So apparently your preorder doesnt mean anything unless you order it online

It technically is, but I would never recommend it. Pre orders in store are tendered at POS and have a PRE-X~ line order number, these orders do not drop in the handhelds a day before release date and instead should be held at Customer Service for pickup and finish processing. Compare to .com orders which have a BBY01-X~ line and DO drop in the handhelds.

The problem with the in-store PRE- lines is, if Warehouse and/or CS isn't watching the pre order report, the store could oversell "reserved" units on release date, where online pre orders will 100% be in the bins before release date, or the orders will cancel/send a delay notice if stock isn't received by that day.

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