PSN+ saving for the first year $881 dollars says IGN.

Let's bash an optional service on the PS3 that some people actually find value in :roll:

It's funny to me how people who support Xbox Live come here saying how PSN+ is a rental service and a rip and yet those very people have to pay to even play their games online, which is ridiculous. If a person likes PSN+, they will continue to subscribe to the service...essentially keeping whatever content they download. I wouldn't say that is renting, because there is no expecatation of "giving the content back".

Secondly, whether you like Magic 2012 or not, the fact that someone out there likes it and can save $2 or $3 is a deal. The same applies to other games. Also, free downloads of Killzone 3 DLC and such are very welcome. Value is relative, so I really don't see how this is hard to understand.

Last, xbox live users pay $60 and all that gets you is basically the ability to play online (netflix, hulu plus, etc. not withstanding). PSN+ offers you DLC, themes, PS minis, betas, full game trials, and etc. for the same amount of money. You don't have to be scrooge to see the difference.

And the best part is that it is optional.

Xbox Live is a good service; don't get me wrong. I have an account because all of my friends play Xbox. I am just saying you cannot ignore the value PSN+ brings and try to bash it. It really makes no sense.

[QUOTE="Zeifer21x"]

Let's bash an optional service on the PS3 that some people actually find value in :roll:

It's funny to me how people who support Xbox Live come here saying how PSN+ is a rental service and a rip and yet those very people have to pay to even play their games online, which is ridiculous. If a person likes PSN+, they will continue to subscribe to the service...essentially keeping whatever content they download. I wouldn't say that is renting, because there is no expecatation of "giving the content back".

Secondly, whether you like Magic 2012 or not, the fact that someone out there likes it and can save $2 or $3 is a deal. The same applies to other games. Also, free downloads of Killzone 3 DLC and such are very welcome. Value is relative, so I really don't see how this is hard to understand.

Last, xbox live users pay $60 and all that gets you is basically the ability to play online (netflix, hulu plus, etc. not withstanding). PSN+ offers you DLC, themes, PS minis, betas, full game trials, and etc. for the same amount of money. You don't have to be scrooge to see the difference.

And the best part is that it is optional.

Xbox Live is a good service; don't get me wrong. I have an account because all of my friends play Xbox. I am just saying you cannot ignore the value PSN+ brings and try to bash it. It really makes no sense.

sts106mat

We're back to the same old Sony fanboy double standards, implying that all of the 'free' content on PS+ is totally valuable, but none of the content on XBL has any value at all.

We're back to the same old Sony fanboy double standards, implying that all of the 'free' content on PS+ is totally valuable, but none of the content on XBL has any value at all.

KevinnButlerNPK

[QUOTE="KevinnButlerNPK"]

We're back to the same old Sony fanboy double standards, implying that all of the 'free' content on PS+ is totally valuable, but none of the content on XBL has any value at all.

incuensuocha

Hmm, I thought the 360 fans on GS said people shouldn't tell other people how to spend their money or bash online services. Ahh the double standards :lol:1stPlaceWinner

[QUOTE="incuensuocha"][QUOTE="KevinnButlerNPK"]

We're back to the same old Sony fanboy double standards, implying that all of the 'free' content on PS+ is totally valuable, but none of the content on XBL has any value at all.

KevinnButlerNPK

[QUOTE="tormentos"][QUOTE="sts106mat"] you do realise that XBOX LIVE gold members also get a "Deal of the Week" EVERY Week. So despite what you will say GOLD isn't just paying to play online, it comes with other benefits too. http://majornelson.com/2011/06/28/coming-soon-to-the-xbox-live-marketplace-5/ Also they recently started the LIVE Rewards program, where for everything you spend on the marketplace or renew your membership etc etc, they credit your account with MS points RR360DD

Theyre only free while your paying Sony for PSN+ membership, otherwise you get it all striped away from you. So nah, not really free.

Absolutely true, how can tormentos even mention the fact that PSN content is free while he has to pay 50 bucks just to rent it.

Basicly XBL gold and PSN plus are almost the same services. On XBL gold you pay for online play and get the other benefits with it (downloads, demos, free/discount games), and on PSN plus you pay for the benefits but you have free online play. All comes down to the exact same thing.

So again tormentos, how can you say that XBL gold is a ripoff, while PSN plus is the same. You can't have it both ways you know. Either their both ripoffs or their both not. Lol, if you keep on digging that hole you made for yourself tormentos, you'll end up on the other side of the planet, haha.

[QUOTE="1stPlaceWinner"]Hmm, I thought the 360 fans on GS said people shouldn't tell other people how to spend their money or bash online services. Ahh the double standards :lol:TheEroica

[QUOTE="incuensuocha"][QUOTE="KevinnButlerNPK"]

We're back to the same old Sony fanboy double standards, implying that all of the 'free' content on PS+ is totally valuable, but none of the content on XBL has any value at all.

sts106mat

I dont think anybody dont see why xbl have value, you cant play online with out it. but I just think people see it as a ripoff, but it definitely have value if its the only way you can play online:)

And like others i find value in psn+ because it gives me opportunities to play games i may have over looked or haven't given any thought. Plus i get to play some games I was interested in but forgot about:)

some also talk about how there is a weekly discount on XBL to counter PSN+ but there are still discounts on PSN with out PSN+ maybe not weekly but, they do have them periodically.

[QUOTE="RR360DD"]

[QUOTE="tormentos"] Not even close to be the same and sony also did that before PSN+ was release,so how much free stuff MS give away.? Because on PSN+ there are not just discount for games,there are also free one,free PS one classics,free themes.. The word free and XBL don't work well together. erwingameon

Theyre only free while your paying Sony for PSN+ membership, otherwise you get it all striped away from you. So nah, not really free.

Absolutely true, how can tormentos even mention the fact that PSN content is free while he has to pay 50 bucks just to rent it.

Basicly XBL gold and PSN plus are almost the same services. On XBL gold you pay for online play and get the other benefits with it (downloads, demos, free/discount games), and on PSN plus you pay for the benefits but you have free online play. All comes down to the exact same thing.

So again tormentos, how can you say that XBL gold is a ripoff, while PSN plus is the same. You can't have it both ways you know. Either their both ripoffs or their both not. Lol, if you keep on digging that hole you made for yourself tormentos, you'll end up on the other side of the planet, haha.

[QUOTE="TheEroica"][QUOTE="1stPlaceWinner"]Hmm, I thought the 360 fans on GS said people shouldn't tell other people how to spend their money or bash online services. Ahh the double standards :lol:1stPlaceWinner

Tormentos is always using double standards in every forum he posts in. I've already given up trying to talk some sense into him cause he won't listen to anything that opposes his arguments.

Personally, i don't give a damm about the discussion wich platform/service is better.

I like PS3, I like Xbox360, I like Wii, I like PSP, I like (3)DS(i)(XL), I like PC. People should buy what they want without constantly bashing the opposing platforms.

yes..PSN is the way to go, if you want your credit card comprimised and your identity stolen.

where have you been the last 6 months? Narnia?

The way I see it, I paid for Sonic 1 and Sonic 2, everything else that I have recieved through this service is extra. If they want to keep giving me good stuff then alright, all I really wanted was these two games..but you know, you take what you can get.

[QUOTE="TheEroica"][QUOTE="1stPlaceWinner"]Hmm, I thought the 360 fans on GS said people shouldn't tell other people how to spend their money or bash online services. Ahh the double standards :lol:1stPlaceWinner

Im only bashing the number quoted in the article, because its just wrong. Ive no issue with PSN+

lol...I call total horse crap on that!KC_Hokie

[QUOTE="incuensuocha"] Dude, the two are nothing alike. Live is basically an access point. It provides access to online play, Netflix, espn, etc... PSN+ is a content package. Live is comparable to regular PSN, not PSN+.kuraimen

What difference,

XBL gold = Pay for online play, get free content. Price = 50 bucks ( may vari depending on location )

PSN plus = Pay for content, get free online play. Price = 50 bucks( may vari depending on location )

Now you tell me, what's the difference cause i can't see any.

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]lol...I call total horse crap on that!Midnightshade29

It gives them more than that.

[QUOTE="kuraimen"][QUOTE="incuensuocha"] Dude, the two are nothing alike. Live is basically an access point. It provides access to online play, Netflix, espn, etc... PSN+ is a content package. Live is comparable to regular PSN, not PSN+.erwingameon

What difference,

XBL gold = Pay for online play, get free content. Price = 50 bucks ( may vari depending on location )

PSN plus = Pay for content, get free online play. Price = 50 bucks( may vari depending on location )

Now you tell me, what's the difference cause i can't see any.

And the official cost of Live is $60.kuraimen

In the US. And we should never forget that USA =/= the world.

[QUOTE="erwingameon"]

[QUOTE="kuraimen"] This is pretty much it, the two services are completely different. PSN+ is not charging anyone to play online. Is it really necessary to explain this difference?kuraimen

What difference,

XBL gold = Pay for online play, get free content. Price = 50 bucks ( may vari depending on location )

PSN plus = Pay for content, get free online play. Price = 50 bucks( may vari depending on location )

Now you tell me, what's the difference cause i can't see any.

Well whoopdidoe, what a complete difference. This is like comparing a PS3 with a PS3 slim, totally different systems (sarcastic).

[QUOTE="kuraimen"][QUOTE="erwingameon"]

What difference,

XBL gold = Pay for online play, get free content. Price = 50 bucks ( may vari depending on location )

PSN plus = Pay for content, get free online play. Price = 50 bucks( may vari depending on location )

Now you tell me, what's the difference cause i can't see any.

erwingameon

Well whoopdidoe, what a complete difference. This is like comparing a PS3 with a PS3 slim, totally different systems (sarcastic).

[QUOTE="kuraimen"][QUOTE="incuensuocha"] Dude, the two are nothing alike. Live is basically an access point. It provides access to online play, Netflix, espn, etc... PSN+ is a content package. Live is comparable to regular PSN, not PSN+.erwingameon

What difference,

XBL gold = Pay for online play, get free content. Price = 50 bucks ( may vari depending on location )

PSN plus = Pay for content, get free online play. Price = 50 bucks( may vari depending on location )

Now you tell me, what's the difference cause i can't see any.

XBL = Get access to the Marketplace.

PSN = Get access to online gaming, Netflix (with netflix sub, obviously) and other services (Hulu, vudu, mlb tv, etc), and regular discounts on content in the PS Store.

XBL Gold = Pay $60 a year to get access to online gaming, Netflix (with netflix sub), and other services (hulu, espn3, etc) and get regular discounts on content in the marketplace. (Basically, equivalent to PSN free, except for the $60 a year. And cross-game chat.)

PS+ = Pay $50 a year get additional discounts in the PS Store, plus Bonus content every month (consisting of at least 3-4 games, which you retain as long as you are a member, and themes avatars and DLCs that you keep), plus additional services like cloud saves and automatic update downloader.

[QUOTE="erwingameon"]

[QUOTE="kuraimen"] This is pretty much it, the two services are completely different. PSN+ is not charging anyone to play online. Is it really necessary to explain this difference?ianuilliam

What difference,

XBL gold = Pay for online play, get free content. Price = 50 bucks ( may vari depending on location )

PSN plus = Pay for content, get free online play. Price = 50 bucks( may vari depending on location )

Now you tell me, what's the difference cause i can't see any.

XBL = Get access to the Marketplace.

PSN = Get access to online gaming, Netflix (with netflix sub, obviously) and other services (Hulu, vudu, mlb tv, etc), and regular discounts on content in the PS Store.

XBL Gold = Pay $60 a year to get access to online gaming, Netflix (with netflix sub), and other services (hulu, espn3, etc) and get regular discounts on content in the marketplace. (Basically, equivalent to PSN free, except for the $60 a year. And cross-game chat.)

PS+ = Pay $50 a year get additional discounts in the PS Store, plus Bonus content every month (consisting of at least 3-4 games, which you retain as long as you are a member, and themes avatars and DLCs that you keep), plus additional services like cloud saves and automatic update downloader.

[QUOTE="1stPlaceWinner"]Hmm, I thought the 360 fans on GS said people shouldn't tell other people how to spend their money or bash online services. Ahh the double standards :lol:TheEroica

PS3 = The Poor Mans Xbox 360

PS3 = The Poor Mans Xbox 360

daledoback

PS3 = The Poor Mans Xbox 360

daledoback

yeah and theres about as much weight in your post as a feather.

considering all I play on PS3 is killzone 3 multiplayer and the recent uncharted 3 beta, it'd definitely be a waste for me.

Got Braid for 3.50, so that was pretty cool wouldn't have played it otherwise.

[QUOTE="sts106mat"][QUOTE="kuraimen"] This is pretty much it, the two services are completely different. PSN+ is not charging anyone to play online. Is it really necessary to explain this difference?kuraimen

Not technically "free" because you are paying $50 for it all. But you do get a bunch of stuff included for $50, with live gold you don't get "a bunch of stuff" - you get things that are basically available for free elsewhere. Frankly I've gotten so many games I haven't had time to play about half of them.

I see people saying you are only renting the games as a big negative, but I'll take 15 months average 3/4 games per month for $50. Plus you keep all the DLC, and the stuff you purchase with the discounts you also get to keep. Not that "keeping it" really matters, because it's all digital anyway and once I've beaten a game that's usually it. 15 months should be plenty of time to beat all the games I plan on playing through.

[QUOTE="mrmusicman247"][QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]lol...I call total horse crap on that!KC_Hokie