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I just called Ubisoft US and had pre-ordered SHIV with overnight shipping,last week I was told would go out today.When I called just a few minutes ago now told will not ship till the 20th.I would like to get a straight story from someone now will wait 1 more week.
Jeff
TDK1044
03-12-07, 12:49 PM
I just called Ubisoft US and had pre-ordered SHIV with overnight shipping,last week I was told would go out today.When I called just a few minutes ago now told will not ship till the 20th.I would like to get a straight story from someone now will wait 1 more week.
Jeff
The official Ubisoft ship date for the US version is now 03/20.
AVGWarhawk
03-12-07, 12:50 PM
I heard the same.
mookiemookie
03-12-07, 01:36 PM
The email you recieved was due to an error caused when they changed the release date. They will indeed be shipping on the 20th.
Iron Budokan
03-12-07, 02:32 PM
Yep....March 20th is The Day! :up:
E.Hartmann
03-12-07, 02:43 PM
Boo! Out of town that week. Oh well hopefully my wife doesn't mind the present is for me and not for her.
NefariousKoel
03-12-07, 04:43 PM
I ordered from Ubi in the hopes they would ship a couple days before release so us pre-orderers could get it on or aound the 20th release date.
Hell, if I would've known they were gonna wait that long, I would've ordered from Newegg and got it $5 cheaper and probably a bit faster too. :down: Not to mention being billed on the day it shipped, not a week and a half early.
I ordered from Ubi in the hopes they would ship a couple days before release so us pre-orderers could get it on or aound the 20th release date.
Hell, if I would've known they were gonna wait that long, I would've ordered from Newegg and got it $5 cheaper and probably a bit faster too. :down: Not to mention being billed on the day it shipped, not a week and a half early.
Overnight Shipping at Ubisoft is a little cheaper then it is at Newegg for me. Either way though, getting charged for soemthing that hasn't shipped is lame. Having "Shipped" on your "My Orders" page when it hasn't shipped is also lame.
I ordered from Ubi in the hopes they would ship a couple days before release so us pre-orderers could get it on or aound the 20th release date.
Hell, if I would've known they were gonna wait that long, I would've ordered from Newegg and got it $5 cheaper and probably a bit faster too. :down: Not to mention being billed on the day it shipped, not a week and a half early.
Overnight Shipping at Ubisoft is a little cheaper then it is at Newegg for me. Either way though, getting charged for soemthing that hasn't shipped is lame. Having "Shipped" on your "My Orders" page when it hasn't shipped is also lame.
Amen!
Rocco
Zero Niner
03-12-07, 08:28 PM
Does anyone know hwne SH4'll be released in this part of the world?
Elder-Pirate
03-12-07, 09:06 PM
Does anyone know hwne SH4'll be released in this part of the world?
hwne ?? :hmm: OHH, when. :-j
What part of the world ?
Gray Lensman
03-12-07, 09:11 PM
Patience is a virtue. It also reduces stress. I intend to wait at least 90 days from release and peruse these forum threads before purchasing SHIV. By then, everyone will be chattering about whether it contains any major bugs or still uses StarForce protection, in which case I won't purchase it at all.
Zero Niner
03-12-07, 09:13 PM
Does anyone know hwne SH4'll be released in this part of the world?
hwne ?? :hmm: OHH, when. :-j
What part of the world ?
Asia-Pacific, Australasia, etc etc.
Quit whining. I've had it fully paid for since January at EB.
mookiemookie
03-12-07, 09:56 PM
Patience is a virtue. It also reduces stress. I intend to wait at least 90 days from release and peruse these forum threads before purchasing SHIV. By then, everyone will be chattering about whether it contains any major bugs or still uses StarForce protection, in which case I won't purchase it at all.
I don't think anyone uses Starforce anymore. I know Ubi dropped them last year so you at least don't have to worry about that.
PeriscopeDepth
03-12-07, 10:39 PM
For sure no Starforce. I'll bet it's SecuROM.
PD
Elder-Pirate
03-12-07, 11:00 PM
Does anyone know hwne SH4'll be released in this part of the world?
hwne ?? :hmm: OHH, when. :-j
What part of the world ?
Asia-Pacific, Australasia, etc etc.
I believe its March 20th world over is it not ?
Someone will be along shortly with the correct answer I'll bet. :yep:
OneTinSoldier
03-12-07, 11:15 PM
As far as I can tell the following would be the correct answer...
============================================
US Edition: Available 3/20/07
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World-wide Editions: Available 3/22/07 (3/23/07 in UK)
Even though I don't know if Anti-Aliasing will be supported in SH4, which has kept me on the fence as to whether or not I should get it, I broke down and just pre-ordered from the Subsim link to Amazon.com. I'm really interested in commanding a U.S. Sub. C'mon 20th! :ping:
flintlock
03-13-07, 12:53 AM
Only 1 more week. ...that'll feel like 3. ;)
NefariousKoel
03-13-07, 02:06 AM
I ordered from Ubi in the hopes they would ship a couple days before release so us pre-orderers could get it on or aound the 20th release date.
Hell, if I would've known they were gonna wait that long, I would've ordered from Newegg and got it $5 cheaper and probably a bit faster too. :down: Not to mention being billed on the day it shipped, not a week and a half early.
Overnight Shipping at Ubisoft is a little cheaper then it is at Newegg for me. Either way though, getting charged for soemthing that hasn't shipped is lame. Having "Shipped" on your "My Orders" page when it hasn't shipped is also lame.
I don't have FedEx overnight shipping available where I'm at.. or even 2 day shipping. I would've saved $5 on 3 day shipping at Newegg just because the price of the game itself is $5 cheaper.
Now that I realize the Ubi store charges you long before sending it, I'll not be using those bastards again unless it arrives most ricky-tick. A 23rd arrival date is the only thing that will save them for me now.
OneTinSoldier
03-13-07, 03:59 AM
I don't have FedEx overnight shipping available where I'm at.. or even 2 day shipping.
Not that I don't believe you, but I am curious, are you really in KCMO? :hmm: If so, then I guess that relatively newer KMCI airport you guys have there is crap compared to the KDEN airport here where I live. Or does FedEx just have something against Misery, err... I mean Missouri. :smug:
I ordered from Ubi in the hopes they would ship a couple days before release so us pre-orderers could get it on or aound the 20th release date.
Hell, if I would've known they were gonna wait that long, I would've ordered from Newegg and got it $5 cheaper and probably a bit faster too. :down: Not to mention being billed on the day it shipped, not a week and a half early.
Overnight Shipping at Ubisoft is a little cheaper then it is at Newegg for me. Either way though, getting charged for soemthing that hasn't shipped is lame. Having "Shipped" on your "My Orders" page when it hasn't shipped is also lame.
I don't have FedEx overnight shipping available where I'm at.. or even 2 day shipping. I would've saved $5 on 3 day shipping at Newegg just because the price of the game itself is $5 cheaper.
Now that I realize the Ubi store charges you long before sending it, I'll not be using those bastards again unless it arrives most ricky-tick. A 23rd arrival date is the only thing that will save them for me now.
Seriously? I would have thought that FedEx shipping options would be available to most anyone here in the states. That's crazy. I wouldn't go the Ubi route again either i your position. Either way though, at least you'll more than likely be getting it next week with everybody else.
Now that I realize the Ubi store charges you long before sending it, I'll not be using those bastards again unless it arrives most ricky-tick. A 23rd arrival date is the only thing that will save them for me now.
I agree, the Ubi Store is the only online vendor that I have dealt with that charges your account before they ship the product. The charge showed up as pending on March 8. This morning when I checked my account the charge had gone from pending to current (meaning they have my money). Every other online vendor I have dealt with charges on the date the product ships wheather it be pre-order, back-order or whatever. Unless it arrives in the next couple of days I will not purchase anything from the Ubi Store again. :nope:
Ping Jockey
03-13-07, 09:28 AM
Same thing here. Was a pending charge on 3-9-07 on 3-12-07 it was a regular charge. UBI has no right to do this.:nope:
Same thing here. Was a pending charge on 3-9-07 on 3-12-07 it was a regular charge. UBI has no right to do this.:nope:
Comnig up to the end of the financial year - "Take no prisoners!" say Ubi. Probably mean we're in line for a sub-standard product too (well more sub-standard than usual).
You can still cancel and order from subsim or Amazon or something.
r.
Barkhorn1x
03-13-07, 09:53 AM
Same thing here. Was a pending charge on 3-9-07 on 3-12-07 it was a regular charge. UBI has no right to do this.:nope:
Come on now - UBI has to get that cash flow so they can produce SH5 and DC2 - and that modern sub sim.
;)
stuntcow
03-13-07, 10:30 AM
Was also charged early for on my pre-order. Oh well, live and learn. Lets see if they try to push the release date back again.
March 20th - two days before my Property Law exam.:damn: Not many worse release dates for me than that.:nope: But still, I will have the game at last.:D
tycho102
03-13-07, 11:53 AM
Hell this has been a long wait. I just hope Amazon gets mine in the mail with the first batch.
Same thing here. Was a pending charge on 3-9-07 on 3-12-07 it was a regular charge. UBI has no right to do this.:nope:
Comnig up to the end of the financial year - "Take no prisoners!" say Ubi. Probably mean we're in line for a sub-standard product too (well more sub-standard than usual).r.
That's not really fair. Just because an order is charged before shipment, doesn't mean the product is sub-standard.
Some places aren't doing shipping the same way as Ubisoft.
Besides, "sub-standard" compared to what? We don't exactly have a ton of subsim options. lol
clayton
03-13-07, 03:29 PM
Let's face it; Ubisoft is just capitalizing on a fairly smart marketing strategy. They get everyone in a frenzy, limit or keep somewhat mum on information regarding the game, limit full blown reviews of the game, wait to open up forum boards, and coordinate release dates worldwide! I would not be surprised if we dont start seeing activity, i.e. reviews a day or two prior to the 20th. They get everybody worked up so that all they start thinking about is the game, and then the next thing you know pre-order sales start going up, and we all start rushing to Wal-Mart the day it hit's the shelves! I would have promoted the 'culprit' at UBI who got the shipping dates mixed-up.
It's about the buck, stupid!
I miss Dynamix!:(
badaboom
03-13-07, 05:21 PM
Ahhh Skippers.....1more week!!!! we'll just have to bite the bullet for 7 more days:p
hyperion2206
03-13-07, 05:33 PM
I see it like that: Nobody forces you to pre-order at Ubishop, but if you do you have to accept their rules.:roll:
BTW: Just because UBI charges you before they deliver the game does not mean that SH4 will be 'sub-standard' and it does not make Ubi the bogeyman. So please stop that bitching and whing (at least until SH4 is released).:damn:
FIREWALL
03-13-07, 06:38 PM
I kinda understand the 20th as realse date. Is that when they mail it to me. So while i'm kooling my heels waiting,Walmart or my local game store has it on the shelf the following morning????
ps. I only preordered the damn thing to get the deluxe edition or whatever it's called "it seems like there's about 6 different editions or names " I shoulda waited a month and got it for $29.99 like I did SH-3 at my local game store.:damn:
fastfed
03-13-07, 06:45 PM
can I ask why you all freak out about ordering and stuff..
Actually let me just ask you all WHY you even pre-order a game when every single gamestop or EBGAMES will have plenty in stock, I bet walmart will have many of them on the 21st.
I would understand a pre-order for a popular game like the release of world of warcraft expansion..
But this game???
FIREWALL
03-13-07, 06:48 PM
can I ask why you all freak out about ordering and stuff..
Actually let me just ask you all WHY you even pre-order a game when every single gamestop or EBGAMES will have plenty in stock, I bet walmart will have many of them on the 21st.
I would understand a pre-order for a popular game like the release of world of warcraft expansion..
But this game???
It was to get a special edition.:smug:
can I ask why you all freak out about ordering and stuff..
Actually let me just ask you all WHY you even pre-order a game when every single gamestop or EBGAMES will have plenty in stock, I bet walmart will have many of them on the 21st.
I would understand a pre-order for a popular game like the release of world of warcraft expansion..
But this game???
1) Oh, quite conversely, it's BECAUSE this is not a hyper-popular game and there's no guarantee that it will be in stores early enough. I made that mistake with SHIII, and spent a whole darn week being teased by others' screenshots of it. By comparison, it's the uber-popular titles that are pretty well guaranteed to be stocked.
2) This game is special. For us junkies :smug:
fastfed
03-13-07, 06:50 PM
can I ask why you all freak out about ordering and stuff..
Actually let me just ask you all WHY you even pre-order a game when every single gamestop or EBGAMES will have plenty in stock, I bet walmart will have many of them on the 21st.
I would understand a pre-order for a popular game like the release of world of warcraft expansion..
But this game???
It was to get a special edition.:smug:
ahhhhh.. Ok my bad..
What does the S.E. have over the regular one
mookiemookie
03-13-07, 07:16 PM
Ahhh Skippers.....1more week!!!! we'll just have to bite the bullet for 7 more days:p
Week and a day. Remember, it SHIPS on the 20th, meaning you'll actually get it on the 21st with overnight shipping or if you pick it up in a store ;)
can I ask why you all freak out about ordering and stuff..
Actually let me just ask you all WHY you even pre-order a game when every single gamestop or EBGAMES will have plenty in stock, I bet walmart will have many of them on the 21st.
I would understand a pre-order for a popular game like the release of world of warcraft expansion..
But this game???
1) Oh, quite conversely, it's BECAUSE this is not a hyper-popular game and there's no guarantee that it will be in stores early enough. I made that mistake with SHIII, and spent a whole darn week being teased by others' screenshots of it. By comparison, it's the uber-popular titles that are pretty well guaranteed to be stocked.
2) This game is special. For us junkies :smug:
Exactly.
In fact, out of the 3 EB Games/Gamestops in my area, 2 got it, and both got it in stock about 2-3 days after the release date.
It was then that I decided I would just pre-order the next the in the series. Besides, what's a few extra dollars for shipping for something that has the potential to entertain for countless hours.
NefariousKoel
03-14-07, 12:52 AM
I don't have FedEx overnight shipping available where I'm at.. or even 2 day shipping.
Not that I don't believe you, but I am curious, are you really in KCMO? :hmm: If so, then I guess that relatively newer KMCI airport you guys have there is crap compared to the KDEN airport here where I live. Or does FedEx just have something against Misery, err... I mean Missouri. :smug:
I haven't changed my "location" since I moved 2 years ago. I'm now in very Southwest Misery. You know.. Jed Clampettville. I tried getting 2 day Fedex before on some hardware and the company sent me an e-mail saying it was just not possible and that I should choose a different one.
I'm so far out in the hills, the best I can get is UPS 3 day shipping. :huh: Not to mention the internet connection issue.
fausterwwii
03-14-07, 06:59 AM
I ordered through our beloved subsim/amazon site with 2 day shipping, and my estimated delivery date is the 22nd. One week! Oh happy days! Gives me time to "gear up", kiss the wife and kids good bye, etc. Dive Dive Dive!
OneTinSoldier
03-14-07, 07:07 AM
I haven't changed my "location" since I moved 2 years ago. I'm now in very Southwest Misery. You know.. Jed Clampettville. I tried getting 2 day Fedex before on some hardware and the company sent me an e-mail saying it was just not possible and that I should choose a different one.
I'm so far out in the hills, the best I can get is UPS 3 day shipping. :huh: Not to mention the internet connection issue.
Ok, roger that man. Sorry to hear they won't cater a rush delivery to your neck of the woods. :cry:
NefariousKoel
03-14-07, 03:25 PM
can I ask why you all freak out about ordering and stuff..
Actually let me just ask you all WHY you even pre-order a game when every single gamestop or EBGAMES will have plenty in stock, I bet walmart will have many of them on the 21st.
I would understand a pre-order for a popular game like the release of world of warcraft expansion..
But this game???
In my case, I was bitching about charging me without shipping yet. Also, I must use either 3-5 day shipping since I can't get any faster at my house, but also, the closest EBGames is almost an hour drive away. The Wal-Marts which are about 30 minutes away don't get new stock in for 2 - 3 weeks after release, if ever.
This game is more popular in the minds of the series' fans than a WoW expansion too.
Elder-Pirate
03-14-07, 06:24 PM
This game is more popular in the minds of the series' fans than a WoW expansion too.
Very true. :yep:
cappy70
03-15-07, 10:55 AM
Hi,,I still have this on my Amazon order:
Shipping estimate: March 17, 2007
Delivery estimate: March 21, 2007 - March 23, 2007
It has happened before when I ordered from Amazon that games that was due for "Tuesday-release" arrived one day before. Just my hopes this time as well:D :D :arrgh!:
Barkhorn1x
03-15-07, 11:38 AM
Hi,,I still have this on my Amazon order:
Shipping estimate: March 17, 2007
Delivery estimate: March 21, 2007 - March 23, 2007
It has happened before when I ordered from Amazon that games that was due for "Tuesday-release" arrived one day before. Just my hopes this time as well:D :D :arrgh!:
My Amazon order STILL shows:
Items not yet shipped:
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/icons/arrow_subordinate.gif Delivery estimate: March 15, 2007
1 of: Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific [CD]
Sold by: Amazon.com</SPAN>I really don't think I will get it today, do you?
:down:
My Amazon order STILL shows:
Items not yet shipped:
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/icons/arrow_subordinate.gif Delivery estimate: March 15, 2007
1 of: Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific [CD]
Sold by: Amazon.com</SPAN>I really don't think I will get it today, do you?
:down:
No I do not. :doh:
stuntcow
03-15-07, 12:33 PM
Heres hop'en.... I still like where it says that my Ubi-store order shipped on the 8th and wont get there till the 20th-23rd. Feels like a little rip off for paying for 2-day Fedex. :rotfl: Oh well, better later then never...:smug:
Heres hop'en.... I still like where it says that my Ubi-store order shipped on the 8th and wont get there till the 20th-23rd. Feels like a little rip off for paying for 2-day Fedex. :rotfl: Oh well, better later then never...:smug:
I paid for Overnight Shipping.
So, in theory, and based on shipping distace and cost, I should probably feel 2x as ripped off. LOL :rotfl:
malkuth74
03-15-07, 09:50 PM
I can't rember what UBI game it was, but Awhile ago UBI scared the heck out of me and I decided I would never order from them when places like EB actually shipped game on time, and they were day behind or something. Don't rember what game it was but I only have a few and one is a sub game the other is Flight Sim.
The forums were a nightmare on release day.
irishred
03-15-07, 10:19 PM
I ordered SHIII from Ubi and I swear it took about a week for me to get my game and I selected overnight shipping.
sunvalleyslim
03-15-07, 10:34 PM
Hi,,I still have this on my Amazon order:
Shipping estimate: March 17, 2007
Delivery estimate: March 21, 2007 - March 23, 2007
It has happened before when I ordered from Amazon that games that was due for "Tuesday-release" arrived one day before. Just my hopes this time as well:D :D :arrgh!:
My Amazon order STILL shows:
Items not yet shipped:
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/icons/arrow_subordinate.gif Delivery estimate: March 15, 2007
1 of: Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific [CD]
Sold by: Amazon.com</SPAN>I really don't think I will get it today, do you?
:down:
Don't hold your breath, you'll turn blue.......hahahhha......:down:
Order Date: February 22, 2007
Order #: 104-6144423-3991133
Recipient: Brian L. Murphy https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/buttons/view-or-change-order-tan.gif (https://www.amazon.com/gp/css/summary/edit.html/002-3053310-7509656?ie=UTF8&orderID=104-6144423-3991133)
Items not yet shipped:
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/icons/arrow_subordinate.gif Delivery estimate: March 15, 2007
1 of: Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific [CD]
Sold by: Amazon.com</SPAN>
So much for by the 15th!!!:damn: :ping:
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