i pre-ordered it back and dec. and they were like do you want us to ship it to you and i said hell no ill pick it up..lol...i would preorder it if i were you just bc you are garunteed a copy and they will call and remind you...also it makes getting in and out of the store a heck of a lot easier...so if it was released the day after thanksgiving i wouldnt have to be there and grab a case and wait in a line i can just stroll in and tell them i pre-ordered it and theyll hand it to me..its as easy as sunday morning