Yes, I have pre ordered games every now and then. It's not something I do all the time except for if the game was really worth buying on pre order. Elden Ring was worth buying on pre order.
I already have Tekken 8. It's very intense fighting game. I no longer know which one is better between Tekken 7 and 8 but I can say both of them are great games.I thought elden ring was fun. I only played part of it but I enjoyed it quite a bit. Tekken 8 may be worth your time if you want to check it out. I was going to pre-order but didn't have the money. It released either in january or february. One or the other I can't remember. But I have Tekken 7 on disc and it's super fun.
The bonuses that are offered for some games is something I might consider if it's a game I know I will likely get at some point and know that the bonuses are something I will enjoy. But other than that I also tend to do the same.As for me, I don't really pre-order games, but I know many gamers have mixed feelings about it. Some see it as a way to secure exclusive bonuses or limited editions, while others prefer to wait for reviews and player feedback before committing to a purchase. Personally, I tend to wait until a game is released and then assess whether it's worth buying based on reviews, gameplay footage, and word of mouth.