Sony to release $39.99 retail Warhawk this month
by Justin McElroy 
{ Oct 1st 2007 at 11:01AM }
As you may remember, the game is currently just available in a $60 retail package with a headset or in a $40 downloadable form. Though the GameStop listing that originally started this story puts the game at an Oct. 10 release date, Sony has not confirmed that part of the story. We're not going to try to understand the logic behind this SKU, though we wouldn't be surprised if it's (in part) a bit of retailer placation. That's right game store, you're not threatened at all by full, downloadable games that don't even require people to get off their couches. Just go back to sleep, pumpkin.
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blooh (CDF - Ass Ring) @ Oct 1st 2007 11:05AM
that's nice for ps3 owners
Mr. P @ Oct 1st 2007 11:09AM
I'll never buy a downloadable version of a game when there's an option for a physical version. No new game smell. I like to stick my nose deep in that booklet whilst fapping.
Slaziman @ Oct 1st 2007 11:16AM
lmao what the hell?! lol!
FrankTheCrank @ Oct 1st 2007 11:17AM
I agree.
When you buy the retail version, you can always sell it down the road. Can't do that with the online version.
I just bought this game, from Gamefly....it was dirt cheap with headset. This game kicks major ass. What a fun game. If you like multiplayer action, this is for you. Some of those guys on the ranked servers are BRUTAL.
ThornedVenom @ Oct 2nd 2007 3:00AM
Physical media is more reliable than hard drives.
If you can back up downloaded stuff, why not.
NATO_Duke @ Oct 1st 2007 11:11AM
F@ck sakes. I wish I waited.
copa @ Oct 1st 2007 11:14AM
It'll be interesting to see how Warhawk does in the September NPD's. Probably the best PS3-exclusive title to date.
FrankTheCrank @ Oct 1st 2007 11:19AM
Agreed. This game is amazingly fun. The graphics are killer. Some of the best dog fighting(planes not pitbulls) action I've ever played.
GamerG @ Oct 1st 2007 11:59AM
Bet sales are surprisingly low, its an online game after all and the majority of gamers don't even link their consoles up to the net believe it or not.
Evan @ Oct 1st 2007 2:52PM
True. Over a third of 360 owners don't even have a Silver account, and the 360 is considered an online-oriented system. And I'm sure the portion of PS3s online is fewer than the 360.
Alex @ Oct 1st 2007 3:56PM
yay... now that useless bluetooth headset is even more useless... wish i would have waited. Thanks Sony for pulling an Apple...
Vidikron (FU) @ Oct 1st 2007 4:36PM
How does Sony selling a retail version of Warhawk without the headset suddenly render the BT headset in the $20 more expensive version "useless"? That doesn't make any sense.
KevinO @ Oct 1st 2007 11:25AM
Simple - when I'm done with the game, I can sell it on eBay for almost as much as I bought it for. Can't do that with downloaded anything...
ProroK @ Oct 1st 2007 8:51PM
Emm.. in europe 40$ version is in shops already O_o
GRANTED @ Oct 1st 2007 11:53AM
meh i got the bluetooth bundle.
the online ranking system in this game is still whack. i have like 3,000 points, but i am a "2nd lieutenant" class (which requires 35,000 and some other stuff). doesn't make sense, but i'm not complaining. besides, the gameplay is fast, hectic, and epic. best online battles since 4v4 BGH on the old skool computer.
Jtenma @ Oct 1st 2007 12:19PM
I seem to be ranking up just fine..
I even skipped a couple :)
Also BBQ.
p-diddy @ Oct 1st 2007 11:57AM
I bought the download version and am totally happy. I know I'm not ever going to sell it, so "sell it on eBay" is a moot argument for me. I'm glad I can just sit down on my couch, turn on the PSP from the controller and dive right in, no disc, no muss, no fuss.
That said, I would have like some downloadable instructions or something because getting my BT headset to work was a bitch (you have to enable it under Audio Settings in the XMB after pairing it).
I felt like a sucker after getting the PS3 until this came out (though I got it after the price drop, so it wasn't that long). Seriously, if you own a PS3, get this game!
-p-
JesseJames @ Oct 1st 2007 12:09PM
Notice that Joystiq doesn't post the main picture showing an action ground combat level? It's because it would put Halo 3 to shame and perhaps Microsoft might just have some influence over the types of articles written and pictures posted of Sony's flagship titles.
Gotta be real!
Jtenma @ Oct 1st 2007 12:16PM
Stop it...
nook @ Oct 1st 2007 12:35PM
Why must you start this? Both are awesome.
Slaziman @ Oct 1st 2007 12:37PM
LOL
And jews did 9/11 right?
Lord Chako @ Oct 1st 2007 1:56PM
Funny how nobody mentioned Halo, and then you came along. I'm starting to think you have a infatuation with Halo 3.
Either buy a 360 and play it, or stop talking about it.
You are just making yourself look bad.
fyreblazer @ Oct 1st 2007 2:48PM
@Jesse - Probably because the game is called "Warhawk"...which you know...is an air combat vehicle.
NecronomiconUK @ Oct 1st 2007 12:35PM
Great game, great fun but the online system is so scruffy and PC-like in the face of CoD4 and Halo 3. I bought the download when it came out and I got bored fairly quickly. I doubt I'll ever touch it again due to depth and community offered by Halo3 (and CoD4 in november)
Monthenor @ Oct 1st 2007 12:37PM
"...a $39.99 retail version of Warkhawk..."
"Wark"hawk? Is this a tie-in with Final Fantasy? Flying through the skies on a chocobo, shooting Firagas at airships and ground troops?
...
That actually sounds hella awesome.
MasterInsan0 @ Oct 1st 2007 1:12PM
Sounds like Lair to me, and we all know how that turned out.
ill trooper @ Oct 1st 2007 1:16PM
I bought the disc/headset combo, as I didn't have a headset beyond my old SOCOM usb headset (still the most useful headset I own), and I wanted to have a wireless one.
My take on this is that I almost wish I had bought the downloadable version, as it would always be on the harddrive, and I wouldn't have to keep the Warhawk disk in the drive. Not that I really mind; the game is great and it's all I'm playing on the PS3 right now.
Brent @ Oct 1st 2007 1:49PM
Yeah I avoided buying this game so far because I wanted physical media and did NOT want a bluetooth headset. Hope this rumor is true.
aristokrat @ Oct 1st 2007 2:36PM
What are those big ships in the picture? Those look like WarAlbatrosses or something. They'd be sweet to pilot in game.
Come to think of it, is that picture even related to WarHawk, let alone not being in-game?
Vidikron (FU) @ Oct 1st 2007 2:47PM
I think it's concept art from when Warhawk was originally going to have a single player campaign. At some point along the way Incognito decided they weren't happy with the way the SP was coming along, but they were very pleased with MP... so they scrapped the SP.
Fullmetal Salchemist @ Oct 1st 2007 2:42PM
"Maybe you have a crush on the girl at your local GameStop"
By "girl" they mean that fat douchebag trying to convince you to buy a game without a case or instruction booklet for five dollars less than a factory-sealed game.
ThornedVenom @ Oct 2nd 2007 3:03AM
You forgot about asking for extra for an extended store warranty.
Live in 3D @ Oct 1st 2007 4:29PM
The girl at my GameStop smells awful and is so stupid and lazy that it takes me almost a half hour to buy anything. Seriously do they just hire any chick who applys so that they can have a girl in the store?
blooh (CDF - Ass Ring) @ Oct 1st 2007 5:27PM
duh
ThornedVenom @ Oct 2nd 2007 3:04AM
I forgot which movie said it:
"Pussy is pussy".
And come on, it's not like you needed a PhD to work there.
OTAM @ Oct 1st 2007 6:36PM
Are they adding another version of this game packaged without the headset or completely replacing the headset version?
I want Warhawk,but not at this moment (TF2 coming out) and would like to get it with a headset since I currently down have one.
Piddy @ Oct 2nd 2007 10:16PM
Hmmm...then I guess Best Buy Canada really messed up when they sold us the Bluetooth bundle for $39.99 during launch week?
(And a BIG thanks to whoever brought that to our attention BTW!!!)
GoonieGooGoo @ Oct 2nd 2007 2:30AM
Once again Sony early adopters got screwed.....great sony. Fortunately I got my WARHAWK for 1/2 price.
Suffice to say....WARHAWK = Battlefield Lite (or better BATTLEFIELD for Dummies).
I was severely disappointed by this game to say the least. It is not a true sequel to the WARHAWK for PS1 that I loved so.
Not to mention it could have the WORST matchmaking system in history.....and its very rare that people actually act as a team and tend to just run around and do there own thing.
If you want a more entertaining game....I suggest picking up BATTLEFIELD: MODERN COMBAT for XBOX, PS2 or BATTLEFIELD 2 or BATTLEFIELD 2142 for PC. You'll not only save money...you'll be playing a better game for much longer than the experience that is WARHAWK on PS3.