More Patapon 2 release details, PSN version goes live May 7

Here’s a closer look at what you’ll get in the retail version of Patapon 2 as well as the official release dates for both the retail and PSN versions of the game.

OK, so by now I guess everybody knows that Patapon 2 won’t be getting a UMD release in North America and will instead be available only as a downloadable game. There’s a retail version, sure, but it’ll only contain a download voucher and a manual, not a UMD.

Now, there’s a five-dollar difference between the retail version (US$ 19.99) and the downloadable version (US$ 15) that’s going to be available on PSN. It looks like the difference isn’t only to cover packaging costs, since those who go for the retail version will get to play the game earlier.

The retail version will be on shelves May 5, and the PSN version will go live on May 7. Pre-orders will depend on the retailers. If waiting two days to save US$ 5 doesn’t sound like such a hot idea to you, you might consider getting the retail version instead. Here’s a pic of what you’ll get:

Of course, if you really want a physical copy there’s always the European version.

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