 2013 at 08:50
lol TV games, I love that there are people still it that and why does everyone say they ‘finished’ a game? Don’t they know you’re supposed to say clock!
and indeed, there actually people like that and I heard parents asking why do you want a PS4 when you have a PS2, both play games and the PS4 is so expensive…and actually…I agree with the parent. lol well not really , but I would still prefer the PS2
oVg
December 11, 2013 at 08:59
I say beat a game. I see them as challenges.
Umar koeksisterRpgFan
December 11, 2013 at 09:04
Indeed. Finish is such a lame term
TiMsTeR1033
December 11, 2013 at 09:11
Currently Dark souls is beating me!
Sageville
December 11, 2013 at 14:58
In South Africa the word “Challenge” means “Problem”…. Note: they never gave us a new word that actually means “Challenge”.
Hence Ovg is speaking gobbledy-gook, also not CAPS, so I’m calling this dood an imposter!
oVg
December 11, 2013 at 09:00
PS2 IS KING.
Umar koeksisterRpgFan
December 11, 2013 at 09:04
Like the V in your name Mr. Viewtiful!
oVg
December 11, 2013 at 09:28
Blush.
Unavengedavo(aka. MadeYouLook)
December 11, 2013 at 09:29
I thought the V stood for Virgin… *runs*
TiMsTeR1033
December 11, 2013 at 09:03
When someone calls Console games TV games, I feel offended!
Umar koeksisterRpgFan
December 11, 2013 at 09:03
Lol why, it is TV games
TiMsTeR1033
December 11, 2013 at 09:11
NOT IT IS NOT!! YOU TAKE THAT BACK! TV GAMES ARE ANYTHING UNDER 128BIT CONSOLES!
Umar koeksisterRpgFan
December 11, 2013 at 09:11
TV games encompases all games played on TV, hence, TV games 😛
TiMsTeR1033
December 11, 2013 at 09:13
NO!!!! YOU ARE WRONG DEAR SIR WRONG I SAY!!! I SHALL SUMMON MY HIDDEN TIMMEH POWER!!! *builds up fart*
That Tall Twit Norm
December 11, 2013 at 14:00
Exactly 🙂
oVg
December 11, 2013 at 09:29
Not if its Beyond Two Souls. That is a Video Game 😛
Umar koeksisterRpgFan
December 11, 2013 at 09:40
LMAO, but you can press X to Jason
That Tall Twit Norm
December 11, 2013 at 13:59
But you play games on a TV…
FoxOneZA
December 11, 2013 at 09:25
Said retailer is Makro. R799 for an exclusive and R1000 for DS4 controller.
All pricing is within the RRP set out by SK.
TiMsTeR1033
December 11, 2013 at 09:26
A grand for a controller! FUCK THAT!!
FoxOneZA
December 11, 2013 at 09:27
No jokes man. They advertised this as a “special”.
Unavengedavo(aka. MadeYouLook)
December 11, 2013 at 09:28
The people who priced it must be “special”
TiMsTeR1033
December 11, 2013 at 09:35
PS3 controllers were expensive too weren’t they? Ster kinkor robbing us BLIND!
FoxOneZA
December 11, 2013 at 09:36
R799 for DS3. You could pick up a Geoteck PS3+FIFA for R699.
TiMsTeR1033
December 11, 2013 at 09:37
even that is mad! should be R500
oVg
December 11, 2013 at 09:30
The same price as a Granny massager at Glowmail.
TiMsTeR1033
December 11, 2013 at 09:35
You massage grannies? 0_0
Unavengedavo(aka. MadeYouLook)
December 11, 2013 at 09:36
What do you think the g stands for? *runs*
oVg
December 11, 2013 at 10:04
Old Viagra Grannies
That Tall Twit Norm
December 11, 2013 at 13:58
If only the Xbone controller worked on a 360. :<
e1ace
December 11, 2013 at 10:11
No. The deal is for an extra DS4 controller, a game (KZ4), a camera and a year subscription to PSN+. All of that for R7999.
There is a second deal that includes 2 games and a controller also for R7999.
e1ace
December 11, 2013 at 10:12
The RRP for controllers is R899. But some places area selling for R799 or R849. All 3 of those prices are ridiculous…
Sir Rants remembers Madiba
December 11, 2013 at 08:45
I have a question though. Are there any steps taken against a retailer who broke the street date?
Mossel
December 11, 2013 at 08:50
Was also wondering this. My friend works for Shoprite and I am taking it upon myself to blame it all on him. Think I’m gonna phone Whitey Basson and say it is all his fault, I saw him do it.
Ryno Lategan
December 11, 2013 at 08:55
I suppose that is up to the local distributor ( I think it is Ster Kinekor ) and they could block them from future sales or something like that. But that would harm distribution channel relationships and sales at the end of the day. So I don’t think anything will happen.
But the other retailers might be pissed because they are losing out on sales now. IDK
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 11, 2013 at 08:55
I don’t think Ster Kinekor wields that much power, but just imagine if they did try something, local retailers will just shrug and probably source goodies elsewhere (i.e. go the import route or set up a shadow distribution network of their own).
Ryno Lategan
December 11, 2013 at 09:06
If they hold the sole right to import they do swing a mighty hammer
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 11, 2013 at 09:10
True, although do they have the sole right to distribute in South Africa or import? Might not seem like a huge difference, but semantics in legalese can be a real dealbreaker.
Sageville
December 11, 2013 at 15:02
Nah, nothing happens.
Waynster ZA
December 11, 2013 at 09:01
Recommended retail price? Thought that was the pre-order price… Seems like they are breaking more than just the street date.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 11, 2013 at 09:08
Yeah, I think that price will hang around for a good while. Sadly, I think the PS3 price won’t drop much either. I hope I’m wrong, because the second it drops under R2500 I’m getting another PS3 – cough for my uh cats…
Trebzz
December 11, 2013 at 09:12
I don’t like to swear on gaming sites BUT F8CK THIS!!!!! Here we have to wait like assholes on Friday
Lego Witcher of the Squirrels
December 11, 2013 at 09:15
I’m sure that this will get the retailers into a lot of trouble with the distributors of the console and with Sony themselves. I’d hate to be them if Sony decides to get legal on their asses, which I think they should do any way.
TiMsTeR1033
December 11, 2013 at 09:17
This is house and home, you really think they gonna care if Sony moans?
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 11, 2013 at 09:18
I guess they’ll just shrug at Sony and say “well, yeah.. I guess we can restock our TV section with Samsung, bros”
TiMsTeR1033
December 11, 2013 at 09:23
exactly!
Mossel
December 11, 2013 at 09:50
Totally off topic, but I found this and thought you should see it!
Lego Witcher of the Squirrels
December 11, 2013 at 10:10
Bwahahahaha!
Lego Witcher of the Squirrels
December 11, 2013 at 09:19
They will if they get sued for a crap load of cash, which Sony has every right to do.
TiMsTeR1033
December 11, 2013 at 09:21
These are not exactly the most educated or caring people that work at these places sometimes… hell I bought washing machine from them trying to get service was like drawing blood from a stone! and I bitch at them they simply dont care, just “oh well”
Lego Witcher of the Squirrels
December 11, 2013 at 09:24
Yeah, well, sounds like Game and Dion lol
You have to remember that if Sony had to sue them that they’d sue the entire company, not just one store… will cause waves through the company and cause them even more issues than anything else.
TiMsTeR1033
December 11, 2013 at 09:25
then Sony should sue, bye bye house and home!
Unavengedavo(aka. MadeYouLook)
December 11, 2013 at 09:25
LOL… My Girlfriend works there :O
Lego Witcher of the Squirrels
December 11, 2013 at 09:26
Not for long…
Unavengedavo(aka. MadeYouLook)
December 11, 2013 at 09:28
Lol, well does anyone know of any job openings then 😛
TiMsTeR1033
December 11, 2013 at 09:27
Okay then they must not do that! They must SUE CHICKEN LICKEN!!! why because they can!!! hahaha
N@te
December 11, 2013 at 09:21
I feel sorry for the salesperson
Lego Witcher of the Squirrels
December 11, 2013 at 09:24
Yeah, sucks to be him if Sony takes the legal route with House and Home… lol
Sageville
December 11, 2013 at 15:04
“a lot of trouble with the distributor”
Pffft, nothing will happen, never has, never will.
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
December 11, 2013 at 09:21
Meh… Just wait. It will release. It is only a few more days. /care
Rock789
December 11, 2013 at 09:26
Damn, the temptation is so strong… I wanna hold out for next year, till after the whole ‘Day 1 + patch download + coupon for Day 64 patch + etc.’ thing… But it REALLY is hard to do so! Damn it! I must have!!!!
TiMsTeR1033
December 11, 2013 at 09:28
NOOOOO!!! you WAIT! YOU WAIT!
Rock789
December 11, 2013 at 09:30
But it’s right there… And it’s so shiny… **starts walking towards the shininess**
TiMsTeR1033
December 11, 2013 at 09:30
Oh to hell with it! go buy it! but know Timmy told you NO!
FoxOneZA
December 11, 2013 at 09:26
Someone high up at House nd Home felt the need or street cred so they said to themselves, let there be PS4!
TiMsTeR1033
December 11, 2013 at 09:27
called wanting Sandton peoples xmas bonuses!
Lego Witcher of the Squirrels
December 11, 2013 at 09:28
And there was…
Pee Esss FAWWWW
December 11, 2013 at 10:17
A friend of mine just phoned them and they selling the last one….so it is legit! hahahaha. these guys are clueless 😛
m0rph1us76
December 11, 2013 at 11:33
I got in contact with Ster Kinekor yesterday asking exactly why this was being permitted. The response I got on the FaceBook page was and I quote: “The official release date is 13 December. It is up to retailers discretion when they distribute. However, retailers in association with Ster Kinekor will release their consoles on Friday.”
I feel for the poor retailers like Incredible Connection (through whom I ordered) that are trying to be ethical and stick to the rules of the game (no pun intended) whilst others can just do as they please. What really hits me in the gut is the fact that the clients that pre-ordered and paid months ago to make sure they get stock and get it first, are now getting it 4 days later than the shmuck that just strolls into one of these retailers.
In my very humble opinion Ster Kinekor should just give the “law abiding” retailers the go-ahead to start shipping their consoles to try and save some face.
I’m glad Elmo1980 uploaded some proof as I’m sure SK thought I was just a chancer when I tried to inform them.
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
December 11, 2013 at 11:58
I agree; ethical/clued up retailers are now getting the short end of the stick, and SK should just allow release.
m0rph1us76
December 11, 2013 at 11:50
I got in contact with Ster Kinekor yesterday asking exactly why this was being permitted. The response I got on the FaceBook page was and I quote: “The official release date is 13 December. It is up to retailers discretion when they distribute. However, retailers in association with Ster Kinekor will release their consoles on Friday.”
I feel for the poor retailers like Incredible Connection (through whom I ordered) that are trying to be ethical and stick to the rules of the game (no pun intended) whilst others can just do as they please. What really hits me in the gut is the fact that the clients that pre-ordered and paid months ago to make sure they get stock and get it first, are now getting it 4 days later than the shmuck that just strolls into one of these retailers.
In my very humble opinion Ster Kinekor should just give the “law abiding” retailers the go-ahead to start shipping their consoles to try and save some face.
Quintin Greyling
December 11, 2013 at 11:52
Apologies for the previous multi-posts. My browser kept giving errors and I thought it didn’t go through
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
December 11, 2013 at 11:58
no worries. 🙂
Terence85
December 11, 2013 at 13:41
Console from Game Secunda Mall, and Battlefield 4 from Incredible Connection Secunda Mall. Have the reciept at home if anyone wishes to see. 😉
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
December 11, 2013 at 15:14
Bastard! 😛 enjoy.
Emma Lewis
December 11, 2013 at 15:04
I recently bought the PS4 for my little brother but bit.ly/IdontLovePs4 anymore. 🙁
Magius
December 11, 2013 at 18:58
SK has put a stop at least at the store the receipt was issued from. I went there now to get one and was told nope, not us it will be released Saturday ( strangely not Friday). When I showed them the pic the story changed to,” we only got two yesterday and they were sold.” Although the salesman slipped and said something about an email.