Ingueferroque
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Playstation France tweets: Minecraft PS4 digital release is coming tomorrow
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It's probably what's causing the issue. They wanted to be able to offer that upgrade too.
Living Proof
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So it costs $5 to "upgrade" from the PS3 to the PS4, otherwise it's a flat $20 price for newcomers on the PS4. That being said, what's the best way to approach this as someone who doesn't already own MineCraft on PS3?
As far as I can tell, buying it for $20 on the PS3 and then upgrading to the PS4 for $5 is the most logical thing to do, seeing as you get all three versions (eventually, whenever the Vita edition launches) for a set price-- otherwise, you'd be spending $40 if you eventually wanted to have it on all Sony platforms and bought it on PS4 first. Barring people hoping for sales/PS+ inclusion (incredibly unlikely), it doesn't get better than this.
It just seems odd that they'd make the PS4 version stand alone with this whole deal-- it isn't compatible with the Vita version, it isn't cross-buy, saves only work one way, etc. I realize it isn't Sony's concern in that this isn't adhering to the typical cross-buy initiative, but I think there are going to be a number of angry people milling about comments sections when they realize their purchase isn't cross-buy like they're used to with titles like this.
As far as I can tell, buying it for $20 on the PS3 and then upgrading to the PS4 for $5 is the most logical thing to do, seeing as you get all three versions (eventually, whenever the Vita edition launches) for a set price-- otherwise, you'd be spending $40 if you eventually wanted to have it on all Sony platforms and bought it on PS4 first. Barring people hoping for sales/PS+ inclusion (incredibly unlikely), it doesn't get better than this.
It just seems odd that they'd make the PS4 version stand alone with this whole deal-- it isn't compatible with the Vita version, it isn't cross-buy, saves only work one way, etc. I realize it isn't Sony's concern in that this isn't adhering to the typical cross-buy initiative, but I think there are going to be a number of angry people milling about comments sections when they realize their purchase isn't cross-buy like they're used to with titles like this.
Ingueferroque
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It's odd, indeed. They should have made the PS4 version Cross-buy, without cross-play. But I guess they really wanted to get at least $5 from everyone. Which is fair..
I almost got it for $9.99 a while back but wasn't sure if the discount would be applied so I canceled the order. Was going to go digital.
shiftplusone
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Before Christmas is "soon" by Sony's watch
It's because of the map size is larger on on the PS4 than the PS3 and PS Vita versions. Can't transfers files from the PS4 as a result. 4J is still trying to figure out how to increase the map size when transferring from PS3 to PS4.
Living Proof
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Oh, I completely understand the technical limitations behind it, and I'm not particularly fussed about the lack of cross-buy or anything like that. I'm just questioning the way it's being handled from a PR standpoint, because it seems as if quite a lot of people are confused about how their purchase is going to be handled and it isn't even out yet.
Unless the PSN page for the game is incredibly descriptive and blatantly says how your purchase is going to be handled (i.e. big red letters flashing PS4 only and not hidden somewhere halfway down the page where excited buyers won't bother to scroll down and look on the way to checkout), I just think some people are going to be pretty vocally upset (PS Blog being PS Blog) and it could have been easily avoided.
ShadowKingpin
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They really shouldn't have teased the hell out of it like they did -- only to delay it.
Living Proof
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Exactly. Just release it when it's ready and let it be a nice surprise for folks anticipating it-- not constantly say "it's on it's way! It's almost out!" endlessly despite people being legitimately pissed about it being teased.
ShadowKingpin
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Just that last tweet saying the bugs they found were "Show Stoppers". I guess it's delayed by how that was written.
Euphoria14
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Just hopped into this thread but could someone just clarify something for me?
I was always under the impression that if I bought Minecraft on PS3, whether it be physical or digital, that I could get the PS4 version as well for $5.
Am I now to believe I am not entitled to that because I bought a physical copy?
I was always under the impression that if I bought Minecraft on PS3, whether it be physical or digital, that I could get the PS4 version as well for $5.
Am I now to believe I am not entitled to that because I bought a physical copy?
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
Friday I say then. Like the XB1.
You are to believe that.
ShadowKingpin
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peanutbutterlatte
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The fact they haven't even acknowledged or apoligized the missed August release date is insulting :/
Euphoria14
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Well damn, I no doubt purchased it under that false assumption.
I could have sworn it was stated that all buyers would be eligible.
Well, that really sucks.
I could have sworn it was stated that all buyers would be eligible.
Well, that really sucks.
Palette Swap
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Sucks for you mate but to be fair, I can't remember the last time a physical copy entitled to digital crossbuy.
Edit: maybe one of the bad Ratchet games did something like "play it while online before X date and you'll be entitled to game Y" (Gladiator IIRC)
Edit: maybe one of the bad Ratchet games did something like "play it while online before X date and you'll be entitled to game Y" (Gladiator IIRC)
EdReedFan20
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They said they were looking into it as a possibility, but weren't sure if it was possible and needed to figure out all the details. I don't remember when they said it. It was months ago when they announced the pricing and such.
Euphoria14
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I enjoy actually owning what I purchase.
With digital you have no real rights to the property you purchase. No selling, no trading, no lending to friends, shit out luck if it gets removed from the store, etc... and on top of all that you get charged the same price.
What makes it worse it that I got Watchdogs when it first came out. I ended up not really liking it and resold it for $50, so at most I lost out on $10.
If I bought it digital I would be out $60 and not a damn thing I could do about it. I can't bring myself to just throw money away like that on a gamble.
peanutbutterlatte
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AFAIK, they always said that retail crossbuy was a firm "maybe".
Euphoria14
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They can just do a timed deal though, like for the first week or so.
Maybe even drop a patch that gives the option from the games main menu. Not sure if they could do something like that and make it function as a 1-time thing.
How did Sony do it with the Vita version of PSASBR when you bought a retail PS3 copy? Wasn't a 1 and done thing or did they give you a code?
Euphoria14
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Yeah, that's why I acknowledged that it was an assumption on my part.
It's not the end of the world by any means, but I am just a bit bothered since I would now need to buy it again.
I would have just waited if I knew it was a definite "no".
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/06/12/minecraft-on-ps4-new-trailer-revealed/
They never provided an update.
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
FFXIV had it similar too, but of course the key was logged to your account
TheDrowningMan
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You also needed an in the box redeemable code.
It's up in EU by the look of it https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...tion/cid=EP4433-CUSA00265_00-MINECRAFTPS40000
Live Free or Die
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GUYS? Is it really happening this time?!?!
Source: https://twitter.com/Jonny_2k10/status/507301988695281666
EDIT: Never mind. lol
@GameOverGreggy @MinecraftIGN it's available for me??
Source: https://twitter.com/Jonny_2k10/status/507301988695281666
EDIT: Never mind. lol
True, it did. But I see it as an unnecessary measure if the PS3 disc is always needed for authentication. It isn't like you can pass the disc around to your friends so they can all get $5 versions of Minecraft.
I mean, how difficult can it be to put up a separate $5 version of PS4 mine craft that only works with the PS3 disc? The only issue I see is confusing the consumer with two different options in the web store.
SymbiantXenos
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Im up at 6am (in five hours 48 mins) for work.
Aaaagh the dilemma
Aaaagh the dilemma
SymbiantXenos
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It's £3.69 in the uk.
Storm Raider
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Maybe cause I logged in my US account.
Maybe cause I logged in my US account.
ethomaz
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It is up... you need to be on UK account.
Fix The Scientist
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Downloading now in aus, the store was loading at an absolute crawl for me.
Storm Raider
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Just made a EU account real quick.
Downloading now
Downloading now
ShadowKingpin
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I wonder what's happening on the U.S. end? Hopefully everything is ok. Thankfully, they stopped the hyping crap. XD