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PlayStation 3 News by Tom Bramwell

11 September, 2008

Sony has announced that WipEout HD will cost GBP 11.99 when it launches, but the release date has yet to be confirmed.

WipEout HD is Sony's 60 frames-per-second, 1080p downloadable PS3 take on the classic futuristic racing series, featuring tracks borrowed from the excellent PSP duo, WipEout Pure and Pulse.

The game was held up recently by a specific technical problem - believed to be a failed safety test for epilepsy.

However, Sony went on to deny that, claiming the real reason for the delay was to add new features like Trophy support, eight reverse tracks, four extra tracks and two-player split-screen.

Whatever the reality, you can expect to read our review of the finished game very soon, and can check out our WipEout HD hands-on preview in the meantime.

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lambtron
11/09/08 @ 11:53
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Bargain.
Widge
11/09/08 @ 11:54
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£12 = a fair price!
popkins
11/09/08 @ 11:54
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jesus christ is that all??
DFawkes
11/09/08 @ 11:55
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That's reasonable enough. You know what's more reasonable? RELEASE DATES.

I don't even want it anyway, but there are those that do. Even a vague before/after Christmas would be enough..
Zebula77
11/09/08 @ 11:58
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Hell, I'd pay full price for this, seriously.
I've been drooling for this one ever since I got my PS3 a year ago.
I want it. Bad.
Schiraman
11/09/08 @ 11:59
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I suspect the delay is actually due to them trying to synchronise its release with that of Duke Nukem Forever. With this in mind, we can expect to hear regular updates about its progress over the next few console generations as it edges ever closer to a largely imaginary release window.
trav
11/09/08 @ 11:59
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Absloute bargin.

Review soon must mean the date can't be too far off.

Hurrah
BraveArse
11/09/08 @ 11:59
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It's got to be soon. that's a brilliant price point - practically impulse buy right there.
Beano
11/09/08 @ 12:02
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Seems like a great price - now... GIVE US THE GAME, SONY !!
betahoven
11/09/08 @ 12:03
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Sounds like EG have their review copy, so i'm thinking this is pretty close to release.

Having said that we've been close to release once or twice before so let's hope we actually get there this time.
chris_ace
11/09/08 @ 12:03
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suprised, expected £20. cant wait for this one!
JHuxley
11/09/08 @ 12:04
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Strange...TSA were reporting 18 euros, which is more like £15.

Either is a good price though, was expecting more like £20. As usual Sony's PSN pricing policy comes up good, even if the same can't be said of their release dates...
designerheadache
11/09/08 @ 12:14
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decent pricing, sold.
bad09
11/09/08 @ 12:16
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I know it's just a PSP port but the trailer on PSN combined with that price has convinced to me dive in. Bring it on!
degville
11/09/08 @ 12:22
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you really can't complain at that... they were selling ps1 wipeout for 3.49, well you could complain if you had bought wipeout ps1
marronthered
11/09/08 @ 12:27
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i was sold on the trailers background music... 12 brick? happy days...MINE!
Zomoniac
11/09/08 @ 12:27
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Cool, easily an impulse price.
Rash'
11/09/08 @ 12:27
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If there's one thing Sony is doing right this gen it's PSN. Looking forward to this one. Shame their pricing policy isn't replicated by third parties.
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nbnz
11/09/08 @ 12:33
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Gone from a might buy to a must buy - fantastic!
dazrichards
11/09/08 @ 12:35
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Hats off to them for a great price.
bad09
11/09/08 @ 12:37
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"If there's one thing Sony is doing right this gen it's PSN. Looking forward to this one. Shame their pricing policy isn't replicated by third parties."

+ 1, it's impressed me a lot when I want to buy a impulse game on download I always buy off PSN now. Marketplace hasn't had anything that interesting for me lately.

Just get some more bloody PS1 classics on there (and PS2)!!!!!!!
Benno
11/09/08 @ 12:41
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Jesus, I was expecting 24.99. Amazing value. They should really charge more.
Miths
11/09/08 @ 12:43
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I would have bought it even at £100 - or twice that :). It's by far been my most anticipated game this year, and it's not exactly like there isn't a ton of other amazing stuff coming as well in October.

A few threads at the EU Playstation forum say that one article mentioning this price also a "probably late September" release, but of course that's so vague that they might just have been jumping to conclusions.
Anyway, it very sounds like we won't have to wait quite until Christmas or 2009 for this game.
Benno
11/09/08 @ 12:49
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This, along with socom, was the reason i bought my ps3.
Octoroc
11/09/08 @ 12:50
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The "word on the street" is 25th September.
Rash'
11/09/08 @ 12:51
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Benno, This might interest you then:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/39808...
Furfoot
11/09/08 @ 12:55
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That would be the standalone price of the album containing all the wipeout HD tunes! Bargain!
Doctor_What
11/09/08 @ 13:01
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I wasn't sure I was going to bother with 'more of the same', but for £12? Yeah, I think I just might.

I just love PSN. All it needs it Lostwinds and Braid to be complete!
Mr_Bison
11/09/08 @ 13:23
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I DEMAND WIPEOUT NOW!
aidey6
11/09/08 @ 13:30
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I was expecting £14.99, I hope the DLC, which we know is in the works is at a reasonable price too ie no more than £2.99
Rash'
11/09/08 @ 13:31
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Braid for PSN?!

+1000
Rash'
11/09/08 @ 13:32
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aidey6, Judging by the DLC prices for Warhawk, I wouldn't put it too far off that mark.
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SEVQA
11/09/08 @ 13:32
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That is sweet! Best news I've herd all week.
DJmizuhara
11/09/08 @ 13:35
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I'll buy 2 copies... :D great price...nobody could ever complain about this price.
michaelius
11/09/08 @ 13:42
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Wow I was thinking at least 30 euro.
pikemon
11/09/08 @ 13:50
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that's a very low price for one of the few PS3 exclusives that i'm excited about

i guess the low price is also telling of why we're not going to get another f-zero: these futuristic racers are a bit 90's / hardcore for todays mass market.
Kazzahdrane
11/09/08 @ 13:55
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When I eventually get a PS3 this is a day one purchase for me. £12.99 is just such a sweet price it's impossible to resist!
Triggerhappytel
11/09/08 @ 13:57
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Excellent price. It can't come soon enough now.
spammage
11/09/08 @ 14:05
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Expecting Super Stardust HD style incremental bite size DLC purchases but for 12 bats it's a steal. First true 1080p 60 fps for less than a round of drinks.

Lets hope it is as good as the PS1 / PSP versions are.
bodypopper
11/09/08 @ 14:21
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And yet PSN still doesn't accept Maestro. Shucks.
peterfll
11/09/08 @ 14:35
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Will it be available on the Blu Ray?!
Chufty
11/09/08 @ 14:55
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Awesome price. PSN strikes again.
copper08
11/09/08 @ 15:26
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SOLD, off subject does anyone remember Rollcage on ps1? thought it was pretty good
Ryze
11/09/08 @ 15:31
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Bloody hell. Killer app, then?
Beano
11/09/08 @ 15:35
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"Will it be available on the Blu Ray?! "

No, as the trailer said : "PlayStation Network Exclusive"
Triggerhappytel
11/09/08 @ 16:34
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"Will it be available on the Blu Ray?!"

They're saying no at the moment, but depending on how well it does, I wouldn't be surprised if a Blu-ray version follows three or six months later - Wipeout is a well-known series, and not all PS3 owners are going to be online. Also, having this on a shop shelf might be enticing for non-PS3 owners who know the series.

And Rollcage is long since past a second sequel. I think it would fit well as either a PSP game or another PSN title.
pac666
11/09/08 @ 16:36
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Great price. Can't wait for release. This is the reason I purchased a PS3 £12? unbelievable really.
Chufty
11/09/08 @ 17:09
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copper8: Rollcage was awesome! I still play rollcage 2 from time to time and it holds up pretty well graphically even against todays games.
GitSomE UK
11/09/08 @ 18:10
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Fuck me - SOLD!

I'd have paid 30 sheets no problem.
JediMasterMalik
11/09/08 @ 19:13
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Fucking excellent price. Give it to me, give it to me NOW!

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