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[PS3] NBA 2k13 Currently Free for PS+ Member

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Apparently, it was suppose to be free only for United Arab Emirates to replace Spec Ops: the Line because it was banned there. I used the web store so I do not know if it will work on PS3 store.

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  • +2

    You can still get Spec Ops
    https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-au/games/sp…

    Confirmed NBA 2K13 is downloading to PS3

    (Not really sure) but Star Wars Pinball for Vita could be free or just a glitch
    https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-au/star-war…

    • don't think star wars pinball works, tried buying it off the web store then downloading it on my vita, and it still says trial version, and no trophies appear for it either.

      • "You need to use the vita store, not web store. My notification did say "Full game" downloaded, also Ive got 2 trophies from it so its definitely is a full version"

        Source:
        http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=2115208&p…

        • tried via the vita store, in store there is only "full game unlock" which i downloaded, and "full game" which was $7

          the full game unlock still says trial in the corner when first opened, and no trophy list appears… so i'm guessing they've fixed that error overnight

  • better get it before they fix this, thanks op!

  • Ooo starwars pinball.

    Was looking at that lastweek but wasnt going to splash the cash on it. But now I yhink ill have a grab at it.

    Thanks.

    • Following the link above (wonderboy)

      Star Wars Pinball is a FREE download on PlayStation®Vita for all users. Try each table before you decide to buy!

      It's just a trial version I think? The full version is about $6.60 to unlock.

  • Sheeet…. they'd better not pull The Line; I've been wanting to play that for ages and have been waiting for a game I want to re-subscribe to PSN+.

    edit: ahh, banned in United Arab Emirates. I guess we're safe.

  • Thanks. Great find

    Specs Ops is still available. Not banned in AU. Get BNA 2k13 before they fix it up!!

    • +23

      Apparently NBA 2k14 is so realistic, when Kobe gets the ball, the pass button disappears…

      • -8

        Five rings not enough, hater?

        • +1

          Anyone that walks of the court and leaves their team when they are losing is a major ^&*(%$&.
          Pushing other great players out of the Lakers, and yeah, has no concept of the term “pass”.
          You can have all the rings in the world, still doesn’t make you a team player in a team sport.

        • -6

          I would do some research first before making some comments, if you're referring to Shaq being pushed out. Haters gonna hate. Just look at LeBron - some people still bagging him after winning 2 rings.

        • -5

          And to Lycan who commented about Kobe's non-existent passing skill, hopefully playing NBA 2K13 will enlighten you. You don't get 6 APG average if you don't pass the ball. And just a reminder you don't score 100 (Wilt), 81 or 63 in 3 quarters by passing 'yo. Play real basketball if you get the chance. Peace out!

  • Great pickup for sure. Thanks OP. Purchased and added to DL queue.

  • Damn, doesn't work on my US account. Not that I thought it would since Spec Ops isn't there either.

  • I signed up to PS+ and bought these games for $0. However I don't have a PS3 (yet) will the games remain on my account as long as my subscription is active or do I need to start the download in order to keep the games?

    • +1

      As long as you purchased them (check your Purchase history on the web store) they're yours.

      If your subscription expires they'll be yours if/when you re-subscribe.

    • +1

      They stay on your account as long as you remain a PS+ member, just go into the store & purchase history to download.

    • +1

      You just buy them then download them from your download list. You can only play games as long as your PS+ subscription is active.

  • +5

    Thanks for the heads up. Just purchased it. I love ps+, pfft games for Xbox.

  • +1

    I don't even like basketball, but free is free :)

  • Great find. Got all of them through the PSN web store and they are in my download queue and purchase history. Result!

  • Side note I get a 'You are not eligible for this content' message for Vikings attack Vita version, any suggestions?

    • +1

      Have you already clicked onthe PS3 version? Because it's a 'cross-buy' title, so if you click on either version the other is automatically purchased already. Just check your download list.

    • +1

      I think it's a crossbuy game. I only 'bought' the PS3 version but on my download list it also shows the Vita version.

      • I selected the ps Vita version and in my download list i only see the ps vita version… i actually wanted it for ps3 but didn't realize it was cross buy until reading here.

        is there something im missing?

  • Can anyone tell me, if I subscribe to playstation+ right now, will I get this game for free? or will it only give me a free game next month?

    • you will get all the games in instant game collection for free as long as you keep your subscription. you could "buy" them now before they get removed. you can subscribe now and get the free games on your download list first.

    • Start enjoying free games straight away :)

  • Is it free to join the ps+ membership?

    • +1

      no, you have to pay for the subscription. $69.95 for one year or $19.95 for 3 months.

      • -3

        Thanks for the prompt reply. So pretty much I'm paying 19.95 for this game if I'm not already a ps+ member?

        • Yep. But PS+ membership gets you nice free titles all year round for PS3, PSVita and PSP.

        • +2

          Not just this game.. All the games in the PS Plus instant game collection.. Online cloud service for save files and automatic updates on your PS3 :)

        • +2

          if you use PS3 (and vita) often, get the 1 year subscription, new free games every months. it will be carry on to PS4 as well.

        • +5

          Actually you'd be paying $19.95 and getting:

          PS3:
          - Need For Speed: Most Wanted
          - Mafia 2
          - NBA2k13
          - Spec Ops: The Line
          - XCOM: Enemy Unknown
          - Little Big Planet Karting
          - Uncharted 3: Drake3's Deception

          PS Vita:
          - LEGO Lord of the Rings
          - When Vikings Attack
          - Gravity Rush
          - Uncharted: Golden Abyss

          Plenty of discounts on other titles as well as two more months of freebies!

        • Some of the features have been outlined here:

          http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/102814

        • Thanks for this list. Where is a good place to keep updated on what we can get for free? I didn't even know about Mafia II and NFS: Most Wanted. Downloading now!!!!

        • I find it easiest to do a Google search for 'blog.eu themonth'. eg

          https://www.google.com.au/search?q=blog.eu+august

          Usually a post appears ~ halfway through the month outlining the upcoming PS+ games

        • -1

          Pity it's gonna be required for online play on PS4, but that's still a pretty awesome line up compared to Xbone Live.

          It'll be interesting to see how soon they start adding PS4 games after its release.

      • As it's a subscription, it's also has tax.

  • +5

    This is excellent, thanks for the heads up OP!

    And to clear up the confusion here. The games are free immediately once you pay to subscribe to PSN+ and they will REMAIN free throughout the duration of your subscription. For example, if you pay for a 3 months subscription then these games will remain free for 3 months. Once you subscription ends, your games will cease to exist until you re-subscribe, in which case they will become playable once again.

  • comes up 49.95 on mine :(
    says free but when add to cart changes…

    • are you a PS+ member? it only works if you are subscribed to PS+

    • Strange was happening for other PSplus games,

      Restarted browser and all were free :) including NBA! woo..

  • how big is the download? i have a small hdd on my ps3 - one of the original ones.

    • Says 9GB

    • time to upgrade the harddrive. pretty much plug and play and u can get 500gb 2.5" hdd's for next to nothing. 500gb is plenty!

      • +1

        I have 750GB which is filling up fast, and I will probably put a 1TB into the PS4 on day one.

  • Ok I looked at the startwars pinball on the vits and showed a dollar amount including the plus version, the free vrsion was the trial only and had trial in the title.

    Follwed the link and shows no indication of trial and followed through to the checkout and listed as free but not sure its a trial.

  • Wow, great find. Thanks heaps OP!

  • think it has been fixed…..coming up as $49 for me now

    • Damn, good deal.

  • Anyone who's new to PSN+, don't forget to disable the Automatic Funding if you don't want to be billed automatically once your subscription runs out.

    Make sure you're signed in, then go to the PlayStation Network section, then Account Management > Transaction Management > Automatic Funding = OFF.

    PSN+ can be pretty great value, but it's a bit scammy that they enable automatic funding by default.

  • If you sign up for the minimum period and download NBA 2k13, can you still play it after your subscription expires? Is it still free?

    • +1

      You can only play free ps+ games as long as you have a subscription.

  • -7

    If you're looking for an amazing deal, install a custom firmware and hit up pirate bay

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