Update: As of March 21, 2017, the PlayStation Store is offering a discounted price for the digital version of Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue. The price is now $41.99, 30% off the original price of $59.99.

 

The original article follows.

 

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue is now available for pre-order on PlayStation Store US for $59.99, with a file size of 28.7 GB. The game comes with a pre-order bonus of an exclusive PSN theme, which is the same theme that comes with pre-ordering the game from the PlayStation Store Japan. The game will be available on January 24, 2017, at midnight Pacific time.

 

The PSN icon for the game can be seen below. (You may notice an editing error where Riku's arm can be seen behind Sora's left arm.)

 

 

A picture of the pre-order bonus PS4 theme can be seen below.

The description reads as follows:

DIGITAL PRE-ORDER DETAILS:

 

Pre-order and receive a bonus after checking out:

- KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Pre-Order Theme

The KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 FINAL CHAPTER PROLOGUE digital edition includes an exclusive PSN℠ theme.

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue is a compilation of 3 magical KINGDOM HEARTS experiences featuring:

KINGDOM HEARTS Dream Drop Distance HD

KINGDOM HEARTS Dream Drop Distance HD is a full-HD remastered version of KINGDOM HEARTS 3D Dream Drop Distance, brought to PlayStation® for the first time. Sora and Riku take on the Mark of Mastery exam in preparation for their coming showdown with Master Xehanort.

KINGDOM HEARTS χ Back Cover (movie)

A new HD movie that tells the mysterious story of the Foretellers, connecting the earliest parts of the series’ history, showcased in the mobile title KINGDOM HEARTS Unchained χ.

KINGDOM HEARTS 0.2 Birth by Sleep – A Fragmentary Passage –

A completely new playable episode played from the perspective of Aqua from KINGDOM HEARTS Birth By Sleep that links to the story of KINGDOM HEARTS III.

 

Play on 01-24-2017, Midnight Pacific Time.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE EXCEPT WHERE REQUIRED BY LAW.

 

The KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 FINAL CHAPTER PROLOGUE digital edition features 3 magical experiences:

KINGDOM HEARTS Dream Drop Distance HD: A full-HD remaster. Sora and Riku take on the Mark of Mastery exam in preparation for their coming showdown with Master Xehanort.

KINGDOM HEARTS χ Back Cover (movie): A new HD movie that tells the mysterious story of the Foretellers from the series’ origins

KINGDOM HEARTS 0.2 Birth by Sleep – A fragmentary passage – : A brand new episode that links to KINGDOM HEARTS III.

 

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This news comes only a day after the game was made available for pre-order in the PlayStation Store Japan.

 

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue will be the first game in the Kingdom Hearts series to be fully available digitally.

 

Will you be pre-ordering Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue? If so, will you pre-order a digital copy or a physical copy? Let us know below!

 

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I'm pre-ordering the physical one because I love the case even though I would love play the game right away at 11 my time but I want the case, it just sucks I'm gonna have to wait until 10 for Gamestop to open to get it because they won't do a midnight release I'm sure. But it is cool that they are releasing it digitally in other places besides Japan and again I just hope that isn't the picture we get when we select the game on the PS Home screen, nothing bad with it but would have like it to have a little more flair

 

Plus I don't think that theme along justifies a digital buy, also you don't get that sweet pin if you buy the digital version

Edited November 16, 20168 yr by TheKingdomkid

I already payed in full and have the game pre-ordered physically at my local GameStop. But hey, I may just have to buy this game two times to get that exclusive theme. I don't know if I will do that though, as that would waste money that I could use to buy 1.5 + 2.5 (PS4)

do games run smooth if you get them digitally off the psn?

Note that if you do get 2.8 through digital download, you will have to wait until 12:00 AM Pacific Time for it to be ready to play. (Of course it will take time to download.) Also, you will have to make sure you have enough space for 30GB of data. (Bad Internet connection could make you wait for a while)

 

I'm going to order the physical copy. Now, I'm waiting for a Collector's Edition to be announced before ordering (plus I'm low on funds and hopefully will get some Christmas money to order it).

Aaaand there it is. I'll wait to cancel my physical order in case they throw in the theme with that, but that theme is way more valuable to me than a pin. Pin's just going to sit in a box, this theme is going to last me until I retire my PS4.

Physical. I want to put it with the rest. I have all of them stacked neatly on a bookshelf. Pre-ordered from Amazon and paid extra from two-day shipping. Sure I might have to wait for about a day or so, but I can deal. Though I do wish they had had 1 day shipping option for the game. 

Physical copy for sure

I am all in for the CE if it will be announced.

Otherwise I wouldn't mind to buy the llimited edition.

I wish the theme would come with the Limited Edition physical copy, but what would be the point of grabbing it digitally other than playing it as soon as it comes out?

It all just depends on who wants the pin or who wants the theme, I guess.
For me, i'll be getting a physical copy. But like Leamax, i'm going to wait and see if a Collector's Edition is announced.

Physical till Rob dies(shouldn't be long since he's over 100). Rob needs that new game Aqua on the box art smell.

Hmm, so it seems that now the game's available for pre-order for the US as well, eh? Well, it looks like there might be lots of humans downloading the game digitally when it comes out! Personally, I prefer having it physically! Transcendent is going to get himself a physical copy!

Will the players get the PS theme with a physical copy or only with the digital?

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You can get both - you can get the theme right now by pre-ordering. you can cancel the digital pre-orde after you download the theme.

Thank you for the info!  Excuse me, then, while I go grab that theme. 

 

Edit: Aw, wait. They don't actually do refunds or cancellations though. (Thanks to BlankShell's reply.)

"Cancellations and refunds are not available except where required by law." I totally forgot.

Edited November 17, 20168 yr by - Existic -

 

 

You can get both - you can get the theme right now by pre-ordering. you can cancel the digital pre-orde after you download the theme.

 

 

only digital, but you can get the physical AND the theme - just read what i wrote above

 

 

 

 

Thank you for the info!  Excuse me, then, while I go grab that theme. 

 

Uh, PlayStation doesn't usually allow refunds on digital pre-orders, unless they've changed their policy recently that I didn't see... it's right there in the quoted description that they don't.

 

(Plus, it's kind of a shitty way to game the system even if it were true)

Edited November 17, 20168 yr by BlankShell

 

 

You can get both - you can get the theme right now by pre-ordering. you can cancel the digital pre-orde after you download the theme.

 

 

only digital, but you can get the physical AND the theme - just read what i wrote above

 

 

Ok. When it comes on EU PSN I will see if I will do it. If we can download the theme after the game comes out I will surely buy a physical copy.

I'm going to guess it's not a theme which modifies the PS4 Home Menu sound effects. (I believe such themes are called dynamic themes? I don't pay much attention to that. >_>)

Guys, you can see an outline of Riku's arm at around Sora's right elbow. That obvious oversight means that I am definitely sticking with physical.

Uh, PlayStation doesn't usually allow refunds on digital pre-orders, unless they've changed their policy recently that I didn't see... it's right there in the quoted description that they don't.

 

(Plus, it's kind of a shitty way to game the system even if it were true)

 

Ok. When it comes on EU PSN I will see if I will do it. If we can download the theme after the game comes out I will surely buy a physical copy.

 

Yes Blankshell is right, I'm very sorry for providing the wrong information! The description itself says no cancellations or refunds. I will delete my comment.

 

@Dimitris- the cancellations and refund policy may be different from the EU PSN, but I can't say for sure.

Has anyone used the theme on thier PS4 yet, is it just a background or is it got like moving parts and more importantly is there background music like dearly beloved or even simple and clean ?

hi, i just pre-ordered the game, and didn't get to download the theme, i can't find anything to help me get to download the theme. have anyone had the same problem or know someone who can help me? any help or info is appreciated 

Yes Blankshell is right, I'm very sorry for providing the wrong information! The description itself says no cancellations or refunds. I will delete my comment.

 

@Dimitris- the cancellations and refund policy may be different from the EU PSN, but I can't say for sure.

Nope it's not.

 

God just 30 days and the wait is over.

I pre-ordered the game digitally today and I wasn't able to download the theme either anyone know if something is going on?