Same as on PS3, Vita, etc.
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Sony started accepting digital preorders for PS4 games on SEN and PS Store
- Thread starter Frumix
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Same as on PS3, Vita, etc.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
It would be nice if these could be preloaded onto... something. What's the point otherwise.
I think it's also the fact handhelds aren't as big of a deal here as consoles so they're probably more agreeable to this stuff, whereas on consoles they'd want to defend what they have more.
Of course, introducing at least one PS4 pre-order now is sort of a loophole.
Neuromancer
Member
Yeah it reminds me of the 360 DRM. One home console with a license to play the game either offline or online and one roaming license that lets you access your games on any other console as long as your signed in.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
This (the smallprint in the OP) is the 360's DRM.
Buy game on console: Play offline.
Want to play on another console: Need to sign in with your PSN account and be online.
DidntKnowJack
Member
Live Free or Die
Banned
Awesome!
silver.tongue
Member
That sounds exactly like the current Xbox 360 activations, if so. I don't necessarily mind it and have never run into an issue with it, but it's not as open as the current PS3 DRM.
Sorcerer Supreme
Member
That's how it works now. You have to log into the second system, download the game and now anyone can play it on their own account. I shared GTA V this way with my brother so we could both play it at the same time and split the cost. I'm going all digital with Sony because of this.
It's probably remote starting the download to push it to your PS4 once the game goes live. Not entirely sure how that works though.
On Warframe, it says "online multiplayer requires a Playstation Plus subscription". I wonder if that is just a mistake. Hopefully.
Also, preordering Warframe gets you a little bonus preorder pack with some credits and a weapon skin, and I think it said a theme, although I can't remember for sure.
Also, preordering Warframe gets you a little bonus preorder pack with some credits and a weapon skin, and I think it said a theme, although I can't remember for sure.
There's a distinction between play and download. You can download on two systems, but play on one offline or different accounts. You can play on both if the second one is online with the purchaser's account.
Uh oh...
Really hope that was a mistake. Free to Play games actually being Free to Play was a big advantage for PS4.
uncharted86
Member
No, probably only the first line is true. The second line is from the default template, they forgot to remove the text.
I'm going all-digital too, but only because I'm fed up with my region's localization practices.
SEGAvangelist
Member
This is pretty cool. I hope MS follows suit.
KennyLinder
Member
Thanks, UK prices on PSN can be all over the place. FIFA is £59.99, but BF4 is £39.99 (typical price but official RRP is £49.99). Some games are £49.99 and I suspect that will be the case for PS4 games.
I am 100% digital for PS4 anyways.
silver.tongue
Member
Are you sure about this?
I don't do game share, so it most likely will not affect me, but having to be connected would kinda suck.
You only have to be connected if you're on the second PS4. If you're on your main PS4 you don't need to be online at all, or even on your account.
opticalmace
Member
True, but you can use the spend-$50-get-$10 promotion on your preorders, which is nice.
Who cares about the hack? Nothing happened. No one was ripped off.
Again, people, there's a special on PSN right now for getting $10 back if you spend $50.
silver.tongue
Member
Wait, what?
So I can't download the same game in 2 PS4s?
That's what the second lines states, no?
You were expecting cheaper?
I think it's : same as PS3 for two consoles, but you must be logged on your psn account for any other one (than the 2).
Ah you're right, primary console, etc.
But the guy I quoted said his PS3 on the preorder page for Warframe said PS+ required. So I know what you're saying is what I've been told up till now, but the Warframe preorder page apparently says PS+ required.
Maybe understand what I was quoting and questioning before you fly off the handle. How about having a specific rebuttal for why the Warframe preorder page says PS+ required that would back up what you said.
Okay, then why does it say that it does need PS+? That's why we are hoping it's a mistake.
TheRealTalker
Banned
The could
silver.tongue
Member
That part I got. =)
I don't think this will affect me.
But let's say I go to a friends house.
Log into my account.
Download Octodad.
Now, I know I can play in my account on that PS4.
But what if my friend wants to play in HIS account to get trophies?
He can with the PS3. Apparently he will NOT be able to do this with PS4.
Am I reading it right?
At this point gamers need to make a huge deal out of this, why are you paying retail if it doesn't have packaging and everything else?.
You still aren't getting it, home slice.
Well the the old licensing has EXACTLY the same wording. It doesn't mention "play", just "download". So I guess it's a case of an old remainder of a template, that doesn't belong into PS4 product descriptions.
Same here.