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

FriskyTanuki · Mar 13, 2012

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
Upcoming Deals & PlayStation Plus Schedule
Bundles
Persistent PlayStation Plus Deals
Alternate Deals
Frequently Asked Questions
History of Free PlayStation Plus Games

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.

tylerh1701 · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='Zonic505']Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time demo coming to PS+ Jan. 22nd, will be available to everyone else the week after. It's different from the one that was on the Ratchet & Clank HD Collection.[/QUOTE]

Also the game is being priced at $39.99, which is nice.

RCS0926 · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='phogoodness']PS+ installs game for you. I have my PS set up so I get all my downloading and installing done at night when I'm not using the system. Think PS+ downloads beta if you have the option selected.[/QUOTE]

Good to know. Thanks.

Woocls · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='tylerh1701']Also the game is being priced at $39.99, which is nice.[/QUOTE]
$39.99 for a cross-buy is aweseome! If the demo is any good I'll probably have to pick this up.

jwk94 · Jan 9, 2013

Can't wait to get Sly on PSN!

starmask2k3 · Jan 9, 2013

Anyone try to play the game to see if it still plays

Woocls · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='alwayscheaper']It's funny how other threads are full of skeptics and people angry that deals aren't low enough but this one is always full of mass consumerism and purchasing digital items left and right.[/QUOTE]
That's cause we get lots of free stuff. It makes paying a little more for games we want much more palatable. I'll gladly pay $10-20 for a game I want if it means I get to keep enjoying PS+ benefits. Keep bringing the deals Sony and I'll keep emptying my wallet for you.

TheLongshot · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='alwayscheaper']It's funny how other threads are full of skeptics and people angry that deals aren't low enough but this one is always full of mass consumerism and purchasing digital items left and right.[/QUOTE]

And complaining about free games.

AoA · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='anotherpoorgamer']Anybody recommend any of these besides N.O.V.A.? I played N.O.V.A. on a friend's PSP awhile back and it was a good sci-fi first person shooter. Might get that one for sure at that price.

BreakQuest - $0.99 *
Hero of Sparta - $0.99 *
Jane’s Hotel - $0.99 *
Let’s Golf - $0.99 *
N.O.V.A. - $0.99 *
Normaltanks - $0.99 *[/QUOTE]

Let's Golf is very similar (but less refined) to Hot Shots Golf.
Hero of Sparta is very similar to God of War (with even the same exact color orbs doing the exact same things).

Both of those games are fine copies of the genre and well worth 99 cents in my opinion.

Decker · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='Zonic505']Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time demo coming to PS+ Jan. 22nd, will be available to everyone else the week after. It's different from the one that was on the Ratchet & Clank HD Collection.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='tylerh1701']Also the game is being priced at $39.99, which is nice.[/QUOTE]

No it isn't. At least the PS3 version (which includes a free Vita copy) isn't; it's still $59.99 MSRP. The Vita-only version is $39.99

rpg · Jan 9, 2013

^The news about prices was today so stores will update it just wait.

$39.99 on ps3
$29.99 on ps vita

DAXTER is on the picture maybe jak 4 coming soon?

jwk94 · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='Decker']No it isn't. At least the PS3 version (which includes a free Vita copy) isn't; it's still $59.99 MSRP. The Vita-only version is $39.99[/QUOTE]

The PS3 version is $39.99 while the Vita version is $29.99

GT · Jan 9, 2013

Not trying to stir the + pot more, but I find it interesting the difference between the NA and EU region's Sly Cooper Treasure Design Contests.

The NA contest took over 6 mos to announce the winners and they gave the prizes to "Cane Polish" and a "Cookie Jar". BORING! Both are nondescript bottles/jars. Those are the winning designs? I refuse to believe those are the most creative entries. They hinted earlier that there were legal issues that kept them from announcing the NA winners, so maybe the really good entries couldn't be chosen for copyright violation or some such.

The winners of the EU Sly Cooper contest were announced last July (over 6 mos ago!) and had much more interesting treasures (Egyptian Vase, Spyglass):
http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012...-in-time-competition-final-winners-announced/

Of course, everyone values treasures differently, and maybe most of the NA market really prefers plain jars and bottles over vases and telescopes.

admiralvic · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='GT']Not trying to stir the + pot more, but I find it interesting the difference between the NA and EU region's Sly Cooper Treasure Design Contests.

The NA contest took over 6 mos to announce the winners and they gave the prizes to "Cane Polish" and a "Cookie Jar". BORING! Both are nondescript bottles/jars. Those are the winning designs? I refuse to believe those are the most creative entries. They hinted earlier that there were legal issues that kept them from announcing the NA winners, so maybe the really good entries couldn't be chosen for copyright violation or some such.

The winners of the EU Sly Cooper contest were announced last July (over 6 mos ago!) and had much more interesting treasures (Egyptian Vase, Spyglass):
http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012...-in-time-competition-final-winners-announced/

Of course, everyone values treasures differently, and maybe most of the NA market really prefers plain jars and bottles over vases and telescopes.[/QUOTE]
Well you have to remember that EU also supports art by doing "The Studio", which the US gets some of, but not all.

Like this was an EU dynamic theme that we never got. http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/08/23/the-studio-unveils-new-killzone-xmb-theme/#more-79155

They also did a contest for a print of it, so I think they do a little more. Not going to knock the US though, since the Houseparty promotion still beats out Plus / anything EU is doing by a wide margin.

affa · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='whitereflection']Is Modern Combat multi player only? Is it still active online? Hopefully not just with veterans who decimate newcomers?[/QUOTE]

it's the poor man's Counterstrike. I highly recommend just searching your couch for loose change and getting Counterstrike instead, it's FAR superior in every conceivable way, including player base.

[quote name='tylerh1701']
Modern Combat: Domination is COD-lite, multiplayer only game (though it can be played with bots. No campaign though). Controls pretty much exactly as COD. Doesn't look nearly as good or have nearly the maps, but it's a fun diversion for $1.
[/QUOTE]

it is definitely NOT cod lite - that will just confuse people. it's a Counterstrike ripoff.

Decker · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='jwk94']The PS3 version is $39.99 while the Vita version is $29.99[/QUOTE]

Wow, I stand corrected then. I even did a Google search and found no mention of a price reduction.

tylerh1701 · Jan 9, 2013

From the PS+ Forums:

The removal of inFAMOUS 2 from PS Plus was an error associated with the wider sale on it ending. We're fixing this now and it should be back in the collection by next week at the latest. - Morgan Haro

FriskyTanuki · Jan 9, 2013

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013...sn-top-sellers-journey-reclaims-the-top-spot/

The Top-Selling PSN Content for December 2012:

Securing placement on several Game of the Year lists, as well as receiving accolades for its gameplay, music, and delivery on a truly breakthrough experience, Journey returns to the top of these charts in a fitting good-bye to 2012.

Other notable PS3 entries include the original Mass Effect, which debuted on the PS3 for the first time earlier in December. New release Guardians of Middle Earth cracked the top ten, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale continued to delight gamers, while other Game of the Year favorite The Walking Dead made its mark on the chart.

2012 was quite a year for the PlayStation Network, which offered the best in download only games like Journey, or The Unfinished Swan, as well as new-release AAA titles like Far Cry 3 and Assassin’s Creed 3. We’re excited to bring you more great content in 2013, so keep your eye on these charts to see what next year’s shakers and movers will be!

Top 20 PSN and PS3 Full Games

Journey

Mass Effect

Far Cry 3

PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale

The Walking Dead – Episode 5: No Time Left

Sonic Adventure 2

Assassin’s Creed III

Grand Theft Auto IV

Guardians of Middle-earth

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

The Walking Dead – Episode 4: Around Every Corner

TOKYO JUNGLE

Okami HD

Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault

GUILTY GEAR XX ΛCORE PLUS

Two Worlds II: VELVET Game of the Year Edition

I Am Alive

Crazy Taxi

Portal 2

The Walking Dead – Episode 3: Long Road Ahead

Top 10 PS Vita Games

LittleBigPlanet PS Vita

Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD

Assassin’s Creed III Liberation

Persona 4 Golden

UNCHARTED: Fight for Fortune

PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale PS Vita

METAL GEAR SOLID: HD COLLECTION PS Vita

Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified

Plants vs. Zombies PS Vita

Unit 13

Top 5 PS3 Add-Ons

Call of Duty: Black Ops II – Season Pass

Need for Speed Most Wanted Ultimate Speed Pack

Assassin’s Creed III The Hidden Secrets Pack

Borderlands 2 – Mechromancer Pack

Borderlands 2 Collector’s Edition Pack

Top 5 PS2 Classics

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Bully

Grand Theft Auto 3

Midnight Club 3 DUB Edition Remix

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES

Top 5 PS one Classics

FINAL FANTASY VII (PS3/PSP/PS Vita)

FINAL FANTASY IX (PS3/PSP/PS Vita)

LEGEND OF DRAGOON (PS3/PSP)

FINAL FANTASY VIII (PS3/PSP/PS Vita)

Crash Bandicoot (PS3/PSP)

Top 5 PSP Games

UNO PSP

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

NBA 2K13 PSP

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite

Star Wars: Battlefront II

Top 5 PS Minis

Jetpack Joyride

Monopoly

The Impossible Game

Zombie Racers

PAC-MAN Championship Edition

I saw that at least the PS3 Full Game list on the PS Store was updated for December with Mass Effect at #1, so it being this high wasn't a surprise. I am surprised that five of the top ten are full games with Two Worlds II being the only other full game in the Top 20.

tylerh1701 · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']

The Top-Selling PSN Content for December 2012:

I saw that at least the PS3 Full Game list on the PS Store was updated for December with Mass Effect at #1, so it being this high wasn't a surprise. I am surprised that five of the top ten are full games with Two Worlds II being the only other full game in the Top 20.[/QUOTE]

Portal 2 is actually on there as well, at #19.

I, too, am continually surprised at the success of day one digital releases. And GTA IV. Seriously, GTA IV has been in the top 20 (and usually in the top 10) for every month since February 2012, excluding October. Am I missing something here? Why would the digital version of this game be so popular?

gubmccargen · Jan 9, 2013

Maybe this is a silly question but how do the mechanics work for the automatic trophy syncing, installs, and updates for Plus? I know you can set the system to do it during a certain time period but does the PS3 actually make that loud startup beep and run the fans and everything or is it more unobtrusive that actually turning your system on and using it normally?

My two PS3s are in a bedroom and one behind entertainment center doors that I have to open when I want to use it. Neither would be too conducive to having the PS3 run warm and/or loud in the middle of the night. I've always left those features disabled for fear of that.

perfectmf1386 · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='gubmccargen']Maybe this is a silly question but how do the mechanics work for the automatic trophy syncing, installs, and updates for Plus? I know you can set the system to do it during a certain time period but does the PS3 actually make that loud startup beep and run the fans and everything or is it more unobtrusive that actually turning your system on and using it normally?

My two PS3s are in a bedroom and one behind entertainment center doors that I have to open when I want to use it. Neither would be too conducive to having the PS3 run warm and/or loud in the middle of the night. I've always left those features disabled for fear of that.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, its a full boot up but takes usually no more than 5 min depending on what's being downloaded.

gettinmoney662 · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='gubmccargen']Maybe this is a silly question but how do the mechanics work for the automatic trophy syncing, installs, and updates for Plus? I know you can set the system to do it during a certain time period but does the PS3 actually make that loud startup beep and run the fans and everything or is it more unobtrusive that actually turning your system on and using it normally?

My two PS3s are in a bedroom and one behind entertainment center doors that I have to open when I want to use it. Neither would be too conducive to having the PS3 run warm and/or loud in the middle of the night. I've always left those features disabled for fear of that.[/QUOTE]

I set mine at the 4-6 AM time and it never wakes me up. Sometimes I've already waken up when it turns on but it's really not that loud. Also, like perfect says, it's never on for very long.

dallow · Jan 9, 2013

UNO is the number one PSP game.

I wonder why?

admiralvic · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='tylerh1701']Portal 2 is actually on there as well, at #19.

I, too, am continually surprised at the success of day one digital releases. And GTA IV. Seriously, GTA IV has been in the top 20 (and usually in the top 10) for every month since February 2012, excluding October. Am I missing something here? Why would the digital version of this game be so popular?[/QUOTE]

I don't see why, I think it makes a lot of sense. For instance, lets look at Far Cry 3, PS All Stars and to a lesser degree AC III. These are all games with strong online modes (lesser for ACIII), so having a digital copy helps a bit more. Like with a digital copy, you can charge your friend half and you can both co op the game for only $30 dollars. Also families with 2 PS3's can in turn play with one another without needing a second copy, so it's really advantageous if you need a partner / want it long term. Also don't forget people that gameshare, since even though it would cost a different amount, a mere 1/4th of the $60 dollar cost is $15 dollars to down a 1 day release. All these numbers add up, which makes them popular.

FriskyTanuki · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='tylerh1701']Portal 2 is actually on there as well, at #19.

I, too, am continually surprised at the success of day one digital releases. And GTA IV. Seriously, GTA IV has been in the top 20 (and usually in the top 10) for every month since February 2012, excluding October. Am I missing something here? Why would the digital version of this game be so popular?[/QUOTE]
It's Grand Theft Auto and it's $20. That's about all it really needs for most people. GTA3 was at the top of the PS2 Classics every month since release until December when Bully and GTA San Andreas' releases pushed it to #3.

AoA · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='gubmccargen']Maybe this is a silly question but how do the mechanics work for the automatic trophy syncing, installs, and updates for Plus? I know you can set the system to do it during a certain time period but does the PS3 actually make that loud startup beep and run the fans and everything or is it more unobtrusive that actually turning your system on and using it normally?

My two PS3s are in a bedroom and one behind entertainment center doors that I have to open when I want to use it. Neither would be too conducive to having the PS3 run warm and/or loud in the middle of the night. I've always left those features disabled for fear of that.[/QUOTE]

You could always set it to go on when you're awake but not going to use the PS3 like if you're not home.

roundhouse · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='admiralvic']I don't see why, I think it makes a lot of sense. For instance, lets look at Far Cry 3, PS All Stars and to a lesser degree AC III. These are all games with strong online modes (lesser for ACIII), so having a digital copy helps a bit more. Like with a digital copy, you can charge your friend half and you can both co op the game for only $30 dollars. Also families with 2 PS3's can in turn play with one another without needing a second copy, so it's really advantageous if you need a partner / want it long term. Also don't forget people that gameshare, since even though it would cost a different amount, a mere 1/4th of the $60 dollar cost is $15 dollars to down a 1 day release. All these numbers add up, which makes them popular.[/QUOTE]

Maybe if you don't ever play online, which makes playing co-op online impossible. All 3 of those games you mention have online passes, therefore cannot be played online on more than one account. Even if those accounts are on the same PS3, it still won't let the 2nd person play online. :whistle2:

x

clonesniper666 · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='roundhouse']Maybe if you don't ever play online, which makes playing co-op online impossible. All 3 of those games you mention have online passes, therefore cannot be played online on more than one account. Even if those accounts are on the same PS3, it still won't let the 2nd person play online. :whistle2:

x[/QUOTE]

Yes you can I have many gameshares that have an online pass if bought retail and me and the other group members can all play online together via our main PSN accounts.

So an online pass can be shared on different profiles.

brandtron8000 · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='roundhouse']Maybe if you don't ever play online, which makes playing co-op online impossible. All 3 of those games you mention have online passes, therefore cannot be played online on more than one account. Even if those accounts are on the same PS3, it still won't let the 2nd person play online. :whistle2:

x[/QUOTE]

You've obviously never game-shared an online pass before. 2 systems can be active.

roundhouse · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='brandtron8000']You've obviously never game-shared an online pass before. 2 systems can be active.[/QUOTE]

Yes I know that. But you can't both be logged into the same account at the same time signed into PSn, so how can you play online co-op together? Also 2 different accounts on the same PS3 cant use the same online pass.

clonesniper666 · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='roundhouse']Yes I know that. But you can't both be logged into the same account at the same time signed into PSn, so how can you play online co-op together? Also 2 different accounts on the same PS3 cant use the same online pass.[/QUOTE]

Yes they can and normally you will play on your own account and not the account the game/pass is on.

rpg · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='roundhouse']Maybe if you don't ever play online, which makes playing co-op online impossible. All 3 of those games you mention have online passes, therefore cannot be played online on more than one account. Even if those accounts are on the same PS3, it still won't let the 2nd person play online. :whistle2:

x[/QUOTE]
u can get every online trophy for ac3 without a online pass

http://www.ps3trophies.org/forum/assassins-creed-iii/178322-online-trophies-no-uplay-pass.html

roundhouse · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='clonesniper666']Yes they can and normally you will play on your own account and not the account the game/pass is on.[/QUOTE]

I've tried it not that long ago, with Ghost Recon Future Soldier. Wouldn't let my 2nd account play online w/o buying another uplay/online pass.

admiralvic · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='roundhouse']I've tried it not that long ago, with Ghost Recon Future Soldier. Wouldn't let my 2nd account play online w/o buying another uplay/online pass.[/QUOTE]

Depends on how the online pass works and what exactly is needed. Typically digital games lack an online pass, since the pass is just built into the game. I believe uplay passes work outside of the PSN, so you might need a code for that. I can't really say since I don't play Ubisoft games, but even if you do need an online pass for those titles, plenty of CAGs will sell their online passes for 2 or 3 dollars, so they're hardly a big expense even if they're needed.

Also to confirm what others are saying... online passes can be activated and used on multiple accounts / systems.

roundhouse · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='admiralvic']Depends on how the online pass works and what exactly is needed. Typically digital games lack an online pass, since the pass is just built into the game. I believe uplay passes work outside of the PSN, so you might need a code for that. I can't really say since I don't play Ubisoft games, but even if you do need an online pass for those titles, plenty of CAGs will sell their online passes for 2 or 3 dollars, so they're hardly a big expense even if they're needed.

Also to confirm what others are saying... online passes can be activated and used on multiple accounts / systems.[/QUOTE]

Ahh yea that was a disc copy and you might be right about the whole Ubisoft thing. I had forgotten how digital copies work. Thanks for the explanation. I retract my argument.

shadowkast · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='Zonic505']Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time demo coming to PS+ Jan. 22nd, will be available to everyone else the week after. It's different from the one that was on the Ratchet & Clank HD Collection.[/QUOTE]

good, because that was the shortest demo I've ever played

shinn · Jan 9, 2013

i highly recommend modern combat and dungeon alliance for 99 cents each.

Byakurai · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='shadowkast']good, because that was the shortest demo I've ever played[/QUOTE]

Is that so? If you get bored, I'd recommend downloading the Heavenly Sword demo sometime.

kinjutsu11 · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='Byakurai']Is that so? If you get bored, I'd recommend downloading the Heavenly Sword demo sometime.[/QUOTE]

For a long demo, I recommend downloading the full Heavenly Sword game.

tylerh1701 · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='admiralvic']I don't see why, I think it makes a lot of sense. For instance, lets look at Far Cry 3, PS All Stars and to a lesser degree AC III. These are all games with strong online modes (lesser for ACIII), so having a digital copy helps a bit more. Like with a digital copy, you can charge your friend half and you can both co op the game for only $30 dollars. Also families with 2 PS3's can in turn play with one another without needing a second copy, so it's really advantageous if you need a partner / want it long term. Also don't forget people that gameshare, since even though it would cost a different amount, a mere 1/4th of the $60 dollar cost is $15 dollars to down a 1 day release. All these numbers add up, which makes them popular.[/QUOTE]

Do you really think that many people/families are that savvy and do that? Just curious if you think so, because I honestly don't. Maybe I'm really underestimating the power of gameshare groups.

Also, you lost me at that last part. How would it be possible to get a day 1 $60 game for $15?

rpg · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='tylerh1701']
Also, you lost me at that last part. How would it be possible to get a day 1 $60 game for $15?[/QUOTE]
admiralvic :whistle2:

$ don't tell lol

clonesniper666 · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='rpg']admiralvic :whistle2:

$ don't tell lol[/QUOTE]

We don't get them for $15 though

FriskyTanuki · Jan 9, 2013

If you want to see how short the original Thieves in Time demo is, I recorded it a while back when I got the Ratchet & Clank Collection. This is even a little long because I died at a certain part.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV6nQzBbcKY

gettinmoney662 · Jan 9, 2013

[quote name='tylerh1701']Do you really think that many people/families are that savvy and do that? Just curious if you think so, because I honestly don't. Maybe I'm really underestimating the power of gameshare groups[/QUOTE]

Of course not. People complain about a $60 digital release but they sell, which is why they will continue to come out.

kitsunisan · Jan 10, 2013

[quote name='dallow']UNO is the number one PSP game.

I wonder why?

[/QUOTE]

I was wondering if anyone else noticed that.

gubmccargen · Jan 10, 2013

Thanks for the replies on the automatic updates. So I'm assuming that means it does the big startup beep? I don't know why but that has always bothered me and seems unnecessary. There is an LED on the front of the system for a reason. I don't need audio feedback as well.

johnnypark · Jan 10, 2013

[quote name='gettinmoney662']Of course not. People complain about a $60 digital release but they sell, which is why they will continue to come out.[/QUOTE]

There are probably enough people who prefer digital over physical releases to make it profitable. I also have to wonder if the lack of region-locking on PSN (ie we can access the European and Japanese PSN stores) results in digital sales for people abroad or for people in just other territories. Australia, for example, is really strict with violent/mature games, but anyone with a PS3 who sets up an American PSN ID can download whatever we have.

captaintek3304 · Jan 10, 2013

Maybe the digital sales have something to do with people who get credit on PSN? I know there are a few ways to get some PSN cash, through gift cards obviously, but also GameStop's PUR program. I know not a solution, but I wonder how many people are in the boat of "Well...I have $60 in PSN bucks...and I was going to get Ass Creed 3 anyways..."

I don't think gamesharing has that much to do with it.

erwos · Jan 10, 2013

I'm really quite tempted to burn a one month PS+ code and buy the VC2 bundle.

crunchewy · Jan 10, 2013

Looks like I'm going to need to cash in my 1 month trial finally as I would like to get Double Dragon Neon before it goes poof. Plus Mega Man, etc, etc.

theflicker · Jan 10, 2013

[quote name='captaintek3304']Maybe the digital sales have something to do with people who get credit on PSN? I know there are a few ways to get some PSN cash, through gift cards obviously, but also GameStop's PUR program. I know not a solution, but I wonder how many people are in the boat of "Well...I have $60 in PSN bucks...and I was going to get Ass Creed 3 anyways..."

I don't think gamesharing has that much to do with it.[/QUOTE]

Especially since they cut the number down significantly.

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