Here's a thing that will make owners of both the PSP Go (launching tomorrow remember folks... our local game emporium has one pre-order) and the DSi sit up and think.
Apparently, downloadable apps and games for the DSi cannot be transferred from one handheld console to the other. That's correct. Unlike cartridge-based buys that you can take over to your mate's house without fear of having your handheld nicked by rough-housing cornerboys on the way, the brave new world of digital now means no more swapsies.
If your handheld breaks? Send it back to the manufacturer and wait.
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Apparently, downloadable apps and games for the DSi cannot be transferred from one handheld console to the other. That's correct. Unlike cartridge-based buys that you can take over to your mate's house without fear of having your handheld nicked by rough-housing cornerboys on the way, the brave new world of digital now means no more swapsies.
If your handheld breaks? Send it back to the manufacturer and wait.
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DoctorDee 1 Oct 2009 05:28
1/2
And if my console is stolen, presumably I can report it as such and it will no longer work with ANY game? That's a security feature I like, though it wil make buying second hand DSi's on eBay a minefield.
Not that that will bother eBay, which is trying to ditch second hand/used sales (it's entire raison d'etre) in favour of big box sale goods.
Not that that will bother eBay, which is trying to ditch second hand/used sales (it's entire raison d'etre) in favour of big box sale goods.
PaulRayment 1 Oct 2009 08:42
2/2
Apps and little 'casual' games that cost a few pounds are fine with me over download. If I paid £4 for a copy of Tetris or something on DSi I wouldn't be too fussed about selling it on. Even if I made my money back it wouldn't be worth the Ebay listing.
What I don't like, especially with the PSPGo (and MS Games on Demand) is the Monopoly. Sure, the high street has little competition these days, but supermarkets and online plays a part with the hard copies.
Digital distribution isn't all bad, I use iTunes but I like the fact that I can and have used Amazon and Play too.
Can I suggest you stand outside your local game store on release day and tell the one pre-release person about the error of their ways.
What I don't like, especially with the PSPGo (and MS Games on Demand) is the Monopoly. Sure, the high street has little competition these days, but supermarkets and online plays a part with the hard copies.
Digital distribution isn't all bad, I use iTunes but I like the fact that I can and have used Amazon and Play too.
Can I suggest you stand outside your local game store on release day and tell the one pre-release person about the error of their ways.