DNA is $9.99 on PSN (For used/rented copies)

**Vince** · 10-03-2008, 08:30 AM

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

Originally posted by left4dead

Actually I'm a millionaire....so the above is irrelevant to me and my family. Sorry if I sound like an ***.

So am I and I'm 21...

**Glenn33** · 10-03-2008, 08:33 AM

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

Originally posted by TheBadazz

I was going to rent it from gamefly. Now in order to to use DNA I'm going to pay XBL $20? That's dumb. Because if I send the game back, I paid $20 for nothing I get to keep. This really isn't right. I guess I'll use my rental slot for Saint's Row 2.

You can use DNA - it just won't be updated daily. This really shouldn't deter you from renting it - at all.

**Glenn33** · 10-03-2008, 08:34 AM

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

Originally posted by Vince

So am I and I'm 21...

Can I get a loan from either of you two?

**k3yD** · 10-03-2008, 08:42 AM

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

lol, I bought a PS3 because I didn't want to pay the Gold membership with the X360 and now this?!? And the late demo on the PS3?!?

What a mistake!

**Glenn33** · 10-03-2008, 08:53 AM

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

Originally posted by k3yD

lol, I bought a PS3 because I didn't want to pay the Gold membership with the X360 and now this?!? And the late demo on the PS3?!?

What a mistake!

What does this have to do with XBL/PSN Service? It's $20 on XBL too.

**jmood88** · 10-03-2008, 09:17 AM

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

Originally posted by Vince

I'm not so sure about it man.

People just see EA and automatically hate.

I think if 2k did this more people wouldn't mind.

What makes you say that? Everyone complained when they found out that they had to pay for reel maker, which wasn't a major feature and didn't cost as much as this DNA thing.

**Laimbeer** · 10-03-2008, 09:17 AM

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

Originally posted by Benicio10

That's very misleading. T-Mobile is covering the costs not EA. T-Mobile is paying you guys for the right to sponsor the DNA feature. You are profiting off this service.

Also, why should DNA be linked to a user? Why not linked to a game copy? The licensing decision is a direct result of an opportunity to sell additional licenses. It's a very greedy and slimy way of doing business.

Put the Synergy system in each game copy, let TMobile sponsor it, but there should not be a need to sell additional licenses. And on top of that you put DNA in the PSN store hoping for a few users who already have a "free subsidized DNA license" to unknowingly purchase another one. Very misleading. This is dirtier than Madden charging for Alt. Uni's.

And there you have it. BINGO.

You are correct sir!

**Heelfan71** · 10-03-2008, 09:40 AM

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

DNA being linked to the user and not the game is a way to make more $$$ after the fact. It's there to make people not buy the game used or get money from people who rent the game. I would rather be able to import draft classes than have this feature anyways.....

**kozmikr** · 10-03-2008, 09:40 AM

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

Originally posted by Vince

So am I and I'm 21...

Guys please stop talking about your personal income. Nobody gives a crap.

Sincerely,

William H. Gates III

**Pared** · 10-03-2008, 10:10 AM

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

Originally posted by HMcCoy

Poor, poor EA. No one complains about anything unless its EA!

The oil companies are making record profits on gas, while we take a beating at the pump. Do you smile when you get your gas? Are you happy spending that much per week? Its just smart, good business right? Nah, you are probably as pissed about gas prices as everyone else, unless you don't have a car. Saying "well...at least its great for them!" is a LAME argument unless you are an EA stockholder, and speaks to the same bias you are complaining about. This flat out sucks for consumers, especially since they have hyped this as the end all feature to this years title. I hope it fails miserably and gets alot of negative feedback, so like the alt jersey fiasco, they'll reconsider.

Theres got to be a better way to discourage people from buying used...

I completely agree. Great post.

Originally posted by trobinson97

BS (and that doesn't stand for BehindShadows). I can pretty much guarantee that if 2K does the same thing with their Living Rosters idea, you will get a whole lot of guys complaining about it, and rightly so in my opinion. I can't say it any better than aholbert and others have already said in this thread, it's just greed.

That's correct; 2k does this, and people will say they are getting "just as greedy as EA."

What I don't get is why people here are acting like this is a new revelation. I thought this information, aside from the price of it on the major marketplaces, was already known? I also think $20 is a bit pricey; $10 seems right.

EA knew this wasn't going to go over well with "us." Here's the thing: try it first. I understand it's being marketed in your face but no one knows if it is worth the investment yet. This may change the way the game plays for you and may be worth it. The entire season's DNA from last year is already on the disc, so you can always give a run-through anyway. Use the DNA for halfway through last year and start a season... you should see a difference.

Originally posted by left4dead

This a great new feature and IMO is what will seperate Live 09 from that other PS2-looking game that depends on some "geek" (who probably knows nothing about the NBA) to do roster updates/modifications!

I thought you were asked to quit doing this? Stop acting like a child.

**EAreaper26** · 10-03-2008, 10:41 AM

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

yeah, it is marketed to be in the game and not an add on. on a side note, it would be worth it if it kept updating past 1 season.

**dave374** · 10-03-2008, 10:44 AM

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

I understand their fight against used games, but $20 is a bit pricey.
I agree with others - $10 would have been fine.

Another question - is your code tied to your machine or hard drive?
This is a pretty damned important question if you own a 360 ... as we all know.

If my 360 goes on up to the spirit in the sky, will I still be able to use DNA on my next 360?

Edit: Found out the answer. It's tied to your hard drive. So if (actually when) you 360 dies, you will keep your DNA.

**dave374** · 10-03-2008, 10:46 AM

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

Originally posted by left4dead

Actually I'm a millionaire....so the above is irrelevant to me and my family. Sorry if I sound like an ***.

I dunno man. Have you checked your investments lately?
After the stock market crashes, people who thought they had millions found out they didn't anymore.

23 · 10-03-2008, 11:11 AM

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

Originally posted by left4dead

Some people just expect EVERYTHING handed to them and don't understand the concept of running a BUSINESS. Don't mind them. I appreciate the fact that we're getting it @ no extra charge when you purchase the game. This a great new feature and IMO is what will seperate Live 09 from that other PS2-looking game that depends on some "geek" (who probably knows nothing about the NBA) to do roster updates/modifications!

You're close to finding yourself in the cell with the continual bashing of games in here.

**brahmagoul** · 10-03-2008, 11:16 AM

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

I just realized this today reading an IGN article that they're charging for people who don't buy the game brand new. Wow, makes me more happy I reserved 2K9.

But honestly, I have my questions about this new feature. Updated rosters daily are probably going to be much more noticable than whether a player goes left or right. Although, this could finally make that jump shooting power forward actually take jump shots instead of driving to the basket.

DNA is $9.99 on PSN (For used/rented copies)

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