Patapon 2 to be a UMD-less product - Blu-ray Forum

Simplayer · 04-13-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ars Technica

Patapon 2, the sequel to the quirky rhythm game on the PSP, will not be shipped on UMD. Instead, the game will be available via the PlayStation Network for $15 and—here's the twist—the game will also be sold in retail stores. The PSP cases will be empty, with a voucher for the download inside. If you purchase the product at retail, it will be $19.99. You'll also be able to purchase the download code via the web sites of certain retailers. Again, you'll buy a code the unlocks the download. There will be no UMD, physical copy of the game available.

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jkwest · 04-13-2009, 06:10 PM

and, so it begins....

Goodintentions · 04-13-2009, 06:14 PM

bad move .. you know how many people are gonna flip out when they open the case and see no game .. i dont mind this for a 20 dollar game .. i mean its a great game for that prioce so let them save the money on making discs .. but a game i pay 40 bucks for i want a disc..

BlackMamba · 04-13-2009, 06:26 PM

Packaging is nice, but I'm kind of in a green phase right now so I don't mind.

MOONPHASE · 04-13-2009, 06:28 PM

So costs the same as the original Patapon game($19.99) but with no UMD just a voucher. Should of just went with $14.99 also for retail.

Simplayer · 04-13-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

So costs the same as the original Patapon game($19.99) but with no UMD just a voucher. Should of just went with $14.99 also for retail.

I don't really get the price differential. Unless they add a manual and stuff in there, why would anyone bother to pay the extra 5 dollars?

Shin-Ra · 04-13-2009, 06:40 PM

Then SCEA would make a lot less off the retail sales. Retail still takes a cut.

dereksworl · 04-13-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jkwest

and, so it begins....

Simplayer · 04-13-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

Then SCEA would make a lot less off the retail sales. Retail still takes a cut.

I know, but what incentive is there for a consumer to buy the product at retail if they're only getting a voucher and have to pay a 5 dollar premium?

Shin-Ra · 04-13-2009, 07:40 PM

The same reasons people still buy other stuff in the street when you can usually get it cheaper online.

xtop · 04-13-2009, 07:52 PM

funny how i asked how sony would do the psp4k with no umd and still include the retailers..

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=94919

that was a quick answer!

Simplayer · 04-13-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

The same reasons people still buy other stuff in the street when you can usually get it cheaper online.

It's a little different here though. You ultimately have to connect to the psn to download the game either way.

AranhaHunter · 04-13-2009, 08:39 PM

Awesome, by the way if this is info from the Ars mole, then you can take it to the bank, dude has been spot on on plenty of info before.

They could possibly justify the extra retail cost to the consumer by including a manual and some art. Me, I would just download it off the PSN.

xtop · 04-13-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AranhaHunter

Awesome, by the way if this is info from the Ars mole, then you can take it to the bank, dude has been spot on on plenty of info before.

They could possibly justify the extra retail cost to the consumer by including a manual and some art. Me, I would just download it off the PSN.

i read in another article that they have another sony rumor coming this weekend

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2...nd-fable-2.ars

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Before he leaves, he gives me an envelope. "That one's about Sony," he tells me. "Open it over the weekend, I think you'll be very interested in the information." Two big scoops in one week? The Mole delivers.

bilbravo · 04-13-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by xtop

i read in another article that they have another sony rumor coming this weekend

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2...nd-fable-2.ars

I read that as over the weekend that just happens, so the Patapon rumor is most likely what the "2nd envelope" was about.

xtop · 04-13-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bilbravo

I read that as over the weekend that just happens, so the Patapon rumor is most likely what the "2nd envelope" was about.

oh really? ok cool then

Marine Mike · 04-13-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Simplayer

It's a little different here though. You ultimately have to connect to the psn to download the game either way.

That is true, but at least the PSP is portable and Wifi Ready. No need to download it from your PS3 anymore now that you can access the PSN store from it.

sega_smasher · 04-14-2009, 12:14 AM

holy S***...confirmed by sony.

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2...sony-trend.ars

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Originally Posted by Ars Technica

Update: Sony has just confirmed the story with a statement to Ars Technica. The statement reads:
"We're considering a digital only format for the Patapon 2 release as a one time test case as we continue to explore consumer preferences for digital content," Patrick Seybold, Senior Director of Corporate Communications at SCEA said. "The downloadable game will be available on May 5th at both retail and via the PlayStation Store. We remain focused on providing superior games and entertainment experiences in both the UMD and digital formats and are working closely with our partners to deliver the best PSP line up in our history."

xtop · 04-14-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sega_smasher

holy S***...confirmed by sony.

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2...sony-trend.ars

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"We're considering a digital only format for the Patapon 2 release as a one time test case as we continue to explore consumer preferences for digital content," Patrick Seybold, Senior Director of Corporate Communications at SCEA said. "The downloadable game will be available on May 5th at both retail and via the PlayStation Store. We remain focused on providing superior games and entertainment experiences in both the UMD and digital formats and are working closely with our partners to deliver the best PSP line up in our history."

nice. setting up consumers for when they announce umd-less psp on june 2

edit: you beat me with the quote. darn you!

sega_smasher · 04-14-2009, 12:18 AM

[QUOTE=xtop;1812531]nice. setting up consumers for when they announce umd-less psp on june 2

edit: you beat me with the quote. darn you![/QUOTE]

heh. beat you to it i guess lol. i think this is awesome. i was willing to pay 20 for this game in retail. looks like i'll save 5 dollars. i hope they do the same for the first as well since i do not own it but played the hell out of the demo. BRING IT ON!!! i perfer having psp games downloaded.

04-13-2009, 06:28 PM	#5
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	So costs the same as the original Patapon game($19.99) but with no UMD just a voucher. Should of just went with $14.99 also for retail. Last edited by MOONPHASE; 04-13-2009 at 06:31 PM.

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04-13-2009, 06:10 PM	#2
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	and, so it begins....

04-13-2009, 06:14 PM	#3
Goodintentions Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Location:the Anals of Uranus Blu-ray collection:16	bad move .. you know how many people are gonna flip out when they open the case and see no game .. i dont mind this for a 20 dollar game .. i mean its a great game for that prioce so let them save the money on making discs .. but a game i pay 40 bucks for i want a disc..

04-13-2009, 06:26 PM	#4
BlackMamba Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2006 Blu-ray reviews:3	Packaging is nice, but I'm kind of in a green phase right now so I don't mind.

04-13-2009, 06:40 PM	#7
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Then SCEA would make a lot less off the retail sales. Retail still takes a cut.

04-13-2009, 07:40 PM	#10
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	The same reasons people still buy other stuff in the street when you can usually get it cheaper online.

04-13-2009, 07:52 PM	#11
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	funny how i asked how sony would do the psp4k with no umd and still include the retailers.. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=94919 that was a quick answer!

04-13-2009, 08:39 PM	#13
AranhaHunter Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Trading Score:1	Awesome, by the way if this is info from the Ars mole, then you can take it to the bank, dude has been spot on on plenty of info before. They could possibly justify the extra retail cost to the consumer by including a manual and some art. Me, I would just download it off the PSN.

04-14-2009, 12:18 AM	#20
sega_smasher Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Santa Monica, CA PSN: SecretAgentHam Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:1	[QUOTE=xtop;1812531]nice. setting up consumers for when they announce umd-less psp on june 2 edit: you beat me with the quote. darn you![/QUOTE] heh. beat you to it i guess lol. i think this is awesome. i was willing to pay 20 for this game in retail. looks like i'll save 5 dollars. i hope they do the same for the first as well since i do not own it but played the hell out of the demo. BRING IT ON!!! i perfer having psp games downloaded.

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