Summary:Been dying to get into that Capcom or Capcom partner sponsored Beta? Never been to a launch party and want a chance to attend? Or, perhaps you hate standing in line at major events like Comic-con, instead desiring the godly power of 'Line Cutting'!
'Life Takes Visa' ... And So Does Capcom February 24th, 2009 by Theo, MMOsite Columnist
Been dying to get into that Capcom or Capcom partner sponsored Beta? Never been to a launch party and want a chance to attend? Or, perhaps you hate standing in line at major events like Comic-con, instead desiring the godly power of 'Line Cutting'! Well, look no further, in these times of Beta tests, launch parties and annual events, no simple credit card will do. What you need is the new Capcom Unity Visa, prepaid and especially tailored to the needs of... you, the Atypical gamer.
Capcom Unity, the site for all things Capcom, has made available this new co-branded Visa, which after activation can be used for such simplicities as gas purchasing, quick cash withdrawals, or for whatever Visa debit cards are used and accepted for worldwide.
The card, decked out in art from Bionic Commando, Street Fighter IV, or Resident Evil 5, will grant the powers of Discounts, Rewards, and Access to the holder.
Details of these powers are as follows;
Get cash back, get free & exclusive stuff, save money.
Not credit, no credit check, no finance charges, no debt. Just a great way to manage your money and get great rewards, anywhere Visa is used.
Discounts:
Get a 15% discount on ANY purchases from the Capcom Online Store. Just buy two full priced games and your card pays for itself.
Rewards:
Earning cash-back Rewards
Earn a half-percent cash-back on your every day spending
Earn up to 20% cash-back fromCapcom Rewards Mallwith over 750 online merchants, like iTunes, BestBuy.com, Target.com and more.
Redeem cash-back Rewards
Redeem cash back for gift cards at a discount, or load the cash right on your Capcom-Unity Visa card.
Earn & Redeem Capcom Unity Points
Earn points which are redeemable for free downloads, rare merchandise, unique one-of-a-kind experiences, and a variety of other, unique rewards.
Earn 5,000 Unity points just for signing up
Earn 500 Unity points each time you load your card via payroll direct deposit Earn 5 Unity points for every dollar you load on your card
Redeem Unity points for points based auctions a variety of exclusive Capcom rewards, such as an all-expense paid trip to major video gaming events, be written into a game, have lunch with a game producer and much more.
Access:
Participate in selected new game closed Beta tests
Exclusive access to electronic assets
A chance to win all Capcom games for the next five years
Obtain Cardholder exclusives: limited-edition game merchandise
Redeem or win Unique Capcom Experiences:
Be written into a comic book
Be an extra on a Capcom movie set
And more... new experiences announced periodically!
VIP Event Access:
Exclusive game launch parties
Line-cutting at major events such as Comic-con and others
In more detail the site states that "You will receive 15% discount on ANY game or other product from the Capcom online store when you make a purchase using your Capcom Unity Visa card. There are no restrictions. Your 15% discount is automatically credited to your shopping cart at checkout, when you use the Capcom Unity Visa card. To see all the great stuff available at the Capcom online store, go to: http://shop.capcom.com/store/capcomus/DisplayStoreHomePage
The Capcom Unity Visa card gets you exclusive V.I.P. access at events and game launch parties and more. Only the Capcom Unity Visa card allows you to:
• Participate in selected new game closed Beta tests • Win all Capcom games for the next five years • Obtain Cardholder exclusives: limited-edition game merchandise • Redeem or win Unique Capcom Experiences: Be written into a comic book Be an extra on a Capcom movie set • VIP Event Access: Exclusive game launch parties Line-cutting at major events such as Comic-con and others"
According to the site's FAQ, "...If you do not have one and are over 18, you can go to any retailer and purchase a Visa prepaid card with at least USD 19.95 loaded on it, which in turn can be used to purchase the Capcom Unity Visa card. The card costs USD 9.95. Your3 initial deposit when you purchase your card can be as low as USD 10 and as much as USD 100, (hence you need a minimum of $19.95 available on a credit, debit or prepaid card) to acquire the Capcom Unity Visa card.
If you are between the ages of 13 and 17, you must have a parent fill out the enrollment form and use their credit or debit card. To purchase the card, you (or parent) must be a US resident over 18 with a valid social security number and a verifiable address to get a card."
They've even compared it to your typical credit or debit cards, claiming a greater amount of features and flexibility as detailed in the following product comparison chart;
If you are a U.S. citizen and are interested, check out the official card site here.
