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Welcome to the best thread for all of the deals on games, add-ons, and other stuff in the PlayStation Store both on and off of PSN.
 
Index

Current Deals (Full Update Here) - Store Updates Every Tuesday, Usually Around 2 PM PT/5 PM ET
 
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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
Assassin's Creed Liberation HD - $19.99 - Out 1/14 @ 12:01 AM ET [customspoiler=Bonuses]Voodoo Pack and Exclusive Theme[/customspoiler]
The Last of Us - Left Behind - $14.99 - Out Early 2014 [customspoiler=Bonuses]Exclusive Theme[/customspoiler]
Watch Dogs - $59.99 - Out TBA [customspoiler=Bonuses]R33B Gun and Exclusive Theme[/customspoiler]
 
Bundles
Alien Breed Trilogy - $7.89 - 66% Off D [customspoiler='Includes']Alien Breed: Impact, Alien Breed 2: Assault, and Alien Breed 3: Descent.[/customspoiler]

Battlefield 4 Bonus Holiday Edition - $49.99 [customspoiler=Includes]Full Game + China Rising[/customspoiler]
Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut Ultimate Edition - $29.99 - Move Compatible [customspoiler=Includes]Full Game + All DLC + Five Avatars[/customspoiler]
Doki Doki Universe Limited Edition Bundle - $24.99 CD [customspoiler=Includes]Full Game + Starter Pack, 2 Personality Quiz Packs, 2 Story Packs, 9 Deko Mail Packs, and an exclusive PS3 Dynamic Theme[/customspoiler]

Dragon Fantasy Book I & II Bundle - $13.99 - 30% Off NXC

Dust 514 Tactical Edition - $4.99 - 50% Off [customspoiler='Includes']The Free-to-Play game with 450 dropsuits and vehicles, 7-Day Active Skill Booster, and 2,500 Aurum (in-game currency).[/customspoiler]

FIFA 14 Bonus Holiday Edition - $49.99 D [customspoiler=Includes]Full Game + 2200 FIFA Points[/customspoiler]

Foosball 2012 Ultimate Foosball Bundle - $2.99 CD [customspoiler='Includes']Full Game + All DLC[/customspoiler]

Grip Games Indie Bundle - $3.99 CD [customspoiler='Includes']Atomic Ninjas + Foosball 2012[/customspoiler]

Madden NFL 25 Bonus Holiday Edition - $49.99 D [customspoiler=Includes]Full Game + 2200 FIFA Points[/customspoiler]
NBA 2K14 Super Fan Pack - PS3/PS4 - $99.99 - 17% Off -  Ends 3/31/14 [customspoiler=Includes]Full Game for PS3 and PS4[/customspoiler]
NCAA Football 14 Bonus Holiday Edition - $49.99 D [customspoiler=Includes]Full Game + 14 unopened All-American Packs for NCAA UT.[/customspoiler]
Need for Speed Rivals Bonus Holiday Edition - $49.99 [customspoiler=Includes]Full Game + Premium Livery Pack & Timesaver Pack[/customspoiler]
Rain Holiday Bundle - $14.99 - Ends 1/6/14 [customspoiler='Includes']Rain, Rain Original Soundtrack, and Rain Holiday Theme[/customspoiler]

Rainbow Moon Cross-Save Bundle - PS3/Vita - $22.49 - 25% Off D [customspoiler=Includes]Both the PS3 and Vita versions[/customspoiler]

Record of Agarest War Series Bundle - $49.99 [customspoiler='Includes]Record of Agarest Zero, One, and Two[/customspoiler]
[URL="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/addons/the-walking-dead-season-two-season-pass/cid=UP2026-NPUB31404_00-TWD2SN0000000000"]The Walking Dead Season Two - Season Pass[/URL] - $14.99 - 25% Off [COLOR=rgb(0,128,0)]N[/COLOR]
[URL="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/worms2-armageddon-game-of-the-year/cid=UP4064-NPUB30230_00-W2ARMAGOTY000000"]Worms 2: Armageddon Game Of The Year[/URL] - $9.35 - 66% Off [COLOR=rgb(255,140,0)]D[/COLOR][COLOR=rgb(0,128,0)] [/COLOR][customspoiler='Includes']Full Game, Battle Pack, Forts Pack, Mayhem Pack, Puzzle Pack, Retro Pack, and Attack Pack [/customspoiler]
Zombie Driver HD + Soundtrack - $6.49 - 50% Off D
 
PS3
Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers - $9.99 - 50% Off

Alien Breed - $4.99 - 50% Off C

Alien Breed: Impact - $3.49 - 65% Off D
Alien Breed 2: Assault - $3.49 - 65% Off D
Alien Breed 3: Descent - $3.49 - 65% Off D
Atomic Ninjas - $2.99 - 70% Off CD

Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse - $7.49 - 50% Off NXD
Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut - $24.99 - 38% Off - Move Compatible

Diablo III - $43.99 - 27% Off NXD
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two - $19.99 - 50% Off NXD
Doki Doki Universe - $9.99 - 33% Off NCD
Dragon Fantasy Book I - $4.99 - 50% Off NXC
Dragon Fantasy Book II - $10.49 - 30% Off NXC
Droplitz - $0.99 - 80% Off

DuckTales Remastered - $8.99 - 52% Off NX

Ethan: Meteor Hunter - $7.99 - 47% Off
Foosball 2012 - $2.99 - 75% Off - Move Compatible CD
Girl Fight - $4.99 - 50% Off D
God Mode - $4.99 - 50% Off D
Grand Theft Auto IV - $9.99 - 50% Off ND
Grand Theft Auto V - $39.99 - 33% Off N
Hotline Miami - $2.49 - 75% Off NXC
Kick-Ass - $4.99 - 38% Off
Magic 2014: Duels Of The Planeswalkers - $4.99 - 50% Off D

Papo & Yo - $4.99 - 66% Off ND
Proteus - $8.49 - 39% Off NXC





Superfrog HD - $4.99 - 50% Off C

The Testament Of Sherlock Holmes - $14.99 - 50% Off
Time and Eternity - $19.99 - 60% Off
Worms - $3.29 - 75% Off D
Worms 2: Armageddon - $5.19 - 65% Off D
Worms Crazy Golf - $2.59 - 74% Off
Worms Revolution - $7.59 - 49% Off
Worms Ultimate Mayhem - $5.19 - 65% Off
Zombie Driver HD - $4.99 - 50% Off D


Zombie Tycoon II: Brainhov's Revenge - $4.99 - 50% Off C

PS4
Doki Doki Universe - $9.99 - 33% Off NCD

Pinball Arcade - Free [customspoiler='Includes']Tales of the Arabian Nights table[/customspoiler]

Zen Pinball 2 - Free NC

PS2 Classics

Grand Theft Auto San Andreas - $7.49 - 50% Off N

Raiden III - $5.99 - 40% Off
 
PS3 Add-ons
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception - Drake's Deception Map Pack - Free - 100% Off P

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception - Flashback Map Pack 1 - Free - 100% Off P
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception - Flashback Map Pack 2 - Free - 100% Off P

Worms 2: Armageddon - Battle Pack - $1.79 - 64% Off

Worms 2: Armageddon - Forts Pack - $1.79 - 64% Off
Worms 2: Armageddon - Puzzle Pack - $1.79 - 64% Off
Worms 2: Armageddon - Retro Pack - $1.79 - 64% Off
Worms 2: Armageddon - Time Attack - $1.79 - 64% Off
Worms Revolution - Funfair Pack - $2.59 - 48% Off

Worms Revolution - Mars Pack - $2.59 - 48% Off
Worms Revolution - Medieval Tales - $2.59 - 48% Off
Worms Ultimate Mayhem - Customization Pack - $1.79 - 64% Off
Worms Ultimate Mayhem - Multi-Player Pack - $1.79 - 64% Off
Worms Ultimate Mayhem - Single-Player Pack - $1.79 - 64% Off
Zombie Driver HD - Apocalypse Pack - $1.49 - 50% Off
Zombie Driver HD - Burning Garden Of Slaughter - $1.49 - 75% Off
Zombie Driver HD - Tropical Race Rage - $1.49 - 50% Off
 

PS4 Add-ons
Blacklight: Retribution - 500 Zcoin - $3.74 N

Blacklight: Retribution - 1,000 + 50 Zcoin - $7.49 N

Blacklight: Retribution - 2,500 + 250 Zcoins - $18.74 N

Blacklight: Retribution - 5,000 + 750 Zcoins - $34.99 N

Blacklight: Retribution - 10,000 + 2,000 Zcoin - $64.99 N

Pinball Arcade - Season One Bundle - $14.99 - 50% Off [customspoiler='Qualifier']Half-Off for those that own all Season One tables for PS3/Vita.[/customspoiler]

Pinball Arcade - Season One Pro Bundle - $19.99 - 50% Off [customspoiler='Qualifier']Half-Off for those that own all Season One Pro tables for PS3/Vita.[/customspoiler]
The Playroom - My Alien Buddy - Free N
The Playroom - Toy Maker - Free

Warframe - 75 Platinum - $3.74 - 25% Off
Warframe - 170 Platinum - $7.49 - 25% Off
Warframe - 370 Platinum - $14.99 - 25% Off
Warframe - 1000 Platinum + Mod - $37.49 - 25% Off
Warframe - 2100 Platinum + Mod - $74.99 - 25% Off
Warframe - 3210 Platinum + Mod - $112.49 - 25% Off
Zen Pinball 2 - Sorcerer's Lair - Free
 
PS1 Classics
N/A
 
Minis
5-In-1 Arcade Hits - $0.99 - 50% Off

9-in-1 Mega Pack - $2.99 [customspoiler='Includes']5-in-1 Arcade Hits, Blimp: The Flying Adventures, The Impossible Game, MiniSquadron, and One Epic Game[/customspoiler]
Blimp: The Flying Adventures - $0.99 - 33% Off

The Impossible Game - $0.99 - 50% Of

MiniSquadron - $0.99 - 50% Off

One Epic Game - $0.99 - 50% Off
The Ultimate Runner Game Bundle - $1.99 [customspoiler=Includes]The Impossible Game and One Epic Game[/customspoiler]
Young Thor - $2.49 - 50% Off
Zombie Tycoon - $2.49 - 50% Off
 
PSP Games

DJ Max Portable 3 - $19.99 - 50% Off

The Ikemen Bundle - $24.99 [customspoiler='Includes']Cho Aniki Zero, Mimana Iyar Chronicle, and Ragnarok Tactics[/customspoiler]
Strikers 1945 - $2.99 - 40% Off

Vita Games
Alien Breed - $4.99 - 50% Off C

Atomic Ninjas - $2.99 - 70% Off C
Doki Doki Universe - $9.99 - 33% Off NXCD
Dragon Fantasy Book I - $4.99 - 50% Off NXC
Dragon Fantasy Book II - $10.49 - 30% Off NXC
Dragon Fantasy Book I & II Bundle - $13.99 - 30% Off NXC
Draw Slasher - $4.99 - 17% Off

Escape Plan - $9.99 - 33% Off NC

Eufloria HD - $9.99 - 33% Off 
Foosball 2012 - $2.99 - 75% Off - Move Compatible C
Foosball 2012 Ultimate Foosball Bundle - $2.99 C [customspoiler='Includes']Full Game + All DLC[/customspoiler]
Grip Games Indie Bundle - $3.99 C [customspoiler='Includes']Atomic Ninjas + Foosball 2012[/customspoiler]
Hotline Miami - $2.49 - 75% Off NXC
Knytt Underground - $4.99 - 50% Off C

Nun Attack - $1.49 - 50% Off
Proteus - $8.49 - 39% Off NXC

Rainbow Moon Cross-Save Bundle - $22.49 - 25% Off D [customspoiler=Includes]Both the PS3 and Vita versions[/customspoiler]
Rainbow Moon (PS3 Player Special Offer) - $7.49 - 25% Off D [customspoiler=Qualifier]Special Discount for owners of the PS3 version[/customspoiler]

Superfrog HD - $4.99 - 50% Off C

Worms Revolution Extreme - $7.49 - 50% Off
Zombie Tycoon II: Brainhov's Revenge - $4.99 - 50% Off C

Music

Zombie Driver HD Soundtrack - $2.49 - 50% Off

Avatars

Zombie Driver HD Avatar 10-Pack - $1.49 - 50% Off
 
PlayStation Plus
 
PS3 Deals

Atomic Ninjas - $2.09 - 79% Off CD

Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse - $3.75 - 75% Off NXD

Diablo III - $35.19 - 41% Off NXD
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two - $10.00 - 75% Off - Move Compatible NXD
Dragon Fantasy Book I - $2.50 - 75% Off NXC
Dragon Fantasy Book II - $7.34 - 51% Off NXC
Dragon Fantasy Book I & II Bundle - $8.39 - 58% Off NXC
Ducktales Remastered - $7.19 - 52% Off NX
Ethan: Meteor Hunter - $6.39 - 36% Off 

Foosball 2012 - $2.09 - 79% Off CD


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


Hotline Miami - $1.49 - 85% Off NXC
Proteus - $5.94 - 58% Off NXC

Toki Tori - $3.99 - 20% Off - Move Compatible
Zombie Driver HD - $2.50 - 75% Off D
Zombie Driver HD + Soundtrack - $3.25 - 75% Off D


Vita Deals
Angry Birds Star Wars - $32.39 - 19% Off

Atomic Ninjas - $2.09 - 79% Off C
Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien - $7.99 - 20% Off
Dragon Fantasy Book I - $2.50 - 75% Off NXC
Dragon Fantasy Book II - $7.34 - 51% Off NXC
Dragon Fantasy Book I & II Bundle - $8.39 - 58% Off NXC
Draw Slasher - $2.99 - 50% Off

Eufloria HD - $7.99 - 47% Off 

Foosball 2012 - $2.09 - 79% Off C

Guacamelee! - $3.75 - 75% Off C
Hotline Miami - $1.49 - 85% Off NXC
Knytt Underground - $2.50 - 75% Off C
PixelJunk Monsters: Ultimate HD - $11.99 - 20% Off

Proteus - $5.94 - 58% Off NXC

Terraria - $13.49 - 10% Off

Minis Deals

5-in-1 Arcade Hits - $0.74 - 63% Off

Blimp: The Flying Adventures - $0.74 - 63% Off

The Impossible Game - $0.74 - 75% Off
MiniSquadron - $0.74 - 63% Off
One Epic Game - $0.74 - 63% Off
PS3 Add-on Deals
Zombie Driver HD - Apocalypse Pack - $0.75 - 75% Off

Zombie Driver HD - Burning Garden of Slaughter - $0.75 - 62% Off
Zombie Driver HD - Tropical Race Rage - $0.75 - 75% Off
 
Music Deals
Zombie Driver HD Soundtrack - $1.25 - 75% Off
 
Avatar Deals
Zombie Driver HD Avatar Bundle - $0.75 - 75% Off
 
Free Games (Don't Argue About This, Please)
Binary Domain - 11 GB
Borderlands 2 - 5.3 GB
Dyad - 1337 MB

Galaga Legions DX - 134 MB
Gravity Rush - Vita - 1.4 GB
Grid 2 - 5.8 GB
ibb & obb - 1 GB
Ico - 1.7 GB
LittleBigPlanet Karting - 7 GB
LittleBigPlanet Sackboy's Prehistoric Moves - Requires Move
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath - Vita - 1.4 GB
Poker Night 2 - 455 MB
Shadow of the Colossus - 6 GB

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed - Vita - 1.4 GB N
Soul Sacrifice - Vita - 1.7 GB X
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
 
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)
Draw Slasher
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]
 
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Yep, "Hai Guyz, we finally perfected a version of windows that most everyone loves, let's scrap it all and do something completely different this time!"

 
captaintek3304 said:
No way. You get used to it. Also, all the core features of Windows 7 are still there. It just looks different.
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Ya I just spent the last 3 hours turning Windows 8 back into Windows 7 the best I can. The 8.1 update is quite useful. And as for my critiques of Windows 8, I'm only talking about the UI. I don't know anything about what else it does. But that "Metro" style is just awful IMO without a touch interface.

 
I don't like Windows 8 either.

On another unrelated note I replaced my busted PS3 with the Black Friday bundle that everyone was pushing. Now I can finally get into these plus games that have been pilling up. Feeling really lazy though and not sure if I want to put my 500gb drive in there.

 
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So here's a question: I ordered a PS3 and a couple of PS Plus subscriptions. It seems like I can redeem them online, but I really want Dragon's Dogma, and it's going to leave the Instant Game Collection before I receive my PS3. Is there any way for me to 'download' the game without having my account linked to an existing PS3?

 
tylerh1701 said:
Unrelated, but I got a cheap new laptop from Best Buy last night. Windows 8 is the worse thing ever.
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As someone who just jumped from windows XP to 8, its better than i expected. Mind you i just installed classic shell and always boot into classic/desktop mode.

The panes and such are sort of cool though. Also didnt realize it was integrated with Xbox Live (Even though i dont use it)
 
What I've learned from my first 90 minutes of R&C: Crates are the most dangerous and plentiful thing in the universe and must be destroyed at all costs.

 
Also, I was able to get one of my PS+ codes to go through on my Vita.  Got disconnected when trying to redeem the 2nd one.

Also also, this is a great time to remind everyone to SHUT OFF AUTO RENEW!

 
anandxxx said:
So here's a question: I ordered a PS3 and a couple of PS Plus subscriptions. It seems like I can redeem them online, but I really want Dragon's Dogma, and it's going to leave the Instant Game Collection before I receive my PS3. Is there any way for me to 'download' the game without having my account linked to an existing PS3?
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You can "purchase" it without having to attempt to download it if you use the web store. Then when you get your PS3, it will be available to download.

Edit: Assuming you can enter the code before Tuesday. Currently you can't enter codes allegedly (2 of my PSN $ codes aren't working cause of the code lockout).

 
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anandxxx said:
So here's a question: I ordered a PS3 and a couple of PS Plus subscriptions. It seems like I can redeem them online, but I really want Dragon's Dogma, and it's going to leave the Instant Game Collection before I receive my PS3. Is there any way for me to 'download' the game without having my account linked to an existing PS3?
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It should just be added to your "purchase history" and can all be done via the web site. As long as you add it to your cart and checkout (just make sure the price it's listed as free) it will remain in your purchase history for as long as you have plus (and be added back in to your list if you let your Plus subscription lapse and renew it later on).

 
filmthedead said:
You can "purchase" it without having to attempt to download it if you use the web store. Then when you get your PS3, it will be available to download.
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Even without a PS3 connected to the account? Awesome.

Thanks, man.

tylerh1701 said:
I was under the impression it's not possible to redeem PS+ codes on the online store, only on consoles.
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I'm pretty sure that you can redeem them online. I found the form. Just haven't tried yet.

 
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anandxxx said:
So here's a question: I ordered a PS3 and a couple of PS Plus subscriptions. It seems like I can redeem them online, but I really want Dragon's Dogma, and it's going to leave the Instant Game Collection before I receive my PS3. Is there any way for me to 'download' the game without having my account linked to an existing PS3?
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You need a system (vita or PS3) to redeem a PS+ card. If one of your friends owns a PS3, you could create a new profile, create a PSN account, redeem a PS+ card, and then you can add all the free games either through the system or the web store.

 
waldo21212 said:
Correct - you can only redeem PSN money codes on the webstore. DLC codes and PS+ Sub codes have to be redeemed on a system.
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DLC codes work fine on the web store, it's really just subs. I guess they want you at least have bought something from them before you start banking games.

 
So here's a question: I ordered a PS3 and a couple of PS Plus subscriptions. It seems like I can redeem them online, but I really want Dragon's Dogma, and it's going to leave the Instant Game Collection before I receive my PS3. Is there any way for me to 'download' the game without having my account linked to an existing PS3?



As long as you add the game to your account while it was on plus, it would still be available to download at a later date from your downloads list. However, only for as long as you are a plus subscriber.
You can add the games to your account from the web store.
 
Ltrain8765 said:
I have taken the plunge and got my first ps3 ( delivery for 12/3/13 ) I think I made a mistake as I bought a couple of games with it-- One of the games is Uncharted 3. I will be starting my ps+ account once I get my console. I can download Uncharted 3 for free right? so I need to return that game??-- this instant collection is confusing since I can't seem to find when these offers expire/change- thanks for any advice
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The free PSN version only allows co-op play to level 15. I sold my copy of UC3 like 6 months after it came out. I picked up PS+ in July downloaded UC3 so I could play online with a friend and then after a couple hours figured out they wanted me to pay for an online pass since I was past the level.

http://www.naughtydog.com/games/uncharted_freetoplay_faq/

Depending on what you payed for UC3 I would probably keep it if you have any interest in the online play.

 
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Is there another round of sale expected on PSN storefront? Just noticed this while browsing through the current sale.
 
breakfuss said:
Wait until you add Tearaway to that list. It is sublime, and not just by vita standards.
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Really? I think it looks cool and am excited to play it and all..but is it worth buying @ full asking price?

tylerh1701 said:
Ended up grabbing Jak and Daxter Vita for $15 from Amazon. I'm such a sucker for the "collection" games.
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Good deal man. The technical issues reported in the game are way overblown, at least from my experience. The only negative IMO is that the games themselves haven't aged particularly well.

 
Yanksfan said:
Really? I think it looks cool and am excited to play it and all..but is it worth buying @ full asking price?

Good deal man. The technical issues reported in the game are way overblown, at least from my experience. The only negative IMO is that the games themselves haven't aged particularly well.
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Tearaway is phenomenal but it's short. You can collect everything in the game in around 8-10 hours. It takes better advantage of the vita than any other game as far as touch controls are concerned. It relies on artistic style rather than a technical production like Killzone but that also means that it would probably look the same on a PS4. And it is gorgeous. It's a reason to own a vita if you want exclusive experiences that take advantage of what the vita is.

 
Yanksfan said:
Good deal man. The technical issues reported in the game are way overblown, at least from my experience. The only negative IMO is that the games themselves haven't aged particularly well.
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i thought the first jak was still a fun mario 64 style platformer. the 2nd and 3rd ones were just godawful to try to go back to though.

 
As I said before, the Jak series has a sharp decline in quality over it's lifetime. As Yanks said, the Vita versions aren't that bad. The games suck way too much for me to play again.

And I'm glad PSN at least warns us before it' storing to flash us. I wish that homeless guy in the alley last night had the same manners.
 
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Fatbot3 said:
Tearaway is phenomenal but it's short. You can collect everything in the game in around 8-10 hours. It takes better advantage of the vita than any other game as far as touch controls are concerned. It relies on artistic style rather than a technical production like Killzone but that also means that it would probably look the same on a PS4. And it is gorgeous. It's a reason to own a vita if you want exclusive experiences that take advantage of what the vita is.
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Good impression. Maybe I will take the plunge this weekend. I still regret not buying Dragon's Crown when it first came out, and now I have waited so long that I won't accept a 29.99 sale price point on it. To justify not buying it @ launch, now I have to wait until it hits $20 or less. I don't want to do the same thing with Tearaway.

Ah Pook said:
i thought the first jak was still a fun mario 64 style platformer. the 2nd and 3rd ones were just godawful to try to go back to though.
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I can't disagree with that assessment of the first one, but I think my impression is slightly tainted because I played through it when it launched and enjoyed it then.

 
Yanksfan said:
Really? I think it looks cool and am excited to play it and all..but is it worth buying @ full asking price?
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I think when people ask this question, they should be required to list the last 2 or 3 games they bought for about the same amount as the game in question without regret.

p.s. Tearaway is really nice. The aesthetics of the lighthouse level are especially awesome - second time I've just sat and looked at the scenery of a video game for a few minutes in the past month (first being ac4 on ps4).
 
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The prospect of another sale around the corner is tempting me to dice in for Ascension and Legends Vita while it's on. This could party fund the $60 promotion.
 
captaintek3304 said:
As I said before, the Jak series has a sharp decline in quality over it's lifetime. As Yanks said, the Vita versions aren't that bad. The games suck way too much for me to play again.
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Is it really decline though? I haven't played Jak, but God of War, Gears of War, Halo, Tomb Raider, et. al all suffer from this. Those series didn't get worse, they just didn't feel fresh anymore as you played the sequels. Nothing compares to new.

 
whitereflection said:
Is it really decline though? I haven't played Jak, but God of War, Gears of War, Halo, Tomb Raider, et. al all suffer from this. Those series didn't get worse, they just didn't feel fresh anymore as you played the sequels. Nothing compares to new.
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Yes? Jak II decided it wanted to be Grand Theft Auto for kids. And then Jak 3 was just a clone of the second.

God of War II is usually rated above the first one in terms of quality.

Gears of War sucked from the first game, so I'm not going to argue that.

Halo is a series that generally gets an amazing reception across all iterations. Some people consider Reach to be second to only Halo 2.

Tomb Raider had a serious downfall until the recent reboot.

All these series might have gotten a little stale, or maybe aren't as great as they once were. But when your first game is a solid 6/10 (J&D) and your second and third games are much, much worse, that's really saying something. I won't even go into the other Jak sequels and that terrible racing game. Naughty Dog really has this thing for driving their franchises into the ground and then selling them off. See: Crash Bandicoot.

Side note: Crash 3: Warped is one of the greatest games of all time.

 
whitereflection said:
Is it really decline though? I haven't played Jak, but God of War, Gears of War, Halo, Tomb Raider, et. al all suffer from this. Those series didn't get worse, they just didn't feel fresh anymore as you played the sequels. Nothing compares to new.
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Not a bad point really, but I will give J&D series some credit in that they tried to mix things up with the sequels. It just didn't turn out that well.

handsomepete said:
I think when people ask this question, they should be required to list the last 2 or 3 games they bought for about the same amount as the game in question without regret.

p.s. Tearaway is really nice. The aesthetics of the lighthouse level are especially awesome - second time I've just sat and looked at the scenery of a video game for a few minutes in the past month (first being ac4 on ps4).
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The only game I probably could say was well worth the full asking price is Amy.

 
Hey, guys, I believe the PSN code redemption nonsense has been resolved.

Yanksfan said:
Really? I think it looks cool and am excited to play it and all..but is it worth buying @ full asking price?
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If someone asks why you bought a vita (which is often for me, lol), you could easily reply with "Tearaway". Bar none, it's the most ambitious and visually arresting game on the device. The attention to detail is staggering, and they manage to intuitively incorporate each of vita's inputs (even the god awful back touch pad).

Is it worth owning? YES. Is it worth the current asking price? Depends. Mine is from Gamefly, lol, and Best Buy had it on sale for ~$24 last weekend. I'm obviously not an aggressive completionist (as evidenced by my true trophies standing), but I've had little trouble seeing almost everything it has to offer in the few days I've played. In short, it's short. But, again, it depends on what you want from it. I have too many "meaty" games as is, so I'm not bothered by that. It's very rare that I pull out my vita at work or with my non-gaming family/friends and say, "look. at. this. shit". Haha, I've done it several times now with Tearaway. Oh, and if you have kids, they will love it. /rant

 
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Has anyone actually used one of the direct from Sony protection plans?  Do they give any hassle when you use it or is it pretty straightforward?  If you don't get the 'accidental' damage plan is it harder to get a repair taken care of?  I was relatively impressed with how easy it was to get my Vita repaired when I had an issue with it under regular warranty so this seems like a good way to go.  Info appreciated.

 
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