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Sony expands PSN cards to Wal-Mart, Best Buy

Store-bought credit for downloadable game store expanding to megaretailers, some Barnes & Noble and Sam's Club stores by end of November.

Gamers who want to download Mega Man 9 or Wipeout HD for the PlayStation 3 but don't have a credit card will soon have a few more options when it comes to getting those games. Sony Computer Entertainment America today said it will be expanding the distribution of PlayStation Network cards to a variety of major US retailers this holiday season.

PSN cards come preloaded with $20 or $50 worth of credit for the PlayStation Store and can currently be picked up at Blockbuster, Pamida, Meijer Superstores, and Speedway convenience stores. (Rite Aid stores are expected to join that list by the end of this month.) Starting next month, the cards will find their way into Wal-Mart, Best Buy, and some Sam's Club locations, with Barnes & Noble College Bookstores receiving them in November.

In addition to downloadable PS3 games, users can purchase movies, TV shows, and PlayStation Portable games with the cards, either through the PS3's online store or its PC-based counterpart. For more on the card, check out Sony's Web site.

60 Comments

  • burstlimit514

    Posted Oct 5, 2008 4:24 pm GMT

    one negative thing is that you have to pay tax. (not that i mind.)

  • burstlimit514

    Posted Oct 5, 2008 4:16 pm GMT

    Yes! Now i can start buying some stuff.

  • killa4lyfe

    Posted Oct 4, 2008 1:41 pm GMT

    so canadian walmarts dunt get them ??? that sukx!

  • thetimm

    Posted Oct 3, 2008 7:29 am GMT

    CANADIANS LISTEN UP!
    Found our solution! There are Mastercard and Visa gift cards available at places like Walmart and Shoppers Drug Mart. They work just like credit cards, but have a one time fixed balance like a gift card.
    You can buy them in $25 and $50 amounts. There is a $3.95 "activation fee". So you'll pay $28.95 for a $25 card, but it's all we got for now.

  • Kilgore_Trout_1

    Posted Oct 2, 2008 9:38 pm GMT

    does this applies to wall-marts in mexico too?? please let the answer be yes!!!!!

  • mikeeatspeople

    Posted Sep 29, 2008 4:28 pm GMT

    only 20 and 50?! f that

  • mikeeatspeople

    Posted Sep 29, 2008 4:28 pm GMT

    only 20 and 50?! f that

  • necronaux

    Posted Sep 29, 2008 9:40 am GMT

    Surprized it took them this long. Microsoft has been doing it for years.

  • d_love

    Posted Sep 29, 2008 9:28 am GMT

    they should set it up where the more money you put down, you get a few addiotional bonus points as an incentive to buy more.

  • puablo

    Posted Sep 29, 2008 5:50 am GMT

    About time! Now I can finally use Best Buy gift certs. and discounts to get PSN stuff. Too bad this wasn't available last Christmas, could've cleaned up big time with Rock Band purchases.

  • Drz4tobate

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 8:07 pm GMT

    LOL!! OMG!! it just keeps on going!! better and better all the time!!

  • hawaiiinsomniac

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 11:44 am GMT

    I don't have a PS3, but I know what to get my cousin for christmas...

  • mr_marbles_79

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 11:12 am GMT

    Bring these cards to canada now!!!

  • Toro_Nev

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 9:50 am GMT

    This is really cool, I hope I can get a PS3 and download some movies.

  • jasonbarbour

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 9:17 am GMT

    Finally

  • Lord_Regnier

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 2:33 am GMT

    About time.

  • GANGSTASAN

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 1:17 am GMT

    No good for us Europeans.

  • Prime05

    Posted Sep 27, 2008 3:58 pm GMT

    about time...

  • cooldude03

    Posted Sep 27, 2008 7:05 am GMT

    Good move Sony.

  • combatsoldier

    Posted Sep 27, 2008 6:33 am GMT

    all I can say is its about time Sony. What took so long.

  • Henninger

    Posted Sep 27, 2008 4:31 am GMT

    Bout time! its been way 2 long 4 these 2 come out!

  • duckafro

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 8:46 pm GMT

    FINALLY THANK GAWD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    NOW I CAN GIVE SONY MORE MONEY YEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • ocdog45

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 8:41 pm GMT

    i already game Sony my credit card but for those who don't use a credit card this is great. i never liked giving Microsoft a credit card so i always used a points card.

  • OmegaBob

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 7:35 pm GMT

    Wow! Took Sony long enough! Geez!

    Now, all Sony has to do is to round up the freakin prices from the x.99 to x.00. I'm tired of all those extra pennies sitting in my account!

  • ScreamDream

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 5:28 pm GMT

    Wow, that was fast. Oh wait, no it wasn't.

  • FoxMcCloudDS

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 5:09 pm GMT

    Am I the only person on this board that is confused why they are not giving these cards the the biggest Video Game retailer in the world (GameStop)? They are an affiliate of Barns and Nobel, so you would think they would put the GAME cards in their GAME stores, not their book stores??

  • thestickman

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 5:03 pm GMT

    Woo! I was wondering if they were ever gonna release these things outside of Japan XD

    It's nice to not have to use the credit card all the time.

  • jacky531

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 4:59 pm GMT

    does it mean that its coming to Canada too?

  • GodsPoison

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 4:36 pm GMT

    Hooray!? i dont know why they werent at the major retail stores to begin with but its good now, none of those other stores are anywhere within driving distance for me.

  • Ice_man_1985

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 4:18 pm GMT

    wow sony im shocked, and surprised that you just now thought of that feature *sarcasm*

  • VenomRitual

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 4:00 pm GMT

    cool. the same thing itunes did. i hate credit cards and giving out my information to stores that aren't secured properly.

  • AngelCage-2

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 3:55 pm GMT

    Walmart?? FINALLY

    I can't buy a thing from PSN Store cause my country isn't listed in the account registry process and i can't use my credit card cause mi billing address, So i was waithing for a chance to get a PSN card... and there's a Wallmart, so maybe in a couple of months i finally will be abble to buy Castlevania: SotN!!!!

  • Boat3600

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 3:47 pm GMT

    FINALLY!!!!

  • theclaw135

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 3:42 pm GMT

    Geez, finally. Why weren't they out nationwide at launch as their competitors did?

  • VegetaJr

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 3:40 pm GMT

    The real question is, why didn't a national chain like Wal Mart get them FIRST? I mean.... duh.

  • Crusader-Z

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 3:36 pm GMT

    really awesome PSN

  • email2003

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 3:27 pm GMT

    I'm fine with my debit card. Don't need a PSN card.

  • SirBongsAlot

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 3:26 pm GMT

    Now all they need to do is expand up to Canada and I'd be a happy camper!

  • PSdual_wielder

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 3:25 pm GMT

    wow, i can't believe this is FINALLY happening!! Really, how long has it been, only 2 and a half years? Too bad no need for them now, cuz I've grown old enough already to have my own credit card!!

  • PolskaKing

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 3:22 pm GMT

    sweet

  • BadMrFrosty93

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 3:19 pm GMT

    I agree , long over due !!! ....About time !

  • SSlater413

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 3:15 pm GMT

    That's good I guess.

  • PSWII60user

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 3:04 pm GMT

    cool

  • LinconSixEcho

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 2:54 pm GMT

    Finally.

  • RockmanSRD

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 2:54 pm GMT

    Blockbusters also carry the cards for the PSN.

    I don't know if they all do, but my store does now.

  • dromeo

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 2:49 pm GMT

    thats good news

  • axel2374

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 2:46 pm GMT

    This is one of the main reasons I have not used the PS store. This is excellent news. I only hope they continue to expand this. How about Home?

  • mikewalsh69

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 2:35 pm GMT

    it's good that they are making it more available but it doesn't make sense. why don't they just release it worldwide in any store that wants to retail them??? it's not that difficult(well it might be, just don't know business that well). well i'm just hoping they come to europe so i can buy them as gifts for people

  • darkride66

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 2:30 pm GMT

    I've always used my CC but I agree with on of the earlier posts, Sony should have really had this option from day one.

  • meluvulongtime8

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 2:21 pm GMT

    Personally I use my credit card, but for people that don't have a credit card or don't feel comfortable with using it on PSN this is a good option and long overdue.

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