Playstation Network Set To Offer Full Games For $39.99! $20 Less Then Retail!

[QUOTE="FatalDomain"][QUOTE="Joust_"]

I like how people turned a "PS3 to offer full downloadable games at lower prices" into an anti Blu-ray one.

Good going fanboys.

Joust_

The fact that you compare Blu-ray and UMD's success just shows that you don't know what you are talking about.

Here's a hint though: Blu-ray successful, UMD not successful

[QUOTE="lusitanogamer"][QUOTE="heretrix"]I'll believe this when I see it.There really isn't much of a source for this rumor.warhawk and Socom were multiplayer titles only an birnout was several months old when it was released on PSN. I can't see the retailers being too happy about this. They are already nervous about this to begin with.heretrix

I LOVE what Sony is doing with PSN as far as downloading full games is concerned. But I find it hard to believe that retail is going to let them undercut them. There are many things that could hold this back. But I'll be the first in line if it's true. Trust me on that. I got a fiber connection and I ain't afraid to use it.

What will consolites say now after bashing steam for the last couple of years and saying they would only want hard copies of full games? :)blue_hazy_basic

im personally all for digital ditro.... i just dont like drms.... thats my only gripe

blu-ray becomes irrelevant to gaming if that's the case.Ontain

[QUOTE="Ontain"]blu-ray becomes irrelevant to gaming if that's the case.SemiMaster

or they could not include all those different languages in uncompressed audio... im sure that will remove quite a few gigs

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[QUOTE="lusitanogamer"]You forgot about Siren Blood Curse. It's a full and somewhat lenghty game that was available for download before releasing on disc.FatalDomain

I LOVE what Sony is doing with PSN as far as downloading full games is concerned. But I find it hard to believe that retail is going to let them undercut them. There are many things that could hold this back. But I'll be the first in line if it's true. Trust me on that. I got a fiber connection and I ain't afraid to use it.

DD IS the way of the future :)redbaron3

Exactly. If cows and lemmings care so much for "next gen" stuff like they indicate when they hate on the Wii, then they should welcome digital distribution with open arms.

I don't get what the big fuss is about; just because they're planning to release full version games over the PSN doesn't mean you have to buy it.

There are a couple advantages to this aside from getting games for cheaper. It is very likely that hardcopy of games will eventually be discontinued and pulled off the shelves while PSN will still offer the downloads. You can switch games on the fly in the comfort of your couch without having to get up. It's easier for storage and you prevent your games from damages that can otherwise occur to a disc.

But the link seems less that credible and I doubt that we will be seeing anything anytime soon.

[QUOTE="SemiMaster"][QUOTE="Ontain"]blu-ray becomes irrelevant to gaming if that's the case.ogvampire

or they could not include all those different languages in uncompressed audio... im sure that will remove quite a few gigs

If you go read the actual article it's really just saying the gaming industry is pushing for online distribution of content. So I wouldn't expect anything different than something like Burnout Paradise being sold online on PSN.

so that means you can have like 5 games and thats it?

i still stick with my library of discs.

Isn't that kinda defeating the purpose of Blu-Ray? Its awesome that Sony can cut the games down by $20, but at the same time isn't saying that Blu-Ray isn't necessary and drives up the cost of a game in a way?DarkGamer007

Aren't PS3 games the same price as 360 games? If so, how does BR then drive up the price of games? As for whether or not BR is "necessary", that would depend on the hard drive size people have and whether or not they are willing to upgrade. I would be very surprised if the casual-driven console market suddenly turns to a majority of DD.

[QUOTE="redbaron3"]DD IS the way of the future :)Hexagon_777

Exactly. If cows and lemmings care so much for "next gen" stuff like they indicate when they hate on the Wii, then they should welcome digital distribution with open arms.

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[QUOTE="redbaron3"]DD IS the way of the future :)bdum_pshhh

Exactly. If cows and lemmings care so much for "next gen" stuff like they indicate when they hate on the Wii, then they should welcome digital distribution with open arms.

I think a steady, reliable bandwidth for that high speed is also very important. I find my service is extremely unreliable whether I am using the wireless PS3 or my PCs hard line connection. Sometimes I can download a PS3 demo of video that is over 1 gig in a few minutes, other times it may take an hour. Hell, when I downloaded Burnout, it literally took all day and that was only 3 gigs or so.

WHile the idea of downloading a new game for cheap is appealing, unless internet service providers are more reliable, I may be willing to spend the extra $20 to drive to the store and get it within 30 minutes instead of waiting countless hours. I guess it would depend on the game and howw "must have" I consider it.

What will consolites say now after bashing steam for the last couple of years and saying they would only want hard copies of full games? :)blue_hazy_basic

I would say that if you were going to download a game onto your PC anyway, then why not save yourself the $40 and find a "free" download. At least consolites who do buy hard copies have an excuse to be foolish in that regard.

[QUOTE="Ontain"]blu-ray becomes irrelevant to gaming if that's the case.II_Seraphim_II

[QUOTE="Ontain"]blu-ray becomes irrelevant to gaming if that's the case.dotWithShoes

[QUOTE="FatalDomain"][QUOTE="heretrix"]It was episodic content that was compiled on a disk afterwards.

I LOVE what Sony is doing with PSN as far as downloading full games is concerned. But I find it hard to believe that retail is going to let them undercut them. There are many things that could hold this back. But I'll be the first in line if it's true. Trust me on that. I got a fiber connection and I ain't afraid to use it.

heretrix

Agreed, companies holding onto the past unwilling to change is a big hassle....But for all of the idiotic posts I read in the topic (not yours) I feel its my duty to enlighten them about DD and its current impact throughout the entertainment industry. The naysayers truly think they will be buying games at Gamestop or other physical retailers in the next 10 years completely ignoring what is happening today is gaming.

Game On...

[QUOTE="redbaron3"]DD IS the way of the future :)Hexagon_777

Exactly. If cows and lemmings care so much for "next gen" stuff like they indicate when they hate on the Wii, then they should welcome digital distribution with open arms.

[QUOTE="Ontain"]blu-ray becomes irrelevant to gaming if that's the case.EVOLV3

[QUOTE="Ontain"]blu-ray becomes irrelevant to gaming if that's the case.PoppaGamer

[QUOTE="dotWithShoes"][QUOTE="Ontain"]blu-ray becomes irrelevant to gaming if that's the case.Ontain

Even though I think the entire process will be a mess, hopefully it becomes true. You're able to share your PSN ID and the content that comes along with people you know well, so I'm thinking you might be able to also share these full retail games.one_on_one

What will consolites say now after bashing steam for the last couple of years and saying they would only want hard copies of full games? :)blue_hazy_basic

There's already half a dozen 360 games for $40 in disc format..whats the big deal? hopesfall2own

[QUOTE="dotWithShoes"][QUOTE="Ontain"]blu-ray becomes irrelevant to gaming if that's the case.Ontain

[QUOTE="hopesfall2own"]There's already half a dozen 360 games for $40 in disc format..whats the big deal? Chutebox

They've already started that in 2007 with Warhawk.

This sounds practical although I think it'll only be done with first parties and exclusive third party titles.Lionheart08

Burnout Paradise is multi and it's on the PlayStation Store.

It's only $19.99 too. :)

[QUOTE="heretrix"]So let me get this straight, I'm supposed to pay a 20 dollar premium for some wallpapers and trailers?

:lol: that's absolutely ridiculous. That's ok, but people are whining about paying 10 bucks for DLC?

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II_Seraphim_II

What will consolites say now after bashing steam for the last couple of years and saying they would only want hard copies of full games? :)blue_hazy_basic

[QUOTE="Ontain"][QUOTE="dotWithShoes"] How long does it take you to download 30+ gb of data? I bet I can drive to GameStop and be back home before you can download it.dotWithShoes

blu-ray becomes irrelevant to gaming if that's the case.Ontain

There is only so much space on a harddrive. Downloading directly to the harddrive is naturally going to take up much more space.

In the end, I'm still going to prefer to buy the physical disc w/ case.

You know what's ironic in all of this (if this is true)? MS is the company preaching left and right about how digital distribution is the future and Sony is the company that is actually doing something in that field.lusitanogamer