Sony PlayStation Store, PS Plus and Holiday Essentials PSN Updates

24w ago - Sony PlayStation Store Director Grace Chen is here with the US PSN Game Store, PS Plus and Holiday Essential PSN updates below today, as follows:

PSN Games

Jetpack Joyride (Free)

Join Barry Steakfries as he breaks in to a secret laboratory to commandeer the experimental jetpacks from the clutches of science evildoers.
ESRB: E10+ - Everyone 10+ // File Size: 20.6 MB

PS Vita

AR Play 2012 Holiday Bundle ($6.25)

Jump into the world of augmented reality for your PlayStation Vita system. This bundle includes a choice selection of our AR Play titles and add-on content released in 2012, including: Table Ice Hockey, PulzAR, Table Top Tanks, Table Top Tanks Toy Tanks Set DLC, Table Soccer, Table Soccer Match Day Game Pack DLC, Cliff Diving, Cliff Diving Additional Cliffs DLC & Fireworks.
File Size: 1.1 GB

Chronovolt ($4.99)

Chronovolt, an action adventure in time. Pilot the Chronosphere through wonderful worlds to stop Dr Scabious and his Minions from controlling the end of the Universe. Use powerful time controls to stop and rewind time, open time gates and blast enemies into the past.
ESRB: E - Everyone //File Size: 261.3 MB

Jetpack Joyride (Free)

Join Barry Steakfries as he breaks in to a secret laboratory to commandeer the experimental jetpacks from the clutches of science evildoers.
ESRB: E10+ - Everyone 10+ // File Size: 20.6 MB

PlayStation Store Highlights

It's almost time for 2013! Ring in the New Year with even more Holiday Essential deals! PS Vita owners can pick up Chronovolt, Jetpack Joyride and an AR Holiday bundle packed with content. PS Plus members can enjoy deeper discounts and two new games for their PS3 & PS Vita.

As always, please leave your thoughts in the comments below. You can also chat about this update in the PlayStation Community Forums.

PlayStation Plus

Instant Game Collection

NBA Jam On Fire Edition (PS3)
Chronovolt (PS Vita)

Discounts

Batman: Arkham City (30%) - PS Plus Price: $14.70
inFAMOUS Festival of Blood (30%) - PS Plus Price: $4.90
Assassin's Creed 2 Deluxe Edition (30%) - PS Plus Price: $9.80
Shadow of the Colossus (30%) - PS Plus Price: $9.80
Bulletstorm (30%) - PS Plus Price: $9.80
Sound Shapes (30%) - PS Plus Price: $7.35
Sound Shapes Vita (30%) - PS Plus Price: $7.35
TOKYO JUNGLE (30%) - PS Plus Price: $7.35
Skullgirls (30%) - PS Plus Price: $7.35
Touch My Katamari (30%) - PS Plus Price: $12.25

Price Change

Amy - PS3 Game (now: $3.99 original price: $9.99)

Holiday Essentials Sale

Assassin's Creed II Deluxe Edition - PS3 Game (now: $13.99 original price: $19.99 Plus price: $9.80)
Batman Arkham City - PS3 Game (now: $20.99 original price: $29.99 Plus price: $14.70)
Bulletstorm - PS3 Game (now: $13.99 original price: $19.99 Plus price: $9.80)
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - PS3 Game (now: $14.99 original price: $29.99)
inFamous 2 - PS3 Game (now: $13.99 original price: $19.99 Plus price: FREE)
inFamous: Festival of Blood - PS3 Game (now: $6.99 original price: $9.99 Plus price: $4.90)
Just Cause 2 - PS3 Game (now: $7.49 original price: $19.99)
Quantum Conundrum - PS3 Game (now: $7.49 original price: $14.99)
Shadow of the Colossus - PS3 Game (now: $13.99 original price: $19.99 Plus price: $9.80)
SoundShapes - PS3 & PS Vita Game (now: $10.49 original price: $14.99 Plus price: $7.35)
Skullgirls - PS3 Game (now: $10.49 original price: $14.99 Plus price: $5.14)
Tokyo Jungle - PS3 Game (now: $10.49 original price: $14.99 Plus price: $7.35)
Touch My Katamari - PS Vita Game (now: $17.49 original price: $24.99 Plus price: $8.57)

PS Vita Add-ons

Chronovolt

Chronospheres Pack ($0.99) - NEW Chronospheres are available! Professor Chase has upgraded his original prototype and developed four new ones to try. Each has a different functionality: Electrosphere, Velovespa, Gravisphere and Chronosphere X.

Jetpack Joyride

Coin Booster Pack ($1.49) - Add 20,000 coins to your in-game Stash.
Coin Mega Pack ($2.49) - Add 50,000 coins to your in-game Stash.
Coin Ultra Pack ($3.99) - Add 100,000 coins to your in-game Stash.
Coin Barry Pack ($3.99) - Add 250,000 coins to your in-game Stash.
Coin Ultimate Pack ($13.99) - Add 1,000,000 coins to your in-game Stash.
Counterfeit Machine ($2.49) - Every coin you collect in the game is worth double! Does not apply to purchasable coin packs.

PS3 Add-ons

Jetpack Joyride

Coin Booster Pack ($1.49) - Add 20,000 coins to your in-game Stash.
Coin Mega Pack ($2.49) - Add 50,000 coins to your in-game Stash.
Coin Ultra Pack ($3.99) - Add 100,000 coins to your in-game Stash.
Coin Barry Pack ($3.99) - Add 250,000 coins to your in-game Stash.
Coin Ultimate Pack ($13.99) - Add 1,000,000 coins to your in-game Stash.
Counterfeit Machine ($2.49) - Every coin you collect in the game is worth double! Does not apply to purchasable coin packs.

PS3 Themes

Apocalypse Dream - Good Dayz Dynamic Theme - $2.99
Apocalypse Dream - Hellcatz Dynamic Theme - $2.99
Apocalypse Dream - Love Life Dynamic Theme - $2.99
Apocalypse Dream - Mystery Wall Dynamic Theme - $2.99
Apocalypse Dream - Pursuit of Happyness Dynamic Theme - $2.99
Create PSP Theme - $1.49
DNA Static Theme - $1.99
Few Words Created Life Static Theme - $1.99
Play PSP Theme - $1.49

Game Videos (Free)

LittleBigPlanet Karting Halloween Trailer
LittleBigPlanet Karting Launch Trailer
LittleBigPlanet Karting Story Trailer
The Last Of Us Story Trailer

PlayStation Plus Updates:

Important note: We'll be updating the PlayStation Store today (Monday, 12/31) due to the New Year holiday. Therefore, this Plus update will be live later today when the update has published.
Don't have PlayStation Plus? Go to the PlayStation Store on your PS3 or PS Vita or click here to get access.

December 31st PlayStation Plus Update

NBA JAM On Fire Edition (PS3)
Free for Plus members

You don't have to be a basketball nut to have a blast with this one. If you've played NBA JAM before, you know it's all about fast-paced arcade-style basketball action. Of course it features all your favorite NBA players and legends, but with all the fun and irreverence that has hooked countless gamers and tons of trash-talking multiplayer sessions.

Crazy modes, secret teams, and rock-solid online play make this a great addition to your collection. Take a look at the video above to check out a match up in the game in the classic 'big head' mode, and play it yourself to see why IGN gave it a 9 out 10.

Chronovolt (PS Vita)
Free for Plus members

Chronovolt is a puzzle-platformer with steampunk influences where players control the Chronosphere, a discovery that contains the energy that powers time. You'll guide it through levels using all of the PS Vita's controls including tilt, the analog sticks, and rear-touch to have a completely unique experience.

Not to mention that by collecting power-ups known as Chronovolts, players are able to manipulate time, such as rewinding the game to save yourself from a fall that would have otherwise resulted in death. Set in three distinct worlds including a lush Mayan world, a snow-covered Chinese landscape, and a futuristic setting; PS Vita gamers will find plenty to love with Chronovolt.

PSN Holiday Essentials Sale (Week 3)
Various discounts for Plus members

The PSN Holiday Essentials wraps up this week with great deals on games you might have missed out on. Notables include the unique and completely charming Tokyo Jungle, Sound Shapes, and the remastered HD version of Shadow of the Colossus. Take a look at the full breakdown below:

Game
Normal Price
PSN Sale Price
Plus Sale Price

Batman: Arkham City
$29.99
$20.99
$14.70

inFAMOUS Festival of Blood
$9.99
$6.99
$4.90

inFAMOUS 2
$19.99
$13.99
Free in Plus

Assassin's Creed 2 Deluxe Edition
$19.99
$13.99
$9.80

Shadow of the Colossus
$19.99
$13.99
$9.80

Bulletstorm
$19.99
$13.99
$9.80

Sound Shapes (PS3 and PS Vita Cross Buy)
$14.99
$10.49
$7.35

Sound Shapes (PS Vita only)
$14.99
$10.49
$7.35

TOKYO JUNGLE
$14.99
$10.49
$7.35

Skullgirls
$14.99
$10.49
$7.35

Touch My Katamari
$24.99
$17.49
$12.25

As the last Plus post from 2012, I also want to extend a sincere thank you to all those who leave their feedback week to week.

Whether you're excited about an update, or giving your feedback about what you prefer, it's always great to chat with you all. With PlayStation fans like you guys, I'm looking forward to an awesome 2013, and I hope you all will continue to bring the feedback; positive or critical.

We'll be back next week as usual, but make sure you make your voice heard in the comments below, and also make sure to vote in the polls. You can also delve into the PlayStation Community Forums in the PS Plus space to continue chatting about Plus, or find other great sub-forums to participate in and build your PlayStation community cred. See you in the comments!

PlayStation Holiday Essentials:

• AR PLAY (Sale: $6.25, PS Plus: $4.38, Regular: $8.94)
• Assassin's Creed 2 Deluxe Edition (Sale: $13.99, PS Plus: $9.80, Regular: $19.99)
• Batman: Arkham City (Sale: $20.99, PS Plus: $14.70, Regular: $29.99)
• Bulletstorm (Sale: $13.99, PS Plus: $9.80, Regular: $19.99)
• inFAMOUS 2 (Sale: $13.99, PS Plus: Free, Regular: $19.99)
• inFAMOUS Festival of Blood (Sale: $6.99, PS Plus: $4.90, Regular: $9.99)
• Lumines Electronic Symphony (Sale: $24.99, PS Plus: $17.49, Regular: $35.99)
• Shadow of the Colossus (Sale: $13.99, PS Plus: $9.80, Regular: $19.99)
• Skullgirls (Sale: $10.49, PS Plus: $7.35, Regular: $14.99)
• Sound Shapes (Sale: $10.49, PS Plus: $7.35, Regular: $14.99)
• Sound Shapes Vita (Sale: $10.49, PS Plus: $7.35, Regular: $14.99)
• TOKYO JUNGLE (Sale: $10.49, PS Plus: $7.35, Regular: $14.99)
• Touch My Katamari (Sale: $17.99, PS Plus: $12.25, Regular: $24.99)

Once you stock up, you'll be set to start off the New Year right. See you in 2013 for more deals and discounts on some of your favorite games!