Premium PSN plans for E3 reveal, to cost “less than £50 per year”

[ManaByte]

Who will pay for PSN (besides Methodis)?

http://www.vg247.com/2010/05/17/premium-psn-plans-for-e3-reveal-to-cost-less-than-50-per-year/

According to a highly-placed source, Sony will announce a large-scale monetizing scheme for PSN at the LA show, but we’re assured nothing planned will impact the service’s current free aspects.A string of features will be revealed, apparently costing “less than £50 per year”.Sony will confirm plans to give all subscribers one free PSN game per month, from a choice of “two to four” every month.“If you work it out, PSN games cost an average of £6-9 each, so over a year you’re basically going to be breaking even,” said our source.A streaming music application similar to Spotify will be announced in Sony’s press conference on June 15. It’s thought that this can run in the background while playing games.Rumours that cross-game voice chat is being saved as a paid feature are apparently not true, we were told.“I can tell you now, 100 percent, that that’s not the case,” our man continued.“There’s nothing in the premium package which will gimp regular PSN users.”The PSN premium services announcement is thought to be a major part of Sony’s E3 conference, which will also heavily feature Move.

[brawndolicious]

I'm guessing it's basically a bunch of Move games and other things that casual gamers are really interested in?

[Ichirou]

I hope this is true.

[Akala]

may santa demi save us all

[Smooth Groove]

Rumours that cross-game voice chat is being saved as a paid feature are apparently not true, we were told.“I can tell you now, 100 percent, that that’s not the case,”

"... as we still, after 4 years, haven't got it working"

Blame the developers for not taking advantage of all the Cell's SPUs. 

[Flannel Boy]

does the 360 have mlb.tv? 

[AdmiralViscen]

Nice, malek is back.

Sounds worth it if the monthly games are decent.

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

Sounds worth it if the monthly games are decent.

Same here.

If it's a bunch of eye toy stuff though, no thank you.

[ManaByte]

January: Flow
February: Flower

[AdmiralViscen]

Flower was great.

[chronovore]

January: Flow
February: Flower

March: Flowest

[MyNameIsMethodis]

Only on PlayStation does the mega company reward their players.


  Sony

  Paying for basic online functionality

[Himu]

will stick with free psn but this doesn't sound like a bad deal

[originalz]

Doesn't Qore also give you a free game every month or something?

[Joe Molotov]

Only on PlayStation does the mega company reward their players.


  Sony

  Paying for basic online functionality

What are you talking about? Nobody here pays for Xbox Live. 

[pilonv1]

January: Flow
February: Flower

March: that stupid duck game
April: Pain
May: High Velocity Bowling
June: Eye Toy Game

etc..

Actually, since it's a PSN subscription they'll probably be giving away PSP games.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

HOW BOUT THAT YARIS GUYS THAT GAME IS GGGRRRREAT!

[Ichirou]

Only on PlayStation does the mega company reward their players.


  Sony

  Paying for basic online functionality

What are you talking about? Nobody here pays for Xbox Live. 

I got three free years thanks to my Evilbore homies.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

Must be nice to have "homies"  .

[pilonv1]

I'm sure Costanza has a bunch of codes left

[The Sceneman]

The worst thing about that Constanza shit was he said he was a dirty poor student (which would redeem him slightly if true), but he was selling codes to spunk away the cash on DVDs and Blu-Rays. Bottom feeding tosser

[Ichirou]

At least he was buying the DVDs and Blu-Rays instead of downloading via torrents.

[Joe Molotov]

At least he was buying the DVDs and Blu-Rays instead of downloading via torrents.

Actually he was using the money to pay for Rapidshare memberships.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

Costanza isn't poor. He's rich as fuck. Don't listen to him.

[demi]

If I get some free PSN codes I'll sell you some for cheap Methodis.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

Thanks Homie. 

[TripleA]

Don't pay for Live, won't pay for this unless it comes with some very compelling stuff.

[ManaByte]

Don't pay for Live, won't pay for this unless it comes with some very compelling stuff.

Yea Ntards wouldn't know a good online service if it was sucking their dick.

[TripleA]

Don't pay for Live, won't pay for this unless it comes with some very compelling stuff.

Yea Ntards wouldn't know a good online service if it was sucking their dick.

Depends.

[Skidmark]

Don't pay for Live, won't pay for this unless it comes with some very compelling stuff.

Yea Ntards wouldn't know a good online service if it was sucking their dick.

[naff]

Well I don't hear anything about a party system but cross game chat is definitely a step in the right direction. In fact if they get a party system and cross game chat in place that's what I see as differentiating XBL from PSN bar the download speeds from XBL seem to be faster for me than PSN (local servers or something with XBL I guess) however the online games I play on PSN (LBP, Uncharted 2, Warhawk) all work just as well as any online 360 game I've played.

[The Sceneman]

you will find that all over the internets, people say PSN download speeds suck ass compared to xbox. It aint just us!

[TripleA]

Depends.

Nintendo wouldn't allow dick sucking as it's adult themed

Of course of course.

[AdmiralViscen]

What are the odds of this pay service making PSN actually comparable with XBL?

Zero

[naff]

I keep checking that old site every week or two. It's still up and just says out of stock. Theres a similar giveaway I found by putting in
https://xbox.promo.eprize.com/tokenbase/?affiliate_id=
to google
I came up with
https://xbox.promo.eprize.com/tokenbase/?affiliate_id=stimuluspack
leaked code doesn't work for this no more but it only gave you two days and it wasn't stackable anyhow. Ima keep checkin that url though to see what else may pop up.

[Third]

I will never pay for this.

Good thing online gaming will remain free on PSN. Not that I play online much. Online gaming is so overrated.

[ferrarimanf355]

Sounds worth it if the monthly games are decent.

Same here.

If it's a bunch of eye toy stuff though, no thank you.

Pretty much my train of thought on this. If the monthly games are good and are stuff I don't have, I'll bite.

[Don Flamenco]

I don't really believe these VG247 leaks (quad core cell in the PSP2 lol), but Sony has GOT to be losing lots of money on free PSN.

[cool breeze]

I don't get this.  You're paying a subscription fee to get "free" games? Is streaming music the only other thing going for it?

It depends on what types of games and feature they provide.  Good that they're not removing features at least, as if the standard PSN wasn't bare enough.

Doesn't Qore also give you a free game every month or something?

Used to.  Used to make sure you got in every beta too.  Last "exclusive" thing on qore was the modnation racers psp demo released a week early.

[maxy]

According to Joystiq's sources, Sony is set to reveal a premium tier of the PlayStation Network service, labeled PSN+, during its 2010 E3 media briefing. Unlike Microsoft's Xbox Live Gold service, PSN+ will focus on giving paid subscribers additional bonuses without limiting online multiplayer between paying and nonpaying users.

Many of the features included in the premium service mimic those featured in a supposed survey released late last year. Sources tell us that subscribers will have access to a rotating list of PSP Minis and PSone Classics, exclusive in-game DLC, discounts to the PlayStation Store and "first hour" demo access to full retail titles. Following the first hour of gameplay, players will have the ability to purchase the full title; however, demo access will only be available once the entire title has been downloaded.

As PSN+ subscribers, gamers will also receive protection for their consoles with the recently announced PlayStation Protection Plan, as well as exclusive access to the long-awaited cross-game voice chat. Additional features are said to be in the works following the launch of PSN+, including the previously rumored cloud-based saving system.

Joystiq has been informed that PSN+ subscribers will also have the ability to enable an auto-patching feature, which will detect, download and install updates for recently played PS3 titles on the system.

Pricing and a release for the PSN+ service is unknown, though one source speculates PSN+ may cost $9.99 per month. When contacted, a Sony representative said the company does not "comment on rumors or speculation."

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/25/rumor-sony-to-reveal-psnplus-subscription-service-at-e3-2010/

 

Come on sfags,bend over please...daddy has something to show you

[ferrarimanf355]

I have to pay for an auto-patching feature?

Stay classy, Sony.

[Brehvolution]

Protection plan sounds like a good idea.

[maxy]

2 years warranty or something like that

[maxy]

A one-year extension for the PS3 will cost $44.99, while a two-year plan will cost $59.99. The PSP plan is $29.99 for one year, and $39.99 for two years. An "accidental damage" option is also being offered for $10 more.

[Purple Filth]

On a machine that never breaks?

Its like they're trying to add as many arbitrary things they can to make the service worthwhile.

That drive can go at anytime 

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

According to Joystiq's sources, Sony is set to reveal a premium tier of the PlayStation Network service, labeled PSN+, during its 2010 E3 media briefing. Unlike Microsoft's Xbox Live Gold service, PSN+ will focus on giving paid subscribers additional bonuses without limiting online multiplayer between paying and nonpaying users.

Many of the features included in the premium service mimic those featured in a supposed survey released late last year. Sources tell us that subscribers will have access to a rotating list of PSP Minis and PSone Classics, exclusive in-game DLC, discounts to the PlayStation Store and "first hour" demo access to full retail titles. Following the first hour of gameplay, players will have the ability to purchase the full title; however, demo access will only be available once the entire title has been downloaded.

As PSN+ subscribers, gamers will also receive protection for their consoles with the recently announced PlayStation Protection Plan, as well as exclusive access to the long-awaited cross-game voice chat. Additional features are said to be in the works following the launch of PSN+, including the previously rumored cloud-based saving system.

Joystiq has been informed that PSN+ subscribers will also have the ability to enable an auto-patching feature, which will detect, download and install updates for recently played PS3 titles on the system.

Pricing and a release for the PSN+ service is unknown, though one source speculates PSN+ may cost $9.99 per month. When contacted, a Sony representative said the company does not "comment on rumors or speculation."

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/25/rumor-sony-to-reveal-psnplus-subscription-service-at-e3-2010/

 

Come on sfags,bend over please...daddy has something to show you

On second thought, scratch me off the list. Doesn't sound like anything I'd want.

[TripleA]

$9.99 per month?

Unless they're offering a ton of stuff that isn't in the rumor, PSN+ will be a significant failure.

[Eel O'Brian]

This is all just transitional stuff to ease away from the free online platform, anyone who owns a PS4 will be laying down the bills to play online just like everyone else (don't think Nintendo's gonna give you that shit for free with the WiiHD).

[Purple Filth]

This is all just transitional stuff to ease away from the free online platform, anyone who owns a PS4 will be laying down the bills to play online just like everyone else (don't think Nintendo's gonna give you that shit for free with the WiiHD).

Agreed.

[Diunx]

Sony owning ms again

paying to use the internet I already pay for

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

I agree too.  Everyone's eventually going to be paying.  The clock is nearing midnight and this dance is about to end.  Welcome to the ass end of business people.

What fucking boggles my mind about this is the supposed "autopatch" feature.  I mean WTF.  I need some clarification here.  If I can't patch my game without having to subscribe to PSN+....fuck that.  If that's even true then paying for XBL doesn't look bad at all in comparison.

[AdmiralViscen]

I think it'll auto-download patches for recently played games when the system is in standby. But this could all be BS anyway.

[Eel O'Brian]

I expect MS to counter in some fashion and knock some of the wind out of this.  Maybe a set number of hours of free online play for Silver members, or one free weekend per month, or something.

[Eel O'Brian]

not yet, supposedly they're going to be making some changes to Live, probably in the Fall update

[Eel O'Brian]

i think that's part of it, they just do their updates twice a year now (I think?) so the expanded friends list won't come until Fall

[Purple Filth]

So that whole Halo 2 thing was bullshit then.

Awesome.

Its supposedly the reason, but you wont see the results till the next update.

[MCD]

CROSS-GAME VOICE CHAT.
That must be the most requested feature ever.
Yet I don't even have a headset for my PS3.

i have the one from warhawk and it's ultra garbage.

[Eel O'Brian]

The one you got with SOCOM is pretty good, and you can sometimes find that bundle in clearance bins for $30 or less (same deal with the Tom Clancy EndWar bundle)

[Brehvolution]

MS will counter with Off-Xbox chat.

[Jansen]

cross game chat as part of the premium service is no big deal since chat rooms are superior AND FREE!!