Pre-order support for hardware purchases 

A “pre-order” allows you to place a reservation for a product before its scheduled release date.

How to pre-order hardware purchases 

  1. Search for an eligible product.
  2. Select your product and select Pre-order.
    Follow on-screen instructions.
  • After placing your order, you will receive an email confirmation containing an order reference number.

  • Please make sure your payment method will not expire before your item is expected to ship.

When will I be charged? 

  • When you place a pre-order, we will contact your financial institution to confirm that the payment method you have used is valid. We do this by pre-authorising your payment method.
  • We will charge the total price of your pre-order to the payment method that you provided once your order is ready to ship, which is usually around 7 days before the release date. 
  • We will send you an email before the release date to remind you that we will charge your payment method before shipping the item to you. 
  • Please ensure that you have funds available in advance of the release and that your payment method will be valid up until the release date.
  • If you no longer wish to receive the pre-ordered item, you may cancel your reservation up until the item enters the shipping process, which is usually around 8 days before the currently scheduled release date.

Please note: Your pre-order reservation will be cancelled if your bank fails the credit authorisation for reasons such as insufficient funds or an expired card. If your payment method fails, a cancellation notification will be sent to you via email.

How to view pre-order details   

  1. Go to order lookup and enter your information.
  1. On the Order Details page, you can check your Delivery Details, Payment Method, and Order Summary. 

Please note, if you cannot find your order details, sign in and check your Order History.

  • If you place your reservation at least 10 days before the item’s scheduled release date, we send you an email before the release date to remind you that we will charge your payment method before shipping the item to you.
  • If you place your pre-order reservation fewer than 10 days before the scheduled release date, you may not receive any email reminder unless something about your order changes.
  • Once your order has shipped, we'll email you the tracking number of our delivery carrier.

How to cancel a pre-order 

You can cancel your reservation up until the item enters the shipping process, in general around 8 days before the currently scheduled release date.

  1. Go to order lookup and enter your information.
  1. Go to your pre-order reservation details and select Cancel.
  • Please note that you will need your pre-order reference number and associated email address to access your order details page.
  • Once your order has been processed, please see the Returns and refund guide for more information on how to cancel your order. 

Frequently asked questions 

When does a pre-order ship?
Generally, pre-orders ship the day before launch.

Once the pre-order ships, the tracking information may not be available until later in the afternoon.

What happens if the price of a pre-order decreases?
Although the pre-order list price does not decrease often, if it does, you will receive the lower list price.

What happens if a pre-order release date changes?
Pre-order release dates we list on our site are based on information we receive from publishers or manufacturers and could be subject to change.  

If the scheduled release date of an item that you have pre-ordered changes, or if the release is cancelled altogether, we will notify you via the email address on file.

Why did my pre-order get cancelled?
Your pre-order reservation will be cancelled if your bank fails the credit authorisation for reasons such as insufficient funds or expired payment details. 

If your payment method fails, a cancellation notification will be emailed to you.

Once a pre-order has been cancelled, it can’t be reinstated. Please try placing another order.

What shipping option is available for pre-orders?
Users who place a pre-order are eligible for free delivery. Further information and restrictions on order processing can be found in the guide below.

Need help? 

Contact our support specialists