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Post by el JOKER5 on Nov 19, 2009 12:52:19 GMT -5
Current PSN service to remain free, subs for “premium content and services”
November 19th, 2009 @ 14:12 By Patrick Garratt
Stand down, soldiers. SCEE’s just sent us a Kaz Hirai quote which confirms that online PSN gameplay is to remain free.
The comment’s from a business meeting at which it was confirmed that subscriptions are on the way to PSN.
“SCE will further increase sales by offering users new entertainment through the combination of hardware, software, peripheral and PlayStation Network,” said the SCE boss.
“Especially in the online area, we are studying the possibility of introducing a subscription model, offering premium content and services, in addition to the current free services.”
The internet went a little batshit ealirer today on seeing a slide from Sony’s presentation that said PSN is to get a “new revenue stream from subscription”.
Your play is free. You should watch out for the premium content though, wallet-guarders.
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Post by xxxxxBAMAxxxxx on Nov 19, 2009 12:57:35 GMT -5
They will learn from Microsoft. Just like they took Facebook and Netflix. The thing is, they are a step behind. People will pay for the service. Microsoft has proven it. It makes the service better overall anyways so why not ?
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Post by USPReagan on Nov 19, 2009 14:02:10 GMT -5
Agreed Bama.
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Post by REAPER on Nov 20, 2009 1:51:39 GMT -5
I won't pay for it, unless it gives me something I'll use. There's nothing wrong with PSN in its current form. They'll have to bring some pretty nice premium shit if they want my money.
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Post by Killa K O on Nov 20, 2009 8:54:44 GMT -5
Then I guess if and when they finally decide to charge for an online service, you will be stuck playing your games at home by yourself.
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Post by REAPER on Nov 20, 2009 11:34:24 GMT -5
Well having no choice but to pay to play online is some pretty premium shit, isn't it? Obviously I'd pay for that. But, for now, that remains free, so what else is there to pay for?
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Post by xxxxxBAMAxxxxx on Nov 20, 2009 14:17:49 GMT -5
I dont see how people deal with not being able to talk with someone unless your playing the same game together. Wonder why they havent fixed that yet ? Or have they fixed that ?
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Post by el JOKER5 on Nov 20, 2009 15:58:33 GMT -5
i believe they still cant do that.
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Post by REAPER on Nov 20, 2009 18:49:31 GMT -5
Not really a feature I care about, but maybe that's because I've never used it. It is coming though.
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Post by xxxxxBAMAxxxxx on Nov 20, 2009 19:08:33 GMT -5
I couldnt imagine not having it !
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