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If I've purchased a game, will it be delivered to my address?

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The game usually gets downloaded onto your PlayStation system, so you don't need a disc to play the game.

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If I buy the game on the computer from the PlayStation store, does it download onto my PS4?

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After you buy it, you will have the game, but you need to turn on your PS4 and download it manually, as if it was an application.

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If I buy a PS4 game from the PlayStation store, can I play it without a disc?

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Yes. When you buy a game from the PlayStation store, it downloads the game data to your PS4 virtually. If your PS4 gets broken though, you won't be able to play the games anymore.

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After I purchase the game, do I need the internet to download and play it?

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Yes, you need to have an internet connection to download and play your game. Depending on your connection and the game it will take from a few minutes to a few hours to download.

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Can I purchase stuff with from the PlayStation store with an iTunes gift card?

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No, iTunes gift cards can only be used for purchasing things from iTunes.

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What do I do if I press the proceed to checkout button, but there is no confirm purchase button?

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If the purchase doesn't go through, you may want to reset or reboot your PlayStation and try again.

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Do I need a PS3 membership card before I buy PS3 games?

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No, you do not. PS3 membership is only a subscription service.

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How do I fill in my billing information?

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Go into your account settings; there should a category called "Billing Information" where you can fill in your personal information, card number, etc.

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Once I have downloaded the game, do I need internet connection to play it, or will it play from the hard drive?

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If it's not an "online only" game, then you don't need a internet connection.

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If I download a PlayStation store game from my laptop, can I transfer it to my PlayStation?

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No, you cannot.

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Can I buy a PSP game using my laptop and download it on my PS Vita?

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Yes. If your PSP gamertag is the same as the one you're logging into on the web, it'll be in your library.

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I bought my game in the PlayStation Store. Can I still exchange the download file for a disc version if I bought it online?

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No. If you want to have a physical copy, you will need to purchase it separately. A downloaded game is not transferable, either; you can't sell it or give it to another person.

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Can I play the games without installing the CDs?

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If you downloaded the game from the PlayStation store, the entire game is saved on your PS4's hard drive, so no disc is required. If you are playing a PS4 game with a disc, you will need the CD to play it; some of the game files will be stored on CD. There may be some instances where the maker of game sets it up so that you don't need the disc, but that's not the norm.

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If I purchase any games for my PlayStation Vita from the PlayStation store, will they be downloaded on my system or delivered to my home in cartridge form?

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The games will be downloaded on your system and only can be accessed with the account you used to purchase the games.

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Can I buy games with a PlayStation store card?

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Yes, you can. While adding payment method, click on redeem gift or prepaid card.

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Will my games save to my account if I buy them through the PlayStation Store?

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Yes. Whatever you buy from the PlayStation Store will remain purchased in your account.

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Can I buy a game now and download it later?

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That is possible to do, though it may depend on which PlayStation system you are using.

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Can I use a PS gift card in the PlayStation store?

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Yes, you can. It will be one of your payment options at checkout.

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Does the PlayStation store have gift certificates or gift cards?

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Yes, you can usually find them at your closest Gamestop or tech retailer.

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How does a game bought from the PlayStation store download to my PS4?

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It instantly downloads your digital games as soon as you buy them. You can, however, cancel the download if you wish to download the game at a later time.

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Are the games purchased on a Playstation Store within the PS3 able to be accessed and played on a PS4?

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No. You can only play PS4 games on a PS4. There is no backwards-compatibility. You can, however, play PS2 and PS3 games on the PS4 using the "PlayStation Now" subscription service.

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