PSN titles and the Next Gen Console - Blu-ray Forum

dereksworl · 05-01-2009, 05:15 PM

Not a major topic and i know its still a while from now, but i was just wondering. How do you think Sony will handle the issue of getting your PSN titles you download on your PS3 to your PS4. I mean i dont want to buy a bunch of games that will have absolutely no resale value(because they're downloads) just to have them wasted when the PS4 comes out. and i know somebody will say "just keep your PS3." Thats what i said i would do with my PS2, but in the end i know i'll end up getting rid of it. If i do end up keeping it, i'm probably not going to want to use my PS3 for gaming. Do you think Sony will even let you transfer them? Redownload them through your PSN ID maybe?(that would be a major pain!)

Marine Mike · 05-01-2009, 05:16 PM

I'm sure you'll still be using the same PSN Store as you are currently using for the PS3 and PSP as well as Account Information.

Granted you have to redownload everything, but thats only a 1 time deal as you can just Backup your system afterwards (assuming they keep the Backup feature in the new model).

xtop · 05-01-2009, 05:17 PM

i imagine it'll be bc with all previous playstations, so you can just redownload them

Marine Mike · 05-01-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by xtop

i imagine it'll be bc with all previous playstations, so you can just redownload them

Even PS2?

Shin-Ra · 05-01-2009, 05:18 PM

If compatible, redownload.

You may have a lot of stuff but you don't need it all at once.

Nerdkiller likes BD · 05-01-2009, 05:21 PM

I always thought the same thing, but like xtop said, it would be possible. But only if you have the same account you bought it from so you won't have to pay for it again and if the PS4 will be backwards compatable with the PS3 games.

dereksworl · 05-01-2009, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtop

i imagine it'll be bc with all previous playstations, so you can just redownload them

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

If compatible, redownload.

You may have a lot of stuff but you don't need it all at once.

I just hope the U.S. internet speed/download speed is faster by then.

I hate redownloading stuff

xtop · 05-01-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

Even PS2?

absolutely

(and i still say we'll see some ps2 bc for the ps3)

jkwest · 05-01-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dereksworl

I hate redownloading stuff

me too....my connection sucks for this sort of thing.

Shin-Ra · 05-01-2009, 05:41 PM

Since the last System Software update (not saying it's directly related) my downloads have been 1-2x faster.

Used to get around 400-600KB/sec, now 800KB-1200KB/sec.

dereksworl · 05-01-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jkwest

me too....my connection sucks for this sort of thing.

dude you have no idea. it took me like 4 and half hours to download a Gb one time

jkwest · 05-01-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dereksworl

dude you have no idea. it took me like 4 and half hours to download a Gb one time

I've been downloading the Titan pack for 2 days!!!!!

well...I did pause it and then start it again the next day.

xtop · 05-01-2009, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

Since the last System Software update (not saying it's directly related) my downloads have been 1-2x faster.

Used to get around 400-600KB/sec, now 800KB-1200KB/sec.

i'm convinced you euro peeps are getting better speeds across the board than the us is

jono_0101 · 05-01-2009, 05:57 PM

if nothing else, i would hope that sony would issue credits to your PSN account for all of the data you wouldnt be able to trasnfer over to the next gen console, heres hoping that it will all be backward compatible, but you never know, i still want to play my god of war and hitman games and my PS2 quit on me

Shin-Ra · 05-01-2009, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtop

i'm convinced you euro peeps are getting better speeds across the board than the us is

Maybe the servers aren't in North America

but I've been getting US store downloads around 1MB/sec too.

xtop · 05-01-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

Maybe the servers aren't in North America

but I've been getting US store downloads around 1MB/sec too.

my 7mbps connection doesn't get the speeds you see

AikonEnt · 05-01-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

Since the last System Software update (not saying it's directly related) my downloads have been 1-2x faster.

Used to get around 400-600KB/sec, now 800KB-1200KB/sec.

Funny you should say that. I've noticed some of my downloads going at 2mb a second when I check the status. Not all of them, but some seem very speedy and it didn't used to be that fast. Maybe they've updated servers or something.

galperi1 · 05-01-2009, 06:31 PM

I actually just thought of an awesome idea that Sony NEEDS to implement for the PS4. I dub it the "cheap model"

It is basically a PS4, but without a hard drive (probably costing $50-100 less than the standard model). Then what they should let you do is move your hard drive from the PS3 to the PS4 while retaining all of the content on it. Think of it as an easy way to convert PS3'rs to the next generation

Shin-Ra · 05-01-2009, 06:35 PM

Mass storage as standard isn't going to happen and you can't educate people not to buy something that won't work without a HDD which they may not have.

xtop · 05-01-2009, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by galperi1

I actually just thought of an awesome idea that Sony NEEDS to implement for the PS4. I dub it the "cheap model"

It is basically a PS4, but without a hard drive (probably costing $50-100 less than the standard model). Then what they should let you do is move your hard drive from the PS3 to the PS4 while retaining all of the content on it. Think of it as an easy way to convert PS3'rs to the next generation

i'm expecting the ps4 to be cheap enough to not need a cheaper sku. this multiple sku crap is annoying lol

05-01-2009, 05:15 PM	#1
dereksworl Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Around Home Theater Gallery:18 Trading Score:1	PSN titles and the Next Gen Console Not a major topic and i know its still a while from now, but i was just wondering. How do you think Sony will handle the issue of getting your PSN titles you download on your PS3 to your PS4. I mean i dont want to buy a bunch of games that will have absolutely no resale value(because they're downloads) just to have them wasted when the PS4 comes out. and i know somebody will say "just keep your PS3." Thats what i said i would do with my PS2, but in the end i know i'll end up getting rid of it. If i do end up keeping it, i'm probably not going to want to use my PS3 for gaming. Do you think Sony will even let you transfer them? Redownload them through your PSN ID maybe?(that would be a major pain!)

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05-01-2009, 05:16 PM	#2
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	I'm sure you'll still be using the same PSN Store as you are currently using for the PS3 and PSP as well as Account Information. Granted you have to redownload everything, but thats only a 1 time deal as you can just Backup your system afterwards (assuming they keep the Backup feature in the new model).

05-01-2009, 05:17 PM	#3
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	i imagine it'll be bc with all previous playstations, so you can just redownload them

05-01-2009, 05:18 PM	#5
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	If compatible, redownload. You may have a lot of stuff but you don't need it all at once.

05-01-2009, 05:21 PM	#6
Nerdkiller likes BD Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Wrestling in Ireland. PSNetwork: Nerdkiller316PSN Nerds beaten up: Loads 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:880 Trading Score:1	I always thought the same thing, but like xtop said, it would be possible. But only if you have the same account you bought it from so you won't have to pay for it again and if the PS4 will be backwards compatable with the PS3 games.

05-01-2009, 05:41 PM	#10
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Since the last System Software update (not saying it's directly related) my downloads have been 1-2x faster. Used to get around 400-600KB/sec, now 800KB-1200KB/sec.

05-01-2009, 05:57 PM	#14
jono_0101 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2008 Location:St. Louis Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:7	if nothing else, i would hope that sony would issue credits to your PSN account for all of the data you wouldnt be able to trasnfer over to the next gen console, heres hoping that it will all be backward compatible, but you never know, i still want to play my god of war and hitman games and my PS2 quit on me

05-01-2009, 06:31 PM	#18
galperi1 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	I actually just thought of an awesome idea that Sony NEEDS to implement for the PS4. I dub it the "cheap model" It is basically a PS4, but without a hard drive (probably costing $50-100 less than the standard model). Then what they should let you do is move your hard drive from the PS3 to the PS4 while retaining all of the content on it. Think of it as an easy way to convert PS3'rs to the next generation

05-01-2009, 06:35 PM	#19
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Mass storage as standard isn't going to happen and you can't educate people not to buy something that won't work without a HDD which they may not have.

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