what are the differences between the 3 pre buying options? and the differnce between telling the clerk by phone or by person?

i think all the 3 pre buying options are the same but..... when one requires you to put down $5. do you get the $5 back?

and what is the process when you get to the store to pick the game up.

They all mean the same thing.

And you don't technically get the money back, because what you're giving them is a down payment.

Like, say a game you preorder is $60, and you put down $5. When you pick up the game on launch day, you only have to pay $55.

Hope that helps

thanks

but how do i give them the $5 if i pre order over the phone O.O

you cant. you have to be in the store.

unless credit card buts its rare.

most places that offer a "by phone" will accept a credit card, usually by having you read the number off to them.

Do what I do:
Amazon!