Pre-Order MLB 13 The Show From PSN Store & Download at 12:01 AM EST, March 5th

**Alistair** · 03-03-2013, 04:49 AM

Re: Pre-Order MLB 13 The Show From PSN Store & Download at 12:01 AM EST, March 5th

Originally posted by MrOldboy

I believe that making a PSN account that is not your residential region is against TOS. Not sure if they have ever reprimanded anyone for doing so. I'd research before going this route.

If they bothered to make their content available in more regions, people wouldn't have to circumvent the cumbersome system!

**MrOldboy** · 03-03-2013, 04:53 AM

Re: Pre-Order MLB 13 The Show From PSN Store & Download at 12:01 AM EST, March 5th

Originally posted by Alistair

If they bothered to make their content available in more regions, people wouldn't have to circumvent the cumbersome system!

From a consumer point of view that makes complete sense, make content available everywhere. But the business side of things is not that simple. If they don't think MLB 13 would sell in the EU, UK, other regions they don't have much reason to go through the cost and process of publishing the game in those regions.

**Alistair** · 03-03-2013, 04:55 AM

Re: Pre-Order MLB 13 The Show From PSN Store & Download at 12:01 AM EST, March 5th

Originally posted by MrOldboy

From a consumer point of view that makes complete sense, make content available everywhere. But the business side of things is not that simple. If they don't think MLB 13 would sell in the EU, UK, other regions they don't have much reason to go through the cost and process of publishing the game in those regions.

Fair point, I know it's a multi-faceted issue and probably a discussion for another thread, so I won't side track this any further.

Just wanted to know where fellow Aussies were importing from. I'm happy enough to use Play Asia, but will download it just the same if I can.

**MrOldboy** · 03-03-2013, 05:02 AM

Re: Pre-Order MLB 13 The Show From PSN Store & Download at 12:01 AM EST, March 5th

Originally posted by Alistair

Fair point, I know it's a multi-faceted issue and probably a discussion for another thread, so I won't side track this any further.

Just wanted to know where fellow Aussies were importing from. I'm happy enough to use Play Asia, but will download it just the same if I can.

Well in terms of importing, PSN might be the easiest and cost effective route for those outside of NA. But I don't know if its allowed to be done since I've never bought anything from out of region. Maybe ask in the EU import thread, someone probably knows more there, but that thread might be more focused toward the physical version.

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...al-thread.html

**ScouserHUN** · 03-03-2013, 05:18 AM

Re: Pre-Order MLB 13 The Show From PSN Store & Download at 12:01 AM EST, March 5th

I think the game will be avaliable in EU PSN also, they just don't offer it as a preorder. The Show 12 VITA game was there in Europe, so this years PS3 version will be. My only problem with EU store is, that 59 USD = 59 EURO, so the games are a lot more expensive. I've bought some US PSN cards for my US PSN account, then preordered the game.

**walhalla** · 03-03-2013, 05:28 AM

Re: Pre-Order MLB 13 The Show From PSN Store & Download at 12:01 AM EST, March 5th

If you are able to transfer funds for your US account, you'll be able to purchase any game you want. I already pre-ordered the game (The Show) from the store, although I live in Europe.
Actually I have bought plenty of games from the US store......
It is true, that they won't accept European credit cards, but you can add funds to your account by buying those "Live cards" from various sites, or by using PayPal(which is a new way to add money to your PSN wallet).
I just wish it would be Tuesday already........

**MrOldboy** · 03-03-2013, 05:38 AM

Re: Pre-Order MLB 13 The Show From PSN Store & Download at 12:01 AM EST, March 5th

Originally posted by MachoMyers

Just preordered on PSN through Amazon.com PSN cards. Bought three $20 cards and redeemed them on PSN. Super easy.

He has his location listed as UK. From the EU thread.

**Alistair** · 03-03-2013, 05:51 AM

Re: Pre-Order MLB 13 The Show From PSN Store & Download at 12:01 AM EST, March 5th

Originally posted by walhalla

If you are able to transfer funds for your US account, you'll be able to purchase any game you want. I already pre-ordered the game (The Show) from the store, although I live in Europe.
Actually I have bought plenty of games from the US store......
It is true, that they won't accept European credit cards, but you can add funds to your account by buying those "Live cards" from various sites, or by using PayPal(which is a new way to add money to your PSN wallet).

Intriguing. The PayPal option sounds great and any opportunity to purchase items in US$ is fantastic for Aussies right now. If I buy it through "my" American account however, will I still be able to play it on my PS3 under my own usual PSN ID, or will it forever be associated with the other one?

**MrOldboy** · 03-03-2013, 05:56 AM

Re: Pre-Order MLB 13 The Show From PSN Store & Download at 12:01 AM EST, March 5th

Originally posted by Alistair

Intriguing. The PayPal option sounds great and any opportunity to purchase items in US$ is fantastic for Aussies right now. If I buy it through "my" American account however, will I still be able to play it on my PS3 under my own usual PSN ID, or will it forever be associated with the other one?

I've downloaded games on from another account and played the game on my main account before. I can't remember if any of those had online passes though. Also not sure if it would be region locked since you main account would be from outside NA.

I think though you can from some searching online.

http://www.ps3trophies.com/forums/general-ps3-discussion/21285-few-questions-about-different-region-psn-account.html

**MachoMyers** · 03-03-2013, 06:30 AM

Re: Pre-Order MLB 13 The Show From PSN Store & Download at 12:01 AM EST, March 5th

Amazon.com and their $20 PSN cards sorted me right out. I am in for Thursday. Great job!

**Slimair** · 03-03-2013, 08:47 AM

Re: Pre-Order MLB 13 The Show From PSN Store & Download at 12:01 AM EST, March 5th

CouplE things i was wondering.
1. How long will it take to download.
2. How much memory does it take will i even have enough?
3. Are load times longer?

**CRIP4LIFE** · 03-03-2013, 09:23 AM

Re: Pre-Order MLB 13 The Show From PSN Store & Download at 12:01 AM EST, March 5th

Originally posted by Slimair

CouplE things i was wondering.
1. How long will it take to download.
2. How much memory does it take will i even have enough?
3. Are load times longer?

1. this is dependent on your internet download speed.

2. you mean "how much hard drive space does it take". we don't know but it will probably be in the 15-20gb range. without knowing the size of your current hard drive, nor how much of that you're already using, it's not possible to ascertain if you will have enough space on your hard drive to store mlb 13.

3. load times will assuredly be faster when using the digital version because blu-ray load times are slow. so any portion of content that would have been loaded from the disc will definitely be faster when comparing to the digital version.

**MrOldboy** · 03-03-2013, 09:41 AM

Re: Pre-Order MLB 13 The Show From PSN Store & Download at 12:01 AM EST, March 5th

Originally posted by CRIP4LIFE

2. you mean "how much hard drive space does it take". we don't know but it will probably be in the 15-20gb range. without knowing the size of your current hard drive, nor how much of that you're already using, it's not possible to ascertain if you will have enough space on your hard drive to store mlb 13.

So far we know it will most likely be over 20gb from past game sizes.

You will need at least double the size of the download in order to install. This is important. Do not buy the game until you know you have enough space as with past games some people have bought games and could not install them as they had 40gb models and thought that they had enough room when they only had enough room to download and not install as well.

**Slimair** · 03-03-2013, 09:44 AM

Re: Pre-Order MLB 13 The Show From PSN Store & Download at 12:01 AM EST, March 5th

I got the 120gb.... And my net speed is 18.9gbps

**MrOldboy** · 03-03-2013, 09:51 AM

Re: Pre-Order MLB 13 The Show From PSN Store & Download at 12:01 AM EST, March 5th

Originally posted by Slimair

I got the 120gb.... And my net speed is 15.6

But like stated before it depends on multiple things.

Not your HDD size, but how much space you have.

I'd set aside at least 40-50gb for the game to be sure you have enough room, it might not even be enough for all we know or it could be too much room. You won't need it all for the game itself, but you need space for the download file, then the space for the install to go to. After install it would only take up the 20gb+ (if it is this large).

And most people report that they do not get their full connection speed downloading from PSN. Expect more like 50-70% of your connection speed. And the store can get bogged down when its being hammered right after the store updates. MLB 13 is supposed to go live at midnight so maybe this will be off peak traffic hours.

Pre-Order MLB 13 The Show From PSN Store & Download at 12:01 AM EST, March 5th

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