Xbox One and PS4 pre-orders 'neck and neck' at Amazon
In a press release distributed shortly before Microsoft and Sony hold their E3 press conferences, the UK arm of the online retailer said Xbox One is currently edging out PS4 with 2.3 per cent higher sales.
Amazon also said Xbox One pre-orders are 20 per cent higher than they were for Xbox 360 ahead of its release in 2005.
Xavier Garambois, vice president of retail at Amazon EU, commented: "It's not clear yet which of the two will have the edge when they launch later this year - what's certain, though, is that fans are already excited about how the next generation of consoles will change the world of gaming and home entertainment."
Ketu Patel, head of video games at Amazon.co.uk, said: "Both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are set to have a huge impact, not just in terms of cutting edge games but also as part of the way in which families enjoy home entertainment.
"It will be fascinating to see how the battle between the two console giants develops over the coming months - the fight for who's going to be the must-have Christmas present is only just beginning."
While launch dates and pricing details for the new consoles have yet to be revealed, both systems are expected to release later this year.
After last month's Xbox One reveal event was largely used to show off the hardware and its wider entertainment capabilities, Xbox executives have said tonight's E3 conference (5:30pm BST) will be "all about the games".
Sony has teased plans to show off the PS4 hardware for the first time at its E3 conference, which takes place on Tuesday at 2am BST.
Posted:
Related Forum: Xbox Forum
Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/411982/xbox-one-and-ps4-pre-orders-neck-and-neck-at-amazon/
Related Articles
Comments
slapshot101Posted:
I am wondering how the pre-orders are doing in the U.S., I think that it will still be very close but it would be neat to see.
WokzePosted:
-LOST- I don't think I'm going to preorder unless they offer a nice incentive.
Me either, ill just get it for xmas if nothing is offered for pre-ordering it.
LinearPosted:
Sorcery Every single person that's ordered at this point is an idiot, because there's not enough information released to make a judgement on which console is better.
Some people will buy it because of nostalgia/corporate(they've always bought microsoft stuff/sony stuff, its good after all), friends groups always buy sony/minecrosoft. Some unique reasons (xbox multitasking/hd pvr/can't remember sony's stuff).
darkiedarkkPosted:
Gossip They are both going to be good systems, so idk what all the fuss is about
no one is gonna be a good gaming console one is going to be a dvr can you guess which ?
OasisPosted:
-LOST- I don't think I'm going to preorder unless they offer a nice incentive.
What do you want? You'll get a console, controller, kinect and probably a game.
Some people -_-
Latest Downloads
- 01. Assassin's Creed 3 Save Game (Game completed 8%, until Chapter 4)(0)
- 02. Supermarket Simulator SaveGame (Quick start, 172 day, 65lvl)(0)
- 03. Caribbean Legend: SaveGame (before the start of the Dutch Gambit)(0)
- 04. Caribbean Legend: SaveGame (Passed the Secret Organization Gambit) [v1.0.0](0)
- 05. Jalopy: SaveGame (Pumped up LaikaGT)(0)
- 06. Assassin's Creed 3: Save Game (Game completed 8%, until Chapter 4)(3)
- 07. Supermarket Simulator: SaveGame (Quick start, 172 day, 65lvl)(0)
- 08. GoreBox: SaveGame (Ancient village of the Paleozoic era)(0)
- 09. Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005) - SaveGame (0% career, 2 BMWs in the garage)(1)
- 10. [EU] CARX DRIFT RACING ONLINE - PROGRESS SAVE 6 SP DUO (CUSA15633)(10)
- 11. Fallout Shelter Modded Save PC(3)
- 12. Remember Me: SaveGame (The Game done 100%)(0)
- 13. The Long Drive: SaveGame (American pickup)(0)
- 14. Goemon's Great Adventure (US / NTSC) - Nintendo 64 Game Save(2)
- 15. The Long Drive: SaveGame (blue VW Beetle)(0)
Latest Tutorials
- 01. The Redress Of Mira 100% Walkthrough | Trophy & Achievement(546)
- 02. Russian Pinocchio Quick Trophy Guide(662)
- 03. Venatrix Quick Trophy & Achievement Guide(664)
- 04. Call of the Sea 100% Platinum Walkthrough(747)
- 05. Wire Lips 100% Platinum Walkthrough(760)
- 06. The Expanse 100% Platinum Walkthrough | Trophy & Achievement(711)
- 07. Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality - PS4 Platinum P/Thru(634)
- 08. Doctor Who:The Lonely Assassins - 100% Guide(563)
- 09. DAYMARE 1998 PS4 - Full game 100% TROPHY WALKTHROUGH(532)
- 10. Stray Platinum Walkthrough | Trophy & Achievement Guide(539)
- 11. Raji: An Ancient Epic | Complete Gameplay Walkthrough(705)
- 12. Corpse Killer: 25th Anniversary Edition - Longplay(718)
- 13. Song of Horror: Complete Edition Gameplay Walkthrough(456)
- 14. Remoteness 100% All Trophies Walkthrough(735)
- 15. Detective Inspector Mysterious Clues Platinum Walkthrough(601)
"Xbox One and PS4 pre-orders 'neck and neck' at Amazon" :: Login/Create an Account :: 27 comments