Playstation Plus

[TheSelfishGene]

Not going to bother with this. I purchase very few games from the PSN, and very little DLC for the disc-based games that I buy. Early access and things like video downloads don't bother me either.

Does anyone else think this is the first step towards a pay-for-online-play system ala Xbox live to be implemented in the future? (I have no evidence for this, just a hunch and general distrust of big companies).

[Skunky]

I logged on to PSN this morning and had to agree to new 'terms and conditions'.
I actually read most of it...
It's pretty much just Sony saying they will not be held responsible for whatever grief they cause. And their right to do whatever the hell they want.

The new 'Playstation Plus' thing sounds quite horrific in a lot of ways. I havn't looked into what options are available but from what I was reading, it sounds like you are handing over the control of your console. Things will be updated, downloaded and even deleted(!), automatically. Sounds like a terrible nightmare!!!
But I presume you can opt out of giving away control like that. I can't imagine there would be many people willing to get on board otherwise.

[Barry Burton]

since having my PS3 the one thing i dont like with games now is that in some game they are not fully complete as the extra maps, costumes and levels you have to pay extra for could be included.

[DONNIemo]

^Ditto, DONNIemo.
I don't usually play online either and it appears to be aimed towards that. Especially if you loose things you previously could play, once your subscription expires. Sounds like you will have to be signed into the PSN network to use the stuff.
F**K THAT!!!

I presume they will eventually introduce this into PAL territories too.

Agreed. Paying to play sucks. Im happy being a solo gamer.

[Stu]

Aaaaaaaand again...no is making you pay to play.

[DONNIemo]

Aaaaaaaand again...no is making you pay to play.

No I mean in general, paying to play online, like WOW and such...

[nemesiswontdie]

I think that's what he means. You dont HAVE to buy plus. No one is going to hold a gun to your head and say "BUY PLAYSTATION PLUS".

[Guest]

Haha people are making it so dramatic when they hear psn will make you pay for better stuff on psn. Who cares so long as you can still go online and co-op.

[Branden_Lucero]

so what about those who already have a Qore subscription. if its becoming integrated with PSN+, are people gonna have to pay twice now just to keep they're own Qore service running, or is Qore still gonna be optionally separate.

what about the ability to play PS1 classics, ect, on the PSP through this service. if you have to be online at all times on the PS3 to keep them active , then how are you gonna be able to transfer them to the PSP, when the PSP doesn't stay online.

[Guest]

so what about those who already have a Qore subscription. if its becoming integrated with PSN+, are people gonna have to pay twice now just to keep they're own Qore service running, or is Qore still gonna be optionally separate.

what about the ability to play PS1 classics, ect, on the PSP through this service. if you have to be online at all times on the PS3 to keep them active , then how are you gonna be able to transfer them to the PSP, when the PSP doesn't stay online.

Here's a tip given to you at an earlier post by Stu.

Think before you type. Of course one month's free bunch of games would be cheaper seperately. But what about the second month? Then the third month? Etc etc. That's when it works out cheaper to subscribe yearly.

Here's another quote for you and an answer to what you're looking for since you don't seem to get it.

PlayStation Plus is a premium PlayStation Network subscription service that was officially unveiled at E3 2010 by Jack Tretton, President and CEO of SCEA. Rumors of such service had been in speculation since Kaz Hirai's announcement at TGS 2009 of a possible paid service for PSN but with the current PSN service still available. Scheduled to launch on June 29, 2010, the paid-for subscription service will provide users with enhanced services on the PlayStation Network,on top of the current PSN service which will still be available with all of its features.These enhancements include the ability to have demos, game and system software updates download automatically to the PlayStation 3. Subscribers will also get early or exclusive access to some betas, game demos, premium downloadable content and other PlayStation Store items as well as a free subscription to Qore. At launch, users may choose to purchase either a one-year or a three-month subscription to PlayStation Plus. If users purchase the one-year subscription at launch, they will get an additional three-months for free and users in Europe will be given a digital copy of LittleBigPlanet. Regular free bonuses will also be made available. These include PlayStation Store discounts and free PlayStation Network games, PSone Classics and PlayStaton Minis which the user will own for the duration of their subscription as well as themes and avatars which the user can keep after their subscription has lapsed. PlayStation Plus will also offer "Full Game Trials" of some PlayStation Network and retail games, allowing the user to download the full game and use it for a limited time.

Also here's more for you.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/110/1101588p1.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_Plus#PlayStation_Plus

[Branden_Lucero]

considering Stu doesn't mean shit to me, i'll post what every thoughts i want, regardless if anyone likes it or not.

also, those still don't answer my questions, especially the PSP one.

[Stu]

Considering i "don't mean shit" to you, you don't half over-react when i address you?

Might i suggest you fire off an email to Sony? Or maybe register on their blog? Or sign upto somewhere like Neogaf (if you'd be accepted) where your answers might be better directed?

[Branden_Lucero]

Considering i "don't mean shit" to you, you don't half over-react when i address you?

Might i suggest you fire off an email to Sony? Or maybe register on their blog? Or sign upto somewhere like Neogaf (if you'd be accepted) where your answers might be better directed?

in the words of Jim Kirk "why you are talkin' to me man"

[Stu]

Because i had a better solution to your problems than you getting upset over a few words on your keyboard.

For those interested, the first two months goodies have been announced for your subscription...

Month 1: June 29th - August 3rd
Intro offer: LBP (standard edition)
PSN PS3: Wipeout HD
minis: Field Runners, Age of Zombies
PSone: Destruction Derby
Full Game Trial: Shatter, Savage Moon
Discounts: LBP God of War Pack - 50%, LBP: LocoRoco costume pack - 50%, Gravity Crash - 20%, Fat Princess DLC - 20%

Premium Game Element: KillZone 2: Steel & Titanium DLC
Push demo: ModNation Racers, Heavy Rain
Dynamic Themes: LBP Theme, SCEE produced: PlayStation "Game Is Just The Start" Dynamic Theme
2 x Fat Princess Premium Avatars

Month 2: August 4th - September 1st

PSN PS3: Zen Pinball
minis: Blast-Off, Alien Zombie Death
PSone: Medievil
Full Game Trial: inFamous, Mushroom Wars
Discounts: Zen Pinball Earth Defence Table - 20%, Warhawk Triple Combo Pack - 50%, Super Stardust HD - 20%, WipeOutHD Fury - 20%

Premium Game Elements: Motorstorm Pacific Rift: Adrenaline Pack
Push Demo: Flower, Pixel Junk Shooter
Themes: "SCEE produced: PlayStation Plus Dynamic Theme, Heavy Rain Crime Scene Theme
2 x Heavy Rain Avatars (Bird and Butterfly)

[riderkid]

no thanks. i don't really feel the need to pay just to have early access to demos or free games. hell, you take account all the costs of the free games they listed for you, it would come out less than the actual yearly fee. hell, i don't even know why i still pay for xbox live, when games for windows live is free anyways, despite its less amount of features.

how are you getting it free? i know its supposed to be free but everytime i try to activate my gold G4WL it asks me to pay per certain amount of months. is it just becuase my G4WL and XBL accoutns are the same?