Valkyria Chronicles 2 (PSP) - $15.99 on PSN!

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If you have a PSP and you haven't played Valkyria Chronicles, I strongly recommend taking this great chance to pick up the sequel for a great price! If you have played the original (like me) you're probably already downloading.
 
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UMD > downloading

all non-go psp's >>> ps go


that said, for those who do prefer downloading (gah), then this is definitley a good deal and whatever asstard gave it a 1 star is not a good human
 
[quote name='Drclaw411']UMD > downloading

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Nope, you have that backward
I have a 3000 but there's no way that I'm going to deal with UMD's if I don't have to
With digital you can have 20-30 games on one stick instead of carrying around all those failed experiments that Sony refuses to correct

This is a great deal if you want the game
 
im just getting into downloading on the DSI (still have yet to try it on my PSP)

i like the idea of having all the games in one system... hate the idea of when the system breaks (dsi) you LOSE ALL YOUR GAMES.... i think you can transfer them to another system on the PSP ..

i hate you nintendo :)
 
Phantasy Star Portable 2 is also the same price.

It was a PSN sale that started last Tuesday.
 
Picked both this and Phantasy Star Portable up first thing after Christmas as I got some PSN credit. People shouldn't miss out on this price.

I used to be more into UMDs as well, but for the sake of convenience, load time, battery life, and longevity, I now prefer digital downloads. UMD disks are extremely easy to break or scratch vs a digital download which I basically have for as long as I can get my hands on a PSP.
 
[quote name='Drclaw411']UMD > downloading
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I understand the opinion, as it was one I used to have. However, as I pointed out the last time someone complained about a download only deal, the spy shots of the PSP2 had no UMD drive. If it is backwards compatible, buying DD versions may be the only way to take advantage of it.

You may still value the ability to resell higher, but it may be something to consider.
 
[quote name='Jaysonguy']Nope, you have that backward
I have a 3000 but there's no way that I'm going to deal with UMD's if I don't have to
With digital you can have 20-30 games on one stick instead of carrying around all those failed experiments that Sony refuses to correct

This is a great deal if you want the game[/QUOTE]


PSN content is as reliable as your trophies syncing. The day i can't upgrade my trophy list is the same day you lose all your PSN content.
 
Great game. Bought it

And as for psp2, time for announcement is near. I'm assuming Sony will announce on next week's CES.
 
Great game, indeed. My wife and I play it co-op together every day. I'm over 100 hours into it; she's around 60. If it weren't for the fact that we both had UMD's, I'd pick this up in a snap. Even considering getting it anyways for the conveniences listed above plus insurance in case the UMD breaks...
 
[quote name='Drclaw411']UMD > downloading

all non-go psp's >>> ps go


that said, for those who do prefer downloading (gah), then this is definitley a good deal and whatever asstard gave it a 1 star is not a good human[/QUOTE]
I nominate this for dumbass post of the day.

This game is great value at $15.99. Lots of content and unlockables. There are some major spoilers for VC1 at the beginning though, so if you plan to play VC1 and haven't yet, I'd hold off on playing this one until you finish the first. Supposedly the third is also being released for the PSP this year.
[quote name='TctclMvPhase']I understand the opinion, as it was one I used to have. However, as I pointed out the last time someone complained about a download only deal, the spy shots of the PSP2 had no UMD drive. If it is backwards compatible, buying DD versions may be the only way to take advantage of it.

You may still value the ability to resell higher, but it may be something to consider.[/QUOTE]
From what I've read, the odds of the PSP2 being backwards compatible with the PSP is slim to none. The best you can hope for are PSP1 ports on the PSP2.
 
[quote name='Apathetic-Irony']
From what I've read, the odds of the PSP2 being backwards compatible with the PSP is slim to none. The best you can hope for are PSP1 ports on the PSP2.[/QUOTE]

Wouldn't make much sense to build up such a large online library of PSP games only to leave them unusable on future systems. It'll definitely be backwards compatible with the downloadable psp games.
 
[quote name='doodofdoods']Wouldn't make much sense to build up such a large online library of PSP games only to leave them unusable on future systems. It'll definitely be backwards compatible with the downloadable psp games.[/QUOTE]
It has to do with the unique structure of the PSP, and how the PSP2 will be a much more common-place design. It's not a matter of going "Okay, flip the BC switch!"

Possible, but not likely.
 
In terms of download vs. UMD, I'll go for whatever is cheapest, but when the price is the same, I'd rather have the convenience of not popping in the UMD. Of course, if the UMD allows you to install, it doesn't hurt to have an offline backup and a way to install when you're away from Wi-Fi...
 
[quote name='needler420']PSN content is as reliable as your trophies syncing. The day i can't upgrade my trophy list is the same day you lose all your PSN content.[/QUOTE]
[quote name='gecko_hawaii13']Of course, if the UMD allows you to install, it doesn't hurt to have an offline backup and a way to install when you're away from Wi-Fi...[/QUOTE]
The PSPGo isn't like some XBL content, in that some require you to log into XBL. Once you purchase something for your PSP and place it on that machine, you can use it with or without Wi-fi.

I have the UMD of VC2 but for $16, I can install it on both my 3000 and Go and still use the DLC from the preorder and bonus mission packs on both machines.
IMHO, PSN got the content licenses right while XBL got it wrong. 5 downloads per account is reasonable. Having to log onto XBL because I have multiple machines? Not so much.
 
FYI:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=282139

Since the subject of UMDs vs. Download came up, I don't believe this is much of a thread jack. I got a PSP Go this past Christmas and I just now started downloading from PSN. I have a PSP Phat for UMDs and various other uses. I actually bought the UMD for Phantasy Star 2 before coming across this sale. Now with one day to go, I'm still torn as to whether to download that and VC2. I haven't even opened VC1 due to a backlog and (currently playing) Tales of Graces F. So, I'm not completely sold on the value of downloading VC2 at this time. The thing is, both titles are available on UMD and its better for me to have hard copies versus digital. Then again, that PSP Go has a very pretty screen. >.< I was so conflicted, I just decided to download Half Minute Hero instead of those two. OK, I understand there is a UMD also for that game and I should have gotten Cladun for the price. But the screen...

All in all, I wish PSN were more like Live in the downloadable game sense. The deals just seem better.
 
[quote name='doodofdoods']Wouldn't make much sense to build up such a large online library of PSP games only to leave them unusable on future systems. It'll definitely be backwards compatible with the downloadable psp games.[/QUOTE]

It also doesn't make much sense to release a system which has a huge catalog of games and then have it be incompatible with that library, but sony did it with the pspgo. They dropped BC from the ps3 pretty quick, so it wouldn't surprise me if something similar happened, assuming it has BC at all from the start.
In the end it just depends how different the hardware is and what it is capable of to know if it will have BC.
 
Yeah i wouldn't have to much faith in the PSN for one there are lots of triple AAA games on UMD not even available on PSN. Secondly lots of content on PSN is over priced.

That's why any old psp model always wins to me as they have the option of doing both.

I mean the perfect example is PSP Gamefaqs forums its a failure over there. (PSP Go that is)

As i said accessing your PSN content is as reliable as syncing my next platinum trophy to my trophy card the day i can't do that is the day you can't re-download your games. Good luck if you think your going to get refunded with a class action lawsuit. The first xbox should have taught you folks something.

Pretty much the day i can no longer update my sig means you can't access PSN. I should make that my sig lol.
 
[quote name='needler420']PSN content is as reliable as your trophies syncing. The day i can't upgrade my trophy list is the same day you lose all your PSN content.[/QUOTE]
I'm interested how you think that someone is going to erase my SD cards if the PSN goes down
 
Yeah i wouldn't have to much faith in the PSN for one there are lots of triple AAA games on UMD not even available on PSN.
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You might have to give me some examples... seems to me all the AAA titles are available on the PSN.

I mean the perfect example is PSP Gamefaqs forums its a failure over there. (PSP Go that is)
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??? Aren't all gamefaqs forums a failure?

As i said accessing your PSN content is as reliable as syncing my next platinum trophy to my trophy card the day i can't do that is the day you can't re-download your games. Good luck if you think your going to get refunded with a class action lawsuit. The first xbox should have taught you folks something.
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Well, if its X years later and we're on a new PSN, and by some series of events I have to re-download my games but can't then I guess you'll be right. The thing is though, if I didn't care enough to store my games on a memory stick in the first place then I probably wouldn't be fussing a whole lot over losing them, and if something actually happened to my memory stick I had downloads on, then... well that's a risk you take with anything really right? Someone could break into my house and steal my UMDs.
 
[quote name='Jaysonguy']I'm interested how you think that someone is going to erase my SD cards if the PSN goes down[/QUOTE]


It won't just like what ever is on someones PS3 won't get erased you just won't be able to access it again if needed. Means once the device breaks then its literally gone forever if the PSN is inaccessible.

You could always make back ups on multiple devices lol

[quote name='Ilikecoldbeverages']You might have to give me some examples... seems to me all the AAA titles are available on the PSN.


??? Aren't all gamefaqs forums a failure?



Well, if its X years later and we're on a new PSN, and by some series of events I have to re-download my games but can't then I guess you'll be right. The thing is though, if I didn't care enough to store my games on a memory stick in the first place then I probably wouldn't be fussing a whole lot over losing them, and if something actually happened to my memory stick I had downloads on, then... well that's a risk you take with anything really right? Someone could break into my house and steal my UMDs.[/QUOTE]


Off the top of my head not even looking into it Final fantasy crsis core and the new kingdom hearts game which aren't minor games both are almost considered to be system sellers. Kingdom hearts even had its own bundle.

And gamefaqs is probably the most active video game forums. I mean you don't have to hear it from people the sales of the PSP GO say it by itself.
 
[quote name='Ilikecoldbeverages']You might have to give me some examples... seems to me all the AAA titles are available on the PSN.

[/QUOTE]
I've always found the argument funny. The people who use it must be HUGE fans of Invizimals!

Seriously though, the only noteworthy titles you can't get seem to be Lumines and Kingdom Hearts BBS. I wish I could try Lumines but do not care about KH BBS.
 
[quote name='Grinchy']I've always found the argument funny. The people who use it must be HUGE fans of Invizimals!

Seriously though, the only noteworthy titles you can't get seem to be Lumines and Kingdom Hearts BBS. I wish I could try Lumines but do not care about KH BBS.[/QUOTE]

Final fantasy crisis core is another. Final Fantasy isn't some little franchise either. And these are the ones that the average consumer is aware of if i did some research there is plenty more.

Aside from all that you lose any resale value from all that DD content. At least someone with a UMD collection can sell his collection on amazon or ebay.

You can't sell PSN accounts on ebay or amazon as its against Sony TOS. You might be able to sell it here but game sharing is a reportable offense you can report accounts you suspect of game sharing same as selling. Technically i could go through the game sharing thread and report every ID suspected of game sharing and Sony actually investigates this stuff if they see 2 different mac address and IP with the same game ID your in some trouble. You will have to fight saying that system is owned by you as one of the 5 systems per psn account. Which still won't work because of mac address and IP. This happened to my friend is got his account banned. They let him pay the costs of the games off though and reopened his account. He had to pay about $42 dollars to open his account again as that was how much he game shared. This story was even on another forum.

Btw i don't want DD to not exist or anything like that i probably have like $200 worth of content on my account. I just know the difference in the wiser choice.
Being as this sale atm is cheaper then the UMD its a good deal. If you have a PSP go then its your only choice. My main point is i wouldn't want to be the guys with $1000+ on their accounts.

Personally I'm waiting for the UMD to drop below the DD price so when i finish it i can sell it or trade it. Or based on my work ethic when i get married in 10 years my wife can make me sell the collection to help pay bills. As you see in the Buy,Sell,Trade thread with titles like save my marriage buy my stuff lol
 
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What is your deal needler? Are you having hard time hoarding these (unlike the DS lites from Radio Shack) or do you have a difficult time hiding weed in them?
 
Good price for a recently released title considering psn games are usually high or full price for older titles
 
As someone who tends to not complete games because I lose interest in them quick and end up trading them in towards new games DD works pretty good for me. I know if I had bought games like ZHP or Persona 3 Portable as UMD games I probably would have traded them in by now for something else because I haven't played them as much I as I would like due to work and finals.

But having them as DD on my PSPGo, I have to keep them which keeps me from being a dumbass and trading them in and then wanting to play them in a week and being outta luck. That might be the stupidest reason for buying DD games but it works and I've actually finished more JRPGs than I really have time to. lol
 
[quote name='FactionG']I wish I can convert all my UMDs to digital copies, if only I could... :cry:[/QUOTE]

I just named 3 titles you couldn't do that even if they had a conversion program. Which before the PSP Go released it was speculated a program like that was in the works. ps never happened

[quote name='Vampjoe']As someone who tends to not complete games because I lose interest in them quick and end up trading them in towards new games DD works pretty good for me. I know if I had bought games like ZHP or Persona 3 Portable as UMD games I probably would have traded them in by now for something else because I haven't played them as much I as I would like due to work and finals.

But having them as DD on my PSPGo, I have to keep them which keeps me from being a dumbass and trading them in and then wanting to play them in a week and being outta luck. That might be the stupidest reason for buying DD games but it works and I've actually finished more JRPGs than I really have time to. lol[/QUOTE]

So your saying you have no self control of yourself of pawning your stuff. That is one of those two negatives don't equal a positive.You say your happy its DD because you can't sell it and at the same time you admit to wanting to sell it because you won't play it. Sounds like you don't know what you want other then to troll. I agree with you as that's about the dumbest reason ive yet to hear for owning DD you even admitted to it. In the end all its means is you forced yourself to play games you didn't even want to.
 
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[quote name='needler420']So your saying you have no self control of yourself of pawning your stuff. That is one of those two negatives don't equal a positive.You say your happy its DD because you can't sell it and at the same time you admit to wanting to sell it because you won't play it. Sounds like you don't know what you want other then to troll. I agree with you as that's about the dumbest reason ive yet to hear for owning DD you even admitted to it. In the end all its means is you forced yourself to play games you didn't even want to.[/QUOTE]

No, I'll get like 75% of the way through a game and think I'm done with it and will never play it again, so I'll trade it off. Then like a month later like something would spark my interest in it again and I'll want to play it again, like a video of a part I missed, a sequel announcement, or DLC for a game. It's not that I don't have self control, I just, like any college gamer, have wants beyond my current part time job means so games that get put into my backlog suffer.
 
Getting back on track here...

Definitely download the demo that's available on the PSN if you haven't played the original (like me; I don't have a PS3 yet). I liked it! I'm really not one for 3rd-person shooters or shooters in general (I get terrible vertigo and nausea with FPS games specifically *sad face*). However, the mix of strategy and batches of battle action here was refreshing and a ton of fun. I went ahead and purchased the game last weekend as a result :)

Hope that helps some of you who are on the fence!
 
The game's story and writing is abysmally terrible -- even by the generally low standards of video game writing -- and you will want to kick main character Avan in the teeth any chance you can, but if you can get past that the game is really quite good. I'm only midway through, but so far my only qualm is that it feels generally easy, especially if you abuse the tank, but the mechanics and ambience are enjoyable enough that I still really love the game.
 
[quote name='lunker']The game's story and writing is abysmally terrible -- even by the generally low standards of video game writing -- and you will want to kick main character Avan in the teeth any chance you can, but if you can get past that the game is really quite good. I'm only midway through, but so far my only qualm is that it feels generally easy, especially if you abuse the tank, but the mechanics and ambience are enjoyable enough that I still really love the game.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I just ignored/skipped the dialog completely, whenever I could. But just in terms of the gameplay, its an excellent game. Missions can be replayed and successfully completed using completely different strategies, using different characters, etc. I never used the tank unless I had to, just like in the first VC, the game is too easy using the tank. The game has tons of replayability, but the dialog, cheesy and poorly animated cut-scenes are really bad. Even by videogame standards. It would have been much better to have a paragraph or two of text between missions instead of all that awful dialog and sound bites.
 
[quote name='wastedyears']Yeah, I just ignored/skipped the dialog completely, whenever I could. But just in terms of the gameplay, its an excellent game. Missions can be replayed and successfully completed using completely different strategies, using different characters, etc. I never used the tank unless I had to, just like in the first VC, the game is too easy using the tank. The game has tons of replayability, but the dialog, cheesy and poorly animated cut-scenes are really bad. Even by videogame standards. It would have been much better to have a paragraph or two of text between missions instead of all that awful dialog and sound bites.[/QUOTE]

I'd have to disagree. I enjoyed the stories and all of the relationships between the different squad members quite a bit. Not quite on the level of the first game, but still quite good.
 
i love VC, I love the VC world, I love the visuals, and I absolutely LOVE the gameplay.

great game.

RE: PSN vs UMD --- as an owner of both, i can say i'm about 99% more likely to play a game i downloaded than go to the shelf looking for a umd to switch out. I have about 15 umds and 30 downloaded games, and I don't plan on buying UMDs ever again, except maybe for the rare exclusive like KH. Oh, and the other good example of a high profile game only on UMD is FFT:WOTL, but i have a 3000 so that's ok by me in this case. but i'm perfectly fine with the psp2 being all digital given my own personal experience.
 
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