PSN Weekly Deals - 3/26: Huge Square Enix Game/DLC, THQ, PixelJunk, and Worms Sales!

FriskyTanuki · Mar 13, 2012

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Bundles
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Current Deals (Full Update Here) - Store Updates Every Tuesday, Usually Between 4-8 EST

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Key: * - New This Week, * - Expires With Next Update, * - Permanent Price Drop, * - Cross Buy (Vita/PS3), * - Demo or Full Game Trial Available

Storewide Promo - For every $50 ($49.99 works) that you spend in any part of the PS Store that uses the PSN wallet for purchases from February 26 at 12:01 AM PST to March 31 at 11:59 PM PST, you'll get $10 back for every $50 spent around April 12, 2013 via your PSN inbox and your email. Meaning if you spend $100, you'll get $20 back and so on above that.

Bundles
BioShock Infinite & Season Pass Bundle - $79.99 **
Patapon Bundle - PSP/Vita - $14.99 -

Includes Patapon, Patapon 2, and Patapon 3

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Sega Fight Pack - $9.99 -

Includes Fighting Vipers, Sonic the Fighters, and Virtua Fighter 2

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Sega Vintage Collection: ToeJam & Earl - $6.99 -

Includes ToeJam & Earl and ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron

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Tales of Graces f: Knight Edition - $54.99 -

Full Game + 13 DLC items

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Pre-Orders
Defiance - $59.99 - Ends 4/2

PS3
Amy - $1.99 *
Costume Quest - $7.49 ***
Darksiders II - $34.99 **
de Blob 2 - $7.49 ***
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - $9.99 **
Foosball 2012 - $4.99 - Move Compatible ***
Game of Thrones - $24.99 *
Jeopardy! - $14.99 **
Just Cause 2 - $9.99 **
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men - $7.49 **
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days - $9.99 **
Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light - $7.49 ***
MX vs. ATV: Alive - $14.99 ***
Page Chronica - $6.99 **
PixelJunk 4am - $4.99 - Move Required *
PixelJunk Eden - $4.99 **
PixelJunk Monsters - $4.99 **
PixelJunk Racers: 2nd Lap - $3.49 *
PixelJunk Shooter - $4.99 **
PixelJunk Shooter 2 - $4.99 **
PixelJunk SideScroller - $4.99 **
Red Faction: Armageddon - $9.99 ***
Red Faction: Battlegrounds - $4.99 ***
Red Faction: Guerrilla - $9.99 ***
Red Johnson's Chronicles - $3.99 ***
Sleeping Dogs - $24.99 -

Includes Retro Triad Pack, Red Envelope Pack, and Street Racer Pack

Includes Swimsuit DLC

- Ends 4/16
Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable - $29.99 *
escapeVektor - $4.99 *
Foosball 2012 - $4.99 ***
Persona 4 Golden - $29.99 *
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed - $19.99 **
Super Monkey Ball Banana Splitz - $14.99 **
Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition - $14.99 *

Free Vita Games
Cliff Diving - Free
Ecolibrium - Free
Fireworks - Free
Frobisher Says! - Free
Jetpack Joyride - Free
PlayStation Home Arcade - Free -

Includes Ice Breaker, Wipeout 2D, and Scribble Shooter Demo

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

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I'll be filling this thread out a bit more as we go and I'll answer questions whenever I can. Feel free to provide feedback for ways to improve this thread. Thanks.

Velo214 · Nov 19, 2012

i saw your backloggery and wanted in on it. so far just got my psn list updated.
ill try to toss all my ps3 games on next. i dont even know if its worth it to post my gamecube/ps2 games, lol.

FriskyTanuki · Nov 19, 2012

[quote name='tylerh1701']I know that, that's why I specifically said "Will probably be mostly full games, but still interested to see what we get tomorrow." I don't listen to the blogcast, so I only go by what you and others post. I didn't notice anyone mention that the blogcast guys said there would be extra PS+ discounts on the Black Friday sales, so that's why I posted it.

Yes we usually get extra discounts on sales, but not 100% of the time, so that's why I thought it was still worth mentioning.

[/QUOTE]
When do they have a major sale on the PS Store without PS+ bonus discounts? Especially when they did it for this same sale last year.

spatenfloot · Nov 19, 2012

[quote name='Zonic505']So instead of Un-Kart-ed, we get Un-Card-ed. Well, I've seen stranger spin-offs happen.[/QUOTE]

Sounds okay to me. I like strategy games.

Woocls · Nov 19, 2012

[quote name='Namerson']Pandora is more about making a personalized radio station. Sony Unlimited Music is more comparable with Spotify, which is the service I currently pay for. Both options let you make playlists of whatever music they have in their library. They allow you to listen to as much as you want with no limits, no skips (paid service). Spotify even has it's own "Pandora" built into their app. Wouldn't Netflix be another good comparison?[/QUOTE]
My understanding is that this is for the basic service which appears to be just like pandora. Maybe I'm wrong but I doubt they'd discount the premium version to $1 a month.

Backlash · Nov 19, 2012

Nice, free Sonic 1 and 2 in HD. Guess I can delete the Genesis versions that were free for PS+ a few months ago.

rpg · Nov 19, 2012

from Morgan Haro on November 19th, 2012 at 10:31 am said:
It’s Sonic 1 and Sonic 2 from the Genesis days, so they’re’ the same games that were free a ways back ( I think about 1.5 years ago

gettinmoney662 · Nov 19, 2012

[quote name='Backlash']Nice, free Sonic 1 and 2 in HD. Guess I can delete the Genesis versions that were free for PS+ a few months ago.[/QUOTE]

Where did you get that idea?

chicagocubsfan · Nov 19, 2012

Hey guys, my friend wants to gameshare with me but I need to deactivate 2 ps3's first. First, what does deactivating to to your PS3. 2nd, how can you tell which PS3 is which? Thanks for the help.

breakfuss · Nov 19, 2012

[quote name='Woocls']My understanding is that this is for the basic service which appears to be just like pandora. Maybe I'm wrong but I doubt they'd discount the premium version to $1 a month.[/QUOTE]

I'd really like to know the answer to this. Searched their blog post but didn't see anyone ask the question. It's a good deal either way, but I probably wouldn't bother with basic. Something comparable to spotify, however, would be excellent. This entire time I thought music unlimited was only Sony artists, but it's...not. :bouncy:

Btw, there's a 14-day trial that automatically starts simply by signing into the music unlimited site with your SEN info. It surprisingly didn't require credit card info and was hassle-free. Something to consider. I know I'll be giving it a spin for a week on my phone and ps3 before signing up.

FriskyTanuki · Nov 19, 2012

http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/music-unlimited/internet-radio/

They specifically say it's the premium plan that's on sale, which is the top tier plan.

tylerh1701 · Nov 19, 2012

Are the PS Vita AR games not free anymore? (Games like PulzAR, Tabletop Tanks, etc.) Were they ever free?

This is the link where it mentions they are free.

o0achilles0o · Nov 19, 2012

[quote name='tylerh1701']Are the PS Vita AR games not free anymore? (Games like PulzAR, Tabletop Tanks, etc.) Were they ever free?

This is the link where it mentions they are free.[/QUOTE]

PulzAR and Tabletop Tanks were never free. The cliff diving, fireworks and soccer were free though, are they not anymore?

FriskyTanuki · Nov 19, 2012

[quote name='tylerh1701']Are the PS Vita AR games not free anymore? (Games like PulzAR, Tabletop Tanks, etc.) Were they ever free?

This is the link where it mentions they are free.[/QUOTE]
Those two were never free, but the three launch games should still be free for everybody. I'd guess that the page was made for those three and they eventually added the others because they're related.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012...ita-gets-augmented-reality-puzzle-game-today/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/05/17/table-top-tanks-bringing-explosive-ar-to-ps-vita-may-22nd/

Bosamba · Nov 19, 2012

I'll probably pick up Nights as I never owned a Saturn and have heard good things about that game. Sorcery is currently $9.99 @Newegg with free shipping. It's also been on sale @Gamefly for the same price for a used copy.

That 1 year of music streaming actually is tempting. I wonder how the quality is as compared to Youtube?

tylerh1701 · Nov 19, 2012

[quote name='o0achilles0o']PulzAR and Tabletop Tanks were never free. The cliff diving, fireworks and soccer were free though, are they not anymore?[/QUOTE]

They are, sorry. I guess I should have checked all 6 before I posted. Thanks, I did download the 3 free ones. Can anyone recommend any of the 3 other ones? Are they any fun at all?

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']Those two were never free, but the three launch games should still be free for everybody. I'd guess that the page was made for those three and they eventually added the others because they're related.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012...ita-gets-augmented-reality-puzzle-game-today/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/05/17/table-top-tanks-bringing-explosive-ar-to-ps-vita-may-22nd/[/QUOTE]

Ahhh...that makes sense. Thank you.

Seraphinianus · Nov 19, 2012

omg omg omg i can't wait for the Vita games to go live.

gkargreen · Nov 19, 2012

Frisky, a quick one please! When I "get" one of the free games from PS+ (for the Vita for example...), is the game downloaded onto the memory card in my Vita for playing? And do I have to be connected via wifi for the game to work? thanks

FriskyTanuki · Nov 19, 2012

[quote name='gkargreen']Frisky, a quick one please! When I "get" one of the free games from PS+ (for the Vita for example...), is the game downloaded onto the memory card in my Vita for playing? And do I have to be connected via wifi for the game to work? thanks[/QUOTE]
Yes. No.

AXV1 · Nov 19, 2012

I almost bought Jet Set Radio yesterday... Glad I waited.

RealDeals · Nov 19, 2012

If I renew (technically sign up again as my sub lapsed) on my Vita, will it count as being applicable to both accounts (my PS3 and Vita)? In other words, will I be among those who won't have to pay extra for Plus for Vita?

FriskyTanuki · Nov 19, 2012

[quote name='RealDeals']If I renew (technically sign up again as my sub lapsed) on my Vita, will it count as being applicable to both accounts (my PS3 and Vita)? In other words, will I be among those who won't have to pay extra for Plus for Vita?[/QUOTE]
There's no separate subscription for just one or the other, so any sub is for both platforms.

FriskyTanuki · Nov 19, 2012

FW 2.00 is live now for Vita.

tylerh1701 · Nov 19, 2012

^Came to say this. I just got kicked offline while playing Treasures of Montezuma and prompted to update.

handsomepete · Nov 19, 2012

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']FW 2.00 is live now for Vita.[/QUOTE]

Yoink! Thanks. Can't find where to set save uploads, but I'm a-lookin'.

SCIENCEEE · Nov 19, 2012

Updated, but I don't see a section for PS+. Is that coming in the regular store update tomorrow?

FriskyTanuki · Nov 19, 2012

[quote name='SCIENCEEE']Updated, but I don't see a section for PS+. Is that coming in the regular store update tomorrow?[/QUOTE]
Yeah, it'll appear with the normal weekly update.

Since it's not immediately apparent, you upload saves to the cloud with the Content Manager app.

gkargreen · Nov 19, 2012

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']Yes. No.[/QUOTE]

thanks, much appreciated! And I guess I have to know how much room I have on my mem card as well as the file size before downloading... guess I have to get a bigger card than the one (4 gb) that came with my bundle. One other question, please, do the downloaded "free for PS+" games remain as long as you have PS+, or do they have a time-limited run on the system?

FriskyTanuki · Nov 19, 2012

They last as long as your sub does.

o0achilles0o · Nov 19, 2012

[quote name='handsomepete']Yoink! Thanks. Can't find where to set save uploads, but I'm a-lookin'.[/QUOTE]

Settings -> Playstation Network -> Automatic Update Settings

That'll do the automatic uploading of saved games, and Frisky says manual uploads are done through the content manager.

LazyTriangle · Nov 19, 2012

[quote name='AXV1']I almost bought Jet Set Radio yesterday... Glad I waited.[/QUOTE]

I bought the PS3 version on release day and haven't gotten around to playing it yet and now its half off.... oh well, at least I get the Vita version for free

p-spiddy · Nov 19, 2012

If this is how they are trying to boost hardware sales for vita (systems and memory cards) count me in

Has anyone found a cheaper deal on the 32GB card than Amazon? ($81+free ship) Or for that matter, any BF deals involving memory cards? I've been lurking all the deals sites and nada.

Namerson · Nov 20, 2012

[quote name='p-spiddy']If this is how they are trying to boost hardware sales for vita (systems and memory cards) count me in

Has anyone found a cheaper deal on the 32GB card than Amazon? ($81+free ship) Or for that matter, any BF deals involving memory cards? I've been lurking all the deals sites and nada.[/QUOTE]

I think Newegg has the cheapest price right now $79.96. Still, these memory cards are absurdly expensive. Actually I just saw Tigerdirect has it for 76.99 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...ffiliateID=lw9MynSeamY-BsE05V86NlCQvf6ltRAMBQ

Romeo · Nov 20, 2012

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']FW 2.00 is live now for Vita.[/QUOTE]

Holy hell! I wonder why so early.

I've been waiting forever for this, I need to format my system and had to backup my saves. Sony is a FOOL for not allowing us to back up our saves, and a DOUCHE to force people to pay for the 'privilege'.

breakfuss · Nov 20, 2012

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/music-unlimited/internet-radio/

They specifically say it's the premium plan that's on sale, which is the top tier plan.[/QUOTE]

Alright, thanks.

Namerson · Nov 20, 2012

An annual subscription is valued at over $119, so at practically 90% off Plus members will get an amazing deal of a 1 year subscription for $12.

So it's going to be 59.99 for regular members and 12.00 for PS+ members. That is a really great deal, I might have to cancel Spotify and stream with Sony Unlimited instead.

TheHelix · Nov 20, 2012

Traded in my hard copies of Uncharted GA and Gravity Rush, installed my 32GB memory card, and FW 2.00 and I am good to go tomorrow after work. Only problem is I'm also picking up Adventure Time and Persona 4 from Gamestop. Argh too many games!

Ryan_gf · Nov 20, 2012

Tempted by the Music Unlimited, but the Android App is currently unsuppored by my Nexus 7. Does anyone know how well Sony does in terms of updating their Android app for this? I'm assuming it's more of an incompatibility with Android 4.2 than my Nexus 7.

@FIF · Nov 20, 2012

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']Since it's not immediately apparent, you upload saves to the cloud with the Content Manager app.[/QUOTE]

Merci!

gettinmoney662 · Nov 20, 2012

[quote name='Romeo']Holy hell! I wonder why so early.

I've been waiting forever for this, I need to format my system and had to backup my saves. Sony is a FOOL for not allowing us to back up our saves, and a DOUCHE to force people to pay for the 'privilege'.[/QUOTE]

Not only have you always been able to back up your saves, but it's been free. Now, if you're talking about being able to save like Plus does, that's different.

aaronrodgers · Nov 20, 2012

Just downloaded Persona FES for a cool 5. Glad I got it just in time.

o0achilles0o · Nov 20, 2012

[quote name='gettinmoney662']Not only have you always been able to back up your saves, but it's been free. Now, if you're talking about being able to save like Plus does, that's different.[/QUOTE]
While this is technically true, you've also had to back up the entire game along with the save thus making what should be a quick task into a pain in the ass. Now with 2.00 you can backup only the save file to the cloud, if only they let you do the same thing to a PC or PS3...

gettinmoney662 · Nov 20, 2012

[quote name='o0achilles0o']While this is technically true, you've also had to back up the entire game along with the save thus making what should be a quick task into a pain in the ass. Now with 2.00 you can backup only the save file to the cloud, if only they let you do the same thing to a PC or PS3...[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I know. My point was only that it was possible.

tylerh1701 · Nov 20, 2012

My internet has gone out 2 nights in a row. Was hoping to buy and spend some time with Who Wants to be a Millionaire tonight, and use it to help me decide on some of the other Ludia games. fuck

ing Comcast put an end to that plan.

Slade · Nov 20, 2012

So if I sign up for the music unlimited thing, I'll have access to it on any other device I use like my android phone and computer, correct?

Also, how's the service itself and selection of channels/songs.

Anyone try out the service to know if it'd be worth it at that price as an alternative to Pandora/Slacker radio?

Romeo · Nov 20, 2012

[quote name='gettinmoney662']Yeah, I know. My point was only that it was possible.[/QUOTE]

Backing up an entire game does not equal backing up a save. Somehow some data was corrupted on my vita and it isn't the game saves. I want to wipe the entire system and memory card but save my saves. Backing up all data is pointless if I'm trying to wipe everything but saves as the defeats the entire purpose of a fresh start.

wilflare · Nov 20, 2012

havent got a Vita so I couldnt jump on the PES deals :/

AkariK · Nov 20, 2012

Whoa, my PS+ was set to expire and auto renew on the 21st. I never actually checked it before, good thing I randomly decided to look, or I would have been out 17.99.

Tomorrow I'll probably download Uncharted for Vita and maybe add Dungeon Defenders to my DL list (and buy VF5), and then let my sub expire until something else interesting pops up. I won't be playing any of these games I downloaded anytime soon anyway...

handsomepete · Nov 20, 2012

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']
Since it's not immediately apparent, you upload saves to the cloud with the Content Manager app.[/QUOTE]

My hero. Tested it out this morning with my AC III : Liberation save and it works dandy.
1. Uploaded the save to the cloud
2. Deleted the local content for ACIII:L.
3. Re-inserted game cart (to reinstall) and opened the game (which was version 1.00), no Continue option.
4. Downloaded the save from the cloud (which was saved in version 1.01), still no Continue option (interesting).
5. Updated ACIII:L to version 1.01, opened it back up and I could Continue (although I'm still stuck in the game breaking loop where I can't continue, at least my save is stored online in the event that they patch it someday).

Very cool, definitely a desparately needed feature. Looking forward to the Vita download fest and BF sale info today!

dragonjud · Nov 20, 2012

[quote name='Namerson']I think Newegg has the cheapest price right now $79.96. Still, these memory cards are absurdly expensive. Actually I just saw Tigerdirect has it for 76.99 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...ffiliateID=lw9MynSeamY-BsE05V86NlCQvf6ltRAMBQ[/QUOTE]

Hmm, I think $80.00 is going to be the new ceiling on these cards. Even smaller stores around town have started lowering their prices.
I've set my price point at $65.00 for now, and not a dime more.

autobot · Nov 20, 2012

[quote name='AkariK']Whoa, my PS+ was set to expire and auto renew on the 21st. I never actually checked it before, good thing I randomly decided to look, or I would have been out 17.99.

Tomorrow I'll probably download Uncharted for Vita and maybe add Dungeon Defenders to my DL list (and buy VF5), and then let my sub expire until something else interesting pops up. I won't be playing any of these games I downloaded anytime soon anyway...[/QUOTE]

I dont think you can play the freebie games once your sub ends. Not even sure if u will have access to play it once you let it lapse and start a sub again. Best to ask this forum for definitive answers.

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