PSN Prepaid cards?

[ColinR]

Since the PSN prepaid cards are not in Europe yet im going to try and get the US cards. Does anyone know if the US cards will work on an EU console? I doubt it but i want to make sure.

[EIN]

Jeez I had a similar problem a couple months ago; they don't sell them here in Canada either. I'd appreciate it if someone could answer ColinR's question because I'd love to buy them.

Although I have a sneaking suspicion that it WOULD work if you reconfigured you're profile, since that's how alot of people have been getting Japanese/European content on their North American consoles by switching their area localization. But in this case, it'd probably be done in reverse

[TacticalSiN]

I cant imagine the cards being region locked. I have seen them in places like Best Buy. You can always send an email to Sony Help Center.

[EIN]

Alas they dont sell them here in Canada

[Dehshizknight]

To use the US cards, you need a US account. It doesn't convert currency from Dollars to Euros.

Also, if you decide to just shop on the US PSN Store, be careful with DLC: it IS region-locked so if you have the European version of LittleBigPlanet, don't buy the US LBP DLC; only the European DLC will work.

[m0tl3sl4y3r]

do they have PSN prepaid in Canada or are theying going to make them? I hope they will cause I wanna buy some stuff off of the PSN

[tonzie]

do they have PSN prepaid in Canada or are theying going to make them? I hope they will cause I wanna buy some stuff off of the PSN

Haha I definitely agree, I've been waiting for these forever so if anyone gets any news on this make sure to let us know so we can tell the world.
:)

[EIN]

i just said screw it and used my credit card... cant hold my breath forever

[m0tl3sl4y3r]

i just said screw it and used my credit card... cant hold my breath forever

that would be useful to have a credit card but some people are not old enough or would rather just use cash
but credit card is a good idea

[EIN]

that would be useful to have a credit card but some people are not old enough or would rather just use cash
but credit card is a good idea

ask your mommy then and just give her the cash for it... same thing...kinda

[Kiri]

I used a site long ago that let me "trade" in foreign PSN cards, I got my Japanese credits with it, but I need to dig up the URL again.

[m0tl3sl4y3r]

ask your mommy then and just give her the cash for it... same thing...kinda

man, I tried that, wouldn't work, gonna try to get 1 soon though, like when I turn 18

[EIN]

best of luck then

[m0tl3sl4y3r]

best of luck then

thanks, hopefully I am able to get one, my buddy tried to get 1 but was denied, don't know why though

Anyone know why they could deny you getting a credit card?
I just have to wait 2 months to get 1 because my birthday isn't until July

[X_Racer1]

You could always try getting a Vanilla Pre-paid Mastercard, there apparently available at Shoppers Drug Mart Stores across Canada (I can't confirm that though, since I read about these cards on a forum and I haven't been to a Shoppers nearby to confirm this, I'll update soon when I know, shouldn't been long as there are 3 locations nearby), although I don't know about the loading procedure for the card, but I do know they are one-time use, you load it once, use the balance and that's it, if you want more you have to load another card, kind of annoying but whatever.

[Dipchit02]

well why dont they have them over in Canada or Europe? it just doesnt make sense to put them in the US and not other places

[Snakepit]

You could always try getting a Vanilla Pre-paid Mastercard, there apparently available at Shoppers Drug Mart Stores across Canada (I can't confirm that though, since I read about these cards on a forum and I haven't been to a Shoppers nearby to confirm this, I'll update soon when I know, shouldn't been long as there are 3 locations nearby), although I don't know about the loading procedure for the card, but I do know they are one-time use, you load it once, use the balance and that's it, if you want more you have to load another card, kind of annoying but whatever.

This works, it's what I did. They're at 7-11 as well. You just buy them pre-loaded with $25, $50, $100 or $250. They aren't re-loadable, they're basically gift cards.

Hopefully the PSN cards come out outside of the US, it would be a lot easier than these.

[EIN]

Apparently Canada has a bylaw that states software cannot be purchased via giftcards.

Wacky? Sure. Weird? Definitely.

But its true. Its the same reason why we here in Canada cannot buy Apps on the Apple store with iTunes giftcards.

Looks like PSN Canada won't be getting those cards anytime soon

[Snakepit]

Apparently Canada has a bylaw that states software cannot be purchased via giftcards.

Wacky? Sure. Weird? Definitely.

But its true. Its the same reason why we here in Canada cannot buy Apps on the Apple store with iTunes giftcards.

Looks like PSN Canada won't be getting those cards anytime soon

I don't think that's true because the Xbox Live cards work here fine.

I heard a rumour and saw on Wikipedia that they are coming to EB Games at the end of June. Unfortunately I'm having trouble finding a source so don't get your hopes up.

EDIT: I'm also told this by an EB Games employee now. He said June 10th they were supposed to get them. But with my experience with EB employees, I wouldn't be surprised if he's just saying it to sound smart.

EDIT 2: Confirmed by another EB employee and a manager. They said 'They ARE in Canada. Available at EB Games. Some stores have them now, some have to wait a few more days.' Unfortunately I don't have a source to copy and paste here for you, I recommend calling your local store and finding out for youraelf. I'm doubting it because Sony hasn't mentioned it, so grain of salt, hope for the best, and maybe it's true. June 10th, 11th and 12th is what I've been told they'll be arriving.

While we're on the subject, Canada could have the PS video store by the end of 2009.


Now hopefully Europe gets them soon.

[tonzie]

Wow, that is great news. I will now have an excuse to be even more broke! :)
Lets hope that this info is true. Fingers crossed.

[SignOfZodiac]

To use the US cards, you need a US account. It doesn't convert currency from Dollars to Euros.

Also, if you decide to just shop on the US PSN Store, be careful with DLC: it IS region-locked so if you have the European version of LittleBigPlanet, don't buy the US LBP DLC; only the European DLC will work.

Agree! Your best bet is to buy a pre-paid credit card in the uk.

[EIN]

I don't think that's true because the Xbox Live cards work here fine.

I heard a rumour and saw on Wikipedia that they are coming to EB Games at the end of June. Unfortunately I'm having trouble finding a source so don't get your hopes up.

EDIT: I'm also told this by an EB Games employee now. He said June 10th they were supposed to get them. But with my experience with EB employees, I wouldn't be surprised if he's just saying it to sound smart.

EDIT 2: Confirmed by another EB employee and a manager. They said 'They ARE in Canada. Available at EB Games. Some stores have them now, some have to wait a few more days.' Unfortunately I don't have a source to copy and paste here for you, I recommend calling your local store and finding out for youraelf. I'm doubting it because Sony hasn't mentioned it, so grain of salt, hope for the best, and maybe it's true. June 10th, 11th and 12th is what I've been told they'll be arriving.

While we're on the subject, Canada could have the PS video store by the end of 2009.


Now hopefully Europe gets them soon.


I'm pretty sure Xbox circumvents the law because you buy Microsoft Points, their own currency, rather than making you directly buy the software. Using MS points, you then proceed to purchase software. Even the exchange between MS and $ is wacky.

But this news of prepaid EB is certainly new to me. Where in Canada do you live? I feel the need to enquire at my local EB now, although not hearing a peep from Sony itself is troubling.

[Snakepit]

I'm pretty sure Xbox circumvents the law because you buy Microsoft Points, their own currency, rather than making you directly buy the software. Using MS points, you then proceed to purchase software. Even the exchange between MS and $ is wacky.

But this news of prepaid EB is certainly new to me. Where in Canada do you live? I feel the need to enquire at my local EB now, although not hearing a peep from Sony itself is troubling.

I'm in Calgary. I heard it originally from a friend who works at an EB in Ottawa then called one here to confirm. But I wouldn't be surprised if EB is just blowing smoke to sound cool, so I recommend checking yourself.

[X_Racer1]

I can confirm that PlayStation Network Cards now exist in Canada at least at EB Games as I just bought one and the cards are region locked as it specifically states on the back Valid in Canada Only, they only had $20 or $50 denominations available but they do indeed exist and according to staff they just came in today. Also having just made my first purchase with a card, you are not charged tax when you buy the card in store, you should only be charged $20 or $50 even. The tax is applied once you make a purchase on the PlayStation Store so to buy Wipeout HD at $19.99 you really need around $23 with taxes.

[Dipchit02]

ok good to know but even in the US dont they only have 20 and 50? or something like that and not a wide variety of denominations

[X_Racer1]

I'm pretty sure $100 cards are also available in the States but it's not a huge deal, I also forgot to mention I wouldn't be able to confirm for any other province but Ontario but if it's in one I can't see why Sony didn't release them all over Canada.

[Dipchit02]

it wouldnt make sesne to release it in one and not the others i mean that would be like them releasing it in just ONE state that would be DUMB

[Snakepit]

I'm pretty sure $100 cards are also available in the States but it's not a huge deal, I also forgot to mention I wouldn't be able to confirm for any other province but Ontario but if it's in one I can't see why Sony didn't release them all over Canada.

I'll go to a mall this weekend and confirm it. I'll even take a picture as proof

[tonzie]

Well, if you guys manage to confirm it and take pictures, we'll definitely post it up as news! :)

[Dipchit02]

yea becuase that is HUGE news lol but i wonder why they took so long to get these out and they dont advertise them and they dont have them everywhere it just poorly done in my opinion

[tonzie]

yea becuase that is HUGE news lol but i wonder why they took so long to get these out and they dont advertise them and they dont have them everywhere it just poorly done in my opinion

To be honest, not at all. Sony is an international company, and they have different branches around the world organizing everything for them. Microsoft probably just got lucky with their localization on the MS Point cards, but Sony probably hit a roadblock of sorts, it always happens with international business, take the EU PSN for example. They're always late getting stuff up for the European PlayStation community, and that is because of localization laws.

[Dipchit02]

o well that is just lame you should give them a piece of your mind

[X_Racer1]

My camera is charging now so I'll post pictures of the front and back of the card and the receipt proving where it came from in an hour to confirm the Ontario release. Once Snakepit can confirm or deny existence of cards in Alberta I would think we will have a definitive answer.

Edit: Just to be clear before photos are posted anyways, I purchased a $20 card, I'm too cheap to blow $50 on add-ons at the moment.

[Dipchit02]

yea that will be good stuff. what one did you buy? 20 or 50

[EIN]

I can confirm that PlayStation Network Cards now exist in Canada at least at EB Games as I just bought one and the cards are region locked as it specifically states on the back Valid in Canada Only, they only had $20 or $50 denominations available but they do indeed exist and according to staff they just came in today. Also having just made my first purchase with a card, you are not charged tax when you buy the card in store, you should only be charged $20 or $50 even. The tax is applied once you make a purchase on the PlayStation Store so to buy Wipeout HD at $19.99 you really need around $23 with taxes.

Thank you sir.

I'll be looking into it immediately as well


And dipchit02... read what the prior posts before posting silly questions

[X_Racer1]

Alright here's some pics of the newly released cards, The pics show the front, the back that specifically states Valid in Canada Only and the receipt from purchase at EB Games. Sorry about multiple edits but I new to using PhotoBucket so I had a bit of trouble at first and I realized I've been blocking PhotoBucket on forums to avoid all those annoying signatures people tend to use, but I got it working.

http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv273/X_Racer1/DSC00084.jpg?t=1244873971

http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv273/X_Racer1/DSC00087.jpg?t=1244873939

http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv273/X_Racer1/DSC00090.jpg?t=1244873892

[Snakepit]

Awesome. I'll go to EB tomorrow to confirm that they're in the west as well.

[m0tl3sl4y3r]

Jeez I had a similar problem a couple months ago; they don't sell them here in Canada either. I'd appreciate it if someone could answer ColinR's question because I'd love to buy them.

Although I have a sneaking suspicion that it WOULD work if you reconfigured you're profile, since that's how alot of people have been getting Japanese/European content on their North American consoles by switching their area localization. But in this case, it'd probably be done in reverse

I found some in Canada, check EB games, pretty sure they were PSN cards

[EIN]

CONFIRMED!!!

Thanks to X-racer for the wonderful pics. And thank you all other intredpid PCNers who have been able to confirm this for me.


But why they only come out now, in June, YEARS after PSN launch boggles my mind.

[m0tl3sl4y3r]

CONFIRMED!!!

Thanks to X-racer for the wonderful pics. And thank you all other intredpid PCNers who have been able to confirm this for me.


But why they only come out now, in June, YEARS after PSN launch boggles my mind.

It boggles my mind as well, but at least we have them now, that's all that matters to me

[X_Racer1]

Exactly, now we can all buy DLC, but what to get is my problem, I probably got hundreds of $ of DLC and downloadable games I want and only $8 left since I already bought the Premium Upgrade for Midnight Club. I was thinking Wolfenstein 3D but after playing the SNES version on an emulator to try it out I'm kind of skeptical since they made no real changes to the game in bringing it to the PlayStation 3. Anyone know what they are going to buy now.

[Dipchit02]

i bought worms that game is pretty sweet was a fan from way back when it first came out but that is like 12 dollars i think. DLC for LBP is fun i got the MGS map pack i am not sure how much that one is. i also got Twisted Metal 2 that is like 5 dollars at most i believe

[SaintAvi]

Speaking of PSN cards, heres a deal $44 for a $20 card and a controller

http://www.gamedealdaily.com/

[Dipchit02]

yea but it is ONLY a sixaxis controller i mean it is still a good deal considering that the sixaxis is still what 50 dollars so you are saving 6 plus getting 20 but i hate the sixaxis controller

[A-Leal]

The PSN Cards are here in Canada now. EB Games has them. I've already bought a $20 and a $50 card. I'll be buying another $50 PSN card soon. :D

[EIN]

The PSN Cards are here in Canada now. EB Games has them. I've already bought a $20 and a $50 card. I'll be buying another $50 PSN card soon. :D

lol ballin like a rockstar!!! Cant imagine how much you must be buying... but mad respect

[A-Leal]

lol ballin like a rockstar!!! Cant imagine how much you must be buying... but mad respect

I use to buy the Vanilla MasterCard Gift cards, but now I'll just buy the PSN Cards instead since there in Canada now and they have no activation fee unlike the MasterCard GiftCards.

In total I have 21 PSN games, and I have bought 3 PS1 games from the store aswell.

Still tons of content I need to check out! :D

[tonzie]

Wow that's awesome news hahaha, I'm going out to get one ASAP. :)

[m0tl3sl4y3r]

Wow that's awesome news hahaha, I'm going out to get one ASAP. :)

I'm hoping to get some soon as well

[EIN]

I'm hoping to get some soon as well

Use it to buy a rugby game :)

[OwnU4eva]

I can't believe you have bought so many titles, my hard drive is too small, need a new 1, 60GB not enough.

[m0tl3sl4y3r]

Use it to buy a rugby game :)

too bad there's none on the store, but I would if there was

honestly haven't we talked about rugby on many other forums, so we don't really need to talk about it here

[A-Leal]

I can't believe you have bought so many titles, my hard drive is too small, need a new 1, 60GB not enough.

I only have a 60GB. I have around 18 GBs of free space left.

[Jordan]

I would like to purchase one of these cards.

[X_Racer1]

Well chalk me on up on second card purchase, already bought Midnight Club Premium Upgrade with the first one but I didn't have enough left over for much else so I bought the second card and got Ratchet and Clank Future: Quest For Booty and still have enough left to buy a $9.99 game with taxes, now what to get, so many choices.

EDIT: Ended up buying Bomberman Ultra as the final game, pretty fun too, especially the online modes, gets really frantic trying to blow up your enemy when the time is running down and space is disappearing.

[m0tl3sl4y3r]

I bought 1 yesterday, used it up in like 5 minutes, I wanna get some more so I can buy more content

[EIN]

lol m0tl3sl4y3r... how happy are you?

[X_Racer1]

It's actually kind of bittersweet now, as I already finished both the South Central Story Mode and Quest for Booty, in less than a week, Quest for Booty only took 2 days of 2 hour gaming sessions and South Central took 4 days spread out over hour gaming sessions. I'm starting to wonder if anything else is really worth it, I mean I've had $10 and I didn't want the final game to end up like the last too, thankfully Bomberman Ultra didn't turn out this way. Next up will be Flower, Super Stardust HD and Wipeout HD but that's a $50 card to buy as you have to include taxes.