CASINO ROYALE For First 500,000 PS3s in Europe - Blu-ray Forum

KiteKat · 02-12-2007, 02:02 PM

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Yup, as per the rumours, the first 500,000 people who register their PS3 in Europe will get a copy of Casino Royale on Blu-ray (a 50GB dual-layer Blu-ray disc encoded in 1080P High Definition AVC, to be incredibly precise!).

Explaining the offer, Darren Carter, VP Brand and Consumer Marketing said, “The PLAYSTATION®Network unlocks the broad range of interactive entertainment features of PLAYSTATION 3. It’s easy to set up, offers free online gaming, has great tools for staying in touch with friends and family, and includes a wide variety of content for download through the PLAYSTATION®Store.”

“All this, and more, will enable users to experience a whole new world of interactive entertainment, and that is why we are offering the phenomenal incentive of Casino Royale, on Blu-ray disc, to PS3 owners who register on the PLAYSTATION®Network. Casino Royale not only makes the most of the features and capabilities of the Blu-ray format, but is one of the most exciting and entertaining movies to debut on Blu-ray this year.”

And here’s some more info that will be of interest -

* Don’t assume that because you’ve pre-registered via the website for Player ID that you will automatically be signed up for the Casino Royale Promotion. To get Casino Royale you must connect your PS3 to the network and register your console.

* There will be no extra copies of Casino Royale available if demand exceeds 500,000.

* If you live in France, Italy or Benelux you’ll receive your copy shortly after the movie is launched in your particular territory

Source: http://threespeech.com/blog/?p=283

Blubaru · 02-12-2007, 02:14 PM

Good news for HD-DVD!

JTK · 02-12-2007, 02:18 PM

Good Lord!

I tell you: It's too bad the earlier PS3 launch didn't have a grade A, compelling title like that to be handed out vs. Tallgaeda Nights.

That's impressive. Between that and the games finally starting to show up in March: That's 500,000 guaranteed uber fast sold PS3's right there.

Nismobeach · 02-12-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Blubaru

Good news for HD-DVD!

LAWL!

josh1233 · 02-12-2007, 07:06 PM

According to several sources CR is a 50GB disc.

Petra · 02-13-2007, 01:01 AM

looks like James Bond fans have picked up the news

http://commanderbond.net/

KiteKat · 02-13-2007, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by josh1233

According to several sources CR is a 50GB disc.

yeah ..Three Speech (sony viral markiting site ) confirm it..big blue 50GB disc baby

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Originally Posted by hyperdine

Wow. PS3 just pushed Blu-Ray way ahead in Europe...just with one announcement. The highest grossing Bond movie in the franchise's history will be free for the first 500,000. That's pretty hard to top.

Question: How can anyone expect to compete with that?

Answer: Easy...they can't

one announcement but with it sony signed on on the official end for poor HD-DVD format ..

What'sHD · 02-13-2007, 01:23 AM

Gladdens my heart to see BD50s commonly available.

Cos I bought the science fiction line hook and sinker. A MS VP couldnt be mis-informed or so my naive past self (2005 edition) used to think.

Blackraven · 02-12-2007, 02:21 PM

Wow that is one hell of a treat for you guys in PAL land.

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But, how will SCEE know if the users that will be registering are really from PAL teritorries?

Oh yeah....

The PAL version consoles have their own respective model number (different from the NTSC model nos)

Shin-Ra · 02-12-2007, 02:45 PM

I'll keep my CR preorder with PLAY.com just incase.

Plus I want to watch it day 1, not wait weeks for the freebie to arrive.

JTK · 02-12-2007, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

I'll keep my CR preorder with PLAY.com just incase.

Plus I want to watch it day 1, not wait weeks for the freebie to arrive.

A pity they don't just pack the discs in with PS3's like they did Tallgaeda Nights here in the West.

Blackraven · 02-12-2007, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JTK

A pity they don't just pack the discs in with PS3's like they did Tallgaeda Nights here in the West.

I assume of course that SCE would either ask on your receipt, proof of purchase.

Or SCE would do an online scan of your PS3 version and model number to check if it is a PAL version once you register

???

WriteSimply · 02-12-2007, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JTK

A pity they don't just pack the discs in with PS3's like they did Tallgaeda Nights here in the West.

Interesting that the disc is a 50GB one, instead of the "promo" 25GB one for TN in the US.

Per the first post, some countries are lagging on foreign titles. So packing it in automatically is not going to be a good move for Sony PE.

fuad

blitz6speed · 02-12-2007, 02:55 PM

Is anyone sure its a BD50? Could just be a bare bones version just like Talladega nights was in a BD25. I wouldn't doubt it. And if you want the full version, you'll have to get the BD50.

Nismobeach · 02-12-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JTK

A pity they don't just pack the discs in with PS3's like they did Tallgaeda Nights here in the West.

Europe is considered to be in "the West".

JohnnyBluRay · 02-12-2007, 10:00 PM

That's good news for all my Brit friends. You lucky blokes.

hyperdine · 02-13-2007, 12:03 AM

Wow. PS3 just pushed Blu-Ray way ahead in Europe...just with one announcement. The highest grossing Bond movie in the franchise's history will be free for the first 500,000. That's pretty hard to top.

Question: How can anyone expect to compete with that?

Answer: Easy...they can't

Slackr89 · 02-16-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismobeach

Europe is considered to be in "the West".

perspectives

02-13-2007, 01:01 AM	#6
Petra Senior Member Member since:Dec 2006	looks like James Bond fans have picked up the news http://commanderbond.net/ Last edited by Petra; 02-13-2007 at 01:05 AM.

02-12-2007, 02:21 PM	#9
Blackraven Expert Member Member since:Jan 2005 Location:Makati, Philippines	Wow that is one hell of a treat for you guys in PAL land. EDIT: But, how will SCEE know if the users that will be registering are really from PAL teritorries? Oh yeah.... The PAL version consoles have their own respective model number (different from the NTSC model nos) Last edited by Blackraven; 02-12-2007 at 02:33 PM.

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JohnnyBluRay Active Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Sunny Southern California	That's good news for all my Brit friends. You lucky blokes.

02-13-2007, 12:03 AM	#17
hyperdine Senior Member Member since:Sep 2006	Wow. PS3 just pushed Blu-Ray way ahead in Europe...just with one announcement. The highest grossing Bond movie in the franchise's history will be free for the first 500,000. That's pretty hard to top. Question: How can anyone expect to compete with that? Answer: Easy...they can't

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