ColorCodePurple Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 What we heard: The VG247 article cites "a highly placed source" with the tidbit that Sony will unveil a PlayStation Network subscription plan at next month's Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. According to the article, the service will carry an annual cost less than £50 ($72). For that money, subscribers will get a premium package apparently centered around one free PSN game per month (from a choice of up to four different titles) and access to a streaming music application that will also be unveiled at E3. A subscription-based premium service could significantly change the PSN landscape. Speculation in the article suggests that the streaming audio service would be able to run in the background while users played games. One feature that will apparently not be exclusive to subscribers is cross-game voice chat. The VG247 source emphasized that Sony won't "gimp" its free PSN service in order to attract subscribers to the premium offering. Sony first revealed its plans for a subscription-based PSN service last November. At the time, Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Kaz Hirai released a statement confirming that the current level of PSN service (including online multiplayer and connection to services like Netflix and Facebook) would remain free. So if Sony isn't charging for online play, what can they expect gamers to shell out for, especially with an annual £50 fee? At a price like that, something amounting to a Game-of-the-Month club might be the only real option Sony has. Even then, without must-have features and assurances that gamers will get their money's worth, a premium PSN subscription sounds like the sort of option that's easily ignored. And if Sony actually comes through with those killer features, won't standard PSN users feel like their service has been gimped regardless? The official story: "We don't discuss rumors or speculation."--A Sony representative. Bogus or not bogus?: Not bogus that Sony's already said it would have a premium PSN subscription, and that it will be less than £50 annually. As for the rest, Sony should shed a little light on that at E3. High quality source Yaar this gaming industery is going to frack our wallets Oh well it was only a matter of time but 50 Pounds is too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 The existing model is going to remain same, this is going to be an optional service. Sony needs to improve PSN and for that they need some money I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulovski Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Why shouldn't the gaming industry charge money? They are not in it for altruistic purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 So if Sony isn't charging for online play, what can they expect gamers to shell out for, especially with an annual £50 fee? Lol, for a streaming music application which can be accessed in-game and a free PSN game every month, genius. When they see the revenues of online services of the rival console, they lose their sleep over and at the same time they can't simply take away something they advertised to give free. It is hard for them, really hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R a g h u Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Sony won't "gimp" its free PSN service in order to attract subscribers to the premium offering. I have heard these kinda stuff earlier (Other OS).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R a g h u Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Why shouldn't the gaming industry charge money? They are not in it for altruistic purposes. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColorCodePurple Posted May 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Why shouldn't the gaming industry charge money? They are not in it for altruistic purposes. I know, they are here to milk us gamers dry Although I must admit I wont really be offended if Sony actually does what it advertises.Heck I might even buy the subscripion if its nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemosabe Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 sony should do it long back.Since its a PREMIUM SERVICE (considering current free PSN services will intact), its totally optional - no one is forcing to buy it . sony can bring some exclusive game contents,FRee DLCs,early Beta download and many more to their premium subscribers.If Microsoft can do it (and people pays for it happily) why not sony ( they are much more credible then M$ in this business -at least they didn't ditch its old consoles). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup bro? Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 So, is it going to be a beefed up Qore or something else?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. AWESOME Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Lets see! If the subscription is great! Ppl might get it If not then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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