That's a whole different argument. One could say getting all those free games and the money saved on the discounts more than pays for the membership if you break it all down.
Kotaku introduces the Amazon Playstation Network Store
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That's a whole different argument. One could say getting all those free games and the money saved on the discounts more than pays for the membership if you break it all down.
Then again those free games dissapear once you stop PS+, it's a rental service at best which offers deals on the side. In the end you still had to fork over cash to enter the program - getting games you may or may not have wanted.
3rdamention
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Sutton Dagger
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Does the buy 2 get 1 free promo apply to digital games? Anyone that can contact Tony?
Those crazy motherfuckers. They actually went and did it.
I was certain we'd never see something like this, having a console manufacturer relinquish their tight control over their digital storefront like this. This is the kind of stuff that instills confidence in a digital future in the console space for me. Looking at gofreak's post, we're already seeing at least some benefit to the move, hopefully this store will stick around and really start seeing some price warzzz all around going forward.
Now, there's one more thing you have to do Sony. And you must do whatever it takes to accomplish it. Suck lord Gaben's cock if you have to, but get a damn Steam store on Playstation. Then the internet will fuckin' implode - or at least, Neogaf servers for a while.
What a way to wake up...
I was certain we'd never see something like this, having a console manufacturer relinquish their tight control over their digital storefront like this. This is the kind of stuff that instills confidence in a digital future in the console space for me. Looking at gofreak's post, we're already seeing at least some benefit to the move, hopefully this store will stick around and really start seeing some price warzzz all around going forward.
Now, there's one more thing you have to do Sony. And you must do whatever it takes to accomplish it. Suck lord Gaben's cock if you have to, but get a damn Steam store on Playstation. Then the internet will fuckin' implode - or at least, Neogaf servers for a while.
What a way to wake up...
Sly has a good drop too:
Tiger Woods 14 is $20 less on Amazon also.
Noticing a pattern - it looks like mostly EA and Sony games.
So...can Amazon negotiate with third parties independently of Sony?
Discounting SONY games is harder to understand though!
Excellent news that it's already providing better deals.
Forearm Star
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I think this has been asked before but has not been answered.
Does this mean the B2G1 deal will be for digital PS4 games too!?
Does this mean the B2G1 deal will be for digital PS4 games too!?
Gaf_SentMe
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Will the PS4 B2G1 deal be eligible later on in the day? If so, I'm going digital. F that.
Gaf_SentMe
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http://www.engadget.com/2013/11/12/sony-amazon-playstation-network-store/
YES! Lock it up. Other deals in place (ex-Gamestop, Best Buy, etc). Steam sales a given. Ahh based Sony!
YES! Lock it up. Other deals in place (ex-Gamestop, Best Buy, etc). Steam sales a given. Ahh based Sony!
ultimatebestusername
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Honestly I'm more interested to find out if digital psn games are region free like their physical counterparts. I don't want to have to fragment my purchases across my AU psn account and a US psn account, so if international codes redeem in the AU store like steam then I could definitely see myself going all digital in the future.
jakonovski
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Come to think of it, this is a really good reason to not buy an EU PS4 until this scheme is implemented in Europe.
This is something I never expected for a console. It's too good to be true.
FinalStageBoss
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Damn, so it's not just Amazon. I wonder who else is going to get involved.
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BeardyChan
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I would point out that this isn't the first time Amazon has dipped a toe into this kind of stuff and most likely they will continue with other offerings in the future. I just have to ask if they are going to stick with it this time. Yeah there might be some offers on things that make it cheaper than buying physical copies, but if they don't get the newest games day and date digitally it's a waste. That was the problem with the previous PSN storefront on Amazon. They weren't getting the newest games that people were wanting, and thus they couldn't be competitive in pricing. Tony has done a lot of great things for sure, but will he be able to deliver consistently that is yet to be proven.
Oh and does anyone remember the Xbox live marketplace offering Amazon used to have?
Oh and does anyone remember the Xbox live marketplace offering Amazon used to have?
everyday math
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This is way awesome.
You have to redeem from the regional store the code is for.
BUT, on PS3 - and I think on PS4? - you can play that content with another account from any region.
Vita is more complicated than that, you can only play with the local account.
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GrizzleBoy
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YEP!
The thing that miffed me about MS totally reversing the DRM with no compromise was that we were once again in the situation where digital games were available only from psn/xbl and at stupid prices.
IF they sell games for reasonable prices i.e. not still selling half decade old games at £30 and what not, I'm in. Hard.
coughlanio
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My only hope, is that if Amazon UK get on board, that UK codes will work in Ireland.
ShogunDarius
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GrizzleBoy
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Nathan_Drake
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rental service at best? Maybe rental service at worst if one is inclined to present it negatively. If you are invested in the ecosystem its a free game or 3 a month and usually still worth having. Imo of course ��
Ludicrous Speed
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Hopefully amazon is able to set their own sale prices and won't have to have approval from Sony.
Amazon has had some great sales on pc digital games. Sales that rival the steam sales
Amazon has had some great sales on pc digital games. Sales that rival the steam sales
Which other retailers? It doesn't state.
Even bigger megaton if true though. Basically Steam for Playstation.
Revolutionary
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Holy shitballs
True but now that you have to have it for MP there's more motivation to keep it now
As long as they keep doing what they're doing they won't have a problem. It's when the free games dry that they'll have a big issue on their hands with people.
Well, Steam has family share now, and you also don't pay for that
I would never let someone else have access to my library.
Best Buy and Gamestop are a lock.
LiquidMetal14
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BY THE LOINS OF OLYMPUS
FinalStageBoss
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Man if they add multiple retailers on top on Amazon this is going to be fucking huge.
FalsettoVibe
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This is awesome.
AstroZombie
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ToVenusAndBack
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I may have missed it in all this excitement...but please tell me this is going to be the case in UK/Europe?!
ultimatebestusername
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Yeah that's the thing; I already have loads of purchases on my AU account, so I want all future purchases to be tied to this account as well so I don't have to juggle my content between two accounts (even if I can access the games on my AU account on PS4, the games would still be tied to the US account). That's why I hope PS4 games don't follow the current regime, i.e. they don't have region specific psn codes (although I'm almost certain this will continue to be the case).
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chicagocubsfan
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This is amazing.