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Sony Announces PlayStation Network Tickets

May 08, 2007 in News comments 6

Currently the only way to purchase content via the PlayStation store is to use a credit card, that is about to change in Japan as Sony are introducing PlayStation Network Tickets, a type of electronic cash that can be used with the Japanese PlayStation store, the tickets will be available in units of 1,000, 3,000, 5,000, and 10,000 yen and can be purchased at convenience stores throughout Japan.

Sony haven't announced a similar program for markets outside of Japan. Due to the Japanese program's reliance on convenience stores, international versions will probably differ.

Sony Computer Entertainment formally announced today PlayStation Network Tickets, a form of electronic money that can be used with the Japanese PlayStation Store. PlayStation Network Tickets, set to be available in units of 1,000, 3,000, 5,000, and 10,000 yen, can be purchased at convenience stores throughout Japan. Each ticket contains a 12 digit code which can be fed to the PlayStation Network to charge up your wallet.

The tickets will be available through electronic kiosks at 26,000 convenience stores, including Lawsons, Family Mart, Daily Yamazaki, Mini Stop and Sunkus. You'll also be able to use 26,000 post office ATM machines to pay for the tickets, although you'll have to first register via a special mobile website.
Gary via uk.ps3.ign.com »
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    Storm* May 8, 07
    That's good news for non-cc owners. It's bound to go worldwide sooner or later.
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    Ninmecu May 8, 07
    Sounds pretty cool, Hope it goes WorldWide tbh
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    Rinkydink May 8, 07
    Hm yeah, I can see it going worldwide eventually. It sounds like a pretty neat idea to use.
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    Gary May 8, 07
    I can see it being very useful for younger games particulary who don't have access to a credit card. I'd say we'll see it internationally eventually but perhaps in a slighty different format.
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      volacide May 8, 07
      I'm surprised how many iTunes pre-paid cars we sell at Target so I'd expect these to be quite popular as well.

      Plus there are a lot of people, it seems, that are hesitant about giving Sony their credit card information haha. I don't see why though.
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    Warsun May 8, 07
    Yeah, and this will surely cause downloads to increase over the network, as there are a lot of gamers out there who don't have access to credit cards like Gary said.

    Microsoft kind of messed up with it, as it is more expensive to buy points in a store then it is online. I went to my Gamestop to try it out, and with the price they were going to charge me, I could have gotten 400 more points with a credit card (which I use).

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