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Whenit comes to Diablo 4, the standard edition preorder issue on PS5 has left many players scratching their heads. Moore-tallica, a Reddit user, voiced their confusion about not being able to preorder the standard edition on PS5 despite seeing it available to do so in-store. The situation seems to differ for PC users, making the disparity even more puzzling.

Users like matnetic highlighted that they faced the same grayed-out standard edition preorder option on PS5. This consistent experience among players hints at a wider issue with the platform. JaysonZA85 even provided a correction, emphasizing the importance of edition details when discussing preorders.

Bulls187 delved into the backstory of the situation, mentioning how initial restrictions due to unlocks and release dates on PS5 may have caused the standard edition preorder hiccup. The discussion expanded to include the potential reasons for the delay in preorder availability, with some attributing it to the absence of immediate pre order bonuses on the standard edition.

Comments from Dense_Hornet2790 reflected concerns about the preorder model possibly coercing players into purchasing pricier versions, raising ethical issues around consumer protection laws. Meanwhile, ButternToast725 pondered whether a Game Pass-like service on PlayStation could be influencing the preorder dynamics.

Like Lord of Destruction before it in Diablo 2, Diablo 3 is also getting its own expansion called Reaper of Souls. The announcement was made some time ago, but now Blizzard is attempting to find out just how much players are willing to pay for such a thing.

This is, after all, a different era. Expansion packs exist, but they're vastly outnumbered by DLC. But an expansion like Reaper of Souls isn't just an hour's worth of new missions. It adds content, but fundamentally changes the game as well. Blizzard has a few ideas about the price point based on what players will be getting:

So far, we know that Reaper of Souls raises the game's level cap to 70, adds an entirely new character class, the Crusader, and inserts another Act into the story. Presumably a lengthy one like the first three, and not an abridged, unfinished one like Act 4.

$30 is a pretty standard price for an expansion, but I've already seen players complaining that if it's half the price of the original game, it should add 50% more content. One new act for a grand total of five, and one new class for a grand total of six is not 50% more content, so they're deeming it overpriced.

I'm not so sure. I've been buying Blizzard expansions for years now, so $30 seems reasonable and in line with past offerings based on how much it adds to the game. With the way the industry is going, I'm frankly more surprised they didn't try to price it higher, acting like it was a new game instead for $40-60.

So yes, I'll pick this up for $30 easily (I've never been a big collector's edition person), but it's strange. Now that I've played both the PC and console version of D3 extensively I actually...prefer the console port. Granted, most of this may be because of the loot system which is worlds better than the PC version. The lack of an auction house and the ability to self-upgrade through drops is amazing, but I'm told these changes are indeed coming to the PC version, though the Auction House isn't shutting down for good until spring. The problem is that its existence to this point may have done lasting damage to the game in any case.

But honestly? I've just gotten used to the controller, and the game feels a lot more engaging and action oriented that way. I don't miss hotkeys or the incessant clicking of the mouse. Hell, I've even gotten used to the awkward inventory management system, and honestly, there's really nothing I miss about the PC version. This isn't true for all games, there are still plenty I prefer on the PC, but in D3's case, I've grown to love the console variant.

All this is to say that I'm hoping that when Reaper of Souls is released, a console port of the expansion will follow soon after. I'd rather play it on console than on PC at this point, even if that's something of a blasphemous statement to many. It's simply been the more enjoyable game experience.

Blizzard's next big game, Diablo IV, is available now for those who purchased the Deluxe or Ultimate edition. If you preordered the standard version, however, you still only have to wait a short while before you're able to play the game--though it is launching later tonight, June 5, depending on your region. Blizzard had provided the exact release time for Diablo 4, so you can have your whole day planned ahead of time. Read on for launch times and then check out our Diablo IV review.

The Diablo IV Deluxe and Ultimate Editions include various digital extras, including content for Diablo IV and other Blizzard titles like Diablo III and World of Warcraft. For lots more, be sure to check out GameSpot's Diablo IV preorder guide which covers all the key details, as well as our Diablo IV review.

Diablo 4 is on the way, and as development continues, preorder appeared online early before full orders then went live later in the day, allowing players to know what they're getting when they reserve their copy of the fourth mainline entry in this iconic franchise. Lilith, mother of demons, has returned to Sanctuary. Meanwhile, Heaven has fallen silent and the angels are not assisting mankind as it is battered by monsters and calamity.

This dark adventure appears to be everything longtime fans could want, bringing in the aesthetic of Diablo 2 and marrying it to evolved gameplay with more advanced controls. Here's everything you need to know about preordering Diablo 4.

Diablo 4 preorders come in all shapes and sizes. There are three different versions of Diablo 4 that you can preorder, with a Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, Ultimate Edition. There's also a Collector's Edition box that doesn't actually include a copy of the game. We'll be updating this guide as different retailer listings go live, so check back frequently.

It's worth noting that Diablo 4 supports Smart Delivery on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox, as well as a free upgrade on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. So if you're getting the console version, don't worry if you're still on a last-generation console, as you'll get a current-generation version later on at no additional cost, whenever you do get a current-generation machine.

It's also important to remember that while there are different versions of the game that include different bonuses, every preorder of the game grants early access to Diablo 4's beta. Make enough progress in the beta, and you'll unlock a wolf cub backpack for the full game!

The standard edition of Diablo 4 is $70 and comes with a couple of extras but is heavily stripped down compared to the other, more expensive versions of the game.

Preordering will still net some bonuses, however, as any preorders of Diablo 4 will grant early access to open betas, as well as the Light Bearer Mount for Diablo 4.

At $90, the Digital Deluxe Edition of Diablo 4 comes with a few more bonuses that players may want to acquire. Preordering not only nets the Standard Edition bonuses but also grants "up to four days" of early access to the game.

If the Digital Deluxe Edition just isn't enough, then the really hungry players are going to go for the Ultimate Edition for $100. Grabbing this version of the game will give players a huge head start on the battle pass and an exclusive emote, while preorders will get the same benefits as the Digital Deluxe Edition, from the extras to the early access.

This Collector's Edition box is $96.66, and it does not actually include the game. Instead, it's meant for you to buy if you want the extras, while also grabbing a different copy of the game from the three versions above. It is available exclusively through the Blizzard Gear Store, and will almost certainly be extremely limited in quantity, meaning it's going to sell out fast. Preorders went go live on Dec. 15, 2022.

Once you've preordered a particular version of the game, you can expect your digital bonuses to start showing up across Blizzard Entertainment games at different times. We've marked the differences for each digital bonus, so pay close attention and note how you preordered the game:

With the official announcement at The Game Awards 2022, Diablo 4 is currently scheduled to arrive on June 6, 2023, and it could easily be one of the best Xbox games of the year. This epic return to form is promising a massive game where players can customize their characters, grow more powerful, and slay hordes of monsters. If you're hungry for more info, we've rounded up everything you need to know about Diablo 4 right now.

Diablo 4 classes include classics like the Sorceress, Barbarian, and Necromancer, so returning players should feel right at home, while the game is still meant to appeal to new audiences as well. The new Skill system in Diablo 4 will allow players to build characters the way they want, with no restrictions.

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