Well its been rumored for a couple days, but Sony just announced that Patapon 2 will be an “experimental” product as they are only making it available via download. There will also be a way of buying a code through Gamestop if you’re not able to buy online. Now this isn’t the first time that a full game like Patapon 2 has been offered online but usually there is a store item of the product available to purchase also. Is this leading to the rumors of the PSP2 to be UMD-less with the only source to get games is through an online store? If Sony can pull off an online store such as what Apple is doing with the app store then I can really seeing it working for them for future titles. This also saves them a ton of time and money with getting their games on store shelves. Now the reality of actually not having a retail copy is something I am going to have to get used to but the way gaming is going, it seems like its going to be that way in the future.
So as far as downloading games to be the only source to own a copy of a game, what are your thoughts of this process? Do you think that this is the start of a new process to get PSP games or maybe even the start of a resign of the PSP?
Travis(MWG)
I think Sony has kind of forced themselves into experimenting like this. I mean it's not un-expected to hear, but I know a lot of people are going to be pissed about this. I'd rather own a tangible copy, but I'm fine downloading if need be. What needs to be worked out is a STEAM-like service if Sony is intent on trying to save money that way.
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doesn't the fact that it has become put for digital dowload show how much confidence they have in their game? i say this because it reminds of a discussion that was brought up with Megaman 9 and how it came out only on the Live Arcade, PSN, and Wii Shop but not in retail
ReplyDeleteI don't think this is at all a bad idea.... I just hope its pointing towards the rumors of a redesign for the PSP. If its really UMD-less and Sony will have games be download only, then I'll get really excited.
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