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Pre-Orders Suspended for Nikon D800 36-Megapixel DSLR Camera

One would think that a product whose price is of multiple thousands of dollars wouldn't draw so many customers, but Nikon's D800 totally subverted this expectation. It was only a few days ago that online stores finally began to accept pre-orders for this small technological wonder. Now, they have stoppe...

9 February 2012
08:02 GMT

Collector’s Editions for Mass Effect 3 Exhausted, BioWare Will Not Make More

Video game developer BioWare and publisher Electronic Arts have confirmed that they have shipped the entire Collector’s Editions for the upcoming Mass Effect 3 to retailers and that they simply do not have the time to create more of them. This means that those gamers who were only now coming around to the idea...

8 February 2012
07:05 GMT

Indie Royale’s Valentine’s Bundle Now Up for Pre-Order

Indie Royale is preparing a brand new independent games bundle, just in time for Valentine’s Day, that can now be pre-ordered even if the actual titles that are included in the package haven’t been announced. We’ve been flooded with many indie bundles in the last few months, as services like the Hu...

8 February 2012
05:24 GMT

White Nokia Lumia 800 Already on Pre-Order in the UK

Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia announced a new, white flavor of its Lumia 800 smartphone only a few days ago, and the device is already available for pre-order in the UK. Lumia 800 is the first Windows Phone device from Nokia, and has been available for purchase in the UK ever since November. However, mobile ph...

8 February 2012
04:05 GMT

Risen 2: Dark Waters Gets Exclusive Pre-Order Steelbeard Story Quest

The developer Piranha Byes and the publisher Deep Silver have announced that they are offering a special pre-order bonus for all those gamers who are ready to pre-order the upcoming Risen 2: Dark Waters. Those who put down money now can download for free a special extra story questline which will see them chase the ...

1 February 2012
09:02 GMT

Prototype 2 Hardened Steel Pre-Order Bonus Available from Best Buy

Activision has just announced a brand new pre-order bonus for those interested in Prototype 2, as they’ll be able to get the Hardened Steel Vehicle Armor upgrade if they pre-purchase the game from Best Buy in North America. Prototype 2 is getting ready for its April release later this year, so Activision wants...

30 January 2012
03:54 GMT

Art Book Gets Mass Effect 3 Fans Access to Exclusive Assault Rifle

Dark Horse has announced that it will be soon publishing an art book called “Art of the Mass Effect Universe,” which will allow fans of the fictional universe to get an exclusive download code linked to the Mass Effect 3 video game. A number of conditions apply: gamers need to pre-order the art collectio...

26 January 2012
07:02 GMT

Sony’s Xperia ion on Pre-Order at $569.50 Unlocked

At the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Sony (who bought Sony Ericsson several months ago) unveiled two new handsets in the Xperia family, namely Xperia ion and Xperia S. Both of them are powered by Google’s Android operating system, but Xperia ion also packs LTE connectivity, and was anno...

23 January 2012
06:31 GMT

Three Playable Clans Offered as Pre-Order for Total War: Shogun 2 – Fall of the Samurai

Video game publisher SEGA and developer The Creative Assembly have announced the pre-order bonuses that will be available for those who are ready to get the Fall of the Samurai standalone expansion before the official launch date.There are three clans that can be chosen depending on where the player pre-orders:- The ...

16 January 2012
10:20 GMT

Prototype 2 Pre-Order Bonus Brings Impressive New Ability

Those interested in the upcoming Prototype 2 open world action game now have one more reason to pre-order the title, as GameStop is offering a bonus ability, in the form of “Sgt. James Heller’s Devastating Bio-Bomb Butt Kicker Ability.”Activision and Radical Entertainment are getting ready to releas...

9 January 2012
03:45 GMT

Amazon Sold Out the Nikon D4 in Less than an Hour

You would think that a DSLR that retails for $6,000 (about 4,694 EUR) would be a tough buy for many, but this doesn’t seem to be the case with the Nikon D4 as Amazon has reached its pre-order quaota in less than an hour after listing it in its store.We don’t know how many D4’s were available when Am...

6 January 2012
14:51 GMT

Mass Effect 3 Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed

Mass Effect 3 is nearing its release on March 6, 2012, so BioWare, its developer, has just presented the series of pre-order bonuses players can get in the actual game. Mass Effect 3 is Softpedia’s most anticipated game of 2012, largely because it will end the trilogy of stunning games made by BioWare by depic...

5 January 2012
04:56 GMT

All King Arthur II Pre-Orders Get Dead Legions Prologue Chapter for Free

The developers at Neocore Games and publisher Paradox Interactive have announced that starting today all those who pre-order the upcoming King Arthur II – The Role-playing Wargame will get access to a Prologue Chapter called Dead Legions for free.This new content will be offered to all those who place a pre-ord...

4 January 2012
04:49 GMT

Indie Royale’s New Bundle Can Be Pre-Ordered Before Its Release

Indie Royale, the special service that offers a variety of great independent games for low prices, has just started promoting its New Year’s Bundle, which can now be pre-ordered before its official release, even if potential customers don’t actually know what they’ll be buying. At the end of last y...

3 January 2012
12:11 GMT

Sony NEX-7 Up for Pre-Order Again, But Ships in April 2012

The floods in Thailand have spelled delays for many products that were supposed to come out in these last few months, including Sony who was forced to delay the launch of its NEX-7 camera.Since then, the company has managed to get production back on track and already shipped its first NEX-7 to their rightful owners, ...

28 December 2011
11:40 GMT

FIFA Street Gets Pre-Order Bonus Based on Lionel Messi

After confirming that it has just signed FC Barcelona soccer player Lionel Messi to be the global face of its FIFA franchise, Electronic Arts has just presented a special pre-order incentive for its upcoming FIFA Street title based on the Argentinian star.FIFA Street was confirmed back at Gamescom 2011 in August, and...

22 December 2011
14:21 GMT

Asus: Transformer Prime Inventory to Reach Normal Levels in January

After a long wait, US retailers have finally started to ship the Transformer Prime to customers who have pre-ordered the tablet in the last month or so, but it now looks like the rest of us are pretty much out of luck as Asus announced that availability isn’t expected to reach normal levels until January of 201...

20 December 2011
06:11 GMT

Lenovo IdeaPad U300s Ultrabook Up For Pre-Order with $500 Rebate (€385)

Lenovo has a great promotion going on in its Website that allows customers to pre-order the IdeaPad U300s Ultrabook for “just” $1499 (1,153 EUR), $500 less than the ultra-thin’s $1999 base price.The promotion was so successful that the Ultrabook quickly went on back-order after being listed, accordi...

15 December 2011
04:49 GMT

Vodafone Australia Puts Galaxy Nexus on Pre-Order

Australian mobile phone carrier Vodafone has just announced the pre-order availability of Samsung’s new Galaxy Nexus on its airwaves. Users interested in the purchase of this mobile phone with a service agreement on this carrier can now reserve one from the company’s website. The new Google phone wil...

9 December 2011
04:06 GMT

Galaxy Nexus on Pre-Order at Verizon Starting November 29th

There have been a lot of rumors around regarding the release of the latest Google phone out there on the airwaves of wireless carrier Verizon, but it seems that things are finally lining up and that users will soon be able to grab the device. Moreover, enthusiasts are expected to be able to start reserving Galaxy ...

29 November 2011
01:29 GMT

Galaxy Nexus for Verizon Now on Pre-Order at Third-Party Retailer

Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has yet to confirm a specific release date for the latest Google phone on is airwaves, but those who would like to reserve a unit before it goes up for sale can now do so courtesy of online retailer Negri Electronics. The new mobile phone is now available for pre-order on the ...

25 November 2011
03:51 GMT

Toshiba AT200 Ultra-Thin Tablet Available for Pre-Order, Launches in December

We first met the ultra-thin AT200 Android tablet at the IFA fair in September, but since then we haven’t heard all that much about this Toshiba creation. However, all this is set to change as it now seems like the tablet will launch in the first part of December with pre-orders already starting on several Europ...

25 November 2011
02:51 GMT

Asus Transformer Prime Up for Pre-Order at B&H Photo, Tiger Direct and Best Buy

After hitting Amazon.com yesterday, Asus' upcoming Transformer Prime tablet has become available from other North American retailers as well, including B&H Photo, Tiger Direct, Best Buy and Gamestop. Those of you living in Canada have only two retailers from which to pre-order the Transformer Prime, these being...

23 November 2011
02:34 GMT

Asus Transformer Prime Up for Pre-Order on Amazon US

After becoming available for pre-order on Amazon Germany in the middle of last week, Asus' upcoming Transformer Prime tablet has now also reached Amazon US with prices starting at $492 (363.5 EUR).The price is for the 32GB version of the tablet while the more spacious 64GB model is going to run for $585 (about 4...

22 November 2011
15:41 GMT

Asus Transformer Prime Up for Pre-Order On Amazon Germany, Keyboard Dock Included

After becoming available for pre-order on the Website of a less known German retailer, Asus' Nvidia Tegra 3 powered Transformer Prime was now featured on Amazon.de which also carries the tablet's accompanying keyboard dock.Amazon Germany added to its website two Transformer Prime bundles that include the 32...

17 November 2011
06:11 GMT

PlayStation Vita Gets Pre-Order Bonuses in Europe and Other PAL Regions

After presenting a very special package for its North American customers, Sony has now revealed just what those who pre-order the upcoming PlayStation Vita will get in Europe and other PAL regions, with the company offering things like branded PS Vita headphones, a special 'gaming wallet' and even discounts...

16 November 2011
18:41 GMT

PlayStation Vita Pre-Orders Again Available in Japan

The biggest retailer in Japan have once again begun to accept pre-orders for the PlayStation Vita handheld from Sony, which is set to be officially launched on December 17.Japanese magazine Famitsu says that those who are looking to get a device can check in with such retail chains like Yodobashi Camera, Bic Camera a...

16 November 2011
08:43 GMT

Pre-Launch Guild Program for Star Wars: The Old Republic Gets to Phase 3

Video game developer BioWare has announced that it has now launched the third phase of the Pre-Launch Guild Program for its MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic.This basically means that a number of guilds, created by players, will be transferred to the game for launch day as long as they met a set of criteria.Four member...

4 November 2011
06:07 GMT

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City Gets Release Date, Pre-Order Bonuses, Special Edition

Capcom has revealed a ton of new information about its upcoming Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City shooter title, currently in development at Slant Six Games, including its release date, the pre-order bonuses available for those who put money down before its launch, and the special edition for loyal fans.Resident ...

3 November 2011
15:41 GMT

PlayStation Vita Pre-Orders Are 'Substantial', Sony Says

Sony has talked about its upcoming PlayStation Vita handheld console and how the number of pre-orders received for the new device are "substantial."Sony's getting ready to push out the PlayStation Vita on the Japanese market on December 17, and will deploy it for the North American and European ones this Februar...

1 November 2011
15:51 GMT

HP 2311gt 3D Display Up for Pre-Order

While getting over all the strangeness of late, HP has prepared, among other things, a new 3D display that, unlike most Full HD panels, works just fine with 3D passive glasses. The new 23-inch, TN panel monitor that HP created should find quite a few adopters among the ranks of those who want 3D but don't exac...

31 October 2011
04:39 GMT

Battlefield 3 Pre-Orders Hit 3 Million Ahead of This Week's Release

Electronic Arts has revealed the pretty impressive pre-order numbers for its Battlefield 3 first person shooter, confirming that before the yesterday's release in North America and Friday's launch in Europe, the number of people who pre-ordered the game was "close to 3 million pre-sales," based on EA's...

26 October 2011
14:21 GMT

Amazon Kindle Fire Pre-Orders Force the Company to Build “Millions More” Tablets

Amazon certainly hoped for the Kindle Fire to be a hit when it introduced the tablet the last month, but it now seems like its success has even surpassed the company's predictions as Amazon is now forced to build more such devices in order to meet the high demand. Jeff Bezos, Amazon's CEO, said during the c...

26 October 2011
05:50 GMT

3G Version of PlayStation Vita More Popular than Wi-Fi One

A report coming from a Japanese retailer, Sinobi, shows that the 3G enabled version of the upcoming PlayStation Vita handheld from Sony is more popular among those who pre-order the device than the one which only offers Wi-Fi connectivity.The retailer is saying that 65 percent of those who placed pre-orders went for ...

18 October 2011
16:31 GMT

Japan Vita Pre-Orders Exhausted by Japanese Retailers

A number of Japan based retailers, from Amazon to Yodobashi and Bic Camera, have reported that they are running out of pre-order stock for the upcoming PlayStation Vita handheld from Sony, which is set to be launched during December 17.A number of Japanese news outlets have reported that those who are trying to pre-o...

17 October 2011
04:21 GMT

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Now on Pre-Order at J&R

Samsung has just unveiled a new tablet PC running under Google's Android operating system, namely the Galaxy Tab 7.0 plus, and the device is already up for pre-order via retailers. Both the 16GB and the 32GB flavors of the new device were just spotted as available for reservations via J&R, and can be seen he...

10 October 2011
07:51 GMT

HTC Amaze 4G Now on T-Mobile's Website in Black and White

In addition to the Samsung Galaxy S II, wireless carrier T-Mobile also made available for pre-order the Android-based HTC Amaze 4G. The mobile phone has been listed on the carrier's website in two different color flavors, namely Black and White, and can be seen here and here, respectively. The handset f...

10 October 2011
04:11 GMT

200,000 iPhone 4S Units Pre-Ordered at AT&T in 12 Hours

The new iPhone 4S might not have been the smartphone that fans expected Apple to unveil earlier this week, but users did flock to reserve a unit as soon as the pre-order period kicked off. AT&T, which claims that the new iPhone 4S will offer a better experience on its network than on rival airwaves, reportedly re...

8 October 2011
10:11 GMT

iPhone 4S on Pre-Order in Canada, Both on Contract and Unlocked

The new Apple iPhone 4S device is now available for pre-order on the Canadian market, both via Apple's own website, as well as through various wireless carriers in the country. The smartphone was unveiled to the world only a few days ago, and is expected to become available for purchase come October 14th, which...

7 October 2011
11:15 GMT

iPhone 4S Now on Pre-Order at Verizon

The new iPhone 4S model is now available for pre-order in the United States via mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless. The company had already announced plans to make the move, and has just opened the reservations period for its customers on its website. The new Apple device is expected to become available fo...

7 October 2011
03:15 GMT

Apple Store Down [Updated]

Days after launching the iPhone 4S, Apple has taken down its online store to accommodate pre-orders for the new device in the countries chosen for initial shipping. I’d speculate there’s more ‘in-store’ but, sadly, there’s nothing on the horizon that could count as a reason for Apple ta...

7 October 2011
02:39 GMT

iPhone 4 on Pre-Order at Sprint Today, iPhone 4S Tomorrow

Sprint has already made the iPhone 4 model available for pre-order via its website, and those who have been long waiting for the new device to become available at this wireless carrier can now head there to reserve one for when it is put up for sale. The mobile phone carrier has also announced plans to make the ...

6 October 2011
03:49 GMT

The Darkness II Gets Pre-Order Bonuses

Right after launching the wacky yet quite impressive Quad-Wielding mechanic from The Darkness II, developer Digital Extremes and publisher 2K Games have presented the special pre-order incentive for the game. From now until the game is released, anyone who pre-orders The Darkness II will see their copy upgraded to...

6 October 2011
02:37 GMT

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Gets Complete Pre-Order Bonuses, DLC Details

Square Enix has detailed the variety of pre-order bonuses now available for the upcoming Final Fantasy XIII-2 role playing game, which is set to appear at the end of January, 2012.Final Fantasy XIII wasn't the huge success Square Enix had hope for and, coupled with the pretty big failure of Final Fantasy XIV, th...

4 October 2011
15:51 GMT

Omega Among Pre-Order Bonuses for Final Fantasy XIII-2

Video game publisher has revealed information about pre-order bonuses and downloadable content packs for the upcoming Japanese role playing game Final Fantasy XIII-2, including the traditional ultimate boss battle, Omega.The DLC, which so far has only been confirmed for the Japanese version of the game, will include ...

4 October 2011
05:49 GMT

Sony Puts Tablet S on Pre-Order in Australia

Sony Tablet S, one of the latest devices to be unveiled to the world with Google's Android Honeycomb operating system on board, is now available for pre-order in Australia, via the company's own website. Sony has just added Tablet S to its Australian website in two different flavors, differentiated by ...

30 September 2011
18:01 GMT

Samsung's Omnia W Now on Pre-Order at €384.99

Samsung Electronics is one of the first handset vendors in the world to bring to the market devices powered by Microsoft's new Windows Phone Mango operating system version, and the Samsung Omnia W is the company's first such smartphone to become available for pre-order. The new device was made official...

29 September 2011
06:46 GMT

Pre-Order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on PC, Get Modern Warfare 1 Free

Activision has just kicked off a very special Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 pre-order deal for PC owners who pre-purchase the game on various digital distribution outlets, offering them the older Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare for free.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is eagerly awaited by legions of shooter fans, eve...

29 September 2011
05:50 GMT

UFC Undisputed 3 Gets Lots of Pre-Order Bonuses

THQ has just presented the wide array of pre-order bonuses available to those who put money down early for the upcoming UFC Undisputed 3 fighting simulator, scheduled to be released early next year.THQ's UFC Undisputed franchise went on to gain critical and sales acclaim, thanks largely to its tight mechanics as...

26 September 2011
03:27 GMT

Pre-Orders for Nokia N9 64GB Model Sold Out in Finland

Nokia might be bringing only one MeeGo-powered smartphone to the market, but it seems that it will still be a handset to remember. There are flocks of enthusiasts who can hardly wait for the device to hit shelves, and those living in Finland already rushed to pre-order the smartphone, and exhausted the entire st...

17 September 2011
04:36 GMT


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