Today we announced that we are bringing PlayStation Network games and add-on game content for PS3 and PSP to the new Amazon.com video game store: www.amazon.com/playstationnetwork.
Now you have more options for where you purchase your PSN content whether it’s for yourself or a gift. At launch there will be 200 PlayStation games and game related content available, including titles such as Flower, PAIN, Pixel Junk Eden, Fat Princess, Super Stardust HD and classics such as Twisted Metal: Head-On, Loco Roco, SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo and WipEout Pure. Many more PlayStation Network game titles will become available on Amazon.com as well as the PlayStation Store over the coming months.
Digital access works on a code redemption system. If you purchase PlayStation Network content through Amazon.com, you will receive a code immediately after purchase or you can choose to email the code to yourself or send directly as a gift. Perfect timing for the Holidays! The code will reside in your Games & Software Library so you can retrieve it at anytime. Check it out and let us know what you think.
that´s great, another option to get content for our psp/ps3, but, what i really want is a place where i can buy PSN cards online, do you guys know a place like that?
This is neat!
Good job catching up to MS on this.
Now how about messages through PS.com to PSN users? X-box.com has has this since 2003, why hasn’t PS.com since 2007?
Oh and:
Subs for PSN movies, Subs for MM tutorials for LBP, subs for your streams.
And trophy API out in the wild. Giant Bomb has gotten their trophy thing working, but it’s wonky and an official Sony API for that information (online status/trophy information) that matches XBL’s “gamercard” id tags would be awesome.
This is a good development. It’s always good to have more options available.
One of the obvious benefits is the ability to purchase a specific downloadable game as a gift for someone else. This is something that currently isn’t possible if you attempt a transaction directly through the PlayStation Store.
Whats is so different about using the PSN store?
Lemmings is not in the trophy section of the store. I thunk they added them in.
Pretty neat idea!hope we can see more sales. :)
Yay! Gifting has arrived on PSN!
This is a great idea.
Good for exposure but I can’t see myself using this unless special offers are made like buy two get one or 10-20% off sales.
Do downloads qualify for free shipping? XD
This could be pretty interesting. It’s main applications seems to be ease of shopping and gift giving, but a voice in the back of my head keeps reminding me that amazon loves to have discounts and sales…
I’ll keep my eyes on this one.
This is great.
is anyone else having problems getting signed into ps home? my system freezes after intializing part?
unless you can buy psn content at a discounted price, i really dont see the point. am i missing somehing here?
If amazon is allowed to run sales on their own this is awesome if not I don’t see the point other then brand exposure
no Pangya Portable for PSN ?
YES! Some competition in the digital downloads space! Thank you Sony
They don’t let you use your gift card balance to buy the codes. Another great idea that Sony and amazon screwed up!
expanded market for the PSP Go. Good.
finally
Great for gifting! High five Eric! (raises hand)
That’s a pretty cool idea. :)
Great news! I hope they have sales like the XBLA does on Amazon….
What are you supposed to do if someone gives you a code for a game you already have?
Get Zen Pinball on there and you’ve got a purchase. I was wondering what I should do with this $12 of amazon gift card I had left.
Amazing. Been waiting for this, now get it into other retail stores please :D
Best idea ever…. would like to see content from third party developers such as the Fallout3 DLC but it’s a GREAT start…. too bad you didn’t come up with this two years ago!
better late than ever I guess.
Wow good idea sony, now i dont need go out of my home to buy a psn card now only clicks awesome!!!
this is so cool!
Already asked, but what about Canada?
This is also good for Amazon credit card users. I get a $25 gift certificate every 2 or 3 months. (Though that might be optional now.)
Where is Dissidia on PSN?
For those wondering about what the benefit of using Amazon could be – Amazon will sometimes independently discount XBLA games that Microsoft does not have on sale itself. I imagine Amazon will do the same thing with PSN download games, which means if you keep tabs on the site you might save some money.
Can we buy PSN Network cards? I can’t find. This is great news, much easier and I love Amazon.
does anyone know if there is going to be a map pack 4 for Call of Duty 5?
anybody know if there’s going to be a map pack 4 for Call of Duty 5?
BEST IDEA EVER
I’d like to be able to purchase directly from PC…ie…I can buy and que content and demos from PC and when I get home and turn on the PS3 it will automagically start downloading my purchases/picks.
I know I can do this with my PSP via WiFi but I’m rarely in a place with my PSP that HAS WiFi except my own home.
Does anyone know if ECA discounts work on the digital codes?
Thanks Amazon! They posted a live code for Rag Doll Kung Fu so I gave it to my brother :D
Well, it’s a nice idea in theory, but A LOT of older psn titles needs a SERIOUS PRICE DROP. Most titles are the same price as they were 2-3 years ago for pete’s sake…
Also, this calls for some really good amazon promos, gold box deals and discounts!!
Great idea guys, nicely done!!! :D
This is actually a pretty good idea. Easy to make gifts out of PSN games now.
But i can’t buy any of this cuz i don’t live in usa n my credit card not have a billing of usa..
why this restriction?
yea i agree with a previous poster. that Sony should make all the Platinum hits PS3 games Download able on the PSN.
Im from Brazil and I would like to know if I’ll be able to buy from amazon using an international credit card.
From PS Store Im not able to buy nothing using an international credit card. Sony says it’s invalid.
Thank you.
Awesome!!!
a lot of user can’t buy,,, i wannt buy some games but i can’t use my card….
other wise i try to buy a Sony Playstation Network Card but i have same problem ..
This is a great idea. I have some Amazon gift cards that I’ve been waiting to use. Can we use the gift cards to pay for the games?