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U.S. PlayStation Store Update - 11/15/2011

US PS BLOG: "Hi Everyone -
Coming to the PlayStation Store this week is a new category called PS3 Full Games for games that were previously disc only but are now available to download on PSN. Not only will this make it easier for you to find those larger previously disc-only experiences, but you’ll also find DLC, add-ons, demos, and any other content associated with games in this category all housed in the same area once you click on the respective game. Games that are developed and exclusively available via download are now in the newly created PSN Games category."

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GraveLord4553d ago

Glad Sony is releasing full games on PSN. Hopefully one day they'll release them at the same time as retail and at a lower price.

LOGICWINS4553d ago (Edited 4553d ago )

I don't see what powerful incentive there is to buy full games digitally from PSN instead of from an online retailer.

You can go to Amazon right now and get the RDR GOTY edition which includes:

"the full Red Dead Redemption game and all current free and paid DLC such as 'Undead Nightmare', 'Legends and Killers Pack', 'Liars and Cheats Pack', 'Hunting and Trading Outfits Pack', 'Outlaws To The End Co-Op Mission Pack' and the recently released 'Myths and Mavericks Bonus Pack'.It will also feature the Deadly Assassin Outfit, War Horse and Golden Guns Weapon Pack pre-order DLC and the 'Solomon's Folly' single-player gang hangout and challenges."

....for $45

Yet on PSN, RDR ALONE is $40 and Undead Nightmare ALONE is $20. Which option do you think the prudent gamer will choose in this situation?

Yes..its optional to buy from PSN, but its a retarded option.

Dante1124553d ago

"I don't see what powerful incentive there is to buy full games digitally from PSN instead of from an online retailer."

Convenience?

LOGICWINS4553d ago (Edited 4553d ago )

Yes Dante, convenience as a good incentive...but not a "powerful" one in this scenario.

Yes, with digital downloads, you can have your game mere hours on your PS3 without ever leaving your home..pretty cool if you ask me.

HOWEVER, this incentive is outweighed in this scenario by the fact that:

-You forfeit the opportunity to get ALL the RDR DLC for just FIVE dollars more(Ud end up paying over $40 on PSN for all the RDR DLC).

-You can't simply take your game to play at a friends house unless you bring your PS3 over.

-You can't trade in the game when you get bored of it.

-You eat up 8.2 GB of hardrive space on ONE game.

Now tell me Dante...do the pros outweigh the cons in this scenario? Does it make sense for a person who is interested in buying RDR plus all the DLC to spend potentially DOUBLE the price on PSN for all the items when they can spend HALF the price buying from Amazon?

CZUM4553d ago

But on PSN you can buy RDR+RDR UNP for 1/5 regular prize. It's last store update before decrease activation systems.

LOGICWINS4553d ago (Edited 4553d ago )

"But on PSN you can buy RDR+RDR UNP for 1/5 regular prize. It's last store update before decrease activation systems."

That discount is limited time only. Thats not the regular price.

"ps plus has red dead and undead nightmare pack for 25 dollers"

So I need to buy PS Plus in order to get the 50 % discount...as in, PAY for a discount. Ummm yeah, no thanks. How do I save money if I have to pay money in order to save money later?

lashes2ashes4553d ago

ps plus has red dead and undead nightmare pack for 25 dollers

GarandShooter4553d ago

'How do I save money if I have to pay money in order to save money later?'

Really? Ask the members of BJ's, Costco, etc. how it works. Are you that tied to your original post that you're unable to see the merit of an opposing view?

It would seem logic and intellect aren't inextricably bound after all.

@ GraveLord

No way that will happen while the industry still relies on brick and mortar stores for software sales.

Raoh4553d ago

"do the pros outweigh the cons in this scenario"

They sort of do. I stopped buying retail pc games and just buy from steam. Granted the pc/steam games are cheaper but as long as its fairly priced I'm cool with my digital purchases.

BLAKHOODe4553d ago

I can't keep enough HDD space to have a lot of digital downloads. Mandatory installs are the devil!

L6RD7BLU34552d ago

RDR bundle $24.99 for ps plus members, way better deal.

nycredude4552d ago (Edited 4552d ago )

@Logicwins

Tell that to the freaking millions of people who use Steam. Fact is there are plenty of people who loves digital downloads. You aren't the only person in the world and just because you don't like something doesn't mean everyone falls in line with you. Sorry to break it to you bro but your opinion really isn't that important in the big picture here.

I own about 32 downloaded games from psn and 35 games on Steam. Guess how many pc retail disc games I have? NONE!

Old McGroin4552d ago

@ LOGICWINS

Have to agree with ya man, don't see how people can disagree with the Red Dead Redemption example you gave! You get a hell of a lot more from Amazon for 15 quid less than the PS Store, the only downside being you have to wait a couple of days to have it delivered to your door.

And I also see what you mean about the PS Plus discount not actually being a discount for that particular deal (the RDR one) if you're not a PS Plus subscriber to begin with, i.e. paying for a PS Plus sub just to avail of that particular deal makes no sense financially. Availing of all the deals available over the course of a year does make financial sense but not signing up for one deal (I think that's what you meant anyway!).

No, definitely don't see how anyone can disagree with you in this particular instance.

Amazon Deal - PRO: Way more content than the PS Store offering for 15 quid less. CON: Waiting a couple of days for delivery to your door.

PSN Store - PRO: Have game same day. CON: Less content for 15 quid more, eats hd space.

There's my two cents!

KratosWitAGun4552d ago

But you can get RDR and Undead bundle for 30$ IF YOU HAVE PS PLUS

MaxXAttaxX4552d ago

What's your point? People will continue to buy their game the way they want.

You're not convincing anyone.

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Soldierone4553d ago

Key point here, lower prices. If they want me to jump on this digital bandwagon, then the prices need MAJOR changes.

Why is it games going for maybe 10 bucks at retail are still listed for 30 to 60 dollars digital? Makes no sense. Its cheaper for publishers, why isn't it cheaper for us?

I don't blame sony I blame the greedy publishers.

-Mezzo-4553d ago

Damn, i want to get "Undead Nightmare" and i am $3 short.

Damn you Amazon for removing the PSN Credit Codes.

Hatmantc4553d ago

think Gamestop sends PSN codes over email as well.. pretty sure anyways

falcon2624552d ago

yeah they do but from what I remember you have to have one of their power up reward cards and then u can redeem the points for the $3 code.

Drithe4553d ago

Vanguard Bandits, baby!!!!

End of Line.

nevin14553d ago

The price of RDR is a ripped off if you asked me.

Kappa Mikey4552d ago

Anyone else got excited when they saw those MGS Avatars? :DD

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15 PS3 Games That Would Absolutely Shine as PS5 Remakes

GB: "With this feature, we talk about 15 games on the PS3 that should be remade for the PlayStation 5."

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kenpachi23d ago

You left out The Darkness games bring those back

fan_of_gaming22d ago

The head of Nightdive Studios has posted that The Darkness is on their list of games they want to do, so hopefully something comes from that

Yi-Long22d ago

Little Big Planet 1 and 2 deserve a mention, IMO.

Good call on Motorstorm, a game released 2 gens ago but still looks and feels so good. Motorstorm 2 and Motorstorm RC were gems as well. They followed up the Motorstorm games with the brilliant Driveclub, which still manages to put modern racing games to shame. Imagine closing down a studio as talented as that ... (!) Incredible.

A little 'arcade-gem' back then was The Last Guy, a top down 'follow the leader' snake-like game where you had to find and lead survivors to safety during an alien invasion, on terrible looking 'Google-earth' maps. Graphics were poor, even back then, but would love that same gameplay with modern maps and graphics.

Street Fighter 4, once it finally had a full roster, was quite good, but it was always an ugly game, sadly. Imagine bringing that back while using the current SF6 engine.

fan_of_gaming22d ago

Good suggestions, I'd be in for
LittleBigPlanet
LittleBigPlanet 2
Motorstorm: Pacific Rift
Motorstorm: RC

purple10122d ago

God damn I love motorstorm so much

At the time I had a low-mid range sony 40” tv, The latency to the controller was waaaay too high, would to play a modern version

In saying that later I got a 3d lg tv and playing the 3d motorstorm in my bedroom with the environment crumbling around the track, was something special, specially compared to what others were playing at the time, will always remember that

Skuletor22d ago

Some good choices here and Resistance: Fall of Man is my most wanted PS3 remaster/remake. Not sure about their claim it was Sony's answer to Gears of War though.

CrimsonWing6922d ago

I’d rather have sequels than remakes. Look at Dead Space 1 Remake. Would’ve been cooler if we got a new entry and it failed with sales sealing the fate of a sequel rather than just replay the same game and it fail in sales and we never get a new entry.

Remakes are great for things like PS2 and earlier games to really get a crazy new graphical coat, but I think we should ease up on all these remakes and actually do sequels.

fan_of_gaming22d ago

Yeah for sure, sequels would be ideal. But in the current market environment where many big publishers are risk-averse, I'd rather get a remaster or remake that a developer can do on a budget that will be approved, rather than nothing for an IP.

Inverno22d ago

I rather they remaster and port over to PC and current gen all the games permanently stuck on PS360. Those games don't need remakes, they need to be given a chance to live again outside of their confined consoles and then give a few proper sequels. Like Sleeping Dogs, Motor Storm, LA Noir, should get another entry.

fan_of_gaming22d ago

Yeah I'd be fine with remasters of PS3 games too, they don't have to be remakes.

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For just $6 you can play the Red Dead Redemption port on Xbox and PS5

Rockstar Games’ shiny new Red Dead Redemption port is now on GTA+, and you can play it while claiming some tasty GTA Online benefits.

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Profchaos36d ago

Rockstar still strying to make GTA plus work
Should be $6 for the rdr game on sale not 6 bucks for a months playtime

Exvalos36d ago (Edited 36d ago )

I hear ya, 49.99 or whatever the price on that game is, is a bit stiff seeing as it's just a port.

anast36d ago

Why would anyone rent this game?

jznrpg36d ago

One of my favorite games from PS3 generation. I have the remaster as there was a buy 2 get 1 free deal a while back but the price they are charging for the port is way too high although not surprising at all.

CobraKai35d ago

Still tryna milk a dried up cow

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Red Dead Redemption Title Update 1.04 Notes (PS4 / Switch)

Improvements have been made to the stability of the game

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OtterX52d ago

I still think this release was a big waste of time. I would have been a day 1 purchaser if they had redone the game w RDR2 graphics. I still own my PS3 copy, so don't see the point in picking this up if it's minimally improved.

CobraKai52d ago

I bought the game cheaper than the remaster on 360. There’s no reason in releasing the game at that price with so little improvements if any.

Profchaos52d ago

It's nice to have it as a handheld game I guess if you travel a lot but yes the ps5 release was a joke

kaos8952d ago

It plays at 60 fps on PS5 and a higher res if you value that.

OtterX52d ago (Edited 52d ago )

Yea, PS3 graphics at 60fps and 4k doesn't warrant the price. It was severely disappointing considering they already created so many of the assets north of the San Luis River (New Austin) in RDR2 and could have reused a lot of things, or reworked things bc they are the same area at different times in a fairly close history. It's friggin' Rockstar - you know they have the money and resources to have done it.

jznrpg36d ago

I like that I can play the game on current generation console but it would have been nice if they did more to make it look better.

Profchaos52d ago (Edited 52d ago )

They should have released the game in its current state not the state it launched in. Obvious we all wanted this to be a expansion to rdr 2 given that the original map was already remade in the game lots of people though this was just going to be added in later as paid DLC.

Now the game runs at 4k 60 fps on ps5 and can be brought on sale it's actually worth playing.

At launch the game was priced far to high and was a ps360 era game that couldn't run at 60 fps.

I'm in no way a frame rate snob I defended games like tears of the kingdom in the past for being 30 fps experiences but rdr was a joke at launch