Posted June 22, 2015
It depends on Pre-Order type. For new digital games, it makes little sense.
Pre-ordering movies on the other hand - pure gold. You always wanted the movie or at least have likely seen it, it doesn't cost you anything until it ships and you take advantage of the lowest price during pre-order price fluctuations. By the same token pre-ordering remasters of games at a discount should be a safe bet. You're pretty sure the game will roughly stay as you remember it after all.
Pre-ordering movies on the other hand - pure gold. You always wanted the movie or at least have likely seen it, it doesn't cost you anything until it ships and you take advantage of the lowest price during pre-order price fluctuations. By the same token pre-ordering remasters of games at a discount should be a safe bet. You're pretty sure the game will roughly stay as you remember it after all.