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Posted: Jun 15th 2009 10:08AM (Unverified) said
About time..... Still waiting for the movies and tv shows...
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 10:15AM (Unverified) said
About time is right... I don't want to use anymore credit on downloads, I much rather pay witht he cash when I have it... one less thing I don't have to rely on my credit card for. I hope this is true and I can go to Ebgames/Walmart or whatever and find this...
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 5:16PM (Unverified) said
Which stores will carry them ? FS? BB ? Blockbuster ? EB ?
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 10:26AM Wozamil said
These cards make fantastic gifts for birthdays and your related religious holiday at the end of the year.
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 7:12PM (Unverified) said
Free at last! FREE at last!
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 10:33AM (Unverified) said
About time! If you see them in stores, post which ones.
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 11:31AM (Unverified) said
EB Games, Hamilton, Ontario... Pretty much all of them that I've seen
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Posted: Jun 15th 2009 10:46AM (Unverified) said
God damn it when can we get these in the UK i need FFVII
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 10:47AM Askgar said
Well hopefully now we'll get them over in europe, I'd much rather have a card than have to use my card.
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 10:48AM Aziz S said
Congratulations Canada!
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 10:49AM djpenny said
ebgames only
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 10:51AM floating coffins said
Finally! I was about to move back to the U.S. to buy these stupid things.
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 10:53AM (Unverified) said
Next up, Europe! A man can dream..
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 10:56AM (Unverified) said
I would be thankful, but I much prefer using credit on the PSN store. I click buy, and 10 seconds later I'm downloading.
When you buy a card for $20 do you get to buy the games on the store tax free???
Because really... Card costs you $20 +tax
A game for 9.99 usually ends up at about 10.98 with tax I believe, 10.98+10.98 = 21.96.
Suddenly you need 2 cards to buy two ten dollar games.
So basically, unless with this card you get to buy games tax free... it is an unbelievable rip off.
Plus, there's always that point in time where you have $3.49 left on the card with nothing under $5 interesting you. Hell I bought a Wii points card at launch and I'm pretty sure I have 200 points left.
When you buy a card for $20 do you get to buy the games on the store tax free???
Because really... Card costs you $20 +tax
A game for 9.99 usually ends up at about 10.98 with tax I believe, 10.98+10.98 = 21.96.
Suddenly you need 2 cards to buy two ten dollar games.
So basically, unless with this card you get to buy games tax free... it is an unbelievable rip off.
Plus, there's always that point in time where you have $3.49 left on the card with nothing under $5 interesting you. Hell I bought a Wii points card at launch and I'm pretty sure I have 200 points left.
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 11:04AM (Unverified) said
Buying a PSN card in Canada doesn't include Tax.
A $20 card is paid with just $20
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A $20 card is paid with just $20
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 11:17AM (Unverified) said
Ok thanks for clearing that up guys, well with no tax on the $20 psn card that means that there is most definitely still going to be sales tax on the games themselves...
Meaning you are getting royally ripped off... You'll need two $20 cards to really be able to get anything of value...
$20 card:
21.96 : 2x 9.99 games (10.98 with tax)
21.98: 1x 19.99 game (21.98 w tax)
...
So really, you are stuck buying a single 9.99 game and then a few Sackboy costumes.
Still an option for those without credit, but i really wish Sony would price games accordingly so the $20 could be met evenly.
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Meaning you are getting royally ripped off... You'll need two $20 cards to really be able to get anything of value...
$20 card:
21.96 : 2x 9.99 games (10.98 with tax)
21.98: 1x 19.99 game (21.98 w tax)
...
So really, you are stuck buying a single 9.99 game and then a few Sackboy costumes.
Still an option for those without credit, but i really wish Sony would price games accordingly so the $20 could be met evenly.
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 12:40PM (Unverified) said
It's not 'getting ripped off' however I'm still going to cement my point.
If you buy a game for 9.99 you aren't left with very much...
You'll notice that there are no games that cost $8.19 (after tax you end up with 1 cent on your card if you spend this much).
That is the most you will be able to spend after buying a game for $9.99.
In order to purchase a game such as burnout paradise, you would need a $40 dollar card, you would then have $18.70 left on your card
With a single $20 card there is very little you can buy, 1 game and a map pack. Whereas with a credit card one could spend the extra dollar and get 2 games.
However, Sony wants you to buy more than one $20 card. You have money left over, so now you need to pick up another card to add to the remaining balance.
Basically it comes down to money in your pocket is better than money in someone else pocket and some 'fake credits' on your account.
BTW people, buy FFVII, Burnout paradise and a map pack with your $40 card, seems mathematically the best way to get your money's worth.
I buy a $9.99 game, Burnout Paradise and a map pack.
That's 10.98 + 21.98 + 6.58 = 39.54
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If you buy a game for 9.99 you aren't left with very much...
You'll notice that there are no games that cost $8.19 (after tax you end up with 1 cent on your card if you spend this much).
That is the most you will be able to spend after buying a game for $9.99.
In order to purchase a game such as burnout paradise, you would need a $40 dollar card, you would then have $18.70 left on your card
With a single $20 card there is very little you can buy, 1 game and a map pack. Whereas with a credit card one could spend the extra dollar and get 2 games.
However, Sony wants you to buy more than one $20 card. You have money left over, so now you need to pick up another card to add to the remaining balance.
Basically it comes down to money in your pocket is better than money in someone else pocket and some 'fake credits' on your account.
BTW people, buy FFVII, Burnout paradise and a map pack with your $40 card, seems mathematically the best way to get your money's worth.
I buy a $9.99 game, Burnout Paradise and a map pack.
That's 10.98 + 21.98 + 6.58 = 39.54
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 1:05PM (Unverified) said
The card just adds the cash to your wallet, so I fail to see your point aSimpleFear.
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Posted: Jun 15th 2009 3:52PM (Unverified) said
lol there is no sale tax on games on the PSN Store..
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Posted: Jun 15th 2009 4:18PM Newfiescreech16 said
No tax on Gift Cards. Tax goes into effect at the time of purchase. And yes the PStore has tax, if you think it doesnt you've obviously never used it b4.(it does in Ontario Canada anyway)
And you'd add the whole card too your Wallet, so whatever you were left with stays in the wallet. So it doesnt go to watse like with other gift cards
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And you'd add the whole card too your Wallet, so whatever you were left with stays in the wallet. So it doesnt go to watse like with other gift cards
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 10:57AM Roto13 said
What? Sony DOES want my money now? Well, I guess I can give it to them now that they're willing to treat me better. :P
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 11:07AM (Unverified) said
great. now where are they ?
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 11:11AM (Unverified) said
This is nice because now you can buy friends and family cards for birthdays and whatnot. get the kids a 20$ card or a couple of them instead of a new PSP game at the store.
everyday purchases are better left to the CC saved on the PS3.
everyday purchases are better left to the CC saved on the PS3.
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 11:52AM (Unverified) said
YAY FOR CANADA, NOW MOVIES ARE NEXT FOR YOU!!!
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 11:54AM HardBoiled2009 said
for those who don't have a Credit Card .. I am happy for you but i got no use for them but i'm still happy their here in Canada .... now only if we can ge people to check more stores and have someone from Joystiq make a list updated wise for news
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 12:39PM strangeseraph said
FIIINALLY! I have been waiting and waiting and waiting, and was wondering if I wouldn't be able to get a PSP Go after all since I didn't have a CC!
Ah, one happy Canadian here! :D
Ah, one happy Canadian here! :D
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 12:59PM tmontana213 said
Barely?
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 1:03PM (Unverified) said
@aSimpleFear
Sales tax on games in the PSN store goes by what state you live in. For example, I live in Connecticut and we have no sales tax on digital distribution. I can buy a PSN card for 20 bucks flat, and buy two 9.99 games in which the total amount comes out to 9.99 for each game, no tax at all. I have about 30 cents in my wallet in the PSN store because of that. Sony has nothing to do with sales tax in the PSN store. It's the state you live in. Some people have to pay sales tax because the state puts tax on digital distribution, but here in Connecticut we're just lucky that we have no sales tax on digital distribution.
Sales tax on games in the PSN store goes by what state you live in. For example, I live in Connecticut and we have no sales tax on digital distribution. I can buy a PSN card for 20 bucks flat, and buy two 9.99 games in which the total amount comes out to 9.99 for each game, no tax at all. I have about 30 cents in my wallet in the PSN store because of that. Sony has nothing to do with sales tax in the PSN store. It's the state you live in. Some people have to pay sales tax because the state puts tax on digital distribution, but here in Connecticut we're just lucky that we have no sales tax on digital distribution.
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 1:08PM (Unverified) said
You could always just tell the PS3 your from Connecticut ;)
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Posted: Jun 16th 2009 12:24AM SOOPERGOOMAN said
we are in CANADA not the STATEs so there are no states here only provinces. get it right k.
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Posted: Jun 15th 2009 2:32PM floating coffins said
I'll add that I checked out my local eb games (Ottawa) today and they had $20 and $50 cards.
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 4:11PM Newfiescreech16 said
meh, I'll stick to using Vanilla Prepaid Mastercards as they can be used for more then just PSN
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 4:12PM (Unverified) said
How about a worldwide release? At least in countries where there are official Sony stores.
Posted: Jul 3rd 2009 1:19PM (Unverified) said
@Dr Haisook, you realise Canada does have official sony stores right? It's called Sony Style
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Posted: Jun 15th 2009 4:13PM (Unverified) said
Whyyy sony Whyyy wont you bring PSN cards to Europe !!
JUST TELL ME WHYYY!!!
JUST TELL ME WHYYY!!!
Posted: Jun 17th 2009 1:12AM (Unverified) said
i hear that theres too many stuffy-stuff-stuff they have to do in order 2 send them into every single little tiny place of europe
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Posted: Jun 15th 2009 4:15PM djpenny said
lol i forgot to tell you guys the pictures was from Makinen my bad
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 4:57PM (Unverified) said
Its about damn time.
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 5:19PM (Unverified) said
Quote: You could always just tell the PS3 your from Connecticut ;)
Would that work ?
Would that work ?
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 9:46PM (Unverified) said
IT'S ABOUT FUCKING TIME SONY!
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