PlayStation Plus Update: Free Double Dragon Neon and Scott Pilgrim, Early Jet Set Radio Access

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PlayStation Plus Update: Free Double Dragon Neon and Scott Pilgrim, Early Jet Set Radio Access

We’ve got a lot cooking for PlayStation Plus members this week with Double Dragon Neon and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World joining the Instant Game Collection, among other great perks. Read on to learn more!

September 11th PlayStation Plus Update

Double Dragon Neon

Free for PlayStation Plus Members (Regular Price: $9.99, PS Plus Price: Free)
After 25 years, the original beat ‘em up is bringing pure over-the-top baditude to PSN, and it’s free for PlayStation Plus members on its first day of release! In Double Dragon Neon, Billy and Jimmy are kicking butts and taking names as they search for their girlfriend Marian (she seems to have a habit of getting kidnapped). This time, her disappearance is at the hands of the supernatural scourge, Skullmageddon! Face off against a gaggle of goons, some familiar (Williams, Linda, and Abobo, of course!) and some that are absolutely out of this world.

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game

Free for PlayStation Plus Members (Regular Price: $9.99, PS Plus Price: Free)
This adaptation captures all the fun and style of the critically acclaimed Scott Pilgrim comics, and the humor of the revered movie, and distills it into a retro-influenced side scrolling beat em’ up, complete with 4-player co-op. With awesome 16-bit animation by world-famous pixel artist Paul Robertson, and a hyper-active soundtrack from chiptune heroes Anamanaguchi, it’s hard not to love Scott Pilgrim, and now you can play it as part of the Instant Game Collection.

PlayStation Plus Update

Jet Set Radio

Exclusive Early Access for PlayStation Plus Members and 10% off (Regular Price: $9.99, PS Plus Price: $8.99)
SEGA’s new release of the classic Dreamcast title is hitting PlayStation Plus users first! Get it a week before anyone else, and play all the levels while listening to those classic JSR phat beatz (complete with the original world-wide soundtrack) that made this title a true original. This time, of course, you get it with full Trophy support, sharp HD visuals, and you’ll be the first to play it on current-gen consoles.

Max Payne 3 PS3 Full Game and Bundle

33% off for PlayStation Plus Members (Game – Regular Price: $59.99, PS Plus Price: $40.49; Bundle: Regular Price: $67.49, PS Plus Price: $60.74)
Rockstar’s gritty, action packed noir thriller Max Payne 3 arrived to critical acclaim earlier this year. If you haven’t had a chance to play it yet, now may be the perfect time. It arrives on PSN with this week’s update as a PS3 Full Game, and while there will be a 25% discount for all PSN members on the game, Plus members can grab it for an even better deal at 33% off — just $40.49. You can also buy the bundle complete with the Rockstar Pass, a value of $89.98, for $60.74.

That’s it for now, check back with us next week when we’ll have more PlayStation Plus news to share! In the meantime, leave your comments and thoughts on Plus below, or join the conversation on the PlayStation Forums in the Plus section.

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  • Free after Instant Rebate!

  • @morgan
    Jet set radio will only be for the ps3 or will it be for the Vita as well? Will I have to buy it twice please let me know as I am very curious thank you very much!

  • Now these are some free games I’ll definitely be playing.

  • @ Morgan
    Thanks for the heads up by the way nice lineup of plus games this week :-) good job guys and gals!

  • Nice classic 2D beat ’em up games, another awesome week thanks guys

  • I have so many questions? will you be having a deal on the season pass for Max Payne 3 if I bought the pass by itself? And sorry for all the questions :-$

  • Looks like Sony America is finally stepping it’s game up! Thanks guys! Give us a retail game next month and all faith will be restored.

  • So what’s going on with the servers today?!? It’d be nice if somebody had a job to inform us about server maintenance etc… When will we be able to play online again?!?

  • Nice week of PS+. Double Dragon Neon is why I have this service. That’s a game I probably would not purchase, but for fee, I’ll grab it. Respect!

  • Finally something nobody will have. I’ll be downloading DD but I already own Scott Pilgrim. What’s up with the lame 10% discount on Jet Set? That sure doesn’t make it a must buy now price in my opinion. Can we also maybe get a free dynamic theme sometime. Haven’t had one given to Plus members in quite some time.

    • The big grab for Plus users here is that you’re also getting it before anyone else. Including the other guys. Although 10% as a number isn’t huge; on a Day 1 new release, it’s always welcome in my book.

  • Thanks for Double Dragon Neon, hope it’s good….I played the old Double Dragon’s as a kid, great memories! I just hope it isn’t murdered like the movie butchered it. I already own Scott Pilgrim….

  • I remember getting Jet Set for $50 back in the Dreamcast days, so this is great deal., can’t wait.

  • @8, Setgang, For some stupid reason they’ve only put the maintenance announcements on Twitter, instead of the blog. Because the guy who used to post here, Seybald, is too busy tweeting about impt stuff like trying to find parking.

  • @Morgan Will we ever get to see games like Double Dragon or Scott Pilgrim on the Vita? I love me some beat-em-ups, and to be able to play them on the go would be a WONDERFUL treat.

    Also, is Jet Set Radio Cross Play or not? Thanks for the update, my friend.

  • Would be nice if some extra perks included some basic features like sign in/appear invisible and a categorized download history. PS3 is too old to not have simple options.

  • Bundle: Regular Price: $67.49, PS Plus Price: $60.74

    I feel like that Regular Price must be wrong… typo, or great deal for the nonplussed?

  • is Jet Set Radio Cross play If I buy it tomorrow when the Vita version comes out do I get it for free?

  • will borderlands 2 be available to purchase on PSN?

  • Scott Pilgrim was one of my fav games the year it was released. I wanna get Jet Set Radio but not if it doesn’t play on Vita as well.

  • I second snakeeyes, if I buy the version for ps3 will that work for vita later down the line when it is released, or are they separate?

    A pity I own Scott Pilgrim already, but that game is so awesome I can’t really complain.

  • DD Neon and Scott Pilgrim are awesome additions to PS plus!! Any word on any new ps2 or ps1 classics being added? Also, any news on the perennial question: When is GTA3 coming out??

  • i think i bought scott pilgrim a long time ago when it was on sale & havent played it yet.

    i havent even watched the movie yet.

  • these games suck

  • what will EU or Isrealian PS+ members get tomorrow in the next update?
    any cool games? I want Crysis 1/2 , Prototype 2 and also maybe max payne 3??? ppretty plz T_T lol if you put such great games like RDR and Borderlands cant you put 1 of these games too? lol
    liked machinarium alot :) great click and point adventure game :D
    also will the PSASBR beta for EU be on the store tomorrow???

    plz answer me somebody :(

    • this blog only focuses on NA news, I’m afraid we can’t really comment on any plans from other regions unless they’ve already been announced on their sites. Sorry I can’t be of more help

  • Meh on Scott Pilgrim but nevertheless, it’s a good game. I like Double Dragon and I used to play it in the arcades, so it’s cool to have this new one become free. I’ll pass on Jet Set Radio because I’m looking forward to the next episode of The Walking Dead.

  • Can you do a discount for re-subscribing to PS+ like you guys are doing in Europe?? 25% off is a pretty sweet!

  • @27 *pretty sweet deal…lol

  • is there any way possible if u own the disc version of a game you can trade it in for the digital copy??

  • Morgan, any chance the Knives Chau DLC is included with Scott Pilgrim? I own Scott Pilgrim (awesome game) but, never did pick up the DLC.

  • Hey Morgan when is PlayStation plus coming to the vita within the year maybe?

  • Or better said before the end of this year?

  • What games are these replacing?, need to know if i have to rush and renew my plus so i dont lose out on recent additions.

  • Thanks Sony! I appreciate the PS+ freebies. DD looks great, cannot wait to play some COOP! Getting Jet Set Radio for Vita too in a few weeks.

  • Please stop giving us these small time games. Give us only AAA titles.

  • No update for the PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Beta? I hope the servers come back tomorrow. :(

  • Nice to see a new release game be given to us this should happen every month I have only heard good things of Scott pilgrim and cant wait to download it. Hopefully we can update the store on time for once. Any news on us getting themes back ????

  • This is the best PS Update ever!! It was so worth being a PS Plus member

  • Jet Set Radio!!!!

    though why the hell is it only discounted at $1??

    why not make it $4.99???

    at least we get to play it early.

  • Lovin’ Double Dragon’s art, but I’ve already dipped into Scoott Peelgreem’s pocket, though this could be an excuse to actually get further in the game. Max Payne 3, though, doesn’t interest me. Yeah, a rare video gamer these days, who doesn’t care for shooters that aren’t TF2. Jet Set Radio’s piquing me, but I’ve gotta be picky until I get an income again. But, hey, PS+ keeps providing SOMETHING in the interim.

  • What?! It’s 3:49pm and I came here to laugh at the comments of people crying about today’s game replacements, but nothing! No fun!
    I of course will be trying out these new freebies, just for kicks.

  • I would like to see tmnt turtles in time reshelled be part of psn plus.You think could make that happen please.Is would feel nice having those fun beat em up game alone with the simpsons arcade,xmen arcade,double dragon neon,final fight double impact.By the way is would be cool if you just release it again the same week at the new teenage mutant ninja turtles cartoon from nickeleon since the game look similar to the new cartoon.

  • I already have Scott Pilgrim and the Knives Chau DLC. Great game to add to the IGC. And I’m looking forward to DDN. I wasn’t sure if I was going to buy it when it came out, but since you’re giving it to me for free, I won’t complain.

    Not interested in JSR at all, but discounts are always a good thing. Nice month so far. :)

  • woot woot finally jet set radio is coming out the wait was hard but worth it

  • please sony put twisted metal in psn store!!!!!! thanks for everything your the best

  • @42 – That’s been taken off the digital shelves on both PSN and XBLA, due to expiring licenses or such. Convinced my bro-in-law (who’s the X360 to my PS3) to get it…less than a week before a Last Chance To See sort of sale. Held off on it, myself (grabbed the demo, though), but I definitely appreciated the Storefront notice of its imminent removal. Always nice to have a heads-up on that.

  • WAKE UP CLUB FOR VITA REMEMBER SONY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I NEED IT FOR SCHOOL, well, to wake me up, yes.

  • @34 If you think they are giving away only triple A games.. You signed up for the wrong service.

  • Oops meant post 35

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