How to buy PSN cards online?

#1 Posted by hermes (715 posts) - 9 months, 6 hours ago

I am sure many of you haven't noticed (I noticed just recently), but it seems availability of online psn cards is getting more and more scarcer. First, it was removed from Amazon, then Bestbuy and now not even gamestop supports it.

Do some of you know where I can get some card codes online?

Note: When I am talking about card codes online, I am referring to the mode some online stores supported of sending you the code via mail instead of shipping the card, which is the only way to get credit on the PS wallet for some regions of the world.

#2 Edited by BraveToaster (12588 posts) - 9 months, 6 hours ago

Since Amazon doesn't offer online codes for PSN cards, I buy mine from gamestop.com. I bought one on gamestop a few days ago, so yes they do support them.

#3 Posted by fugie7 (1103 posts) - 9 months, 6 hours ago

@hermes: Gamestop still supports online PSN cards.

#4 Posted by Rafaelfc (809 posts) - 9 months, 6 hours ago

pcgamesupply.com

it's where I buy all cards online (PSN / XBLA / iTunes)

#5 Posted by hermes (715 posts) - 9 months, 6 hours ago

I just entered and the item is listed as "Not available".

Other similar cards (like the 12 months PS+ ones) are listed as NA too...

#6 Posted by BraveToaster (12588 posts) - 9 months, 6 hours ago

That's weird, they still support PSN cards, they're just not available at this time.

#7 Posted by hermes (715 posts) - 9 months, 6 hours ago

It is weird. Maybe its just a temporal thing, but after seeing all the other stores silently dropping support one by one (first one being amazon over 2 years ago, best buy was available a couple months ago), I am inclined to be pessimistic about it.

#8 Edited by BraveToaster (12588 posts) - 9 months, 5 hours ago

@hermes: There was an issue with my download order. It took about an hour of more for me to receive the download code via email, and gamestop sent me an apology.

Dear BraveToaster,

At GameStop, our goal is to provide an easy way for you to find everything you need to be a great gamer.

We want to let you know that due to a systems issue, we have encountered a delay with processing your recent order 8120821735949821. We deeply apologize for this delay. We are working very hard to correct the problems which have caused this delay, and will be fulfilling your order as quickly as we can.

Again, we deeply apologize for the delay. We value our customers, and do not like disappointing them. Should have you any questions or concerns, please feel free to respond to this email.

So, the issue could be temporary like you stated.

#9 Posted by handlas (2258 posts) - 9 months, 5 hours ago

great... I was buying mine from Best Buy. You can always go into a Gamestop and get one... I did earlier this week to buy CS:GO.

Trying to not put my credit card on PSN again since it f*cked me over royally before from buying stuff on PSN with it.

#10 Posted by hermes (715 posts) - 9 months, 5 hours ago

@handlas: Yeah... the problem is that I live in south america, so going to a store is not really an option. Also, I can't use my credit card because the PSN Store doesn't recognize it, and I don't want to import a card because of all the overhead costs of shipping, customs and taxes.

I know it sounds like a super specific case, but I know I am not the only one and I guess an entire continent of people not being able to buy from them (or using a service that others supports) should raise a few eyebrows at Sony and Amazon.

#11 Posted by handlas (2258 posts) - 8 months, 29 days ago

Oh, well that's a pretty sh*tty case then. Wonder if there is an option to buy them on PS3's website? Probably not. I wonder why no one carries them anymore. I would prefer to buy them off of Amazon myself.

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