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Anybody have experience with this? I bought a Dead Space 2 collectors edition from eBay, specifically for some old exclusive digital content that was never released for purchase outside of a special voucher that came with this version. Its from 2011, so I suspected it might be expired or already redeemed, but the seller wasnt asking much and I thought Id just take a gamble.

Well, its weird. The ps3 takes the code, brings me to the confirmation screen which shows me what it is, license stuff, etc. I can then cancel or confirm. Whats weird is that when I confirm that I do wanna redeem it, it says:

the code you entered may not be correct or may no longer be valid. Please check your entry

Now, if it said that up front, Id just assume it was already redeemed or expired. But it does take the code and bring me to a confirmation screen like nothing is wrong first. Is this some kind of glitch? Theres no expiration date printed on this voucher, and other invalid codes of used failed immediately. Its like it tries to redeem here, but gives me this generic notification instead when I actually click confirm.

Valid code, item not stocked any longer probably.

Cocytus posted...

Valid code, item not stocked any longer probably.

What, like expired? Its just some dlc unlock thats already in the game

PSN knocks a lot of old shit off the network is my guess.

IIRC the PC version of DS2 gave away all the DLC for free because they were removing it from the store. Check to see if the PS3 version did that too.

Flauros posted...

IIRC the PC version of DS2 gave away all the DLC for free because they were removing it from the store. Check to see if the PS3 version did that too.

Looks like you still can. Though this voucher in question had a very specific costume that was bundled into its online pass. It was unlocked when that was redeemed. It was never sold outside of that. Doesnt even show up on PSN, though the other content does.

My biggest gripe is that PSN cant simply tell me whether or not the code is expired or already redeemed. Thats really important information to have. Cuz now, Im not sure what to do. I could keep hunting for a pristine version of the collectors edition (which is extremely rare in 2023), but if its EXPIRED, Id be wasting money.

Kinda stuck here. Its kind of a hobby to collect old dlc like these. I dont need it, of course. Just would like some closure as to whether or not this particular item is even redeemable. Google lists the last confirmed redemption of one of these codes about 3 years ago. This voucher has no expiration date printed that I can find.

Im assuming this is simply used, as PSN does acknowledge it when the code is entered. The seller kinda described it as mostly new, which I thought was a bit risky as far as the code being good. He said it was probably good cuz the game was still wrapped inside the CE box, and he didnt want much for it so I thought, fuck it. Id really like to somehow confirm. I used a Google image voucher code after just to see what PSN would do and I got the same screen. Which I figured, but again. I cant confirm whether its used or expired

Additional note. I tried a PAL version code from a Google image as well to see how PSN handles it, and it fails immediately. I never even make it to the license screen. So if the NTSC one is expired, Im thinking it would just straight up fail. Im leaning on the code I bought was simply already used.

Flauros posted...

IIRC the PC version of DS2 gave away all the DLC for free because they were removing it from the store. Check to see if the PS3 version did that too.

Interesting. Started playing DS2 on the PS3 a few days ago, because I wanted to see what the vanilla edition was like. Imagine my shocked face when the scholar popped out after lighting the 4th primal bonfire. Guess I'll find out next time I play if the Frozen Flower is in Drangleic castle.

On topic, I'm now thinking about a voucher I have for FF13-3. I remember laughing at the time with a coworker when we saw it wouldn't expire until many years in the future. And now it sits, on my shelf unopened, for something that likely will never get redeemed.

Kensaimage posted...

Additional note. I tried a PAL version code from a Google image as well to see how PSN handles it, and it fails immediately. I never even make it to the license screen. So if the NTSC one is expired, Im thinking it would just straight up fail. Im leaning on the code I bought was simply already used.

Where are you trying to redeem it, on the PS3 itself or a PC? That might be causing the error since I don't think the store works anymore on PS3.

loafy013 posted...

Where are you trying to redeem it, on the PS3 itself or a PC? That might be causing the error since I don't think the store works anymore on PS3.

Everywhere. The PS3, my phone, the game application redeem content tab. All of them have the same result

You could call the Sony customer service line and inquire about it direct.