Neowin News Feed for: Pre-orders

Sony seeing significant demand for its next-gen console

Paul Hill — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:24:01 +0000

President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment Jim Ryan has said that the PlayStation 5 has seen considerable interest during the pre-order period and said not everyone will find one for launch. Read more...

New iPad Air passes through FCC, pre-orders rumored to open tomorrow

Abhay V — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 18:56:01 +0000

The new iPad Air has passed through FCC in the U.S., bringing it closer to launch. While Apple did not announce the availability of the table, rumors suggest that the pre-orders will open tomorrow. Read more...

Amazon warns Xbox Series X preorders might get delayed

Garg Ankit — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 07:24:01 +0000

While Microsoft's next-gen Xbox Series X is set to launch on November 10, Amazon has sent out emails to customers, indicating that the pre-orders might get delayed due to high demand. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Windows updates, Xbox pre-order details, and Edge news

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 14:16:01 +0000

This week saw the reveal of the exact time when pre-orders go live for the next-gen Xbox consoles, as well as updates for Edge, Windows, and Surface. Make sure to catch up via our handy overview. Read more...

Microsoft will announce details of 'standard edition' Xbox One X pre-orders in September

Andy Weir — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 13:48:37 +0000

While pre-orders for the Project Scorpio Edition are already sold out in many markets, Microsoft says it will "announce details of the next wave of Xbox One X standard edition pre-orders next month." Read more...

Back to the future: Microsoft unveils the Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition

Andy Weir — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 20:48:56 +0000

At E3 earlier this year, Microsoft revealed that its new console would be called the Xbox One X. But following a leak a few days ago, the Project Scorpio Edition of the console is now official. Read more...

Microsoft opens pre-orders for Xbox One X, launching in November for $499 [Update]

Andy Weir — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 20:30:05 +0000

The day that many gamers have been waiting for has finally arrived. At gamescom 2017 today, Microsoft announced that it's opened pre-orders for its new Xbox One X console, priced at $499. Read more...

Nintendo's SNES Classic Edition pre-orders will go live this month

Stergios Georgopoulos — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 18:18:02 +0000

Nintendo has announced in a post on its Facebook page that the company's much-anticipated retro console, the SNES Classic Edition, will be available to pre-order from various retailers this month. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy S8 pre-orders easily top the Galaxy S7

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 22:38:02 +0000

It comes as no surprise, but the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are selling very well. Samsung announced that with the Galaxy S8 and S8+, the firm has had their best handset launch to date. Read more...

Samsung: Galaxy S8+ is more popular than its sibling, outpacing S7 and S7 edge in pre-orders

Usama Jawad — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 09:22:01 +0000

Samsung has announced that its flagship handsets, the Galaxy S8 and S8+, are outpacing their predecessors in terms of pre-order figures. More people are opting for the larger S8+ than the S8 as well. Read more...

Amazon UK reveals Sony Xperia XZ Premium with Snapdragon 835 to cost £649, launch on June 1

Andy Weir — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 08:32:01 +0000

The Xperia XZ Premium is the world's first handset to be officially announced with the new Snapdragon 835 processor. Amazon briefly revealed the UK price and launch date of the new flagship phone. Read more...

Xperia Ear, Sony's aural assistant device, is now available to pre-order in Europe for €199

Andy Weir — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 07:00:01 +0000

We got to play with an early prototype of Sony's Xperia Ear shortly after its announcement back in February. The ear-based digital assistant device is now available to pre-order for €199 / £179. Read more...

Australia's largest carrier ships Google's new Pixel phones to customers a week early

Andy Weir — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 16:58:01 +0000

Telstra had said it would begin shipping Pixel pre-orders on October 20 - but some buyers have already received them, and are sharing photos, videos and benchmark data from the devices. Read more...

Microsoft HoloLens: How much the holographic headset will cost in its six new markets

Andy Weir — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 10:12:58 +0000

Microsoft's holographic headset has been on sale in the US for $3,000, and in Canada for $4,000. But how much does HoloLens cost in the six new markets in which Microsoft has now opened pre-orders? Read more...

Sony Xperia XZ flagship priced at $699.99 in the US; pre-orders open in the UK for £539.99

Andy Weir — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:20:01 +0000

Sony has announced pricing for its new Xperia XZ flagship in the US, and it's also available to pre-order in the UK. The device has a 5.2-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 820 SoC, 23MP camera, and more. Read more...

US pre-orders open at $449.99 for Sony Xperia X Compact (minus the fingerprint scanner)

Andy Weir — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 12:26:01 +0000

You can now pre-order Sony's Xperia X Compact for $449.99. But before you do, bear in mind that the device - like the new Xperia XZ flagship - doesn't come with a fingerprint sensor in the US. Read more...

Poll: Are you getting an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus?

Andy Weir — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 16:16:01 +0000

Have you pre-ordered one of Apple's new iPhones? Thinking of buying one later? Or are they not enough of an upgrade for you to justify a purchase? Cast your vote in our poll, and share your thoughts. Read more...

Galaxy Note7 pre-orders begin in the US bundled with a free 256GB memory card or Gear Fit 2

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 06:30:01 +0000

The pre-orders for the Galaxy Note7 have been made available for those in the United States. AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon are offering either a free 256GB microSD card or Gear Fit 2. Read more...

Microsoft opens pre-orders for Lumia 650 in Australia, priced at $299 with free case

Andy Weir — Tue, 03 May 2016 11:24:01 +0000

Microsoft has begun accepting pre-orders for its 'business-class' Windows 10 Mobile handset in Australia, priced at $299 (inc. GST). Those who pre-order will also get a free Incipio Octane Pure case. Read more...

LG G5 available to pre-order from Amazon UK for £529, shipping April 8

Andy Weir — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:16:01 +0000

LG's new modular flagship, the G5, is now available to pre-order from Amazon.co.uk in Rose Gold and Titan Grey. Priced at £529, the range-topping Android 6.0 handset is due to be released on April 8. Read more...

Samsung says Galaxy S7 and S7 edge pre-orders 'stronger than expected'

Andy Weir — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 12:42:01 +0000

Samsung says pre-orders for its new flagships have been 'stronger than expected' - but a report claims that S7 and S7 edge pre-orders in its home market are lower than those of their S6 predecessors. Read more...

Samsung opens Galaxy S7 and S7 edge pre-orders in India, from Rs.48,900 with free Gear VR

Andy Weir — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 14:18:01 +0000

Samsung has launched its latest Android flagships in India, running the Exynos 8890 SoC, and those who pre-order the Galaxy S7 or S7 edge before March 17 will get a free Gear VR headset. Read more...

Microsoft offering up to £400 cashback on Surface Book UK pre-orders in new trade-in deal

Andy Weir — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 14:48:02 +0000

Microsoft is offering cashback when you pre-order a Surface Book and trade in an older device - but you won't get more than £375 for a Surface Pro 3, or £175 for any notebook with a Core i7 processor. Read more...

Toshiba starts taking pre-orders for the ultra-thin dynaPad Windows 10 tablet

Shreyas Gandhe — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 23:12:01 +0000

The ultra-thin dynaPad Windows 10 tablet from Toshiba, which was unveiled three months ago, will finally go on sale this month and can now be pre-ordered in the United States for $569.99. Read more...

Microsoft's Surface Book is now available to pre-order in the UK, priced from £1,299

Andy Weir — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:29:16 +0000

After opening pre-orders in France and Germany earlier today, buyers in the UK can also pre-order Microsoft's flagship Windows 10 device, the Surface Book, priced from £1,299. Read more...

Surface Book pre-orders open in France and Germany, priced from €1,649

Andy Weir — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 23:50:01 +0000

Microsoft has now opened pre-orders for its Surface Book in France and Germany, with prices starting from €1,649 - but just four models will be available there, versus the six offered in the US. Read more...

Microsoft Surface Book pre-orders open tomorrow in UK, France, Germany, Australia and more

Andy Weir — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 16:18:02 +0000

Microsoft will open pre-orders for its Surface Book tomorrow in several markets around the world, including many across Europe - although shipments won't actually begin there until mid-February. Read more...

Microsoft starts shipping the Lumia 950 and 950 XL in parts of Europe

Shreyas Gandhe — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 21:06:01 +0000

Microsoft has started confirming pre-orders for the Lumia 950 and 950 XL in Germany and The Netherlands, and has sent out emails providing shipment tracking details as well. Read more...

Amazon trims UK pre-order price for Lumia 950 XL yet again - but only slightly

Andy Weir — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 18:11:12 +0000

After slashing the pre-order prices of the Lumia 950 and 950 XL by up to £50, and then by a further £10, Amazon UK has trimmed another few quid off the larger of the new Windows 10 Mobile flagships. Read more...

Pre-orders no longer available for Lumia 950 XL on Microsoft Store in US and Canada

Andy Weir — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 04:25:44 +0000

The Microsoft Store is no longer accepting pre-orders on the Lumia 950 and 950 XL in the US; while in Canada, the XL is unavailable, but the smaller 950 can still be pre-ordered... for now. Read more...

Microsoft re-opens UK pre-orders for Lumia 950 and 950 XL, but...

Andy Weir — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:14:01 +0000

...you might not want to place your order too quickly. If you pre-order elsewhere, you could save a good deal of cash, but those savings come at a slightly different price: a longer wait for delivery. Read more...

Microsoft's Lumia 950 and 950 XL get pre-order price cuts at Amazon UK

Andy Weir — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 21:40:01 +0000

Amazon UK has cut £20 off the pre-order price of the Lumia 950, and £50 off the Lumia 950 XL - but its release date for the new flagships is nine days later than that of the Microsoft Store. Read more...

UK pre-orders open for Microsoft Display Dock, priced at £70

Andy Weir — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 15:42:25 +0000

The first pre-orders are now open in the UK for Microsoft's Display Dock, its new accessory designed for the 'Phone Continuum' feature in Windows 10 Mobile, available on its upcoming Lumia flagships. Read more...

BlackBerry opens pre-orders for new Priv Android flagship in UK, US and Canada

Andy Weir — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 16:19:43 +0000

BlackBerry is now accepting pre-orders directly for its new Priv flagship in the UK, US and Canada, and prices are slightly lower than expected - but the device will ship with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. Read more...

Some Surface Book pre-orders from the Microsoft Store are being canceled [Update]

Matt Brown — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 18:26:01 +0000

Microsoft are reportedly canceling certain pre-orders for their high-end notebook, Surface Book, due to problems with payment methods. Many banks are flagging the payments as fraudulent activity. Read more...

Microsoft re-opens Surface Book pre-orders - but you'll be waiting up to 8 weeks for delivery

Andy Weir — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:28:01 +0000

Microsoft has re-opened pre-orders for its new Surface Book - but those who now order the device ahead of its launch face a long wait, with shipments of some models not expected until December. Read more...

Planning to pre-order a Surface Book from the Microsoft Store? Too late - they're out of stock

Andy Weir — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 19:54:35 +0000

After opening pre-orders for its powerful new Surface Book on October 7, the Microsoft Store is now out of stock - but if you must have the device on day one, you can still pre-order it elsewhere. Read more...

Microsoft's 'hardcore' Xbox One Elite controller available for pre-order in UK for £130

Andy Weir — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:52:01 +0000

Microsoft's new Elite wireless controller - designed for 'hardcore' Xbox One gamers - is now available to pre-order via a major retailer in the United Kingdom, priced at £129.99. Read more...

Apple Watch pre-orders are selling on eBay for thousands of dollars

Max Slater-Robins — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 17:14:01 +0000

The Apple Watch became available for pre-order on April 10th and some of those who managed to snag a Watch are putting the pre-order on eBay - for far more than they're worth. Read more...

Apple Watch pre-orders are open - but you may have to wait months for delivery

Andy Weir — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 08:20:30 +0000

Seven months after being announced, the Apple Watch is finally available to pre-order - but depending on which version you want, you may have to wait months before delivery. Read more...