# Impatient Gaming Gamestop Allow Antsy Gamers to Preorder Sony PS3 By Mike Weldon | Published 2006-02-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preorder-sony-ps3-on-gamestop References: [i4u](http://www.i4u.com/article5033.html) You haven't even got your hands around the XBox 360, and already something newer is out. Sony's PS3 is not only en route, but you can already pre-order the games on Gamestop. "Video Game retailer Gamestop has 32 Sony PS3 games listed for pre-order. (Visit Gamestop and search for PS3 to see the list). Basically you can get in line first to get this games shipped to you when they are available. I am not sure if October 1st is best guess by Gamestop or if they already know the Sony PS3 launch date. All PS3 games sell for $59.99. See the list below." - I4u Sony PS3 games listed on Gamestop for pre-order: Only Metal Gear Solid 4 has a shipping date of 1st of December, all others are marked with October 1st. I-8 Condemned: Criminal Origins Dark Sector Devil May Cry 4 Dirty Harry Dog Tag Eyedentify Fifth Phantom Saga Fight Night Round 3 Formula 1 Gundam World Heavenly Sword Indiana Jones Killing Day Killzone 2 Metal Gear Solid 4 Metronome MotorStorm NioH Peter Jackson’s King Kong Possession Project Delta Psychopath Scarface: The World is Yours Spider-Man 3 Stranglehold Tekken The Darkness The Getaway 3 Theseis Vision Gran Turismo Warhawk ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Preordered Games:** The trend of allowing gamers to preorder games is disrupting the traditional purchasing model, allowing gamers to secure their copy before it is even released. - **Upcoming Game Releases:** The trend of listing and preordering upcoming game releases is creating anticipation among gamers, driving early sales and engagement. - **Digital Delivery:** The trend of digital delivery of games is transforming the way gamers access and play games, eliminating the need for physical copies and opening up new distribution models. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Video Game Retail:** The video game retail industry has the opportunity to embrace the trend of allowing gamers to preorder games, providing a seamless and convenient purchasing experience. - **Game Development:** The game development industry can leverage the trend of listing and preordering upcoming game releases to generate buzz and gauge interest in their games before launch. - **Digital Gaming Platforms:** Digital gaming platforms have the potential to capitalize on the trend of digital delivery, offering gamers a wide selection of games that can be instantly accessed and played. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [On-Demand Gaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-spartacus.md) - [Virtual Reality Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-vr-2.md) - [Expanded Game-Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps-plus-extra.md) - [Earth-Inspired Gaming Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-deep-earth-collection.md) - [AI-Driven Video Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-playstation-5-pro.md) - [Superhero-Themed Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-2-limited-edition-bundle.md) - [Reservation-Based Gaming Retail Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-pros.md) - [Game Console Rental Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps5-rental-program.md) - [First-Party Game Platform Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-forbidden-west-game.md)