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FAQ on the usability of Credit Card on PSN

K-End — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:38:48 +0800

As per requested, Im taking over Muchi job to update the list of credit card that usable/not usable in PSN. In other word, i already kick Muchi's butt real hard ..j/k

So to retain the originality, i'll copy & paste Muchipost to here and will be using his referral method for future update.
For those are intrested with the original post, click here

QUOTE(Muchi @ Dec 8 2007, 10:52 PM)

Usability of AmBank NextG card varies from user to user. Some could use it for the US PSN, some could not. we still dont know the excat reason why this happen

US PSN

Accepted cards:
Gift/Debit/Prepaid card:
AmBank NextG - squiggles (v4, 121, 2405)
EON Bank MOL Freedom MasterCard - needs confirmation.

Credit Card:
Maybank Amex - auto-populate billing address usable. Confirmed by aiman04 (v4, 116, 2320) - No longer usable

NON-Accepted cards:
Gift/Debit/Prepaid card:
AmBank NextG - snipersnake (v4, 117, 2322)

Credit Card:
CIMB MasterCard - not usable. Confirmed by whtan2000 (v4, 120, 2398)
Maybank MasterCard - not usable. Confirmed by whtan2000, VashTheStampede and Muchi
Maybank VISA - not usable. Confirmed by VashTheStampede and myself
Standard Chartered Mastercard - not usable. Confirmed by logic_life (v4, 118, 2343)

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ASIA PSN (Hong Kong, Singapore)

Accepted cards:
Gift/Debit/Prepaid card:
AmBank NextG - usable for SG PSN. Random SG address used. Ryo (2, 29)
Public Bank VISA Electron - altered billing address. Country is under Singapore but with a Malaysian address. Confirmed by skincladalien (v4, 118, 2355)

Credit Card:
Maybank Amex - Confirmed by aiman04 (v4, 118, 2348)
Maybank Mastercard - auto-populate billing address usable. My own experience.
MBF MasterCard - Confirmed by lorddevil (v4, 118, 2341)
Standard Chartered Mastercard - Confirmed by logic_life (v4, 118, 2343)

NON-Accepted cards:
Gift/Debit/Prepaid card:

Credit Card:
Notes from the community:
- In billing address, make sure the postal code matches the city & state, US PSN server checks that! Other lines like street, I think should be OK. - aiman04 (v4, 120, 2388)
- Check whether your credit card permits online transactions. - in reference to the post by whtan2000 (v4, 121, 2407)
Note:
1. Bracket beside names are for (thread version, page, post#)
2. Please state whether the billing address that you used with your purchase is the one from your PSN account, which is auto-populated when you check out
-OR-
the billing address was altered abit before you check out. Example: Malaysia address but US postcode.
Lol thank God I saved everything on MWord..
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Updated 16th Aug 2010, 9.12pm.
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If any of you guys are using other Credit/Debit card on ANY PS Store(be it UK, Aussie, Japan, HK or other), kindly stated in here using this following format:

USABLE / NOT USABLE (select which one that is applicable)
PSN Region : (HK, JAPAN, US, UK. etc etc)
Debit/Credit Card Name : (for example, Citibank Business credit card)
Debit/Credit Card Type : (VISA, AMEX, MASTERCARD or others)
Card Issuer Name : (usually name of the Bank)
Billing Address : refer to the #Note area on the above quote

This list will be updated from time to time if there's a new addition to the list.

Way of the Samurai 3 (PS3)

K-End — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:48:05 +0800

The sequel for the Way of Samurai 1 & 2(let's forget Samurai Western) from PS2 is finally will be released on PS3.

The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals new details of Way of the Samurai 3, the adventure series was first announced in Tokyo Game Show 2005 and originally slated for 2007 release but is now set for a fall release this year in Japan. The last two games in the series have player as a masterless samurai trying to survive in the chaotic time of 19th Century Japan and depending on his/her choices in the game, will get different endings of the game.

The series’ PS3 debut lets players select their preferred heroes from out of three character types, who can then align to any of the three clans. Also mentioned are dual weapons system, more endings and a couple of ikinari systems, one of them is the main character unsheathes his sword suddenly to make a fatal strike.

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Looking at he screenshot, it look like a PS2 era graphic, but i still remember the previous game was a fun game because there's a lot you can do in the game especially when you can create your own samurai

It a mediocre game but it was one of the best mediocre games I've ever played.

PlayStation@HOME Official Thread | V1 (PS3)

K-End — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:43:19 +0800

[center]MY PS@HOME is now LIVE!!

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1) With v1.00, HOME no longer under GAME section in XMB, now it's under Network.

2) You can now access other HOME region(US/JP/EU). Simply create 1 PSN Account based on that region & launch Home from XMB

3) The currency used in MY HOME is Ringgit Malaysia. You can use either prepaid MY PSN Card or any Credit/Debit Card issued by local banks.
The price tag for most item is around RM 2 - RM 8 with exception for bundle and properties

4) regarding cross-region invite:

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You still can cross invite your friend to you region BUT only resticted to your Personal Space. i already tested this with samurai20 yesterday morning. He using US PSN & Im using SG PSN. I can go to his Personal Space & vice versa..but by the time we exit the personal space, we were directed to our region Home Square. And i cant even invite him to join me at SG Home Square.

5) Reward Item from game will be automatically redeem when you log in like RE5 Chris Redfield miniature statue.
Promotional item will either need to be redeem using codes or need to play some game/enter the Special Lounge inside HOME Spaces

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CURRENT EVENT/UPDATE FOR ASIAN HOME

Refer to http://www.alphazone4.com/ -credit goes to Shahreza2000

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For those who's been wondering, Malaysian HOME is will available on 2nd September 2010!!!

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PlayStation®Home now available to Malaysia PlayStation®3 users
Date : 2010-08-30
Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong Limited (SCEH) today announced the opening of online community playground, PlayStation®Home to Malaysia from 2nd September, 2010, bringing interactive and high-resolution virtual space experience to PlayStation®3 (PS3™) users in Malaysia.

With a concept of “Love my Home”, the new launch of PlayStation®Home puts a wide range of entertainment options at fingertips for Malaysian PS3™ gamers. Internet connection links the PS3™ system to PlayStation®Network and each registered user can access to PlayStation® Home, where they can create their own 3D character avatar, customize his/her outfit and stroll leisurely in Home Square, meet other PlayStation®Network users from Asia region and take part in chats through text or gestures, shop for latest items at Shopping Mall or watch videos and trailers of games and movie at the Home Theatres. All these exciting PlayStation®Home entertainment options that were previously available to Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore users, will undoubtedly appeal to Malaysia gamers and, in line with the concept, guarantee them to “Love” their “Home”.

As if the list was not long enough, PlayStation®Home users can even visit more than 25 public spaces lounges presented by well-known game developers to indulge in famous titles-related mini-games, earn exclusive rewards and meet other users of similar gaming interests.

Public Spaces available on PlayStation®Home:
Capcom Co., Ltd.

RESIDENT EVIL 5 Studio Lot, S.I.N’s Secret Base from Street Fighter IV
doublesix

Burn Zombie Burn
IREM SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INC.

Irem Square, Spelunker: Gathering Place for Spelunkers, Seaside of Memories, R-type: Sparkle in the Void of Space
NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.

Tekken6: Mishima Zaibatsu - Recreation Floor

NIPPON ICHI SOFTWARE INC.

DISGAEA3: Mao’s Room, DISGAEA: The Nether Institute, Evil Academy
Q-Games Ltd.

PixelJunk™ Exhibition, PixelJunk™ Shooter Mother Ship Hangar
Red Bull

Red Bull Air Race, Red Bull Beach, Red Bull illume™
Sony Computer Entertainment

LittleBigPlanet™ Playground & The Creator, LocoRoco: MuiMui Ship, SIREN Lounge, Hot Shots Golf Lounge, INFAMOUS: Abandoned Docks of Empire City, ModNation™ Club, Ratchet & Clank®: Time Travelers Resistance™ Station, Uncharted & Uncharted2, Home Square Game Space, Home Theatre, Shopping Mall
Lockwood Publishing Ltd.

Sodium Hub

To commemorate this long-awaited launch, each PlayStation®Network user will receive a specially-designed virtual “I love Malaysia” T-shirt that comes in both men and women style. Special PS3 system message# invitation with a virtual T-shirt code will be sent to all users to welcome them to this newly-launched regional virtual world. In addition, users will be rewarded with over 400 of special Home Reward Items when they play PlayStation®Home supported Blu-ray Disc software titles and around 40 of mini games within PlayStation®Home.

#Only PSN users who registered on or before 31st Aug 2010 are entitled for this free virtual t-shirt and receive the PS3 system message.

*Thanks to nwk for the news