Amazon Digital Software & Video Games
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Developer(s) | Amazon.com |
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Initial release | 3 February 2009 |
Platform | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch |
Type | Content delivery |
Website | Video Games |
Amazon Digital Software & Video Games is a digital video game distribution service owned by the international electronic commerce company Amazon.com.
Timeline
[edit]The service was launched on 3 February 2009, as Amazon Digital Game Store, having 600+ game titles available for download at that time.[1]
On 7 August 2013, it was launched in the United Kingdom.[2]
On 12 November 2013, Amazon launched a digital PlayStation store.[3] Those who own a PS3, PS Vita or PS4 game from Amazon and receive a code for use over the PlayStation Network.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Amazon enters downloadable PC game industry Archived 22 December 2015 at the Wayback Machine, 3 February 2009, Nino Marchetti, TG Daily, retrieved at 2013-12-22
- ^ Amazon Launches Digital Download Service for PC and Mac, 7 August 2013, Daniel Krupa, IGN, retrieved at 2013-12-22
- ^ Sony now lets you buy digital PlayStation games from Amazon and other retailers, 12 November 2013, Matt Brian, Engadget, retrieved at 2013-12-22
- ^ Amazon UK launches digital PlayStation store, 11 December 2013, Christopher Dring, MCV, retrieved at 2013-12-22