PS Home is a ripoff!

What's my motivation to spend actual money on virtual chairs and clothes and stuff. I thought that maybe u used your gamerscore or something to "purchase" the stuff (kind of like The Sims: you use virtual money to buy virtual things).

Because sadly there are people out there willing to pay for it to make their houses better for their virtual girlfriends.

What's my motivation to spend actual money on virtual chairs and clothes and stuff. I thought that maybe u used your gamerscore or something to "purchase" the stuff (kind of like The Sims: you use virtual money to buy virtual things).

SnarfShady2001

EDIT: Nvm didnt read your post properly.

So what is the GamerScore good for?

So what is the GamerScore good for?

SnarfShady2001

So what is the GamerScore good for?

SnarfShady2001

How can something that's free be a ripoff?:?

PS Home is a waste of time period. I just don't get the fascination. I rather spend my time playing actual games.

PS Home is a waste of time period. I just don't get the fascination. I rather spend my time playing actual games.

hairless_ape

The only time I ever spent money on Home was so I could look like this

It was totally worth it.

Because while Home itself is free, all it is is a desperate ploy by Sony to Nickel and Dime the consumer to death ... and all for virtual items.

its all in good fun. take a deep breath, relax and find something else to focus your negative energy on. how about you get on-line and shoot someone on call of duty to release your frustration.

[QUOTE="SnarfShady2001"]

So what is the GamerScore good for?

SuperMario254

What's my motivation to spend actual money on virtual chairs and clothes and stuff. I thought that maybe u used your gamerscore or something to "purchase" the stuff (kind of like The Sims: you use virtual money to buy virtual things).

SnarfShady2001

I'm glad someone other than the usual people, have common sense around here. I've been saying the same thing long before Home was even released and members of this forum were so stupid that they actually "defended" against my criticism of buying something that isn't useful or real. Even tried to legitimize it.

The motto of a lot of things lately is "pay for nothing" which many people still don't understand. Which is a bit of a concern if companies continue to exploit the stupid and leave the rest of us in the cold.

Home is boring and worthless to me, but that is just me.

so again how is it a rip off when you haven't spent anything to get Home nor do you have to buy anything in it? A ripoff is when you pay for something and you could have gotten said items for free.hiryu3

A question that could stand against that would be "Why isn't it free in the first place?" Especially if it's just a "Second Life rip off" chat room.

I'd rather buy a chocolate bar then a shirt -_-Rhen_Var

Or a nice cup of coffee or tea LOL

Or even better, save a little more of it and actually buy a PSN title with it.

Home is free, don't buy things if you don't want them. Simple.Rippou

It's not really that simple or black and white. People can also ask "why does it exist in the first place?". In reference to my previous comment about "pay for nothing" and companies exploiting it.

[QUOTE="Rippou"]Home is free, don't buy things if you don't want them. Simple.Denji

It's not really that simple or black and white. People can also ask "why does it exist in the first place?". In reference to my previous comment about "pay for nothing" and companies exploiting it.

What's my motivation to spend actual money on virtual chairs and clothes and stuff. I thought that maybe u used your gamerscore or something to "purchase" the stuff (kind of like The Sims: you use virtual money to buy virtual things).

SnarfShady2001

[QUOTE="Denji"]

[QUOTE="Rippou"]Home is free, don't buy things if you don't want them. Simple.Rippou

It's not really that simple or black and white. People can also ask "why does it exist in the first place?". In reference to my previous comment about "pay for nothing" and companies exploiting it.

What happens when a lot of companies adopt this "motto"? Would you be saying the same if it's all you came across while they sacrifice everything else to go down this "cheaper route"? Being passive gets you no where.

[QUOTE="Rippou"][QUOTE="Denji"]

It's not really that simple or black and white. People can also ask "why does it exist in the first place?". In reference to my previous comment about "pay for nothing" and companies exploiting it.

Denji

What happens when a lot of companies adopt this "motto"? Would you be saying the same if it's all you came across while they sacrifice everything else to go down this "cheaper route"? Being passive gets you no where.

the clothing is optional, its for people with the extra dollar or so after there wallet was used up, using what they can't on psn to get something they think is cool. people buy things...therefore its a good idea.

calling a free community a ripoff is nonsense.

[QUOTE="Denji"]

[QUOTE="Rippou"] Buyer Beware. Not the companies fault. Rippou

What happens when a lot of companies adopt this "motto"? Would you be saying the same if it's all you came across while they sacrifice everything else to go down this "cheaper route"? Being passive gets you no where.

Well, isn't it along the same road? It is apart of that exploitation after all.

[QUOTE="Rippou"][QUOTE="Denji"]

What happens when a lot of companies adopt this "motto"? Would you be saying the same if it's all you came across while they sacrifice everything else to go down this "cheaper route"? Being passive gets you no where.

Denji

Well, isn't it along the same road? It is apart of that exploitation after all.

[QUOTE="Denji"]

[QUOTE="Rippou"] The only thing I care about is when companies charge for things that directly impact a games features (see Resident Evil 5 multiplayer). That's when it's unacceptable. Not over stupid furniture and clothing in Home. :lol:Rippou

Well, isn't it along the same road? It is apart of that exploitation after all.

Well I'm not really regarding Home as a "rip off" like the TC is. I'm just moreless implying "why" when it comes to this topic of buying "nothing".

But I would think this thing with "buying nothing" has something to do with the aspect of "they're spending money on nothing anyways. Why not do this too and take advantage of the same people?" Like a "domino effect". That's what I'm basing my arguement off of.

[QUOTE="Rippou"][QUOTE="Denji"]

Well, isn't it along the same road? It is apart of that exploitation after all.

Denji

Well I'm not really regarding Home as a "rip off" like the TC is. I'm just moreless implying "why" when it comes to this topic of buying "nothing".

But I would think this thing with "buying nothing" has something to do with the aspect of "they're spending money on nothing anyways. Why not do this too and take advantage of the same people?" Like a "domino effect". That's what I'm basing my arguement off of.

I've never accessed Home before, when I tried it told me that I had to be eighteen.

I've never accessed Home before, when I tried it told me that I had to be eighteen.

Cody13_2012

It's filled with pathetic DBags trying to virtually "hit on" female avatars anyways. :lol:

not everyone is tight with their money.. people do work and can afford to blow money on anything worthless...campzor

[QUOTE="Cody13_2012"]

I've never accessed Home before, when I tried it told me that I had to be eighteen.

Denji

It's filled with pathetic DBags trying to virtually "hit on" female avatars anyways. :lol:

ya, I've heard that its a waste of time and I'm not missing out on much.

[QUOTE="Denji"]

[QUOTE="Cody13_2012"]

I've never accessed Home before, when I tried it told me that I had to be eighteen.

Cody13_2012

It's filled with pathetic DBags trying to virtually "hit on" female avatars anyways. :lol:

ya, I've heard that its a waste of time and I'm not missing out on much.

How can something that's free be a ripoff?:?

MyNameisaMeme

You don't have to buy the virtual things if you don't want to pay for them. I don't even play Home, so I honestly don't care.

[QUOTE="Cody13_2012"]

[QUOTE="Denji"]

It's filled with pathetic DBags trying to virtually "hit on" female avatars anyways. :lol:

Apocalypse324

ya, I've heard that its a waste of time and I'm not missing out on much.

that's what I wondered.

[QUOTE="Cody13_2012"]

[QUOTE="Denji"]

It's filled with pathetic DBags trying to virtually "hit on" female avatars anyways. :lol:

Apocalypse324

ya, I've heard that its a waste of time and I'm not missing out on much.

Virtual furniture has to be the biggest waste of money ever. Who wants to pay like $3 for a crappy table which just sits there. I too think it should be based on how good you are, for example trophies give you money, it's quite unfair how the ones with good houses and clothes (even if they are virtual) are spoilt rich kids, whereas the best gamers probably don't have anything which makes them stand out from the crowd.

[QUOTE="MyNameisaMeme"]

How can something that's free be a ripoff?:?

Ninja_Zombie83

PS Home SERVICES are a ripoff, that's what you mean. I do agree that paying actual money for that is ludacris. But it's sort of an indulgance really, some people just want to show that they can.

I think this type of complaining is exactly what we don't need.

It's something a lot of developers put a lot of time and effort into to provide you PS3 owners with an original way to chat and socialize with your current friends and to meet new ones.

It has free mini-games like bowling, pool, arcades and puzzles like the Xi thing.

It allows developers to make spaces to show off extra features and promote the qualities of their games.

What is the point in whining about it here?

Has it honestly caused you pain and suffering?

C'mon kids.

Overall:

It's not a ripoff if some people are enjoying it and have fun with it.

If you don't have fun, then don't play it and please don't whine about it.

-FrankCastleAZ