I spoke with a representative of amazon and this is what they told me for an Aussie preordering
You are now connected to Vignesh from Amazon.com.
Me:I placed an order on the 26th of November for the Old Republic Star Wars Game - I know you have many many complaints and issues about this as the one i am making now. I saw it said my shipping would take till january the 4th-9th and i have upgraded my shipping to 2-5 days shipping paying quite a bit of extra money, i wanted to know is there any point of upgrading it stills says will not be arrived till after 25th in bold letters which is clearly after 2-5 days?
Vignesh:Hello, my name is Vignesh. I'll be happy to look into your issue.
Me:thankyou
Vignesh:EA announced the global release date of Star Wars: The Old Republic has been updated to December 20, 2011.
A pre-order bonus code was offered to customers who purchased the game from Amazon
This code allows early online access to the game beginning December 13, along with a special color stone.
Since early access ends at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 19, Amazon.com is shipping the game early to customers.
Since we're able to ship the game to you earlier than the global release date, your order may display an Estimated Delivery Date later than the release date listed on Amazon.com.
Your order is still scheduled to arrive before the global release date.
Me:so it will arive before the 25th?
is there still a difference between paying the standard shipping and the prioity shipping?
Vignesh:The estimated delivery date is December 21 - December 28.
Me:will there be a difference in arrival dates from standard and priority shipping if the post i read said they were being shipped today?
Vignesh:Yes, there will be a difference.