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PS4 pricing and discount thread
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bluenose79
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That's good news that mate, made up for u. I'm still waiting on a response from sony regarding my refundGot a response back from Farsight, they sent me a code to redeem the normal version of Star Trek. I redeemed it via the website (kinda surprised it didn't trigger a "you already own this" error) and was FINALLY able buy the discount pack.
There is something magical about clicking "download to PS4" on the PC and hearing the PS4 boot itself up a few seconds later to do it.
Yeah I know my phone does it too, but you expect that to be always on. Besides, the concept that something Sony did actually worked is quite the novelty.
Alex Atkin UK
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In case anyone is wondering, I redeemed the code via the website rather than the console. Not sure it would make any difference.
Im getting no where fast to resolving this issue. I bought all the packs on ps3/vita, however i bought the 7th table pack as the pro version (so i could enable the uncensored scared stiff rom). Hence it now shows i didnt purchase the standard dlc and cannot purcahse the standard discounted pack on ps4.
I contacted Sony UK over 6 weeks ago, specifically telling them the problem and they are useless. They only phoned me yesterday to inform they are still looking into it and apologized for the delay!!! However, ive been following this thread and read Alex Atkin Uks messages. So, i emailed Farsight (ironically only an hour or so BEFORE Sony phoned me) who replied same day with the redeem code. However, despite sending me two sets of codes - neither are valid when i enter them either via PS3,vita or PC. Is 6 weeks of all this hassle really worth it for a £12 saving ?!?!
Trouble is, i just know as soon as i give in and pay full price Sony EU will pull their finger out and fix the issue the following week.
I contacted Sony UK over 6 weeks ago, specifically telling them the problem and they are useless. They only phoned me yesterday to inform they are still looking into it and apologized for the delay!!! However, ive been following this thread and read Alex Atkin Uks messages. So, i emailed Farsight (ironically only an hour or so BEFORE Sony phoned me) who replied same day with the redeem code. However, despite sending me two sets of codes - neither are valid when i enter them either via PS3,vita or PC. Is 6 weeks of all this hassle really worth it for a £12 saving ?!?!
Trouble is, i just know as soon as i give in and pay full price Sony EU will pull their finger out and fix the issue the following week.
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Even more weird is that I can't see any option to upgrade to pro for season 1, unless I do it table by table which is damn expensive way to do it.
I would just pay the £12 extra and ask them to refund it given you meet all the criteria for the discount and that none of the codes have worked at this point. Why miss out on enjoying the game when it's them that can't get their act together.
ER777
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Yeah, obviously its a screw-up but the question is whether they put up the wrong item on the PS3 store or if that really is the PS3 upgrade and it just has the wrong system descriptor. If its still like this when I finally get the PS4 version I'll be willing to experiment a little and try buying it from both the PS4 and PS3 stores.
Well, ive finally managed to get through to Sony Support about the issue (again!!!) and the two redeem codes that the devs sent me, as i stated above, are infact valid when Sony checked them. So, for whatever reason i just cannot redeem them on my account?!? Oh, and @Dumpster thanks but as i suspected Sony arnt willing to go down that route despite me repeatably asking them. Sony really dont seem to like to resolve things the quick and easy way. So best not anyone else try it in the assumption Sony will refund you £12.
bluenose79
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I had a phone call from Sony head Office today. They have credited my account with £12. In all it took about 3-4 weeks to wait for a reply, worth it in the end tho
So Fez was announced as coming out on PS3, PS4, and Vita later this month. The most interesting thing though was they said it will be cross-buy on ALL THREE systems. As in, you buy it once, you get it on all 3. Cross save compatible too, so your save moves between platforms.
I know Farsight said in the past that Sony limited cross-buy to two platforms, which is why we have enjoyed it with PS3 and Vita. But it would appear that now they are opening that up to PS4 as well. Season 1 is probably a lost cause at this point, but it sure would be nice to have seasons 2 and 3 cross-buy moving forward.
I know Farsight said in the past that Sony limited cross-buy to two platforms, which is why we have enjoyed it with PS3 and Vita. But it would appear that now they are opening that up to PS4 as well. Season 1 is probably a lost cause at this point, but it sure would be nice to have seasons 2 and 3 cross-buy moving forward.
brakel
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I don't think Sony ever said that. But then I don't recall FarSight saying that either. I only read that FarSight said it would not be cross buy with the PS4. What I read sounded like it was FarSight's own decision.
It must be Sonys 'lets fix this $hit' day today. I too finally (after about 2 months) had a Phone call from Sony with good news. They refunded the old Pro Pack 7 purchase i made ages ago, thus enabling them to successfully redeem one of the codes that Farsight sent me onto my account. Thus, finally meaning i could purchase the discounted ps4 bundle. Talk about making a meal of it LOL.
Trouble now is i see there's no way i can upgrade any of the packs to pro (since it is now says i havnt purchased the season one pack - obviously cause i purcahsed the season one DISCOUNT pack!!!). I assume this currently applies to everyone that purchased the discount pack too ???
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ER777
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So I just got my PS4 today.. I'm not sure if its really supposed to work like this but I'm not complaining.. I had all of the tables and all of the custom ball skins on PS3 but only one pro upgrade from season one (STTNG). When I went into the PS4 store all options appeared available to me so I went for the Season One Pro Pack Discounted straight away for $20. It confirmed purchase and downloaded with no issues and all of the pro tables and ball skins unlocked from the one $20 purchase. Just passing on my positive experience..
Alex Atkin UK
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We never got the pro discount option in the EU unless you bought ALL the pro packs.
spoonman
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Hey bud, I'm glad it all worked out smoothly for you.
I am about to purchase the PS4 discounted pack, but I'm a little confused here.
Do you get all of the SE1 tables by grabbing the initial free Pinball Arcade program + Season 1 Bundle (Discounted) ?
I see this, which I assume is 18 tables for $14.99
My question is this... will buying this also unlock Black Hole, Theatre of Magic, & Ripleys so I truly have all of Season 1 again on the PS4 or will I also have to pay another $9 just to get those 3?
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It seems kind of silly if I can get 18 tables for $15, but then have to pay $9 for just 3 more tables.
I bought all of the original PS3 versions (up to Season 3).
I just noticed you are also in Update NY. We are neighbors.
ER777
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Hey bud, I'm glad it all worked out smoothly for you.
I am about to purchase the PS4 discounted pack, but I'm a little confused here.
Do you get all of the SE1 tables by grabbing the initial free Pinball Arcade program + Season 1 Bundle (Discounted) ?
I see this, which I assume is 18 tables for $14.99
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My question is this... will buying this also unlock Black Hole, Theatre of Magic, & Ripleys so I truly have all of Season 1 again on the PS4 or will I also have to pay another $9 just to get those 3?
This:
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It seems kind of silly if I can get 18 tables for $15, but then have to pay $9 for just 3 more tables.
I bought all of the original PS3 versions (up to Season 3).
I just noticed you are also in Update NY. We are neighbors.
Yeah those first few tables are included in the season one pack so you don't need to buy both, just get the season bundle and you're covered.
I got the Pro Bundle Discounted and it included the custom ball skins too, so it was well worth it for the extra $5.
And what do you mean - it says you live in Atlantis!?
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spoonman
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Yeah those first few tables are included in the season one pack so you don't need to buy both, just get the season bundle and you're covered.
I got the Pro Bundle Discounted and it included the customer ball skins too, so it was well worth it for the extra $5.
And what do you mean - it says you live in Atlantis!?
Cool, good to know. Thanks.
They should change the description and add those tables.
Atlantis = Albany.