Sony reveals PS3 to PS4 upgrade program

To the people who are confused by the idea of paying $10 for a next gen version of a game they already own: Why are you even buying a PS4 if you don't understand the difference? The PS3 and PS4 systems will feel the same to you if that's the case.

If I get GTA5 for PS3 and get it for PS4 when is comes out, will my saved data transfer over to the PS4 from the PS3 so I will not have to start over?

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So if you are me and you have pre-ordered Assassin's Creed 4 Deluxe Edition over Playstation Store, would I still be able to upgrade to the PS4 version as it is a digital copy and not a physical copy or not? I am currently on the fence on pre-ordering it.

why ps4 and xbox one are similar aspect :S?

I wish Sony would actually come out and give more details about this so I know wtf to do when BF4 comes out.

so it's saying u can upgrade PS3 to PS4 for just $10?

What about Ps3 to PS4???

Madden is on the Xbox list and not on this one. I would assume it will be available for PS4 as well. Personally, I'll probably just wait and get the games I want just on the PS4 and save myself $20-$40, but it's a cool program for people who don't want to wait.

This is a very smart move. Use your PS3 media to unlock a PS4 download version of the same title. It will also ensure that PS3 game sales aren't hurt between now and November. (as an aside, some of the Asian manufacturing sites in China and Taiwan claim that Sony will continue to develop and manufacture PS3 platforms for a few years to come but I do not think they will be sold in Europe or the Americas).

Damn as someone who owns a PC this kind of grown inducing. Essentially you are paying to have your games graphics settings ticked up for money. I know new console etc. but still it just feels like that to me.

Good to know, thanks

Sony obviously want more money and Microsoft obviously wants to beat Sony by releasing the Xbox One before Sony. In either cases, these 2 companies want MONEY!! For any Sony/PlayStation fan here - such as myself - the smart thing to do is to be patient and then get your PS4 games after they've released or pre-order them. If you're an Xbox fan, get your console when it comes out but you may still have to wait for games. Patience is key.

If someone is getting a PS4, why not just wait and get it for both systems?

One thing I hate about system launches is all the "dual releases" of games.

Sony knows what they are doing. I think its a smart, innovative move.

every one of you is saying they are greedy but imagine that i have ps3 and you have ps4 ok? and you only have 40 bucks to buy watch dogs, Me i have 50 bucks to buy it for ps3, so they give me discount to this one on ps4 for 30 bucks, I rush to you and tell you: OMG dude they gave me discount for watch dogs on the ps4 for only 30. Thats mean you can help your friends who are low on money want these games for ps4 on low price, So please everyone use brain for once in your life and stop making sony is the evil one.

If you can't wait and don't want to trade up to a digital copy, use Gamefly. You can rent the the PS3 version than just buy the PS4 version at a later date. You won't get a Gamefly game until a few days after its release, but a few days is not that bad.

@Microsteve How is this greed ? They are offering you a discount!

@Microsteve its android not ios

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YOu don't have to be a genius to see that they just want people to buy the same game twice. Even if the second copy is cheaper. Doesn't matter. ITs a cheap trick but unfortunately people are dumb enough in many cases.

Normally you would buy the game just for your old or for your new console. They are pushing people for this extra money they wouldnt get otherwise.

Nice but then I've always thought games bought from the store should be cheaper anyway. They don't pay for packaging/manual/discs etc I can't see why games on the store are the same price or often more than hard copies

nice bargain sony.microsoft is getting beat up yet again.their marketing strategies are flawed.they fail yet again to convince u why u must purchase their products.sony understands gamers more than microsoft.

@smithster77

oh no no no, thats blasphamy! you know how these companies love dlc. free dlc, unless is a patch or fix a **** up. other than that $5-20 for a new polygon the added to the screen.

How is this in any way an appealing option? You still pay twice to play the exact same game. Exercise some patience and just wait for the next gen version

What about all the PS3 games that don't have a PS4 version but will be streamable? Somehow I doubt anyone's getting a discount there, even though I'm sure the PS4 can recognize the old Blurays.

I'm buying the PS3 games, downloading the PS4 version then returning the games for a refund! Did I just get paid (or break even) to buy a game?!? Gamer cheapskate culture at its BEST!

I thought for a second, 'not good enough Sony' but then I thought 'this could be advantageous' if there is a loop hole. EB Games allow a 7 day return for EB world members, either returning the game for full money back or credit. In theory, you could buy the PS3 game full price, do the PS4 thing and return the PS3 copy within 7days, so you're getting the Ps4 version cheaper either way. If that works it will be worth it. But either way the "significantly discounted" price needs to be at least 60-70%, considering it's going from physical to digital.

lol

So, in other words, you will be paying more for the same damn game. Yet people act like this is some awesome deal. Pathetic.

Amazon's $10 trade-in deal doesn't sound bad.

With digital, the excuses for no backward compatibility are pretty much removed. PC gamers have been enjoying such digital options for years now. Console gamers are finally able to reap similar benefits.