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Amazon Digital Software & Video Games

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Amazon Digital Software & Video Games
Developer(s)Amazon.com
Initial release3 February 2009
PlatformMicrosoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
TypeContent delivery
WebsiteVideo Games

Amazon Digital Software & Video Games is a digital video game distribution service owned by the international electronic commerce company Amazon.com.

Timeline

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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

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  1. ^ 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
  2. ^ Amazon Launches Digital Download Service for PC and Mac, 7 August 2013, Daniel Krupa, IGN, retrieved at 2013-12-22
  3. ^ Sony now lets you buy digital PlayStation games from Amazon and other retailers, 12 November 2013, Matt Brian, Engadget, retrieved at 2013-12-22
  4. ^ Amazon UK launches digital PlayStation store, 11 December 2013, Christopher Dring, MCV, retrieved at 2013-12-22
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