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 PT

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

  • burstlimit514

    Posted Oct 5, 2008 4:16 pm PT

    Yes! Now i can start buying some stuff.

  • killa4lyfe

    Posted Oct 4, 2008 1:41 pm PT

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

  • thetimm

    Posted Oct 3, 2008 7:29 am PT

    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 PT

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

  • mikeeatspeople

    Posted Sep 29, 2008 4:28 pm PT

    only 20 and 50?! f that

  • mikeeatspeople

    Posted Sep 29, 2008 4:28 pm PT

    only 20 and 50?! f that

  • necronaux

    Posted Sep 29, 2008 9:40 am PT

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

  • d_love

    Posted Sep 29, 2008 9:28 am PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

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

  • hawaiiinsomniac

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 11:44 am PT

    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 PT

    Bring these cards to canada now!!!

  • Toro_Nev

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 9:50 am PT

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

  • jasonbarbour

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 9:17 am PT

    Finally

  • Lord_Regnier

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 2:33 am PT

    About time.

  • GANGSTASAN

    Posted Sep 28, 2008 1:17 am PT

    No good for us Europeans.

  • Prime05

    Posted Sep 27, 2008 3:58 pm PT

    about time...

  • cooldude03

    Posted Sep 27, 2008 7:05 am PT

    Good move Sony.

  • combatsoldier

    Posted Sep 27, 2008 6:33 am PT

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

  • Henninger

    Posted Sep 27, 2008 4:31 am PT

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

  • duckafro

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 8:46 pm PT

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

  • ocdog45

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 8:41 pm PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

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

  • FoxMcCloudDS

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 5:09 pm PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

    does it mean that its coming to Canada too?

  • GodsPoison

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 4:36 pm PT

    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 PT

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

  • VenomRitual

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 4:00 pm PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

    FINALLY!!!!

  • theclaw135

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 3:42 pm PT

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

  • VegetaJr

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 3:40 pm PT

    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 PT

    really awesome PSN

  • email2003

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 3:27 pm PT

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

  • SirBongsAlot

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 3:26 pm PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

    sweet

  • BadMrFrosty93

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 3:19 pm PT

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

  • SSlater413

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 3:15 pm PT

    That's good I guess.

  • PSWII60user

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 3:04 pm PT

    cool

  • LinconSixEcho

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 2:54 pm PT

    Finally.

  • RockmanSRD

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 2:54 pm PT

    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 PT

    thats good news

  • axel2374

    Posted Sep 26, 2008 2:46 pm PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

    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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