Hi Everyone – It’s time for the weekly PlayStation Store Update.
Updates
Ape Escape: On the Loose Permanent Price Drop (now $9.99, original price $15.99)
Hot Shots Golf Open Tee Permanent Price Drop (now $9.99, original price $15.99)
SOCOM: Fire Team Bravo Permanent Price Drop (now $9.99, original price $15.99)
Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow Permanent Price Drop (now $9.99, original price $24.99)
Twisted Metal: Head On Permanent Price Drop (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
LittleBigPlanet PSP Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Resistance: Retribution Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Secret Agent Clank Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Gran Turismo PSP Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer Permanent Price Drop (now $7.99, original price $9.99)
Mahjongg Artifacts: Chapter 2 – Minis – Sale (now $1.99, original price $4.99)
Stand O’ Food – Minis – Sale (now $1.99, original price $4.99)
Obscure: The Aftermath – Sale (now $14.99, original price $29.99)
Downloadable Games
Tecmo Bowl Throwback ($9.99)
The legend is back! Tecmo Bowl Throwback is a remake of the classic Tecmo Super Bowl, with the same rules and fast-paced gameplay as the original, but with the option to play it in brand new high definition 3D graphics. Switch it back to old school in real time with the same graphics and music from back in the day!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 213 MB
Planet Mini-Golf ($9.99)
With 16 courses rich in detail and gameplay, online play, and the ability to create and share courses with other players, Planet Mini-Golf offers the ultimate high-definition minigolf experience.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 743 MB
PSone Classics
N2O Nitrous Oxide ($5.99)
Pilot your Tunnel Runner into the Nitrous Oxide filled tubes of Neptune and destroy the emerging race of genetically mutated super warriors who threaten planet Earth. Download this PSone Classic today!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 70 MB
Game Demos (free)
Planet Mini-Golf Demo
With 16 courses rich in detail and gameplay, online play, and the ability to create and share courses with other players, Planet Mini-Golf offers the ultimate high-definition minigolf experience. Try out the free demo now!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 417 MB
Add-on Game Content
Dead To Rights: Retribution GAC Pack ($4.99)
“GAC Pack” features four new modes of play, including the all new Assault on the 87th Precinct and Riot Control Mode. In Assault on the 87the Precinct, take control of 3 different type of GAC soldiers in their efforts to liberate Grant City’s 87th Precinct. In Riot Control Mode, fend off waives of GAC assault forces as Jack and Shadow while playing for style and speed to achieve a maximum score. Also in the GAC Pack, new skins for Jack and Shadow, Action Mode which turns rounds into explosive rounds, Noir Mode allowing for replay of the game with authentic Noir Visuals, Trophies and Scoreboard support.
File size: 639 MB
Lost Planet 2 Map Pack #2 ($4.99)
Explore two extra battlefields in this Map Pack for LOST PLANET 2. “Dockyard Battle” takes the fight to the overland battleship construction site seen in Episode 4 of the Campaign mode, while “Frozen Wasteland” is a remake that returns you to the frozen tundra of the original game’s fan-favorite map.
File size: 65 MB
Record Of Agarest War: Item Pack 15: Emperor Kit ($1.99)
Contains [Altis Rod], [Ring of Epsilon], [Heaven’s End], and [Imperial Guard]. You might be referred to as “Emperor” by your friends if you equip them all…
File size: 2.33 MB
Record Of Agarest War: Item Pack 16: Legend Kit ($1.99)
Contains [Rage Blaster], [S.O.C.], [Extra Frame], and [Chaos Frame], which are believed to have been created by a legendary blacksmith. This legendary power could be yours…
File size: 2.33 MB
Record Of Agarest War: Points Pack 5: Additional PP ($4.99)
This will increase your PP by 1,500PP! PP are shared points for your entire party and can be used to increase anyone’s stats. You’d have to defeat tons of enemies to collect this much PP. Don’t miss this opportunity!
File size: 2.33 MB
Guitar Hero 5
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.
- “Sex Type Thing” by Stone Temple Pilots ($1.99)
- “Between The Lines” by Stone Temple Pilots ($1.99)
- “Plush” by Stone Temple Pilots ($1.99)
- Stone Temple Pilots Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring “Sex Type Thing,” “Between The Lines,” and “Plush” by Stone Temple Pilots. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.
File size: 34 MB – 51 MB (singles), 121 MB (track pack)
Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
- “Don’t You Evah” – Spoon ($1.99)
- “Got Nuffin” – Spoon ($1.99)
- “I Turn My Camera On” – Spoon ($1.99)
- “Trouble Comes Running” – Spoon ($1.99)
- Spoon Pack 01 ($6.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Spoon Pack 1. This pack includes “Don’t You Evah”, “Got Nuffin”, “I Turn My Camera On”, and “Trouble Comes Running” by Spoon.
- “Alive” – P.O.D. ($1.99)
Rock Band Network
- “Disengage” by Suicide Silence ($1.99)
- “Forever In Your Hands” by All That Remains ($1.99)
- “Get the Hell Out of Here” by Steve Vai ($1.99)
- “The Future Soon” by Jonathan Coulton ($1.99)
- “The Most Beautiful Girl (In The Room)” by Flight of the Conchords ($1.99)
File size: 17 MB – 30 MB (singles), 85 MB (track pack)
Bundles
Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype + Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer Bundle ($17.99)
The ultimate shoot ’em up experience for your PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. This bundle contains both Soldner-X games (Soldnet-X 2: Final Prototype & Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer) in one
attractive package.
File size: 2.32 GB
Avatars
Super Street Fighter IV Avatars (x3) ($0.49)
File size: 109 KB – 122 KB (each)
Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype (x5) ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB – 131 KB (each)
Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype Avatar Bundle ($1.49)
File size: 531 KB (each)
Game Videos (free)
Pulse 6/1 Edition
File size: 317 MB (HD), 536 MB (1080)
Call Of Duty: Black Ops Debut Tease Trailer
File size: 36 MB (HD), 60 MB (1080)
Medal Of Honor – Leave A Message Trailer
File size: 68 MB (HD)
Death Track: Resurrection Trailer
File size: 75 MB
Red Dead Redemption – Revolution Trailer
File size: 54 MB (HD)
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days – Arcade Mode Trailer
File size: 69 MB (HD)
LittleBigPlanet 2 – Announcement Trailer
File size: 91 MB (HD)
ModNation Racers: Spotlight – Huck Gee
File size: 231 MB (HD), 394 MB (1080)
ModNation Racers: Spotlight – Kevin Butler
File size: 132 MB (HD), 230 MB (1080)
PS3 Themes
ModNation Racers: Launch Theme 1 (free)
File size: 2.41 MB
ModNation Racers: Launch Theme 2 (free)
File size: 2.11 MB
ModNation Racers: Launch Theme 3 (free)
File size: 1.90 MB
Voodoo Crucifixion ($1.49)
File size: 5.98 MB
Flower Fantasy ($1.49)
File size: 6.09 MB
Futbol Premium Theme ($1.99)
File size: 4.90 MB
Say Cheesecake ($1.99)
File size: 3.30 MB
UFC Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 10 MB
Wallpapers (free)
Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype Wallpaper 5
File size: 180 KB (SD), 919 KB (1080)
PlayStation Store for PSP
PSP Minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)
Telegraph Crosswords – Minis ($2.99)
ESRB Rated T
File size: 8.49 MB
Game Videos (free)
Pulse 6/1 Edition
File size: 50 MB
ModNation Racers: Spotlight – Huck Gee
File size: 39 MB
ModNation Racers: Spotlight – Kevin Butler
File size: 22 MB
PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)
ModNation Racers PSP: Launch PSP Theme 1 (free)
File size: 605 KB
ModNation Racers PSP: Launch PSP Theme 2 (free)
File size: 598 KB
ModNation Racers PSP: Launch PSP Theme 3 (free)
File size: 592 KB
Armored Core Last Raven Custom PSP Theme (free)
File size: 563 KB
Voodoo Crucifixion PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 461 KB
Flower Fantasy PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 652 KB
Futbol PSP Theme 1 ($1.49)
File size: 434 KB
Futbol PSP Theme 2 ($1.49)
File size: 383 KB
Vampires PSP Theme 3 ($1.49)
File size: 407 KB
Vampires PSP Theme 4 ($1.49)
File size: 465 KB
A lot of PSP price drops!
I think we just need a new manager for the store.
One that will actually get on these comments and reply back.
as for # 194
I agree 110% xbox live still does it well….sometimes.:D
if they are saving FF9 for E3 ……….well…………thats kinda stupid..
PSone classic Einhander would be pretty awesome.
I feel for ya Grace, having to deal with the complaints of lousy rude morons every week must not be easy.
Thanks for the update, for what it’s worth.
give us IX!!
@phinnv8
Speak for yourself. I don’t give a toss about Facebook & Twitter, & Youtube has a link right from the default web page on the PS3 browser. Try using the bookmarks feature. Then everything is 3 clicks away. I can access Youtube faster on my PS3 than I can on my PC, lol.
Just went back to the store and the Soldner & Uncharted avatar bundles are gone, as is the Soldner 1&2 bundle. Where’d they go?
@megax28, bond007mgm,
What does E3 have to do with a random PS Store update? You guys are paranoid if you think it’ll be about FF9 at the expense of stuff like Resistance 3, LBP2, inFamous 2, KZ3, GT5, and probably a couple new IP’s.
This U.S. update totally sucks. No FFIX??!!! Japan and Europe already have it. Where’s the love for the U.S.?? I have a PSP Go and I’ve been satisfied with it so far, but if Sony keeps releasing demos for games that they don’t release for digital download or games that all the OTHER regions have, then I might have to STOP supporting Sony all together.
Okay im just going to ask straight out, Grace are you ordered NOT to answer any of our questions? or do you not care? or are you just rude in general? It seems the the people that head up the other playstation stores are more hands on and you are a cold fish. How about an answer for once but I wont hold my breath.
FF 9 should be next week or after E3 (end of JUNE)
No FFIX, no purchases. Xbox LIVE Marketplace is getting some cash from me this week though!
Price drops have made a lot more of the downloadable PSP games a lot more enticing.
Keep those avatars coming.
Dear Sony, and any with regards to who has control over PSN releases.
I traded in my psp go weeks ago and have seen little to dissuade me from my decision. Tomorrow I shall be getting rid of my ps3 as well, and will not be buying another Sony product any time soon. This is not a way to run a business. Rules number 1 & 2 of economics is that the customer is always right, and to give the customers what they want. You have failed in this repeatedly and Ive had enough.
In summary: Screw You. Screw you right in the ear.
-Love
Good psp price drops.
Great update with the price drop but im still waiting for Naruto ultimate ninja hero 3 for download since theres been a demo for some time plus the game was already in stores. When is it gonna be downloadable on PSN?
What about Naruto Ultimate Ninja Heroes?
PSP GO users want Naruto,put it in the store as you promised (PSP Essentials.)
I am really not into people loosing their job because they probably worked hard to get to were they are. However, seeing the lousy job a certain someone has done the past 3 years on the PlayStation Store and the constant complains from the consumers about the jog this certain someone is doing, I am very shock that this certain someone is still employed.
It seems that the PlayStation store is always getting content late when compare to the other consoles marketplace. We get demo late, games late, and DLC late. Yes, I do know that there such a thing as exclusive DLC or time exclusive DLC.
Content is submitted to SCEA for weeks and not publish on the store according to the developers/publisher themselves. It is very sad that this certain someone care very little about our complaints.
Backbreaker demo was supposed to release last week in the PSN store according to the developers, but here we are a week later and nothing.
Finally Tecmo Bowl but Im still holding out for Suikoden 2
…. FFIX. Why not?
@ 206 Paradron_Bomb:
You mean, you can use these (Fb, Wikipedia, Youtube, Google, ect.)without your PS3 freezing, or crashing [or access them] at all? What PS3 firmware do you use?
BACKBREAKER DEMO!!?!?!?
Still no uncharted 2 bundle, I’m sad.
Vandal Hearts ps1 classic!!!!!!
That is not a PSone “classic”, by any stretch of the imagination.
Terrible.
Good update PSP looks like the only system with games this summer (cheap too). PS3 line up looks sad at lest untill Sept-OCT. Every one want’s FFIX well I have it on PSOne Disk:p I just love how every one complains week after week and nothing happens and then they come back to complain some more knoing nothing is going to happen. Love you guys puts a smile on my face every time. Comments are funny:)
Thanks for the update. I’m loving all the PSP game price drops so I’ll be sure to download Little Big Planet and Gran Turismo soon. I hope you all get the go to put Final Fantasy IX on the store soon.
@righello
I’m using fw 3.30. Wired connection, Nat type 1, that’s pretty much it.
YouTube works again for me since they upgraded the flash. I use Google as my search engine, no problems there. I don’t use Facebook or Wiki so I can’t comment on those. I hit the ‘cancel’ button on certain sites so I’m not loading pages with tons of flash and jpegs running/loading. I don’t run the plug-in on Gametrailers.com for example when reading comments.
My biggest peeve is actually with Gametrailers.com in that you can no longer download vids to your PS3 hard drive due to a new javascript browser incompatibility or something. The download tab is unresponsive now. THAT…is a problem for me :(
Wooo! N2O!
findaway | June 1st, 2010 at 7:24 pm
I feel for ya Grace, having to deal with the complaints of lousy rude morons every week must not be easy. Thanks for the update, for what it’s worth.
How, exactly, is Grace “dealing” with the complaints? It seems to me that she isn’t. There is only 1 reply to this blog (as of time of writing) and it isn’t even hers.
This is a really good price for LittleBigPlanet. Now, when will Sony drop the price for Locoroco1 ($22.99) and Patapon1 ($15.99)?
Marketing 101. First t0 market, Tecmo Bowl has been a blast on XBox.
I might pick up Planet Minigolf as soon as a download code appears on Amazon.com, I refuse to pay tax on digital downloads! I don’t know why you do that Sony, you don’t have an office in my state and thus are not required to collect sales tax…
Anyways, also kind of dissapointed that Final Fantasy IX is still missing, the US is always last in getting good RPGs.
dear sony please o please send another firmware update that upgrades the browser, i can’t access half of the sites i used to be able to when i first got my ps3. i feel like its turning into “The System that [BARELY] does anything else”. maybe you wont update to capitalize on features but please dedicate one to upgrade the browser. Thanx SCEA You guys rule!!!!!! P.S. who is the official ps3 mascot? (NES=Mario) (X-BOX=HALO) (PS3=???)
The rudeness and entitlement PSN users feel they deserve never ceases to amaze me. Thank you Grace and everyone else for these updates. I look forward to next week.
I sure am glad I have an Xbox 360.
PLEASE RESPOND!
hey jeff i really need you to answer this question for me please!!
yesterday i received a message from my little nephew in English (he only speaks French) saying something that he was playing the skate demo and loved it and that i should download it and try it out, now i’m wondering if his account was hacked or are you guys allowing publishers to use our PSN ID’s and passwords to log into our accounts to possibly trick us in thinking it really is one of our friends messaging us and to make us think our friends are interested in buying a certain game that maybe i will go out and get it because he likes it?
PLEASE RESPOND
THANK YOU.
the drop in price for both LBP and Gran Turismo on the PSP might have me picking those up… tho is that just for the downloadable version or the UMD version as well…?? cause honestly, i dont think i have room on my memory card for both games… ugh…
FF9 is in the UK store. Last time this happened with 7 and 8, it was in the US store the next week. I don’t think they are waiting for E3. Word was June 15th.
I wonder if anybody consumes any of the content, before commenting on this blog. I though we were to comment on the content of this blog post and not what other countries have posted in there store. If you want to express your idea, that’s what the blog share is all about. Post it and have people vote it up.
(now for the “OLD MAN RANT”)
Also, how was gaming before internet enabled consoles? Well I’ll tell you! Demos were almost non-existent and only came in magazines! There was no “patching”, no “system update”, and I was happy. I wonder why? I think, with all this “instantaneous internets”, we have become spoil and developers have become lazy. When can I play a game that doesn’t need to be patched and DLC’ed to death. Just keep it simply, please.
Mies2000:
Developers have not become lazy. Quite the opposite. The demands placed on developers today far exceeds what it did 10 or 15 years ago. Games have become massively more complex and far more time-consuming to develop. A game without bugs is a near impossibility.
Besides, games from the pre-internet era had just as many bugs. We just didn’t have any freely accessible public forum (ie: the internet) where we could get together and complain about them.
If it wasn’t for internet forums, most people would never know about 99% of the bugs that get reported.
Xbox Live is supposedly getting Hulu support announced at E3 this year, if thats the case, and PS3 isn’t its done. I’m tired of no new features coming to PS3 ******EVER*****. Xbox has Netflix (built in not some crap disk), Live.fm, Facebook, Twitter, Cross game chat, context sensitive Xbox button, avatar integration, auto-syncing achievements, and more.
DO SOMETHING NOW SONY!!!!!!
LBP is nice at $19.99.
But I bought the PS3 LBP GOTY edition Bluray from BestBuy for $20. I think LBP on PSP should go a little lower.
I will just hold onto the demo for a little longer. At $10~15, I will buy it without thinking.
Just my thought.
I am all over Nitrous Oxide! I loved that game on my old PSone. Will we see Rez???
E3 post Jeff?
final fantasy ix? starting to think ps3 CAN’T do everything!
Hey Dax_Australia:
You make some good points. But, what about the people without internet access? They don’t get a completed game, with DLC and any fixes, that are necessary for the complete game expirence. They have pay their $60.00 just like everyone else. Shouldn’t the game be completed (DLC and errors fixed) and throughly tested before it is released?
N2O? isn’t that the game that got in trouble for advertising “NEVER TRIP ALONE” back in the day? I remember renting it from Blockbuster and how I thought that it sucked….oh well.
@Sindred
Um….E3 starts June 15th. Derp