"Welcome back" what games are you gonna get?

scudzilla · 21-05-2011 8:38am

I'm still playing on a 40gb PS3, had it since release and it's never let me down.

How big are the files to these free games?

tman · 21-05-2011 8:52am

scudzilla wrote: »

I'm still playing on a 40gb PS3, had it since release and it's never let me down.

How big are the files to these free games?

Infamous and lbp are both over 6gb iirc, so good luck with that! Wipeout and R&C are smaller, but still not all that small!

RobertFoster · 21-05-2011 8:57am

Uh oh, that's a quarter of my cap gone for the month then. Damn Vodafone :mad:

Fol20 · 21-05-2011 2:09pm

Is it not possible to get all the game by logging into a different account

Fol20 · 21-05-2011 2:11pm

Infamous is a must.

Cant decide between lbp and wipeout,i have wipeout but really want the fury pack:(

F1ngers · 21-05-2011 2:39pm

RobertFoster wrote: »

Uh oh, that's a quarter of my cap gone for the month then. Damn Vodafone :mad:

You could d/l one this month and the other next month. You have 30 days to get them.
Also, I think if you d/l and then cancel straight away, it'll show up in your downloads as owned - open to correction on this.

Fol20 wrote: »

Is it not possible to get all the game by logging into a different account

If the accounts were active before the outage...maybe. We don't know yet.

Soap MacTavish · 21-05-2011 2:47pm

Hi can anyone advise me on what 2 games to pick, I have Infamous and Ratchet and Clank already on disc, and I already have played through all of Little Big Planet, so what games would people suggest to get? Are Infamous and Ratchet and Clank discs worth anything selling or trading in anymore?

Legwinski · 21-05-2011 4:18pm

Was gonna buy Infamous when I got my PS3 in Jan 2010 as it looked class. The demo put me was off though so I definitely won't be getting it.

LBP and Wipeout methinks.

Lab_Mouse · 21-05-2011 5:45pm

Dead nation and infamous methinks.

never liked the wipeout games.Wratchet and clanks is a bit meh and LBP is one seriously over rated platformer.

Any news on when the store will be back up or is it a case of its up ewhen its up?.(sorry if it was posted earlier in the thread,dont have the time to read it all:o)

Varik · 22-05-2011 10:00am

F1ngers wrote: »

You could d/l one this month and the other next month. You have 30 days to get them.
Also, I think if you d/l and then cancel straight away, it'll show up in your downloads as owned - open to correction on this.

This works as said, tried it with the Fallout DLC a while ago when that was free. Tried to download and cancel then get it when you're ready.

Wolverine359 · 22-05-2011 12:46pm

Lab_Mouse wrote: »

Dead nation and infamous methinks.

never liked the wipeout games.Wratchet and clanks is a bit meh and LBP is one seriously over rated platformer.

Any news on when the store will be back up or is it a case of its up ewhen its up?.(sorry if it was posted earlier in the thread,dont have the time to read it all:o)

I think it's supposed to be back on Tuesday the 24th.

Will it be possible to download demos/trial versions? I'm definitely getting Infamous, but undecided on the second choice.

macpac26 · 22-05-2011 9:47pm

Have infamous great game so I'd recommend that. Ill go for wipeout and ratchet have the rest of them.

Motley Crue · 23-05-2011 9:49am

For me, PSP minded, I'd pick up Killzone and ModNation

recentvintage · 23-05-2011 2:37pm

My disc reader just broke and Sony won't be doing anything about it so i reckon I'll choose the two longest games! Infamous and littlebigplanet I reckon!

Q_Ball · 23-05-2011 2:45pm

InFamous and Wipeout for me! Was a fan of wipeout on the PS1 but never got around to getting the HD version. Will get InFamous because I thought the demo was pretty nifty.

What's the story with claiming these? I got an email from sony saying that my station account was topped up with 45 days worth of play time. I thought this odd since I haven't played a Sony MMO since I trialled that FPS game that I can't remember the name of years ago...

Do we get an email before or after we change passwords? I've been away for a few weeks but will be back home on Thursday, was planning to do it then.

BrianOFlanagan · 23-05-2011 3:58pm

The Infamous demo wasn't good, I've played various R+C's to death and LBP isn't my thing.
So having had time to think about this I'm going to get Dead Nation for its co-op online play and Wipeout on the recommendation of others posters.

P.S anything I said before about Wipeout was based on my impression of the game when I played it once on ps1 which was a long time ago but I'm willing to try it again however if it's as s##t as I remember then you'll know about it.

landsleaving · 23-05-2011 6:25pm

I didn't much care for the infamous demo, but then loved the full game, so it still may be worth a shot if you don't think the options are great.

Azure_sky · 23-05-2011 6:47pm

Just wanted to ask a question and didn't think it warranted it's own thread.
Am I right in saying that the PSN store is back online tomorrow?
If so when are the free games available?

LuckyFinigan · 23-05-2011 7:32pm

With the store reportly going back up at some stage tomorrow, do ye think will get our welcome back games straight away?

Azure_sky · 23-05-2011 7:55pm

LuckyFinigan wrote: »

With the store reportly going back up at some stage tomorrow, do ye think will get our welcome back games straight away?

I don't know but since I have two PSN accounts I'm going to have invest in a new memory stick pro duo. I hope they have Final Fantasy VI on PSN. It was due for release just before the drama happened.

Wolverine359 · 23-05-2011 8:09pm

Azure_sky wrote: »

I don't know but since I have two PSN accounts I'm going to have invest in a new memory stick pro duo. I hope they have Final Fantasy VI on PSN. It was due for release just before the drama happened.

Final Fantasy VI is coming to PSN?? I can't wait!

Azure_sky · 23-05-2011 8:40pm

Wolverine359 wrote: »

Final Fantasy VI is coming to PSN?? I can't wait!

Yep. It's the PS1 version from FF anthology. I got FFV just before PSN went down. The release dates here are messed up. It says FFV only has a Japan release but it's been out on EU PSN for over a month so I'm guessing it will be the same with FFVI. The PSP versions of FF I and FF II were released for a tenner each not long before the system went down too.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PSOne_Classics_A-K

tonydude · 23-05-2011 11:22pm

Dead nation has a new patch up, 1.03 its 182 mb in size and its meant to be for future dlc. ( total of 229mb of patching since launch for those getting it )
Sony know what games to give out for free alright, they'll be hoping for further revenue from its dlc now.

Wolverine359 · 24-05-2011 12:05am

Azure_sky wrote: »

Yep. It's the PS1 version from FF anthology. I got FFV just before PSN went down. The release dates here are messed up. It says FFV only has a Japan release but it's been out on EU PSN for over a month so I'm guessing it will be the same with FFVI. The PSP versions of FF I and FF II were released for a tenner each not long before the system went down too.

Wow, ffv And ffvi are going to be available?! I love playing final fantasy on the psp, got half price codes for the first two from buying 3rd birthday and dissidia duodecim so I'll probably get them too for completeness. I'm going on a shopping spree when the store is restored!

Azure_sky · 24-05-2011 8:43am

Wolverine359 wrote: »

Wow, ffv And ffvi are going to be available?! I love playing final fantasy on the psp, got half price codes for the first two from buying 3rd birthday and dissidia duodecim so I'll probably get them too for completeness. I'm going on a shopping spree when the store is restored!

Yeah FFV is already available. It's pretty cool that every Final fantasy game from I-IX (except III) can be played on the PSP.( I got III for the DS though.) I'm tempted to get the new Dissidia and FFIV compilation but I'm waiting for them to go down in price as I already have FFIV on DS but it's in 3D which is kind of weird.

Anyway, when I tried to log into PSN store this morning I was prompted to update my PSP firmware. It's still under maintenance.

Wolverine359 · 24-05-2011 10:20am

Azure_sky wrote: »

Yeah FFV is already available. It's pretty cool that every Final fantasy game from I-IX (except III) can be played on the PSP.( I got III for the DS though.) I'm tempted to get the new Dissidia and FFIV compilation but I'm waiting for them to go down in price as I already have FFIV on DS but it's in 3D which is kind of weird.

Anyway, when I tried to log into PSN store this morning I was prompted to update my PSP firmware. It's still under maintenance.

Class, it can't come back soon enough. I bought the FFIV collection a few weeks ago, but it came down to £15.99 or something the other day on amazon and I saw it for €24.99 in GAME last weekend.

fred252 · 24-05-2011 10:54am

i got a ps3 a couple of weeks ago but haven't signed up to PSN yet. will i be entitled to these free games?

hdowney · 24-05-2011 10:59am

fred252 wrote: »

i got a ps3 a couple of weeks ago but haven't signed up to PSN yet. will i be entitled to these free games?

don't think so. it was for members of the psn before the site was pulled according to their website. sorry

cena · 24-05-2011 1:29pm

hdowney wrote: »

don't think so. it was for members of the psn before the site was pulled according to their website. sorry

When are the games up.

I would preffer if they let ous pick a new game like the new Batman etc.

noodler · 24-05-2011 1:36pm

Azure_sky wrote: »

Yeah FFV is already available. It's pretty cool that every Final fantasy game from I-IX (except III) can be played on the PSP.( I got III for the DS though.) I'm tempted to get the new Dissidia and FFIV compilation but I'm waiting for them to go down in price as I already have FFIV on DS but it's in 3D which is kind of weird.

Anyway, when I tried to log into PSN store this morning I was prompted to update my PSP firmware. It's still under maintenance.

fred252 wrote: »

i got a ps3 a couple of weeks ago but haven't signed up to PSN yet. will i be entitled to these free games?

Playing through the new FF4 at the moment.

Really gorgeous, new animations for summons, spells etc. Installed so its the least amount of loading time in any FF I have ever played (which is hadnly because there are alot of random battles).

Enjoying it so far, had a number of deaths but you usually ace the boss fight the second time. (Never played FF4 before so it is all new to me).

24-05-2011 3:38pm

cena wrote: »

When are the games up.

Not today now.

Sony:

“The latest information I have on PlayStation Store is that we are aiming to have it live by the end of May. Contrary to popular rumours, it will not be reopening tomorrow but we will let you know here as soon as the date is confirmed.”

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2011/05/24/playstation-network-maintenance-later-today/#comments

hdowney · 24-05-2011 10:13pm

cena wrote: »

When are the games up.

I would preffer if they let ous pick a new game like the new Batman etc.

meh comon end of may! and as to letting us pick new batman etc NEVER gonna happen. that is such a high revenue stream. they are dangling reasonable games as carrots to entice us back to buying on the network. if i could pick any two games i'd go for tomb raider and the latest sonic!

stiffler123 · 26-05-2011 10:07pm

Will definately get Infamous, can't decide on what else though after watching the reviews. Is there much story in dead nation or is just mindless shooting?

Stoner · 28-05-2011 10:10pm

I'm unsure what to get, I already have Wipeout HD , I really like it, you have to load up your own playlist if you want the classic chemical brothers songs, but the ones off the released CDs dont match the ones of the original PS1, I'm sure the tracks are around somewhere on line.

cloud493 · 29-05-2011 9:24am

I have 2 PSN accounts, and I already have InFamous, so I'l just get all the rest of them.

NeVeR · 29-05-2011 3:08pm

cloud493 wrote: »

I have 2 PSN accounts, and I already have InFamous, so I'l just get all the rest of them.

Can you do this ?

I have 2 accounts on the one playstation. there's the one i normally use everyday.

and i've a second for when i just want t mess around online. Only used it a few times online. I never bought anything with this account. Where i have with the other one.

F1ngers · 29-05-2011 5:28pm

NeVeR wrote: »

Can you do this ?

I have 2 accounts on the one playstation. there's the one i normally use everyday.

and i've a second for when i just want t mess around online. Only used it a few times online. I never bought anything with this account. Where i have with the other one.

We don't know yet.
Some of us have Irish, UK, US and Japanese accounts and are waiting to see if we can get the welcome back packs from different regions.

XtraFalcon · 29-05-2011 6:36pm

I would defiantly recommend Dead Nation - it's loads of fun
Only two games I don't have are Wipeout and R & C

johnny_ultimate · 29-05-2011 6:37pm

Didn't see this posted, but the Japanese package has been released (source: http://playstationlifestyle.net/2011/05/27/asian-psn-welcome-back-package-detailed-games-disappoint/)

The Last Guy
LocoRoco Cocoreccho!
echochrome
WipEout HD
Hustler King

The free games for the PSP, meanwhile, are as follows:

Yuhshanokuseninamaikida or2 PSP the Best (What Did I Do to Deserve This, My Lord!? 2)
Everybody’s Stress Buster (Hot Shots Shorties)
PATAPON2 PSP the Best
LittleBigPlanet Portable
LocoRoco -Midnight Carnival

PS3 games are so-so (although the Last Guy is a nice if bastard hard freebie if we can actually access 'em!) but I think I prefer the PSP games - would prefer the eccentric likes of What Did I Do... / Patapon / LocoRoco to the fairly bland offerings we get!

tonydude · 29-05-2011 7:19pm

stiffler123 wrote: »

Will definately get Infamous, can't decide on what else though after watching the reviews. Is there much story in dead nation or is just mindless shooting?

Yes theres a story, but its fairly basic. Its a fantastic game though. Got it on launch myself. Youve a nice range of weapons from the basic rifle to the shocker which pops the zombies head off, and theres the mine which is very useful to prepare for massive attacks. Zombies range from the standard weak guy, (a melee will kill him) to big guys like the jumper whos jumps high into the air and crushs you and and guy who has massive knives on his arms ( one tip and your dead ). The stats of the game are impressive two, it names out the best killer in each country among others.

DragonsFire · 30-05-2011 11:07am

After much consideration I'm going to take Infamous and Wipeout, I remember playing Wipeout Fusion on the PS2 that was a great game

30-05-2011 11:09am

Infamous and Wipeout for me.

JohnMarston · 30-05-2011 11:13am

When can we expect to be able to avail of these free games?

Also, roughly how big will each of these games be? I have to think of my monthly download cap

P.s. Im getting Infamous and Dead Nation

iMuse · 30-05-2011 12:15pm

JohnMarston wrote: »

When can we expect to be able to avail of these free games?

Also, roughly how big will each of these games be? I have to think of my monthly download cap

P.s. Im getting Infamous and Dead Nation

Infamous is around 7 Gigabytes so you may go over your cap :P