Sony Pass Required for Uncharted 3 Online Functionality
In an effort to battle piracy and second-hand sales, online passes have been implemented by several major companies including the likes of Electronic Arts and Ubisoft. Sony recently dabbled in the concept with a system of their own, which was promptly shown unpopular reception by PlayStation fans in several countries. Apparently the reception wasn’t enough, as Uncharted 3 is set to debut in just over a month with an online pass requirement of its own.
During an interview with Juan Jimenez, Software Manager at Sony, Juan revealed that Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception will be the second game to require a Sony Online Pass in order to take advantage of online features. New copies of the game will contain a code which gives online access to all PSN accounts associated with the PS3 that the code is entered on, making it more reasonable than other solutions, but still a hurdle for those who prefer to save money by buying used games or using rental services.
Sony recently stated that they plan to make this a regular requirement for all of their high-profile exclusives heading into the future, so this doesn’t come as much of a surprise, and appears to be a new trend of the future. Similar to Resistance 3, which was the first game to feature Sony’s proprietary pass system, the code will be offered for $9.99 through the PlayStation Store.
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48 Responses to “Sony Pass Required for Uncharted 3 Online Functionality”
“Uncharted 3: Among Thieves” ???
Fail lol but 10 to play online?!
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its only 10$ if you buy it used. just buy it new.
Ding ding ding, we have a winner. You, my friend, are 100% correct
I buy great sony exclusives like this new anyways so it’s not a problem.
I always buy my games used, so this doesn’t affect me.
Typo?
so for people who have multiple ps3s, you have to choose one to play online with? I am not pissed, just trying to be clear.
Only if they play with different accounts on those PS3s. However if you use the same account then the Online Pass would be in your download history.
More info:
http://www.amazon.com/PSN-Pass-Details/forum/Fx1L2FVPTGZH775/TxDO3WN9IG7GM1/
hello …
well as long as the online part works fine .. OK for me.
I’ve been playing a lot of UC2 online before my phatty’s health declined & will get a slim so if it doesn’t die of overplay will never be an issue for I buy new
unlike my issues with MK, i didn’t use my own pass & bought 1 for cheap & it’s OK yet i never to get online with the game.
cheers!
I Don’t Get Why Anyone Would Get Upset It seems fair in my opinion, i get most of my games from gamefly except games that have a replay abilities because i usually beat games in 1-3 days or games i love so much i just have to buy. like Infamous 2,uncharted 3,sykrim,Saints row 3, and maybe a few more games.
Now Basically if you want to buy the game used you only get limited Benefits, if you want them all you either buy it new or pay $10′s to get those benefits I bought UFC used and i bought the online code to play with my friends online now i wasn’t upset with it or anything because its not like i paid $60s on a game then had to pay another $60.
Only People complaining are the guys who either pirate the games or buy them used but $10′s isn’t alot of money if it is to you then you get what you pay for…
Whoever passes on Uncharted 3 to buy it used should get the “get the f.uck out” pass for free. Seriously people, it’s the f@cking game of the year we’re talking about here, everybody should buy it on release day.
I don’t see why people hate on stuff like this. Even though the whole used game debate has been raging for as long as games have been around, it makes sense. You buy a game used, the developer doesn’t see a penny of that money. This way, they can still make something. Blockbuster titles remain expensive, even used (I was browsing my local Gamestop not too long ago waiting for someone and saw CoD: Black Ops was still $55 used), with the online pass you have to pay for, it might make more sense to buy the game news. It all comes down to whether or not you support the developer and want to see more great games being made. The more money they make, the more money they put into their games (usually). Activision excluded, of course.
Look we as the people who don’t see a penny of the money these companies make off online passes should not accept this what so ever. 2 years ago it was DLC these companies used as an excuse to make more money from their games and now its online passes. Whats gonna be next?
When will us gamers finally say enough? When companies have total controll over the products we buy?
This is mostly a reply to GameStop and other companies that act like them. (aka pay shit for the games from people and sell it at 55$ and pocket everything)
But I guess you’re ok with GameStop gouging people and raping their wallets again and again, and developers still give them preorder crap.
Well look you can bring Gamestop into this but they are not the ones sticking an online pass on the games. People don’t have to buy the games from Gamestop if they don’t want to and people don’t have to accept the money gamestop give for pre orders. If Sony had a problem with gamestop selling traded games they why are they putting on shows at the gamestop conferance.
Look I buy all my exclusives on Day anyway so the online pass isn’t a problem for me, however you would think after R3s poor sales that Sony would cop on. Yes the online pass will get the people who buy used to buy new and it also stops some people trading in the games because stores give you less money for games with online passes.
But what you gain from battling the traded game market you loss in legitimate people who just see your company as being greedy. After Uncharted 3 I have decided to stop buying Sony exclusives on day 1 and wait for the games to release as platnum. I’m really sick of companies taking advantage of the people who are their bread and butter. Its why I don’t feel the same for the gaming industry as I did 1 year ago and its why I’m having serious doubts about moving into the next gen of consols
Why do so many people except this like it should be common use among games companies? The online pass is wrong, it’s like blackmailing people into buying your game new and getting the PSN PASS just proves to games companies that it works.
I don’t think any of us can afford to buy all our games new but what this means is that when you get a game new you’ll have to make sure you have at least £10 on your PS Wallet if you have any plans of getting online.
It’s like ever since hackers become more involved games companies have taken a crazy insane paranoid apporch to business, like we’re all thieves waiting to take their content for free at every chance we can. Trust me this can only be bad.
Its just that the people who buy new games don’t really notice because they don’t buy used games. the only times i ever really bought a used game was when i bought an older game thats harder to find that was made 3-4 years ago. a lot of times used games are only 5$ cheaper then a new copy anyways , and you can find new copies of games else where , like best buy has dead island on sale for 49$ vs 54$ used at gamestop. Deus ex is 41$ on sale at best buy vs 54 used.
Deus Ex at Red Box $2/day. Take 2 or 3 days to beat it and it only cost $4 or $6 bucks.
The Gamestop argument is really weak. I never buy from them. Red Box, Gamefly, soon to be Netflix, and the most important of all Craigslist, all are better places to rent, trade, and buy from instead of Gamestop.
Every Game needs DLC, not a game pass. It’s proven free to play games make more money then games bought outright. Game passes will hurt more than help. Think even if someone plays a game and the online for free and they love it, I would consider that a demo and the person will even consider buying the developers next game
Actually if you look then you could find some pretty amazing deals for used games. Trust me I’ve got Uncharted 1 and Metal Gear Solid 4 for £20 (so two games for half the price of 1) and this was 2008, Games companies like to go on about how used games cost them money but if I buy Uncharted 1 used and decide I like it then I buy Uncharted 2 and 3 brand new then their actually making a lot more profit then they think. If Uncharted 1 had something like an online pass, I might not have bought it not wanting that hurdle to jump through,
I don’t get Uncharted 2 and 3 so that’s about £80 profit they just lose over the possibility of an extra tenner. I don’t think for the price of the PASS it’s worth doing if it puts people off buying used as I’ve found people who buy used won’t buy new, they just won’t buy at all if they think something like this is going to happen.
I agree, Uncharted 3 is probably the one game you should buy new but we all can’t or won’t. The sad thing is consumer attacks consumer for buying it used, if anything consumers should be looking out for each other. Banks are now charging a monthly fee for using your debit card and no one is fighting it they just accept it. I’m sick of the Badge of Honor everyone walks around with acting like they are better than everyone else. Does anyone walk into a garage sale, yard sale and point at everyone and tell them you are a thief you need to buy that blanket new or that vase because the makers don’t get paid. What about car makers? The used market is far worst for car makers than video game developers but who is fighting thee used market, No One! Guess what? Video Game Developers are doing pretty good for themselves.
no one is saying don’t buy used games . but in 2011 you can’t expect to get the full game buying a used game vs buying a new game. online passes aren’t going to go any where any time soon.
You shouldn’t speak for others, I have seen plenty of people call other people who buy used games “cheap bastards” or the like whether it be this website or others. Maybe the online passes aren’t going anywhere any time soon but I will do what I can only do and not support it.
I am, without a doubt, buying this game new (as the beta was top-notch) but I do not like this online pass plague.
Well looks like the luckiest unlucky guy in gaming’s lucks run out. I’ll pass Sony so if you really want to stop used sales that’s one less copy you need in the market. I promise not to buy it used or new. Unless you make the mistake of only having two online trophies again. I know I could play a competitive and co-op game on the same day.. Long Live Pay
Well, Sony lost a sale and let me explain why i won’t buy it. Before i buy a game, i rent it on my game pass and test it first. Far to many games these days have sub-par or broken multi-player. This pretty much means that once i rent it and play through it, i will not get a chance to test the online. I will usually arrive at Blockbuster at 10am on release day in the hopes that I will be able to get the 1st copy that still has the pass in it, doesn’t always work out though. If I can’t try it, i wont buy it. Yes, i am aware they did a beta i just didn’t get a chance to play it.
I am not sure if EA still does it, but they use to give you a a 7 day “trial” for the online for that exact reason. I havent seen that in a game in a long time though.
I don’t actually have a huge problem with online pass system, but i do think that a “trial” period is appropriate.
Fact is, there are a TON of great games coming out and I will only buy the ones i find long term value in; Skyrim, Battlefield, Rage.
i know ea’s online pass has a trial period idk about psn pass they might have one.
WRONG. Today’s your lucky day. You can play Uncharted 3 Multiplayer online now up until the game is released, thanks to a Subway promotion. Just go buy a 30 oz. soda at Subway for a code to get access. it’s only like less than $1.50 for soda. Dump the soda for all I care. You get the full multiplayer experience that will be in the game so test it out as much as you like.
I think it’s perfectly reasonable for Sony to charge you extra for buying used. Yeah It does suck for people who rent to try before buying. But really? Online multiplayer isn’t free to support you know. If you’re playing used for access to something that costs money to support, I don’t think you deserve it as much as the people who bought new.
Since I’m buying the game in the UK but will play it on my French account, the pass better work or there will be blood in the Sony offices.
This will be a reason that I won’t be getting this game at Gamestop.
All of their “new” games have been opened to what, ensure their freshness?
GS has already has a history of pulling papers and codes out of the games they sell.
I’m sure they’d love to steal my online code as well which will be a nice surprise when I get home and find out it has already been activated.
Well seeing how it’s GameStop would it surprise you? Specially after removing Deus Ex’s OnLive code because GS is working on a streaming service.
Who in their right mind would sell their copy of Uncharted 3?
The same kind of people who think Uncharted 2 was disappointing.
Common Knowledge is not so common, NEW = Don’t worry about the online pass it’s in it the game. Used = (why would you buy it used?) You must by the online pass.
well also people are crying because they like to resell there games once they are done with it , and its not wroth as much with out the online pass. people have to accept things change , and if you thought the used market or finding ways to get games for cheaper would last forever , well nothing last forever. i’d radther see them use stuff like online passes ect , to go after used game sales vs making every game digital only so no one would ever be able to buy a used game again. i’m not against used games , i just wish the used game industry was like how it used to be. a easy place to find older games , and game consoles. i remember when you could walk into a funcoland (pregamestop days) and see old consoles like snes , sega cd , n64′s ect and those games out for sale as well. then they ditched selling all those older stuff in favor of selling new used games. you have the right to buy used games all you want , you have the right to resell any game you want to, but don’t expect the online pass to go any where any time soon, and don’t be surprised to see it in a lot more games.
It’s sad when someone needs to use words like crying, bitching, whining just because someone has a different opinion than you. (im not saying you are attacking me personally).
I don’t get what you want. Seriously now your saying someone who bought the game new to support the developer and turns around and sells the game is wrong? Thats what I’m talking about, consumer attacking consumer instead of consumer looking out for consumer. Game developers are in no need of more money, unless a developer makes a stinker of a game (bodycount) or completely mismanages money (Kaos, Team Bondi) they will not falter.
I think online passes are the result of Console game industry not adapting to the evolution of the times around them. If I was in charge of lets say Sony I would require every Developer I own to create a division strictly for ipad/android and hey you can even port those games to vita. Also in those games have your own ads in game. Like I said failure to adapt!
they are adapting though. the online pass way of adapting to more people buying games second hand. i said you have the right to resell your games and buy used, but your forgetting the right of the game developers , sure you can buy the game second hand , but if you want to play on their servers online you’ll have to pay that 10$. why would they have to adapt to the second hand game market ? it doesn’t work that way , they don’t see anything from the second hand market , its the second hand game market that has to be the ones to adopt , this is only my opinion. but then again those people could still just keep buying games used and just not play online. you can see that there are people buying online passes though say they sell 10,000 or 25,000 online passes or more then that. it doesn’t really matter what i or you think , the online pass system is here to stay and isn’t going any where.
And thats why I keep saying every game needs dlc, I don’t care if it’s a puzzle game or an action game. I got Dead Nation for free and first thing I did was buy the new dlc. It’s a shame we can create great games like Uncharted but we can only be creative enough to implement something like this to combat used games sales. I still imagine a special trophy being given to people who donate a $1 or 2 to the developer. Thats off the top of my head and thats still more creative than this online pass. This online pass is like charging people to use the restroom, you will probably says thats a stupid comparison but think about it, you use water which cost money and you have to pay someone to clean it. Whats really the difference? One you care about and the other you could give a damn about. You don’t buy a stripped down version of a used car but you can buy upgrades and add-ons for it. Something to think about
Of course the online pass isn’t going anywhere they dosen’t mean we can’t reserve the right to complain about it. The problem is that games publishers make the used games market out to be more of a problem then it actually is when if anything it can be used to help like when a new games. You can buy used and then if you like the experiance then you buy the next one new.
Also somebody had to buy new to begin with. It’s not like the copy he originally bought went anywhere and the same amount of copies are being sold, just that now some of them are being resold for a cheaper price. Why should the publisher have a right to allow games to work like some kind of money boomerang forever bringing in cash?
The passes won’t be good for anyone for a number of reasons, it can’t help publishers because if nobody can afford their games then they won’t buy them at all, it dosen’t help shops as a lot of them such as GAME, Gamestation, Gamestop use preowned games to survive against big supermarket brands that can afford to sell cheaper, it dosen’t help developors as if the publishers lose money they’ll demand games that are only 100% certain to bring in tons of cash and it can’t help us gamers as we’re losing the game shops (have you seen the gaming section in a supermarket?!), the quality of gameplay which will go down and most importantly we’re losing our money.
Robert Kotick has already expressed he’s desire to increase the price of games to £55 and even higher (Maybe £60, £65). Yeah the used games look bad but we’ll see how bad you pro-pass guys think it is when the next generation sets you back £65 a title. (Games in the UK are £40 based on prices in the US)
I’m gonna buy Uncharted 3
I really don’t care
Not buying a game only because of the Online Passes is quite funny
Majority of people who want to play online will buy new OR just get it cheaper and get the code
You pick the games that matter the most etc
Heck if you still wanna play online and buy used and JUST want the game cheaper for the time being just get the game and hold off when you have money.
If you don’t have money to buy the game new then just save some until you can, or other method buy used then get code later.
My only point is, I’m never gonna NOT buy a game just because it’ll require an online pass
I don’t see the point of missing out on something I want for that reason, if you don’t like the game that much you don’t like it that much.(just kind of ridiculous to say NO I won’t pay full price because I hate online passes I FIGHT FOR THE RIGHT!)
Everyone’s different though.
Just ridiculous to say you won’t buy it if you plan on buying full price already because you hate online passes*
Not just because you hate online passes, >.>
This is not the least bit surprising. In the very near future, I strongly believe that every online game worth playing is going to have an online pass, no matter the console, developer/publisher or genre. I wouldn’t be surprised if they end up raising the price of online passes or find other ways to penalize us for buying used games. And the video game companies will get away with. Because they know that although us consumers will bitch and whine about their changing policies and latest cash-grab schemes (*cough*CoDElite*cough*),in the end we will still shell out the money for their products and services.
actually if you think about it at least your getting a lot of out call of duty eltie , ( btw its free and if you want to use all the features is what costs money) but its just like a season pass to any game , you get all the dlc in that price and you get more then just the dlc you get all the features like a social site , think facebook for call of duty. i didn’t play the last two call of dutys much online but i’m at least going to check this out , and see how it is.
For the most part the only games I really buy used lately are older ones that are hard to find or are out of print.
Here we go…another thing for people(most who don’t even own a PS3)to moan about & bring the PS3 down :-/ I guess this will happen with all new PS3 games? i.e the same story again & again. Oh well at least i don’t have to pay extra every year like Xbox 360 players do just to play games online LOL
I will buy it new anyway. I don’t think ANYONE with a PS3 would want to buy this used. That is, unless some ppl would rather wait until somebody got the plat for the game.