Sony confirms Patapon 2 will be Download Only

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3173712

From the article:

The News: After reports earlier today that the upcoming PSP game Patapon 2 would be selling at retail with a download code in place of an actual UMD in the box, Sony has confirmed this to Ars Technica. Senior Director of Corporate Communications Patrick Seybold said, "We're considering a digital only format for the Patapon 2 release as a one time test case as we continue to explore consumer preferences for digital content." The game's release is still set for May 5.

That's cool... I'm tired of the UMDs.

Ok, fine for me but it really annoys me that I have to pay 60au for the game and then waste 1+gb of data bandwidth from my internet well done sony got to love your support of your format.

Patapon is only 326mb can't imagine 2 would be that much bigger. Games on your memory stick make your portable game system more portable.

Patapon 2 here in australia has already been out for about 3 weeks on a UMD , so im not complaining but I dont want it to be a trend for the big 1.8gb games imagine if im capped and i want to play the game I pay for a copy at the shop but I cant play it cause i cant DL the game.

well then I will not be able to get it then.

Apparently the download only is for North America.

DD does seem to be the next step to making the PSP (and any future handheld) the ultimate portable device. I actually like the ides. Hopefully this'll lower the piracy rate.

Damn!It has started......I don't want everything go Downloadable. Atleast make a hard copy of it....

i already got the game so i dont need to bother:)

I wont be getting it now. Already canceled my preorder. I like having the physical games. Not really interested anymore due to this news but I might order the EU version at some point in the future. I dont see why they dont have the download version for $15 on the PSN and a UMD version in stores for $20. It would make everyone happy. I think its crap that they are forcing you to download if you are a fan of the game.

DD does seem to be the next step to making the PSP (and any future handheld) the ultimate portable device. I actually like the ides. Hopefully this'll lower the piracy rate.

Lionheart08

Both the PSP & DS have DDs wouldn't this hurt more than help? What would stop people from copying the download?

Damn!It has started......I don't want everything go Downloadable. Atleast make a hard copy of it....

DarkMaster7991

Hahah i guess i wont be buying a psp2 then ;) i dont have a way to use the PSN as it is not to mention it being my only resource for games as I dont have a credit card nor do they sell PSN cards in Australia :(>

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DD does seem to be the next step to making the PSP (and any future handheld) the ultimate portable device. I actually like the ides. Hopefully this'll lower the piracy rate.

Coolyfett

Both the PSP & DS have DDs wouldn't this hurt more than help? What would stop people from copying the download?

There's multiple ways to protect against such things, though none are foolproof because no method of anti-piracy is foolproof anyway. For instance in this case, because you are forced to get it from the PS Store, Sony can tie the copy of the game to your PSN ID that you purchased/redeemed your voucher for it with.

Back on topic though, people who are upset with the fact that there won't be a physical copy shouldn't worry. This is only a one time experiment with this game only. Though, that doesn't mean looking forward to the next PSP that they don't plan to do away with physical copies of games. This is probably a testing ground for just that. But it'll still be a while before that comes so no need to worry about that now. In the mean time, I'd encourage you all to try and overcome your fears of digital distribution.

[There's multiple ways to protect against such things, though none are foolproof because no method of anti-piracy is foolproof anyway. For instance in this case, because you are forced to get it from the PS Store, Sony can tie the copy of the game to your PSN ID that you purchased/redeemed your voucher for it with.

Back on topic though, people who are upset with the fact that there won't be a physical copy shouldn't worry. This is only a one time experiment with this game only. Though, that doesn't mean looking forward to the next PSP that they don't plan to do away with physical copies of games. This is probably a testing ground for just that. But it'll still be a while before that comes so no need to worry about that now. In the mean time, I'd encourage you all to try and overcome your fears of digital distribution.

RurouniSaiyajin

As for this test... if they deem it a success, I doubt you'll see another SECA published title in UMD format.

Well... guess I won't be buying this one.Threesixtyci

its awesome, i just got a 8gig mem stick