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ACIV PS4 digital version for $40

Ok, so I've bought it (UK). Currently downloading it on my PS3. How do I upgrade it to the PS4 version? And how do I upgrade my copy of Fl0wer to the PS4 version?
 
Ok, so I've bought it (UK). Currently downloading it on my PS3. How do I upgrade it to the PS4 version? And how do I upgrade my copy of Fl0wer to the PS4 version?

Go to Amazon and get a $10 PSN code as well. Use this to upgrade the game, there should be an option on the store.

Flower doesn't have to be upgraded, you can just downloaded it for free on your PS4 (and Vita too). Same is happening to Journey but they haven't finished the PS4 port yet.
 
Even if you forget about this Amazon deal, the PS3 version is always going to end up being a cheaper way to play the PS4 game right? Like let's say a few months down the line when the price drops, it will probably be cheaper to get the PS3 version and do the upgrade than go for the PS4 version.

Sure, but the fact that you can do it all digitally and not even prove that you have a PS3 isn't quite what they had in mind when they came up with the upgrade program.

But because you can, it will probably always be cheaper to get the PS3 version and upgrade.
 
Sure, but the fact that you can do it all digitally and not even prove that you have a PS3 isn't quite what they had in mind when they came up with the upgrade program.

But because you can, it will probably always be cheaper to get the PS3 version and upgrade.

True. Now that I think about it it's probably Sony themselves taking the hit for the upgrades right? It's their way of getting people to upgrade to PS4.
 
Go to Amazon and get a $10 PSN code as well. Use this to upgrade the game, there should be an option on the store.

Flower doesn't have to be upgraded, you can just downloaded it for free on your PS4 (and Vita too). Same is happening to Journey but they haven't finished the PS4 port yet.

Not seeing the option anywhere :(
 
It works and the only game that does not work is call of duty ghosts.

You cannot buy PS3 digital and do the $9.99 upgrade if you buy it off amazon.

Do not ask me why because i do not know and it may have to do with activision.

But the game will not appear as a purchased game. yet you can download and play on ps3???


Sure, but the fact that you can do it all digitally and not even prove that you have a PS3 isn't quite what they had in mind when they came up with the upgrade program.

But because you can, it will probably always be cheaper to get the PS3 version and upgrade.

But this is not going to be an ongoing thing, These games came out as next gen approached so they offered this.

They will not offer this for every title.
 
Done, picked up the PS3 version for $30, entered it on their web portal, then upgraded to the PS4 version for $10 more, great deal, now I have the game on 2 systems, which is awesome, my son wants to play it, so now he can play it on his PS3 while I play it on the PS4.
 
Just an FYI, if you have over 100 people on your friends list, there's a decent chance the Ubisoft Uplay servers won't work, blocking you from a lot of the fleet stuff in single player.

I still can't manage my fleet. Thanks Ubisoft.

This is definitely a thing. I had 102 people and erased 3 people from my friends list and Uplay miraculously started working again.

Anyone know if you can use a save from the PS4 disc copy on a PS4 digital version?
 
Cheers fellas.

Just one other question about setting the 'primary' PS4. My PS4 is being replaced (works intermittently at the minute). If I set it to primary now, will I need to deactivate it before I send it away? Or can I just set my replacement to primary and this will override the old one?
 
Played AC2 and found it really boring but at this price am tempted

I have them all thanks to ridiculous Steam prices and AC2 was really dull. Brotherhood was fantastic, then Revelations and 3 fell flat again.

Talking to people who have the same opinion as me on the AC games, they're saying 4 is a return to form. Thought it was worth a punt at this price.

Cheers fellas.

Just one other question about setting the 'primary' PS4. My PS4 is being replaced (works intermittently at the minute). If I set it to primary now, will I need to deactivate it before I send it away? Or can I just set my replacement to primary and this will override the old one?

Looking at the support page linked below, you'll need to deactivate, but you can do that on the web as well as on the console.

https://support.us.playstation.com/...2LzEvdGltZS8xMzg2MDg5OTQxL3NpZC9qN29TZVZHbA==

EDIT: Well, it changes it's mind on the additonal notes by saying "You can deactivate a PS4 system only from that system. Deactivate the PS4 system before transferring or disposing of it." Deactivate the accounts before sending it away.
 
This is a good question. Considering this was a Worldwide Launch there is a good chance that even the US discs contain the European languages. I believe it was found that this was the case with Killzone.

Would be cool if someone could confirm/deny that. :)
 
Cheers fellas.

Just one other question about setting the 'primary' PS4. My PS4 is being replaced (works intermittently at the minute). If I set it to primary now, will I need to deactivate it before I send it away? Or can I just set my replacement to primary and this will override the old one?

EDIT: ignore me... apparently you can do it online yourself.
 
Cheers fellas.

Just one other question about setting the 'primary' PS4. My PS4 is being replaced (works intermittently at the minute). If I set it to primary now, will I need to deactivate it before I send it away? Or can I just set my replacement to primary and this will override the old one?
You need to deactivate it before you ship it back or deactivate it on the website. You can only use the website deactivation once every 6 months so it's better to do it on the console if you're able to.
 
Even if you forget about this Amazon deal, the PS3 version is always going to end up being a cheaper way to play the PS4 game right? Like let's say a few months down the line when the price drops, it will probably be cheaper to get the PS3 version and do the upgrade than go for the PS4 version.

The upgrade promotion on AC4, BF4, and COD Ghosts ends in Mid January, I believe.
 
This is definitely a thing. I had 102 people and erased 3 people from my friends list and Uplay miraculously started working again.

See, I've got 138 friends, most from GAF. I don't want to have to delete 40 people just to manage my fleet. Ubisoft really needs to fix this shit.
 
19GB all downloaded and ready for me in 2 hours when I got in from work, all done via a browser while the PS4 was in standby. Brilliant.

Thanks again OP.
 
Noticed this was down to $30 today...had bought it the other day when it was $34. Chatted with Amazon and got the difference refunded. I also used the $10 PSN credit from the PS4 to upgrade. Good deal.
 
I have the boxed version and it has a special voucher inside you need to redeem at the PSN store order to get the discount on the PS4 version. On top of that I have to insert my PS3 disc in my PS4 if I want to play AC4, it's a failsafe method to prevent people from selling to codes.

Wait. You have to do that every time and not just an initial time? So you couldn't even sell your copy of the PS3 version once you have the PS4 digital version? Yikes, that sucks.
 
AC4 digital was 25 dollars at some point this weekend. I got the ps4 version for 35 dollars total.
Wait. You have to do that every time and not just an initial time? So you couldn't even sell your copy of the PS3 version once you have the PS4 digital version? Yikes, that sucks.
Why is that confusing. Everyone would just buy the ps3 version and then sell it. That would be broken.
I bought this for 60 dollars on PSN fucking yesterday. Fuck my life.
this was on sale all weekend. Not sure how you missed it.
 
Glad I clicked on this thread. Just got the pc version for $30. Title should have said "ACIV $30 / Next Gen $40". Good stuff though, really excited to finally try it out.
 
I have some chase rewards but it doesn't work with digital downloads. Anyhow, I ordered the physical version for PS3 (using my points), and then I'll buy the PS4 version using the $10 dollar credit they gave me. So I essentially got this one for free. Yay! :-)
 
Sweet deal. My girlfriend got me CoD Ghosts yesterday as a surprise too! Gonna have a good time after work today.
 
I wish I could get a refund. This game so far is mediocre. Never buying an AC game ever again.

As much as I'm interested in setting up a US account for deals like this, I won't be doing it specifically for AC4.

Yet to like a game in the series, although I have only played 1 and 3.
 
If I knew for a fact that the PS4 disc save can be used on the PS4 digital version I may bite. Would like to have this game digitally since it seems I'll be playing it for a while.
 
In the UK, ordering from Amazon.com with a MasterCard:

"Sorry, processing of this order is taking longer than expected

• This order may take up to 4 hours to process but usually will take less than an hour
• Please do not re-order this item
• Once your order is complete, you can download your purchase here. We will also send the download link to your e-mail address
• For more information, contact us"

Creating a US SEN Account:

"Currently unable to create your account. Please try again later."

Damn, this is more trouble than it's worth!
 
Tried to play the game on my UK account and I get the following message.

Cannot start the application.
Only users who hold a license for this application can start it.


Can I circumvent this any how? I'd prefer to play it with my main UK PSN log in.
 
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