Xbox One & PS4 pre-orders axed as Blockbuster UK enters administration

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Struggling games and film retailer collapses for second time in a single year

Blockbuster UK has entered into administration for the second time this year, its owner has announced, resulting in the cancellation of Xbox One and PS4 pre-orders.

Private equity firm Gordon Brothers Europe, which bought Blockbuster UK out of administration in January, says poor trading conditions and uncooperative prospective partners are to blame for the new setback.

Those who pre-ordered an Xbox One or PS4 through Blockbuster UK have been told the retailer will no longer honour them. A representative for the retail chain has apologised for the inconvenience via Twitter. A spokesperson told CVG that customers who placed pre-orders are advised to visit the store where they made their order.

The second collapse of Blockbuster UK marks the struggles that game and film retailers face in an increasingly prevalent market of online content and digital downloads.

Fellow UK media retailer HMV also fell into administration in January. It was acquired by Hilco in April.

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DreamsPosted:

Gossip What happens to their money? Do they lose it?


they would have to give them back their money otherwise they would be facing charges

jackn151Posted:

im glad I cancelled my pre-order when I did all I got was in store credit so I hope people who have pre-ordered do get there money back

GossipPosted:

What happens to their money? Do they lose it?

DreamsPosted:

daRealRush
Dreams
KAQ
Dreams
Axe Blockbuster went out of business in the states a few years ago.

I didn't even know that there were still stores in the UK.


same i thought it was a worldwide thing only reason they went out of buisness is cuz nobody needs to rent dvds anymore when u can do it all from your house


No block buster has still been going for a while but now we have netflix and blinkbox online so we can rent them for cheaper and faster :/


sad to see something so useful before become nearly obsolete before we know it gamestop will be going out of buisness


I didn't even know some of the Blockbusters, went out of business, in a few states! It still seems to be doing pretty good from where I live!


the ones in my area closed like 2 years ago kinda miss them though that gamepass was well worth the 20$ a month

LostPosted:

I really hope they're giving everyone their money back!

MaggardoPosted:

Dreams
KAQ
Dreams
Axe Blockbuster went out of business in the states a few years ago.

I didn't even know that there were still stores in the UK.


same i thought it was a worldwide thing only reason they went out of buisness is cuz nobody needs to rent dvds anymore when u can do it all from your house


No block buster has still been going for a while but now we have netflix and blinkbox online so we can rent them for cheaper and faster :/


sad to see something so useful before become nearly obsolete before we know it gamestop will be going out of buisness


I didn't even know some of the Blockbusters, went out of business, in a few states! It still seems to be doing pretty good from where I live!

DreamsPosted:

KAQ
Dreams
Axe Blockbuster went out of business in the states a few years ago.

I didn't even know that there were still stores in the UK.


same i thought it was a worldwide thing only reason they went out of buisness is cuz nobody needs to rent dvds anymore when u can do it all from your house


No block buster has still been going for a while but now we have netflix and blinkbox online so we can rent them for cheaper and faster :/


sad to see something so useful before become nearly obsolete before we know it gamestop will be going out of buisness

Evo8Posted:

I feel bad for anyone who actually pre ordered through them.

CearnsyPosted:

Thank god i pre-ordered with game

Bebe_RexhaPosted:

Aww, it's pretty sad really. I don't ever use Blockbuster but there is one about 2 mins away from me :/ But I remember renting videos from there when I was young :( And yes, videos, not DVD's xD


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