Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Patapon 2's 'retail box' revealed


Click to embiggen.
Yes, it's true. Patapon 2 won't be available on UMD when it arrives in America. Instead, it'll be a PlayStation Store exclusive title. This digital distribution experiment won't avoid retail altogether, as you'll still be able to buy Patapon 2 in stores. The boxed package will include a printed manual and a voucher to download Patapon 2 off the PlayStation Store. Yes, you'll need a Memory Stick, and yes, you'll need a wi-fi connection (or a PS3 connected to the internet).

It's unclear how mainstream consumers will respond to this change. However, we're all for it -- being able to legally download games mixes the convenience of Memory Stick gaming with developers earning money to pay their bills. All in all, it's a win-win.

Gallery: Patapon 2

Joystiq PlaystationPatapon 2's 'retail box' revealed originally appeared on Joystiq Playstation on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Patapon 2's 'retail box' revealed


Click to embiggen.
Yes, it's true. Patapon 2 won't be available on UMD when it arrives in America. Instead, it'll be a PlayStation Store exclusive title. This digital distribution experiment won't avoid retail altogether, as you'll still be able to buy Patapon 2 in stores. The boxed package will include a printed manual and a voucher to download Patapon 2 off the PlayStation Store. Yes, you'll need a Memory Stick, and yes, you'll need a wi-fi connection (or a PS3 connected to the internet).

It's unclear how mainstream consumers will respond to this change. However, we're all for it -- being able to legally download games mixes the convenience of Memory Stick gaming with developers earning money to pay their bills. All in all, it's a win-win.

Gallery: Patapon 2

Joystiq PlaystationPatapon 2's 'retail box' revealed originally appeared on Joystiq Playstation on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.