It’s been quite a week for PlayStation Plus since the last time we chatted. Earlier we announced that Plus will be coming to PS Vita and that it will also be getting an upgrade in Online Game Save storage (from 150MB to a beefy 1GB). We’ll have news for you on when these will hit and what these updates will be all about soon enough; until then, let’s take a look at some of the great discounts coming in at the end of the month, and let’s welcome PS3 Full Game Borderlands into the Instant Game Collection in September! It’s a lot to take in so without further ado, let’s get into the preview for the August 28th and September 4th PlayStation Plus updates.
August 28th PlayStation Plus Update
Lights, Camera, Party!
50% off for PlayStation Plus Members (Regular Price: $29.99, PS Plus Price: $15.00)
The essential party game for PlayStation Move owners is getting a giant discount for PlayStation Plus members. Fast-paced, funny, quick to set up, social and full of a variety of mini-games, challenges and Trophies, you’ll find an incredibly fun experience each time you play. Only one PS Move controller is needed to get everyone in on Lights, Camera, Party!
Space Channel 5: Part 2
40% off the Sale Price for PlayStation Plus Members (PSN Sale Price: $4.99, PS Plus Price: $2.99)
If you have yet to experience a Space Channel game, this is a great chance to do it. Space Channel Part 2 was released last year on PSN and took the remarkable rhythmic gameplay and charming story of the original Space Channel, and improved upon it in every way. It’s a steal at $2.99 for Plus members.
Spelunker HD (Game and DLC)
50% discount for PlayStation Plus Members (Regular Price: $9.99, PS Plus Price: $5.00)
A widely considered classic is remade in HD and is now on the ultra cheap for Plus members. Explore underground worlds, collect treasures, and fend off enemies with Spelunker HD’s addictive gameplay rooted in old-school gaming concepts. While you’ll find the game on sale at $5.00, you can also snag the game’s all new DLC hitting with this update for about $1 a pop. You’ll find all new areas and stages to download if you’re craving more of that Spelunker HD action.
September 4th PlayStation Plus Update
Borderlands
Free for PlayStation Plus Members; Add-Ons 50% off
Just in time to get set for the release of Borderlands 2 on September 18th, we’re happy to deliver the original Borderlands free for Plus members! Visit the wasteland planet of Pandora and embark on a quest for the elusive Vault. Featuring extensive co-op integration that seamlessly blends the single-player and multiplayer experiences, Borderlands allows players to freely join or leave each other’s games at any time for collaborative mayhem or the freedom to choose to play in full single-player mode to experience the world on their own. Borderlands also includes a groundbreaking weapon generation system that offers a near infinite variety of weapons to the player. Borderlands combines these features with addictive non-stop action to form a breakthrough experience that challenges the conventions of modern shooters and RPGs. We’re also throwing a sale on all the remarkable Add-Ons for Borderlands as well for 2 weeks. They will be all 50% off, including amazing expansions like Zombie Island and New Revolution. Or grab the Add-On Bundle for 50% off as well.
Daytona USA
40% off the Sale Price for PlayStation Plus Members (PSN Price: $4.99, PS Plus Price: $2.99)
Get your rolling start ready and pick up SEGA’s Daytona USA for only $2.99. The original game, redone in HD delivers the classic racing experience, and brings in new features including online play.
Greed Corp
50% off the Sale Price for PlayStation Plus Members (PSN Sale Price: $4.99, PS Plus Price: $2.50)
Greed Corp is an award winning, innovative turn-based strategy game, situated in a world inspired by the industrial revolutions and their destructive effects on the environment. Find the delicate balance between harvesting the land for resources and preserving it to stay alive. Will you defend your territory or sacrifice it to keep it out of enemy hands?
That’s it for now; check the PlayStation Store Updates for more details as they come, and we’ll see you again soon to deliver more PlayStation Plus goodness through September and beyond. See you in the comments!
i can’t wait to play, since i never played it.
Not to be bothersome, but it’s almost 5 in the afternoon and there’s still no updates in the store. When are we getting Borderlands, damnit? I hope you’re taking long because you’re giving us the add-ons for free too!
Thanks for everything, Sony. But seriously, I agree with the comments about Borderlands being a half-assed solution to catching up with SCEE; it may be retail, but it’s still a title that most of us already had, probably because you had it on all kinds of sales before. It’s cool, for example, that not many people got to try Deus Ex or Dead Space 2, and they give them for free. Not to judge though, I dig Borderlands a lot… it’s just that you guys could do a little better, sometimes. To be honest the service is great, but alas, humanity is greedy. If you keep distancing yourselves from SCEE in a way that makes you look bad, comparisons and anger will arise. The service is GREAT. But it needs to be similar to what’s being offered in other regions if you want your fanbase to deem it so.
WHERES BORDERLANDS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I REALLY WANT IT
that would be cool if the add-ons where free. but i think they are only giving them half off. they can’t offer the same stuff at the same time with other regions. Unless the the people who made the game say they can. but most don’t. and eu had more plus members anyway. I would not like to see red dead or Deus ex or dead space 2. But i can’t complain since i am getting free games. And the people who complain have no value for free stuff . even if they have it. a lot of people don’t. i never played it since money is always tight with me. So when i get something free i cherrish it.
Update !!!!! i cant wait
All that is true, Donkey. Plus is great regardless of regions, and the value of the service is amazing. It’s just too bad that we -or at least I- can help but compare.
But eh. Europe was behind for years, their store sucked balls. It’s cool that they’re getting better stuff now. And hey, I ain’t complaining. Take Bloodrayne for example: I’d never bought it myself. But omg does it rock.
The surprise factor in PS+ is awesome. If they were all retail games, there would be no surprise. What I mean to say is, if the games are good, bring em!
Guess they like to take there time updating things.
this waiting is torture
When is Borderlands coming to plus… i just bought a plus membership just 4 it and its not even there… feel like i got ripped off so far… i could’ve just saved my money…
come on the download well take like 18 hours for me this is wasting alot of time or atleast say when the updates coming
COME ON!
Its coming ps_og_dome just hold your horses. in the mean time they have like 10 other free titles you should totally dl before their gone and you can’t like walking dead will expire when they update it for Badlands which walking dead is def top play
Yeah, PSN always seems to update pretty late in the day. I’m used to it by now. I don’t usually go looking for the updates until 6 or 7 pm EST.
lol i beat walking dead , gotham city , just cause 2 , infamous 2 , rachet and clank all for 1 , i all ready had lp2, i played choplifter, DUST, subway and warhammer till i got bored of them , i mean i like 90% of the games but i really really really (i could keep going) want borderlands well im of i keep refeshing the store over and over till it comes lol
@Astro-Kitty let us know when its available :D
dont worry about that ROFL
it is free now so go play
i glade i downloaded the trail so mine is ready to play right away.
what they’ve should have done was finish adding all their updates and whatnot, then post the release date. that way, when the day does come, we all don’t have to sit around with our thumbs up our asses…. Been meaning to play Borderlands forever. was thinking about buying it, but hey, i can wait.
ITS UP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
walking dead is not even free…
Tha Game is up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but its gonna take a damn hr 2 download!! whack!!!!!!!!!!!
it still hasnt updated for me :(
I SAID ITS UP AND 18 HOURS FOR ME MERRY CHRISTMAS
go to broderlands in all titles for it right now
What Its Not Showing In My PS Store Im Plus?
18 hours is a long time.
yay thanks ^_^
Add Me Im Trophy Level 7 2 platinums im a trophy whore
41 minute download for me
im lvl 13 8 platinums and my dads lvl 17 40 platinums
lucky mr 41mins
25% downloaded
all that for just ten bucks what a deal
&$&%# i was playing gotham impostors hahahaha i start in 3 2 1 …
everybody add me so we can all play…i’ve beaten this game too many times!!
45%
Walking dead was free lol before the update!
aw well oh well not finna pay 5….i’ll take blands any day…it’s n my top 10
i never heard of borderlands is it good? i hear its an rpg and an fps
Finally… 30 min DL, seems legit.
Done!!!!!
Made1man2many: Yea, it’s an open world FPS, where you get quests to level up, get loot, put points in skill trees, etc etc. It’s got a ton of stuff to do, and it was so much fun when I played with friends on the PC. Highly recommend it!
cool cant wait 29% right now
Everytime i look at the UK PS+ updates, then the US ones it always disappoints me really makes it seem like there’s more value in being a Plus member if you live in the UK with the more relevant freebies to what people spending the money for plus subscriptions might not have bought yet. The past couple months of freebies have all been games I have (especially The Walking Dead -.-). As well it seems we only get one game that most everyone has, then discounts for games that are kind of meh.
Morgan,
Will any of the remaining Walking Dead episodes make their way to PlayStation Plus? Frankly, I’m more interested in seeing quality games than preferring full PS3 titles to PSN titles — and the Walking Dead is definitely worth playing a few times over. Borderlands is also a nice addition. I’m excited to see what Sony has in store for the Vita! Thanks for the update.
@SparkAvery – It’s highly unlikely we will see more episodes free in the near future. Having the first two episodes free was more strategic marketing, to get new people into the series. Still though, you save $10 off the regular price and $5 off the Season Pass, so it was well worth it overall.
Does anyone know if I purchase the discounted dlc pack if it will work smoothly with the PS+ free version and possibly the disc version of the game?
Borderlands is great, but I’m still jealous of the Euros.. Deus Ex, Red Dead Redemption, Dead Space 2? They’re blowing away the selection we’re getting.
@DarkEagle612: Yes, the DLC pack should work fine with any version of the game.
Boarderlands in downloading! I can’t wait to boot it up after work :)