PSN Weekly Deals - 8/27: PAX Indie Sale, DJ Hero/2/GH Sale, Spelunky $11.99, Pinballistik is Free!, and Machinarium Vita Free for PS+!

[FriskyTanuki]

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Key:
N - New This Week
X - Expires With Next Update
P - Permanent Price Drop
C - Cross Buy (Vita/PS3)
D - Demo or Full Game Trial Available

Pre-orders


Battlefield 4 - $59.99 - Ends 10/29 [customspoiler='Bonuses']China Rising Expansion & Exclusive Theme[/customspoiler]
Battlefield 4 - Premium - $49.99 - Ends 10/29
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse - $14.99 X [customspoiler='Bonuses']Original Genesis game, Avatars, & Exclusive Theme[/customspoiler]
Diablo III - $59.99 X [customspoiler='Bonuses']Infernal Helm DLC Pack & Exclusive Theme[/customspoiler]
FIFA 14 - $59.99 - Out 9/24 [customspoiler='Bonuses']24 FUT Gold Packs & Exclusive Theme[/customspoiler]

Grand Theft Auto V - $59.99 - Out 9/17 [customspoiler='Bonuses']75% Discount on a Rockstar PSN Title, Atomic Blimp, & Exclusive Theme[/customspoiler]

NHL 14 - $59.99 - Ends 9/10 D [customspoiler='Bonuses']24 HUT Gold Packs & Exclusive Theme[/customspoiler]
Rain - $14.99 - Ends 10/1 [customspoiler='Bonuses']Avatars, Dynamic and Static Themes, & Musical Montage[/customspoiler]
 
Bundles

Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon & Call of Juarez Gunslinger Bundle - $24.99 - 17% Off ND

Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rainslick Precipice of Darkness Episode 1 & 2 Bundle - $7.49 - 50% Off NX

Pinballistik + DLC Bundle - $4.99 - 38% Off NP

Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype Complete Bundle - $5.99 - 54% Off - [customspoiler='Includes']Full Game + The Last Chapter Add-on[/customspoiler]

Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype + Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer Bundle - $6.99 - 53% Off - [customspoiler='Does Not Include']Last Chapter Add-on for X2[/customspoiler]

PS3

Amy - $1.99 - 33% Off
Closure - $7.49 - 50% Off NXD
Dragon Fantasy Book I - $4.99 - 50% Off NXC

Dyad - $7.49 - 50% Off NXD

flOw - $5.59


Flower - $6.99 D



Journey - $7.49 - 50% Off NXD

Limbo - $7.49 - 50% Off NXCD

Madden NFL 13 - $29.99 - 25% Off NP
Need for Speed: Most Wanted - $29.99 - 25% Off NPD
Pinballistik - Free NP
Retro City Rampage - $4.99 - 66% Off NXC
Retro/Grade - $4.99 - 50% Off - Compatible with Guitar Controller NXD
Skullgirls - $7.49 - 50% Off NXD
Tokyo Jungle - $7.49 - 50% Off NX
Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer - $3.99 - 50% Off



Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype - $4.99 - 50% Off
Wicked Monsters Blast! HD - $4.99 - 50% Off- Move Compatible
Zombie Tycoon II: Brainhov's Revenge - $4.99 - 50% Off NXC


 

PS2 Classics

Raiden III - $5.99 - 40% Off
Add-ons




DJ Hero - Jay-Z vs. Eminem Pack - $3.99 - 50% Off N
DJ Hero 2 - Hard Edge Mix Pack - $2.99 - 50% Off N
DJ Hero 2 - Ultra Mix Pack - $3.99 - 50% Off N

Dragon's Crown - Storyteller Voice Pack - Free X



Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - Classic Rock Track Pack - $3.13 - 50% Off N
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - Coldplay Track Pack - $3.13 - 50% Off N
Guitar Hero 5 - Avenged Sevenfold Track Pack - $2.75 - 50% Off N
Guitar Hero 5 - Rock 1 Track Pack - $5.49 - 50% Off N
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock - Linkin Park Track Pack - $5.99 - 50% Off N
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock - Rocky Horror Picture Show Track Pack - $2.75 - 50% Off N
Guitar Hero World Tour - Classic Rock Track Pack - $2.75 - 50% Off N
Guitar Hero World Tour - Queen Track Pack - $2.75 - 50% Off N
Rocksmith - "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen - $1.99 - 33% Off NX
Rocksmith - "Fat Bottomed Girls" by Queen - $1.99 - 33% Off NX
Rocksmith - "Godzilla" by Blue Oyster Cult - $1.99 - 33% Off NX
Rocksmith - "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" by Pat Benatar - $1.99 - 33% Off NX
Rocksmith - "Keep Yourself Alive" by Queen - $1.99 - 33% Off NX
Rocksmith - "Killer Queen" by Queen - $1.99 - 33% Off NX
Rocksmith - "My Sharona" by The Knack - $1.99 - 33% Off NX
Rocksmith - "Stone Cold Crazy" by Queen - $1.99 - 33% Off NX

Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype - The Last Chapter - $2.49 - 50% Off

 

PS1 Classics - All of these are compatible with PS3 and PSP unless otherwise noted. Check this thread for Vita compatibility.
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Minis - All of these are compatible with PS3 and PSP unless otherwise noted. Check this thread for Vita compatibility.
1000 Tiny Claws - $1.75 - 50% Off
Blimp: The Flying Adventures - $1.49
Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess - $2.49 - 50% Off

Who's That Flying?! - $2.49 - 50% Off

 
PSP Games - Check this thread for Vita Compatibility
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Vita Games

Dragon Fantasy Book I - $4.99 - 50% Off NXC

Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable - $19.99 - 50% Off N

Limbo - $7.49 - 50% Off NXCD

Need for Speed: Most Wanted - $19.99 - 33% Off NP

Retro City Rampage - $4.99 - 66% Off NXCD

Zombie Tycoon II: Brainhov's Revenge - $4.99 - 50% Off NXC
Vita Add-ons

Dragon's Crown - Storyteller Voice Pack - Free X
 
PlayStation Plus

PS3 Deals



Closure - $3.75 - 75% Off NXD
Dragon Fantasy Book I - $2.50 - 75% Off NXC

Dyad - $3.75 - 75% Off NXD




Grid 2 - $53.99 - 10% Off X



Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds Complete Collection - $19.99 - 20% Off - Move Compatible
Journey - $3.75 - 75% Off NXD

Limbo - $5.99 - 60% Off NXCD
Ms. Germinator - $7.99 - 20% Off XC
Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rainslick Precipice of Darkness Episode 1 & 2 Bundle - $3.75 - 75% Off NX
Retro City Rampage - $3.74 - 75% Off NXC
Retro/Grade - $2.50 - 75% Off - Compatible with Guitar Controller NXD
Skullgirls - $3.75 - 75% Off NXD

Spelunky - $11.99 - 20% Off NXC
Tokyo Jungle - $3.75 - 75% Off NX
Wicked Monsters Blast! HD - $1.00 - 90% Off - Move Compatible
Zombie Tycoon II: Brainhov's Revenge - $2.50 - 75% Off NXC

Vita Deals

Dragon Fantasy Book I - $2.50 - 75% Off NXC
Draw Slasher - $3.00 - 50% Off N
Limbo - $5.99 - 60% Off NXCD
Ms. Germinator - $7.99 - 20% Off XC

Muramasa Rebirth - $20.99 - 30% Off X

Retro City Rampage - $3.74 - 75% Off NXCD

Zombie Tycoon II: Brainhov's Revenge - $2.50 - 75% Off NXC
 
Add-on Deals
Bit.Trip Presents…Runner2: Future Legend Of Rhythm Alien - Good Friends Character Pack - $2.39 - 20% Off
Subscriptions

Music Unlimited Premium One Year Subscription - $41.99

Free Games (Don't Argue About This, Please)

Bit.Trip Presents... Runner 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien - 769 MB

Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower - PSP/Vita - 657 MB

Gravity Rush - Vita - 1.4 GB

Hitman: Absolution - 16.1 GB X - [customspoiler='Includes']Full Game, Deus Ex Disguise DLC, Deus Ex Zenith Handgun, and Discount on Sleeping Dogs[/customspoiler]

Jet Set Radio - 1.1 GB
Knytt Underground - PS3/Vita - 857 MB

LittleBigPlanet Karting - 7 GB

LittleBigPlanet Sackboy's Prehistoric Moves - Requires Move
Machinarium - 183 MB

Machinarium - Vita - 329 MB N

Metal Slug XX - PSP/Vita - 166 MB
Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee - 1.2 GB
Pinball Arcade - PS3/Vita - 115 MB
Saints Row The Third - 7.2 GB - Free CheapyD Pack
Uncharted: Golden Abyss - Vita - 2.9 GB
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception - 30 GB
Wipeout 2048 - Vita - 1.6 GB

XCOM: Enemy Unknown - 7.6 GB

Zen Pinball 2 - Star Wars Pinball - PS3/Vita - 783 MB N [customspoiler='Includes']Standalone Star Wars Pinball game[/customspoiler]

Themes
[customspoiler=PS+ Themes]Abstract Art - Dynamic
Assassin's Creed Revelations - Dynamic
Cuckoo - Dynamic
Daytona USA
Double Dragon Neon - Dynamic
Dragon - Dynamic
Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit - Dynamic
The House of the Dead III - Dynamic
The House of the Dead 4 - Dynamic
I Am Alive - Dynamic
Infamous Festival of Blood - Dynamic
Jet Set Radio - Dynamic
Leap Year - Dynamic
Mesh - Dynamic
Mexican Skulls - Dynamic
PlayStation Plus - Dynamic
Robot - Dynamic
Samurai - Dynamic
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 - Dynamic
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II - Dynamic
Stripe Shift Part 2 - Dynamic
Tales from Space: About a Blob
Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown - Dynamic[/customspoiler]

Avatars
[customspoiler=PS+ Avatars]Armageddon Riders (3)
Cool Cat
Daytona USA (5)
Dead Cloud
Double Dragon Neon (7)
Fat Princess (2)
God of War: Ascension
Green Hamster
Hell Yeah! (4)
The House of the Dead III (3)
The House of the Dead 4 (3)
Jet Set Radio (6)
LittleBigPlanet (2)
Mutant Skull
Pink Hamster
PlayStation B-boy (1, 2, 3)
Resident Evil 5
Section 8: Prejudice Bundle
Squirrel
Stick Up Kid
Street Fighter X Tekken
Street Fighter 2
Tank Commander
Top Dawg
Under Siege
Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown (20)[/customspoiler]

Feel free to provide feedback for ways to improve this thread. Thanks.

 

[amusedtoe]

AND BAM. Sony just won E3 hands down.

EDIT: For those not watching. No used games restrictions AT ALL or online check in for system to work.

Well they could since the language still left the door open, but they did just win all those people boycotting the Xone because of it. It was really a brilliant move using Microsoft's own language against them in that "iPhone does" sort of style.

I think requiring PS+ for MP on PS4 is a bad move though and going to devalue the worth of the service overall.

AND BOOM, they just won the whole thing undercutting MS by $100 too.

 

[Joker13z]

@admiralvic Hahaha that video is fantastic. Man I feel sorry for microsoft right now...oh wait.

$399 CHECK AND MATE MWAHAHAHAHA

 

[KneeKnee]

For that price, I may buy 2.  Cant wait to get my hands on that!

 

[amusedtoe]

Well damn, guess I gambled wrong on the Vita drop or there at least being a hardware revision... regretting not grabbing one with the $50 bonus last week just in case.  Guess I won't be getting one anytime soon unless Newegg does one of those killer bundles like they've been doing with the PS3.

 

[kill3r7]

I'm sold.

 

[io]

+ Used games are yours to do with as you please (trade-in, sell, etc)

+ $399.99

+ PS+ on PS4

- Need PS+ for multiplayer

I already have it of course, but my kids don't - will be a bit pricey to upgrade all of them (at least 3 if we want to do stuff like LBP).

PS4 preorders are going to go fast with this info... I need to get to GS early tomorrow I guess!
 

 

[AVacuousSmile]

Very impressed.  But like all things, I'll probably wait a year for them to get the bugs out.  I will be picking up a Vita around Black Friday though. 

 

[KingofOldSchool]

AND BAM. Sony just won E3 hands down.

EDIT: For those not watching. No used games restrictions AT ALL or online check in for system to work.

I think requiring PS+ for MP on PS4 is a bad move though and going to devalue the worth of the service overall.

Really?

I think that should be a small concession compared to what they could have done (ie: Copied Microsoft).

 

[Derextreme]

yeah, i don't see the big deal about requiring plus on ps4. 90% of my friends list on ps3 right now have it. i'll continue my membership for as long as they have it. the fact that it still covers my ps3, vita, the ps4, and won't raise in price at all makes it a no brainer. only see it adding more value to the service by adding in the ps4.

 

[jimbofluffy]

My plan:  Work through my backlog of PS3 and PC games over the next 3 years, and then buy a PS4 and have a backlog of PS4 games already via PS+.  Thats assuming I can claim PS4 PS+ games without having a PS4, much like I claim Vita PS+ games now without a Vita.

 

[admiralvic]

AND BAM. Sony just won E3 hands down.

EDIT: For those not watching. No used games restrictions AT ALL or online check in for system to work.

I think requiring PS+ for MP on PS4 is a bad move though and going to devalue the worth of the service overall.

Really?

I think that should be a small concession compared to what they could have done (ie: Copied Microsoft).

The funny thing is that I think the opposite will happen. Sony is going to have more money and a larger install base, which should result in them being able to get better games, which will overall make the IGC (which was listed, so should without a doubt appear) better. Also so many active people are plus anyway, that it really isn't a big deal. Especially since they didn't seem to have increased the price.

 

[rezound]

Any word on the PS4 camera? Is it included or will we have to spend even more money =/

 

[amusedtoe]

Really?

I think that should be a small concession compared to what they could have done (ie: Copied Microsoft).

OK, look at it this way: I'm selling you service X which is an entirely optional add-on to product Y. The company instead of forcing X as mandatory to have full functionality for Y incentivizes X by making Y more valuable than the cost of X. Now product Z comes along that also supports product X, only now it's required for full functionality. Now without a product that supports an X like service but not requiring it you don't have to worry about it being devalued by the competition. The value in X is now considered in the base functionality it brings to product Z instead of the value it creates beyond Z. So where then is the incentive to continue offering value beyond the actual price of X once product Y begins to wind down?

I don't disagree that it could have been worse but there's something to be said about having an optional service that destroys your competitor's offering and really is mandatory just on it's merits. I hope I'm wrong, I'm loving plus and is a great reason to buy a Sony console but these giant corporations aren't in the business of giving anyone a thing more than they have to.

 

[admiralvic]

My plan: Work through my backlog of PS3 and PC games over the next 3 years, and then buy a PS4 and have a backlog of PS4 games already via PS+. Thats assuming I can claim PS4 PS+ games without having a PS4, much like I claim Vita PS+ games now without a Vita.

Considering the PS4 isn't BC, I think it's safe to assume the PS3 won't be FC is any way shape or form, which means you will be out of luck. Thanks for the laugh at thinking that would work though!

 

[jimbofluffy]

I am trying to get feel for how likely certain publishers' games show up on plus. The reason being is that I will be more likely to buy these games on sale, as an example Syndicate for PC is $5 at GMG right now. I see a few THQ, 2K, etc on plus, but as far I as I can't tell there are not any big EA games. Is that correct, and are there any publishers who are not represent are plus and are unlikely to be so?

Don't waste too much time trying to figure it out. Many people have predicted specific games with poor results. If I had to give you my guess, though, I would stay away from Square Enix and, of course, Sony itself. So I suppose I just contradicted myself.

Thanks, that helps.

 

[amusedtoe]

Really?

I think that should be a small concession compared to what they could have done (ie: Copied Microsoft).

OK, look at it this way: I'm selling you service X which is an entirely optional add-on to product Y. The company instead of forcing X as mandatory to have full functionality for Y incentivizes X by making Y more valuable than the cost of X. Now product Z comes along that also supports product X, only now it's required for full functionality. Now without a product that supports an X like service but not requiring it you don't have to worry about it being devalued by the competition. The value in X is now considered in the base functionality it brings to product Z instead of the value it creates beyond Z. So where then is the incentive to continue offering value beyond the actual price of X once product Y begins to wind down?

 

[KneeKnee]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWSIFh8ICaA&feature=youtu.be

I'll just leave that there...

 

[jimbofluffy]

My plan: Work through my backlog of PS3 and PC games over the next 3 years, and then buy a PS4 and have a backlog of PS4 games already via PS+. Thats assuming I can claim PS4 PS+ games without having a PS4, much like I claim Vita PS+ games now without a Vita.

Considering the PS4 isn't BC, I think it's safe to assume the PS3 won't be FC is any way shape or form, which means you will be out of luck. Thanks for the laugh at thinking that would work though!

A person can dream or assume.

 

[MrNinjaSquirrel]

My plan: Work through my backlog of PS3 and PC games over the next 3 years, and then buy a PS4 and have a backlog of PS4 games already via PS+. Thats assuming I can claim PS4 PS+ games without having a PS4, much like I claim Vita PS+ games now without a Vita.

Considering the PS4 isn't BC, I think it's safe to assume the PS3 won't be FC is any way shape or form, which means you will be out of luck. Thanks for the laugh at thinking that would work though!

Online store redemption. BOOM, PS4 backlog here I come

 

[rezound]

My plan: Work through my backlog of PS3 and PC games over the next 3 years, and then buy a PS4 and have a backlog of PS4 games already via PS+. Thats assuming I can claim PS4 PS+ games without having a PS4, much like I claim Vita PS+ games now without a Vita.

Considering the PS4 isn't BC, I think it's safe to assume the PS3 won't be FC is any way shape or form, which means you will be out of luck. Thanks for the laugh at thinking that would work though!

A person can dream or assume.

Not if admiralvic's around

 

[amusedtoe]

Really?

I think that should be a small concession compared to what they could have done (ie: Copied Microsoft).

OK, look at it this way: I'm selling you service X which is an entirely optional add-on to product Y. The company instead of forcing X as mandatory to have full functionality for Y incentivizes X by making Y more valuable than the cost of X. Now product Z comes along that also supports product X, only now it's required for full functionality. Now without a product that supports an X like service but not requiring it you don't have to worry about it being devalued by the competition. The value in X is now considered in the base functionality it brings to product Z instead of the value it creates beyond Z. So where then is the incentive to continue offering value beyond the actual price of X once product Y begins to wind down?

 

[captaintek3304]

My plan: Work through my backlog of PS3 and PC games over the next 3 years, and then buy a PS4 and have a backlog of PS4 games already via PS+. Thats assuming I can claim PS4 PS+ games without having a PS4, much like I claim Vita PS+ games now without a Vita.

Considering the PS4 isn't BC, I think it's safe to assume the PS3 won't be FC is any way shape or form, which means you will be out of luck. Thanks for the laugh at thinking that would work though!

Why wouldn't you be able to claim the free games on Sony's online store? You can buy anything digital for PS3, PSP, and Vita through the online store, regardless of whether or not you own the system. It'd be a pretty dumb move for them to leave PS4 off the online store, especially with such a huge focus on digital distribution.

 

[admiralvic]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWSIFh8ICaA&feature=youtu.be

I'll just leave that there...

Beat you to posting it =P

Really?

I think that should be a small concession compared to what they could have done (ie: Copied Microsoft).

OK, look at it this way: I'm selling you service X which is an entirely optional add-on to product Y. The company instead of forcing X as mandatory to have full functionality for Y incentivizes X by making Y more valuable than the cost of X. Now product Z comes along that also supports product X, only now it's required for full functionality. Now without a product that supports an X like service but not requiring it you don't have to worry about it being devalued by the competition. The value in X is now considered in the base functionality it brings to product Z instead of the value it creates beyond Z. So where then is the incentive to continue offering value beyond the actual price of X once product Y begins to wind down?

While you have some good logic, you have to look at Plus as a "gaming lifecycle stage". A big part of Plus is to get people interested in the PlayStation brand and really offers companies a great way to get people interested in their products. For some games like Vanquish, it most likely wasn't possible for them to make a cent off it till it went digital and even then I can't imagine many people would pick that up over used. So instead of doing nothing, Platinum Games gets some new hype / interest (ideally resulting in future sales) and make a few bucks where there would probably be minimal to none. I don't see Sony dropping this concept or offering worse games any time soon, so I like to think things will only improve as the base gets bigger / they have more money to work with.

Why wouldn't you be able to claim the free games on Sony's online store? You can buy anything digital for PS3, PSP, and Vita through the online store, regardless of whether or not you own the system. It'd be a pretty dumb move for them to leave PS4 off the online store, especially with such a huge focus on digital distribution.

I was only speaking in terms of the PS3, since the online store could go both ways. On one hand it could work as it does now, which is quite possible. On the other hand, back when Sony released those 4 games exclusively for Vita users for free, it WAS blocked on both the PS3 / Online store and was only accessible via Vita, Media Go (if I recall correctly) and PSP. So while it's entirely possible via a web source or something else, the way posted will not work in the least. I really didn't want to start getting into semantic logic and possible theories, so I limited my post to the scope of what was actually stated.

 

[KneeKnee]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWSIFh8ICaA&feature=youtu.be

I'll just leave that there...

Beat you to posting it =P

DOh!!!

I tried!

 

[amusedtoe]

Wow, GG new forums.  Don't think I've ever triple posted before...

Like I said, I hope I'm wrong and I want to be wrong but don't expect it until they prove it.  Vanquish is a great example though of the value to everyone involved though.  I just started it last night and it's amazing, Bayonetta meets Mass Effect minus the talky bits, but I never would have even given it consideration otherwise.  Maybe I'm still expecting Sony to revert to their typical ways when this whole consumer friendly approach they've taken is still only a couple years old at most.

I'm still a little stunned by the lack of Vita anything concerning the hardware/price.  Considering something like seven large chains all ran the same exact promo last week I still say has to point to something...  Maybe when Tertton goes on his interview with Game Trailers tomorrow he'll surprise us all... or maybe I'm hoping too hard for an "Apple moment".

 

[admiralvic]

Just saw this on Twitter...

PS Plus Instant Game Collection confirmed for PS4! The first game: #DriveClub! Available at PS4 launch. Free PS4 game each month

I don't recall anyone post / saying this. 

 

[jimbofluffy]

Maybe I'm still expecting Sony to revert to their typical ways when this whole consumer friendly approach they've taken is still only a couple years old at most.

Thats what I told my wife when I was watching the stream.

 

[io]

Yeah, I can see some validity to the "watering" down argument for PS+. If it is essentially required now (for all online play) then the majority of people will have it for that and there's less reason to offer awesome games. There are also probably some publishers that were OK with giving something to the "exclusive" version of PS+ (as it is now) but might balk at it when it includes nearly everyone. You guys may see 90% of the people on your friends lists with PS+ but you guys are not typical customers. When I look at my kids friends lists (people they met through LBP, etc) almost none of them have it. But to play any future LBP (since online is such a big component), they will have to have it.

yeah, i don't see the big deal about requiring plus on ps4. 90% of my friends list on ps3 right now have it. i'll continue my membership for as long as they have it. the fact that it still covers my ps3, vita, the ps4, and won't raise in price at all makes it a no brainer. only see it adding more value to the service by adding in the ps4.

Yeah, for you, and me, and lots of other CAGs it really isn't an issue since we've bought in already. But if you have a family that games and does the occasional multiplayer it can be pretty bad. I'll have to buy 3 more additional memberships and that more than negates the freebies we get (which would all be the same of course). The great thing with PS+ as it is now is that I get all the freebies and all my kids can play them (online or not) without issue.

 

[jimbofluffy]

Yeah, I can see some validity to the "watering" down argument for PS+. If it is essentially required now (for all online play) then the majority of people will have it for that and there's less reason to offer awesome games.

I was wondering about this myself.

Hopefully they will offer a family pack for a cheaper price than the equivalent memberships by themselves, though it would still be more expensive for you.

 

[io]

Yeah, I can see some validity to the "watering" down argument for PS+. If it is essentially required now (for all online play) then the majority of people will have it for that and there's less reason to offer awesome games.

I was wondering about this myself.

Hopefully they will offer a family pack for a cheaper price than the equivalent memberships by themselves, though it would still be more expensive for you.

It has been such a great deal I definitely don't mind paying a bit more for my kids to access it. But I don't want to pay 3x as much .

 

[dgwillia006]

Just saw this on Twitter...

PS Plus Instant Game Collection confirmed for PS4! The first game: #DriveClub! Available at PS4 launch. Free PS4 game each month

I don't recall anyone post / saying this.

They said it during the conference, though it was fast. I was unsure if it was some sort of "Free Version" or the full game

 

[admiralvic]

Just saw this on Twitter...

PS Plus Instant Game Collection confirmed for PS4! The first game: #DriveClub! Available at PS4 launch. Free PS4 game each month

I don't recall anyone post / saying this.

They said it during the conference, though it was fast. I was unsure if it was some sort of "Free Version" or the full game

Wouldn't know, didn't watch. I plan on avoiding as much E3 stuff as possible, though some things I can't help myself with. ^^;;

 

[Slade]

I really, really dislike the tie in of online multiplayer tied to PS+.

The only reason I will tolerate it is because of the sheer value the PS+ has brought to the table overall. 

Still, with everything Sony did right today, to see the thing that I dislike the most about Live being transferred over to a service I hold in high regards is distasteful to say the least. 

 

[metallicoholic]

Holy crap, that Tomb Raider price is unreal. As soon as that comes up, I'm buying it for sure. Plus it comes with three DLC packs and Quantum Conundrum? That $20 price point is perfect. I'm quite surprised it's so low considering Far Cry 3 is also on sale for $30 and it's a much older game. Nevertheless, I'm in.

 

[tylerh1701]

My plan: Work through my backlog of PS3 and PC games over the next 3 years, and then buy a PS4 and have a backlog of PS4 games already via PS+. Thats assuming I can claim PS4 PS+ games without having a PS4, much like I claim Vita PS+ games now without a Vita.

That sounds like a great plan. If only I have the restraint to do it!

 

[whitereflection]

Don't be so sure that Sony has won the next-gen war already - they're infamous for losing momentum even when the pundits and armchair generals claim they've won without firing a shot. Cases in point:

-PlayStation 3 comes in third this generation despite overwhelming sales with previous consoles. The sales for PS2 dwarfed all its competetitors' sales combined. PS1 was saw similar results.

-Every media outlet was tripping over themselves about how the PSP would be a Nintendo portable-killer since it was so close to a console experience. Even Sony execs raved about how it would lift portable gaming "out of the ghetto." What they failed to realize is that developing for a near-console experience requires near-console costs.

-PS Vita was widely praised for matching its MSRP to the Nintendo 3DS at $250. Nintendo promptly slashed prices and no one spoke of Vita again.

 

[htz]

PS4 is region free!

 

[gettinmoney662]

Don't be so sure that Sony has won the next-gen war already - they're infamous for losing momentum even when the pundits and armchair generals claim they've won without firing a shot. Cases in point:

-PlayStation 3 comes in third this generation despite overwhelming sales with previous consoles. The sales for PS2 dwarfed all its competetitors' sales combined. PS1 was saw similar results.

-Every media outlet was tripping over themselves about how the PSP would be a Nintendo portable-killer since it was so close to a console experience. Even Sony execs raved about how it would lift portable gaming "out of the ghetto." What they failed to realize is that developing for a near-console experience requires near-console costs.

-PS Vita was widely praised for matching its MSRP to the Nintendo 3DS at $250. Nintendo promptly slashed prices and no one spoke of Vita again.

PS3 passed 360 in worldwide sales earlier this year and if 360 regained the lead, the margin must be razor thin. The Wii is an anomaly so I don't think that this generation can be chalked up as a loss.

 

[xenozfan2]

I just wish they would let our library of digital games carry over to the ps4 with plus. Maybe it can when the gaikai service goes live next year.

 

[kingcz]

Im quite disappointed with Vita library, most of announced games are already announced except TWD 400 days. I hope TGS will change it. FF XV looks awesome but where in the world is The Last Guardian?

 

[FriskyTanuki]

By the way, they announced during the show that the PS4 PS+ IGC at launch will include a PS+ Edition of Driveclub, Don't Starve, Outlast, and Secret Ponchos.

More info on those four games:

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/06/10/driveclub-e3-club-challenge-new-trailer/

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/06/10/outlast-will-scare-the-s-out-of-you-on-ps4/

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/06/10/secret-ponchos-on-ps4-spaghetti-western-style-combat/

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/06/10/dont-starve-on-ps4/

Yeah, I can see some validity to the "watering" down argument for PS+. If it is essentially required now (for all online play) then the majority of people will have it for that and there's less reason to offer awesome games.

I was wondering about this myself.

Hopefully they will offer a family pack for a cheaper price than the equivalent memberships by themselves, though it would still be more expensive for you.

It has been such a great deal I definitely don't mind paying a bit more for my kids to access it. But I don't want to pay 3x as much .

https://twitter.com/yosp/status/344369977438126080

You don't have to pay more to get more than one account on a system online.

 

[handsomepete]

It has been such a great deal I definitely don't mind paying a bit more for my kids to access it. But I don't want to pay 3x as much .

https://twitter.com/yosp/status/344369977438126080

You don't have to pay more to get more than one account on a system online.

Wow, that's pretty big news.

 

[renique46]

I really, really dislike the tie in of online multiplayer tied to PS+.

The only reason I will tolerate it is because of the sheer value the PS+ has brought to the table overall.

Still, with everything Sony did right today, to see the thing that I dislike the most about Live being transferred over to a service I hold in high regards is distasteful to say the least.

yes because ps3 online all of sudden isnt free anymore, because the IGC is gone, distasteful indeed!

 

[io]

https://twitter.com/yosp/status/344369977438126080

You don't have to pay more to get more than one account on a system online.

Hmm - thanks for the link. It looks promising, but I'd like a little more than a "Yes" answer to that question. How, exactly, would that work? Is it only MP while the "host" account is online and playing, or can they play by themselves without my account signed in? I'll be cautiously optimistic about it but I don't think that totally settles it. If they can nail it down so they can play online whenever (and even from different systems if I end up with 2 in the house like I currently have with PS3) then that is awesome and I'm even more on board.

 

[Genocidal]

Not sure why everyone's assuming that PS Plus won't be going up in price. The presentation noted that Plus would be less than $5/mo, which would still technically be true if they bumped the price up to $59.99. If they were sticking at the $49.99 price point you think they would've mentioned it was less than $4.xx a month.

Of course, a true CAG won't be paying retail price for Plus anyway.

 

[kill3r7]

Not sure why everyone's assuming that PS Plus won't be going up in price. The presentation noted that Plus would be less than $5/mo, which would still technically be true if they bumped the price up to $59.99. If they were sticking at the $49.99 price point you think they would've mentioned it was less than $4.xx a month.

Of course, a true CAG won't be paying retail price for Plus anyway.

But if my current PS+ carries over what do I care. At this point I have plus until the end of 2016. I think it might be smart for folks to pick up PS+ cards now while they are on sale at BestBuy or other such deals.

 

[captaintek3304]

Unless I missed it, I haven't seen a lot of talk here about the game streaming from Gaikai that's supposed to allow streaming of PS3 games on PS3, PS4, and Vita. All the talk of lack of BC in the past, that seems like promising news. It's not as simple as popping a disc in the PS4, and you probably have to pay for it. I'd be happy if they charged a little extra for a premium PS+ membership that included access to the streaming service on all three devices.

 

[Joker13z]

My plan: Work through my backlog of PS3 and PC games over the next 3 years, and then buy a PS4 and have a backlog of PS4 games already via PS+. Thats assuming I can claim PS4 PS+ games without having a PS4, much like I claim Vita PS+ games now without a Vita.

That's exactly what I am starting to think of doing haha. I swore I wasn't going to buy a console after I spent a ton on my gaming pc. I definitely can't get one anytime soon. But if I somehow make it through my ridiculous backlog in a few years, (not counting the games I will buy lol) I may find myself getting a PS4 and selling or putting my PS3 in storage. Not to mention all the ps vita games I'll end up buying over the years.

I guess it just all depends on what exclusives PS4 offers I can't get on pc. But overall, to get ME excited about the possibility of owning a PS4 sometime in the future is no small feat. So I'm pretty impressed with Sony so far to say the least.

 

[Investor]

I don't know why you are still so confuse. The question was "If i buy a playstation plus membership to play online will the other accounts on my ps4 be able to play online?" The main man says, "Yes!"

So if your kids are playing online just by turning on YOUR PS4, which logs on to the internet automatically, they will be able to play online if you had purchased the PSN Plus. If they have their own accounts on YOUR PS4, and they logged into their accounts first, then go online, the can STILL play online since the PSN Plus is tied to the system.

If you have multiple systems, you'll need multiple purchases of Plus, since Plus is system specific.

https://twitter.com/yosp/status/344369977438126080

You don't have to pay more to get more than one account on a system online.

Hmm - thanks for the link. It looks promising, but I'd like a little more than a "Yes" answer to that question. How, exactly, would that work? Is it only MP while the "host" account is online and playing, or can they play by themselves without my account signed in? I'll be cautiously optimistic about it but I don't think that totally settles it. If they can nail it down so they can play online whenever (and even from different systems if I end up with 2 in the house like I currently have with PS3) then that is awesome and I'm even more on board.

 

[theflicker]

I don't know why you are still so confuse. The question was "If i buy a playstation plus membership to play online will the other accounts on my ps4 be able to play online?" The main man says, "Yes!"

So if your kids are playing online just by turning on YOUR PS4, which logs on to the internet automatically, they will be able to play online if you had purchased the PSN Plus. If they have their own accounts on YOUR PS4, and they logged into their accounts first, then go online, the can STILL play online since the PSN Plus is tied to the system.

If you have multiple systems, you'll need multiple purchases of Plus, since Plus is system specific.

Well, now, I think, you're confused. You can have Plus, like any other PSN purchase, on up to two systems. Here's where I'm unclear: is it up to two of each system type? I don't own a Vita, but I definitely have two PS3s activated with Plus. But then the Vita only allows one user logged in at any time, right? I wonder if the restriction will hold when PS4s enter the picture or if they'll increase the number i.e. 2 PS3s and 2 PS4s.