Will we soon have to pay for online??

Okay, I've been hearing this rumor lately that for each game you wish to go online with, you will have to pay an extra $10. I've done some Googling and haven't really found any sources on this.

Please tell me the rumor is a lie. D:

Okay, I've been hearing this rumor lately that for each game you wish to go online with, you will have to pay an extra $10. I've done some Googling and haven't really found any sources on this.

Please tell me the rumor is a lie. D:

RACiEP

What do you mean by "used games?"

If something like this were to be implemented, I have no idea how this would only be for used games.

What do you mean by "used games?"

If something like this were to be implemented, I have no idea how this would only be for used games.

RACiEP

What do you mean by "used games?"

If something like this were to be implemented, I have no idea how this would only be for used games.

RACiEP

[QUOTE="RACiEP"]

What do you mean by "used games?"

If something like this were to be implemented, I have no idea how this would only be for used games.

This is GameSpot's article on the PSN pass. It's starting with Resistance 3.

That is ridiculous. It would be cheaper to pay for an annual online subscription like Xbox Live than to have to pay $10 per game. One of the main reasons why I like my PS3 is because I don't have to pay for online. If this keeps up, I may as well go back to XBL.

That is ridiculous. It would be cheaper to pay for an annual online subscription like Xbox Live than to have to pay $10 per game. One of the main reasons why I like my PS3 is because I don't have to pay for online. If this keeps up, I may as well go back to XBL.

GAMESHARQ

[QUOTE="GAMESHARQ"]

That is ridiculous. It would be cheaper to pay for an annual online subscription like Xbox Live than to have to pay $10 per game. One of the main reasons why I like my PS3 is because I don't have to pay for online. If this keeps up, I may as well go back to XBL.

Reptylus

Still, I agree that it's ridiculous. I don't think I'll be getting Sony's next console if this keeps up.

This is GameSpot's article on the PSN pass. It's starting with Resistance 3.

DrJekyll8MrHyde

[QUOTE="Reptylus"][QUOTE="GAMESHARQ"]

That is ridiculous. It would be cheaper to pay for an annual online subscription like Xbox Live than to have to pay $10 per game. One of the main reasons why I like my PS3 is because I don't have to pay for online. If this keeps up, I may as well go back to XBL.

RACiEP

Still, I agree that it's ridiculous. I don't think I'll be getting Sony's next console if this keeps up.

This is going to make buying newer games used worthless basically. If the game costs 45 dollars used and it's still 60 new. Then once you buy the pass its going to be 55..... :( No reason not to buy it new. I usually never buy games new, so this actually is a little annoying. Me and Half.com may not visit quite as much now lollordlunch2

Not to turn this into a system wars type discussion, but I can't imagine MS ever not having the annual subscription and wouldn't be surprised if they also eventually added an Online Pass system to their 1st party games. 3rd party games (MK, EA Sports titles) already have online passes on both consoles. I rarely buy a game used that I want to play online so this doesn't effect me so that may be why I'm so indifferent.The_Rick_14

I wasn't implying that I'd buy a MS console either. ;)

[QUOTE="lordlunch2"]This is going to make buying newer games used worthless basically. If the game costs 45 dollars used and it's still 60 new. Then once you buy the pass its going to be 55..... :( No reason not to buy it new. I usually never buy games new, so this actually is a little annoying. Me and Half.com may not visit quite as much now lolThe_Rick_14

[QUOTE="DrJekyll8MrHyde"]

This is GameSpot's article on the PSN pass. It's starting with Resistance 3.

MushroomWig

And why should the developers get money for used games?

Should we do this for all used products now? Let's say I feel like selling my iPhone to someone... should the person who buys it from me have to pay a fee to Apple? Ridiculous.

And why should the developers get money for used games?RACiEP

Well this is a stupid idea. What's wrong with renting games and playing online? Are these companies money hungry or what?

BobMarley1969

[QUOTE="RACiEP"]And why should the developers get money for used games?MushroomWig

Of course I'm being serious. They get money when they sell new games... why should we have them milking us for cash on our own used games?

This doesn't happen out there with any other used product.

[QUOTE="The_Rick_14"][QUOTE="lordlunch2"]This is going to make buying newer games used worthless basically. If the game costs 45 dollars used and it's still 60 new. Then once you buy the pass its going to be 55..... :( No reason not to buy it new. I usually never buy games new, so this actually is a little annoying. Me and Half.com may not visit quite as much now lolGAMESHARQ

[QUOTE="The_Rick_14"]Not to turn this into a system wars type discussion, but I can't imagine MS ever not having the annual subscription and wouldn't be surprised if they also eventually added an Online Pass system to their 1st party games. 3rd party games (MK, EA Sports titles) already have online passes on both consoles. I rarely buy a game used that I want to play online so this doesn't effect me so that may be why I'm so indifferent.RACiEP

I wasn't implying that I'd buy a MS console either. ;)

They're free to start charging for online if they'd like to, thats their right. I'd just stop playing what little I do online, though. No skin off my back.

Like this whole business with the online passes. I find it kind of laughable. I buy used to save money. I'm not going to pay $10 for an online pass because that would defeat the purpose of buying used (and yes, I realize that's the purpose of the online pass, to discourage buying used). But I'll still buy used, I'm just not going to play that game online. I don't think that's far from the truth for others in my position, either. I wouldn't be buying a game used 1-2 years after release if I was interested in playing online, and I'll certainly not pay extra to access it. IMO most online these days isn't worth even $10.

[QUOTE="MushroomWig"][QUOTE="DrJekyll8MrHyde"]

This is GameSpot's article on the PSN pass. It's starting with Resistance 3.

RACiEP

And why should the developers get money for used games?

Should we do this for all used products now? Let's say I feel like selling my iPhone to someone... should the person who buys it from me have to pay a fee to Apple? Ridiculous.

[QUOTE="RACiEP"]

[QUOTE="MushroomWig"] I don't see why people are complaining about this, the developers don't get a penny if people buy their games used.The_Rick_14

And why should the developers get money for used games?

Should we do this for all used products now? Let's say I feel like selling my iPhone to someone... should the person who buys it from me have to pay a fee to Apple? Ridiculous.

that cost should have been covered when the game was initially sold, whether the original owner plays it online for a year or sells it after 3 months and someone else plays online for 9 months is irrelevent as the cost should have already been covered.

Okay, I've been hearing this rumor lately that for each game you wish to go online with, you will have to pay an extra $10. I've done some Googling and haven't really found any sources on this.

Please tell me the rumor is a lie. D:

RACiEP

IT's A LIE!!!!!!! (unless you buy pre-owned, then YEYEAHHH!!!! $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ (10) bucks for full fnctionality)

Bottomline is that Sony wants more money.Inmate_69

That is ridiculous. It would be cheaper to pay for an annual online subscription like Xbox Live than to have to pay $10 per game. One of the main reasons why I like my PS3 is because I don't have to pay for online. If this keeps up, I may as well go back to XBL.

GAMESHARQ

They're free to start charging for online if they'd like to, thats their right. I'd just stop playing what little I do online, though. No skin off my back.

Like this whole business with the online passes. I find it kind of laughable. I buy used to save money. I'm not going to pay $10 for an online pass because that would defeat the purpose of buying used (and yes, I realize that's the purpose of the online pass, to discourage buying used). But I'll still buy used, I'm just not going to play that game online. I don't think that's far from the truth for others in my position, either. I wouldn't be buying a game used 1-2 years after release if I was interested in playing online, and I'll certainly not pay extra to access it. IMO most online these days isn't worth even $10.

J-Man725

[QUOTE="GAMESHARQ"]

That is ridiculous. It would be cheaper to pay for an annual online subscription like Xbox Live than to have to pay $10 per game. One of the main reasons why I like my PS3 is because I don't have to pay for online. If this keeps up, I may as well go back to XBL.

parvie

It's only for used games with online multiplayer/co-op. It's not like every game that's used now will come with a fee to play. I continue to purchase my single-player games used because it's cheaper and no online necessary.

I personally don't see a problem with this. Sony, EA, Warner Brothers, THQ, etc. all receive jack for used games yet provide a service to consumers (online multiplayer) that have given no money at all to these companies. So, if you want to play online then you'll have to shell out the full $60 new or an extra $10 with used.

If you want online so badly then purchase new. If not then purchase the online pass. If you don't want to do either then stop playing online multiplayer games...or continue to complain about it. I'm sure that'll work. :P

[QUOTE="GAMESHARQ"]

That is ridiculous. It would be cheaper to pay for an annual online subscription like Xbox Live than to have to pay $10 per game. One of the main reasons why I like my PS3 is because I don't have to pay for online. If this keeps up, I may as well go back to XBL.

parvie

[QUOTE="parvie"][QUOTE="GAMESHARQ"]

That is ridiculous. It would be cheaper to pay for an annual online subscription like Xbox Live than to have to pay $10 per game. One of the main reasons why I like my PS3 is because I don't have to pay for online. If this keeps up, I may as well go back to XBL.

RACiEP

[Yeah i was speaking in terms of only one game.parvie

[QUOTE="The_Rick_14"]Not to turn this into a system wars type discussion, but I can't imagine MS ever not having the annual subscription and wouldn't be surprised if they also eventually added an Online Pass system to their 1st party games. 3rd party games (MK, EA Sports titles) already have online passes on both consoles. I rarely buy a game used that I want to play online so this doesn't effect me so that may be why I'm so indifferent.RACiEP

I wasn't implying that I'd buy a MS console either. ;)

[QUOTE="RACiEP"]

[QUOTE="The_Rick_14"]Not to turn this into a system wars type discussion, but I can't imagine MS ever not having the annual subscription and wouldn't be surprised if they also eventually added an Online Pass system to their 1st party games. 3rd party games (MK, EA Sports titles) already have online passes on both consoles. I rarely buy a game used that I want to play online so this doesn't effect me so that may be why I'm so indifferent.JoKeR_421

I wasn't implying that I'd buy a MS console either. ;)

You're forgetting Nintendo. To my knowledge, they have no plans to implement anything like that at this time. Hopefully it'll stay that way.

Oh and just for the record... that whole thing about the developers needing money for servers is utter nonsense. If this was really the case, they would be asking for a monthly fee. No... they just want to make a profit more than once for a game they've already manufactured.

[QUOTE="JoKeR_421"][QUOTE="RACiEP"]

I wasn't implying that I'd buy a MS console either. ;)

RACiEP

You're forgetting Nintendo. To my knowledge, they have no plans to implement anything like that at this time. Hopefully it'll stay that way.

Oh and just for the record... that whole thing about the developers needing money for servers is utter nonsense. If this was really the case, they would be asking for a monthly fee. No... they just want to make a profit more than once for a game they've already manufactured.

I'm sorry, but the concept of "buying used" is not exactly new. A lot of items can be purchased used, but only the video game industry is trying to penalize people for it. What if you bought a used car and then the Ford Motor Company said that you can only drive it in certain areas unless you pay them a fee. Would you be happy? I seriously doubt it.GAMESHARQ

Oh and the sales of new games aren't dropping either. Good devs make plenty of money. So all of this "but we're just supporting the good devs" is ridiculous.

Probably not

well, I see a lot of people just waiting for new games to go down in price. After all, with so many games being hit or miss anymore (even ones with great scores) it's really difficult to buy a game new knowing you can't return it (as you can with used games at gamestop). Then there's the problem of bad servers, such as B:BC2, which have made it literally impossible for me to play online. So if I was to get it new and find out I can't play online and can't return it I'd probably just stop buying games from that company (which is why I'm going to wait a while to get Battlefield 3 until a big price drop).

Not to mention, game prices went from $50 to $60 when this gen came around, which was rather aggravating. These companies better watch themselves before people start sitting around waiting for price drops. Then again, the rpg market should benefit from this since they have long offline experiences.

[QUOTE="parvie"][Yeah i was speaking in terms of only one game.RACiEP

[QUOTE="parvie"][QUOTE="GAMESHARQ"]

That is ridiculous. It would be cheaper to pay for an annual online subscription like Xbox Live than to have to pay $10 per game. One of the main reasons why I like my PS3 is because I don't have to pay for online. If this keeps up, I may as well go back to XBL.

GAMESHARQ