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Title: 'Platinum'
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ratchetfan - December 11, 2005 06:44 PM (GMT)
Can someone explain what Platinum is on PS2 game descriptions - they appear cheaper than the 'real' version - but are they the same / lesser quality??

DZ - December 11, 2005 07:59 PM (GMT)
A Platinum game is no different to any other non-platinum version, its the same game only cheaper cos it has sold more than 500,000 copies (gotta check on that number, its probably decreased).

So for example, MGS2:SoL was released and sold 500,000 copies, the publisher will see that the game is successful and has gone 'Platinum' so they release it again with a different cover (Platinum colored) and sell it for a cheaper price. Just like the Classic series on XBox.

Edit: If you're thinking of buying a Platinum game go ahead, its cheaper. I have heaps of Platinum games! :thumbsup:

evO - December 11, 2005 10:57 PM (GMT)
DZ is right, it's cheaper but it other than the price and the cover it is identical to the original release. It's not a rip-off of the game, and is just as "real" as the original.

DZ - December 12, 2005 12:04 AM (GMT)
Are you wanting to buy Ratchet & Clank?

dave_cool31 - December 24, 2005 07:20 AM (GMT)
QUOTE (DZ @ Dec 12 2005, 05:59 AM)
Just like the Classic series on XBox.

Or the Player's Choice on GameCube </two cents>

Gio - December 24, 2005 11:31 AM (GMT)
QUOTE (dave_cool31 @ Dec 24 2005, 05:20 PM)
QUOTE (DZ @ Dec 12 2005, 05:59 AM)
Just like the Classic series on XBox.

Or the Player's Choice on GameCube </two cents>

That's not two cents at all! (or is it?) </two cents>

dave_cool31 - December 24, 2005 11:32 AM (GMT)
Oh right, I think they're $50 actually, my bad...




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