So it begins... digital downloads replace UMD

[Sylin]

Just ordered Patapon 2 because it was on the Amazon Video Game Deal of the Day on Tuesday - $13.28.

When the game arrived today, I noticed the case had a sticker stating "Downloadable Game Voucher - No Disc Included".

Kinda sucks that I cannot re-sell this if my kids lose interest in it, but it was such a good price that (in this instance) I really can't complain. Plus, it came with the full case, which, IMO, is sort of a waste of packaging, because all that's inside is the tiny little voucher card.

I know Sony stated they are replacing most games with DDL (digital download) around the time the PSP Go comes out, but I didn't expect to start seeing them so soon.

Does anyone know when this started? Or is there a roll-out list of UMD games being replaced with voucher codes @ retail? When can I start exchanging my other UMD games for downloads?

I noticed on eBay that the UMD versions of Patapon 2 are going for $50. Not quite sure how they justify those prices...