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Ashadelo on 03 April 2008

Can you purchase point cards from stores like you can with the Wii?

 

I just checked all the games that they have to download and the only one I want is Castlevania:SOTN. How much does that game cost? If I use my credit card on it can I just buy that game and not have any extra points or whatever left over? I know on the Wii you have to buy points in sets of 1000 or buy a Wii Points Card with 2000 points on it.

 

Is this how the PSN store stuff works as well? Or can I just outright buy a game without having to do the point based system?

 

Do trailers, demos, wallpaper, etc cost money as well? 



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outlawauron on 03 April 2008

Demoes, Wallpapers, Songs, Themes, etc are all free as of now.

There is no point system for PSN, and PSN cards are on their but not out yet. However. By the time MGS comes out, the cards should be.

And there are many more great PSN to get with SotN.



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SlumsofOhio on 03 April 2008
Ashadelo said:

Can you purchase point cards from stores like you can with the Wii?

 

I just checked all the games that they have to download and the only one I want is Castlevania:SOTN. How much does that game cost? If I use my credit card on it can I just buy that game and not have any extra points or whatever left over? I know on the Wii you have to buy points in sets of 1000 or buy a Wii Points Card with 2000 points on it.

 

Is this how the PSN store stuff works as well? Or can I just outright buy a game without having to do the point based system?

 

Do trailers, demos, wallpaper, etc cost money as well? 


Those in bold are free. As for the PSN cards, they have been announced, but no release date has been given, yet.



                                   

outlawauron on 03 April 2008

To add. You can sync up a credit/debit to your account. You extract money to your virtual wallet (a credit charge) to purchase things as well. This is the easiest way.

Oh yeah, trailers are free.



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PooperScooper on 03 April 2008
Ashadelo said:

Can you purchase point cards from stores like you can with the Wii? Yes.  http://ps3.ign.com/articles/842/842318p1.html

 

I just checked all the games that they have to download and the only one I want is Castlevania:SOTN. How much does that game cost? If I use my credit card on it can I just buy that game and not have any extra points or whatever left over? I know on the Wii you have to buy points in sets of 1000 or buy a Wii Points Card with 2000 points on it.

 

Is this how the PSN store stuff works as well? Or can I just outright buy a game without having to do the point based system? The point system is in actual $ amounts. (unlike 360 and Wii.) the lowest dollar amount you can add to your wallet is 5 dollars.  There is tax in some areas (if not all) and I think you might be able to pay exact amount...

 

Do trailers, demos, wallpaper, etc cost money as well? Themes, Trailers, Demos, Wallpapers, FREE!


 



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Ashadelo on 03 April 2008

Thanks guys, how much is SOTN?



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Aj_habfan on 03 April 2008

Has anybody actually seen one of these PSN cards yet? I really want a couple.

That game is $9.99 I believe.



ultraslick on 03 April 2008

IMO It is definitely a good decision to get the MGS bundle if you don't already have a PS3. It looks so cool.
Good luck getting one. I am thinking those bundles might be hard to come by if you are not ready to go when they are released.



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Dogs Rule on 03 April 2008

If the cost is above a certain amount (5$ I think) and you use your credit card, it will only add the amount of money you need. Therefore you do not have to keep a balance. in the US, Castlevania is 9.99$. Easiest way to make sure you don't carry over a balance is by going purchase item when your wallet is empty and you'll be brought to an area where you can add the exact required amount.



cool48 on 03 April 2008

The cards aren't out yet but they should be here soon. (America + Europe), they are available in Japan.

You can check how much any games cost here: http://store.playstation.com/store/index.vm

And good choice on the bundle, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get the same one.