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Originally Posted by WNYX585AM So you are saying $26.99 for a digital version is better than $9.99 for a physical version that you can sell/loan/trade when you're done with it? If you are comparing to a $0.99 PS3 version, I understand, but if comparing Vita versions, I don't see how digital is better unless you just hate swapping cartridges. Personally, the convenience of download is not worth $17.

No, I was trying to say that a large price discrepancy between digital and physical media is even worse. Physical media always trumps digital media until/unless that rumor about PS4 not allowing used games comes to fruition since you can resell to extract some value back out of physical products.

Originally Posted by BetaDemo What's up with the pricing for Dungeon Hunter Vita when the PS3 version was on sale for .99 cents?!? I know it might be a reach to be comparing the PSN pricing with iOS or Google Play pricing but Vita owners are taking it hard on this one with a $25 price gap for the same game on the same network. Gameloft FTL.

The only difference i see Vita has more trophies and a .

Dungeon Hunter: Alliance 19
Dungeon Hunter: Alliance (Vita) 56


Originally Posted by FriskyTanuki
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I hope Star Wars: The Force Unleashed dlc is discount for $2.50ea. Missed the deal in 2011.

Originally Posted by xRemnant This price difference comes from the publisher. Gameloft developed and published the PS3 version. Ubisoft is the publisher of the PS Vita version.

Thanks for the correction. I'm sure Sony has their fingers stained from that greedy little pie too of course.

@rpg

That's one expensive

Originally Posted by BetaDemo No, I was trying to say that a large price discrepancy between digital and physical media is even worse. Physical media always trumps digital media until/unless that rumor about PS4 not allowing used games comes to fruition since you can resell to extract some value back out of physical products.

Sorry, I misinterpreted your comment. Apparently we are in complete agreement.

I will say that some services like Steam are starting to show that people are willing to buy digital media if it is priced right. I have no problem with digital media if it is priced according to the drawbacks it comes with. Sadly, there is probably a lot of ignorance (or even preference) in enough consumers that are paying full price to download the same media that can be had on disc that publishers won't change pricing methods until they lose those cash cows.

Originally Posted by BetaDemo Thanks for the correction. I'm sure Sony has their fingers stained from that greedy little pie too of course. @rpg That's one expensive

Given many of the comments here and in other forums, there are probably a lot of people who would happily pay cash for platinum trophies (or any trophies for the matter).

Originally Posted by WNYX585AM Sorry, I misinterpreted your comment. Apparently we are in complete agreement. I will say that some services like Steam are starting to show that people are willing to buy digital media if it is priced right. I have no problem with digital media if it is priced according to the drawbacks it comes with. Sadly, there is probably a lot of ignorance (or even preference) in enough consumers that are paying full price to download the same media that can be had on disc that publishers won't change pricing methods until they lose those cash cows.

I think PSN's monthly top sellers list shows that people are willing to buy digital media, regardless of price.

Originally Posted by tylerh1701 I think PSN's monthly top sellers list shows that people are willing to buy digital media, regardless of price.

I don't necessarily disagree with you but you need sales volume numbers to determine that rather than popularity.

Man, these Death Mode levels. I'm having such a hard time with the Event Horizon levels.

Originally Posted by Tsel Man, these Death Mode levels. I'm having such a hard time with the Event Horizon levels.

Event Horizon #2 was the 2nd to last one I finished. The beat was actually part of the challenge on that one, because the laser comes right after the big drum (or whatever) sound, rather than coming right during it. Time and again I would jump to avoid the "beat", just to land right on the ing laser.

Event Horizon #1 wasn't too bad for me. It's one you do need luck on. Learn how to make safe but quick jumps, and eventually you'll get it once the notes line up for you.

I'v heard both rumors, of ps4 not allowing psn games or used ps3 games. lol. ill just stick to ps3 for a few years out anyway, so ill be working on my backlog.

also im hoping this skyrim dlc from bethesda is alot better than the glitch bug fest iv heard is fo3 fonv's dlc packs.

Originally Posted by Velo214 I'v heard both rumors, of ps4 not allowing psn games or used ps3 games. lol. ill just stick to ps3 for a few years out anyway, so ill be working on my backlog.

Every opened and played PS3 game is used, how could it tell the difference? You're basically describing it's just plain not BC. As disappointing as non-disc BC would be I would at least expect PSN BC, like Vita - PSP. If thats not the case then PS4 and DD can just right off.

Alice for ten bucks and I'll bite for sure.

Originally Posted by Tsel Man, these Death Mode levels. I'm having such a hard time with the Event Horizon levels.

I bought Sound Shapes at launch and still struggle on the Death Mode levels. I seem to get a good set and then up somewhere. I know eventually I will pass them but they are very frustrating.

Originally Posted by CaptainEnforcer Hopefully Rainbow Moon and Okami discounts!

2nd...d

Originally Posted by ponn01 Every opened and played PS3 game is used, how could it tell the difference?

If they do decide to use that technology then it'll focus on PS4 games. According to the patent it'd be able to tell via RFID.

Originally Posted by xRemnant This price difference comes from the publisher. Gameloft developed and published the PS3 version. Ubisoft is the publisher of the PS Vita version.

Gameloft is Ubisoft, as they're owned by one of the owners of Ubisoft, so there's not much of a difference. The thing I think is holding it up is that they're also retail games, which they're not going to drop as drastically as they would if they were just digital-only games.

Originally Posted by ponn01 Every opened and played PS3 game is used, how could it tell the difference? You're basically describing it's just plain not BC. As disappointing as non-disc BC would be I would at least expect PSN BC, like Vita - PSP. If thats not the case then PS4 and DD can just right off.

They can, actually a good (and very miserable) example in this gen is the disc version of DC Universe Online, the game is tied to your Ps3 once you activate it in your console, remaining completely useless if you want to play it in other Ps3... resell/trade value $0.00.

Originally Posted by FerDK They can, actually a good (and very miserable) example in this gen is the disc version of DC Universe Online, the game is tied to your Ps3 once you activate it in your console, remaining completely useless if you want to play it in other Ps3... resell/trade value $0.00.

That's usually how MMOs work on consoles. FFXI on the PS2 was the same way.

Originally Posted by Thrinn If they do decide to use that technology then it'll focus on PS4 games. According to the patent it'd be able to tell via RFID.

This is what I've heard... but I think they threw that plan out the window as soon as the general public got wind of it. The backlash was immediate and very vocal. First major problem is that people should be entitled to do what they want with their game purchase. It's an entitlement that is quickly losing ground. Another problem is that it requires always on DRM like Diablo 3 to make sure you're not playing a second hand game. Many parents don't like having their child's game system connected to the internet (for obvious reasons) or they have limited bandwidth.

It'll never happen. If it does it'll be the death of whatever company pushes it.

Has anyone played the little king story they put out on Vita? I think I want it, but just wanted a basic idea of how it plays and if its worth the $40, or if there's sight of a sale sometime soon. I know it's a bit off topic but I figured I'd get an answer here, thanks!