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PlayStation Plus: Payment changes

ps4insider.de reports that Sony just started sending out E-Mails, stating that the PlayStation Plus Payment System is about to change. Starting October 10th you will not pay each 90 Days, instead you will always pay at the end of the 3rd month ( with the renewal) .
In doing so Sony probably wants to streamline the PlayStation Plus payment system before the launch of the PlayStation 4

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rustyspoon804603d ago

I'll still be paying each year. Much better deals for 365 days worth.

FamilyGuy4602d ago (Edited 4602d ago )

This is actually giving you MORE days for your 3 months subscription in most cases. An extra 2 days to be precise.

If you start on the 1st, 17th, 23rd you will then end on the 1st, 17th, or 23rd respectively. Up in till now it has just been adding 90 physical days. If you purchase a 3 month subscription you'll be getting MORE days now if those months have 30 days or more and all months, with the exception of February, are 30-31 days.

February for example would be short to do the new 3 month subscription model because it's only 28 days most years.

UltimateMaster4602d ago

So basically. Instead of 30 days, it's month by month.

FamilyGuy4602d ago

Yes, and most months are 30 or 31 days. February is the only short one.

ShinMaster4602d ago (Edited 4602d ago )

For some reason when I checked my PS Plus subscription a week ago, it said it didn't expire until 2015... did anyone else get 2 years? I only remember paying for 1 year at a time.

CuddlyREDRUM4602d ago

It still is cheaper for a year at $50, which is what he said. He never mentioned 3 month increments.

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kreate4602d ago

If it wasn't for the free games, I would never pay.

Akuma2K4602d ago

Same here, i pay once a year.....more convienent for me.

ninjahunter4603d ago

*Checks PS+*
"Expires on October 9th"
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

Sarick4603d ago (Edited 4603d ago )

You'd think they'd want to extend the periods one extra month of credit if they're partially into a month.

That would mean that if your pay period is one any day in between a month that an extension would be carried over until the next months billing period.

They could also offer a partial refund for the left over service days towards PSN credits.

Not sure if they'd do that but if they want people to be satisfied with the proposed changes. IMHO: This would be a better transition then skimming a portion of a month.

In your example you'd be billed again for the full period on the 9th and only receive the remainder of that month.

In my example of fairness you'd continue receiving benefits until the end of that month at which you'd be billed in full for the next period on the 1st.

One thing that can be a concern here is an issue that happened with Final Fantasy 11. People would start a subscription late in a month only to see a DOUBLE bill.

Wescyde4602d ago (Edited 4602d ago )

You do realize you can buy PS+ anytime during your subscription and it will stack right?

They will not cut off what you paid for though it would just end on the final day if you turn off auto renewal

isarai4603d ago

Wait so does this mean you could end up getting less than what you paid for? for example if i got the membership on the 20th of the first month, then do i only get like two months and ten days?

grumpc4603d ago

Why would they suddenly cut off some of your days? They wouldn't do something as stupid as that for such a good service.

isarai4603d ago

i'm just trying to wrap my head around this new policy, it really doesn't make much sense. It says it will not count 90days instead it will just stop at the end of the third month, to me that sounds like if i buy in the middle of the first month, then it will still just end at the end of the third month which again does not give me a full 3 months. I don't expect them to do something so dumb, it really doesn't seem like something Sony would do, but that's just what it sounds like to me

Sarick4603d ago (Edited 4603d ago )

Only if they do the transition unfairly and not refund the remaining unused/leftover portions into PSN credits.

If you paid for a full month on the 25th of October then only 6 days of that subscription is consumed. Either an extension can be made or the other 24 unused days could be credited towards PSN.

darren_poolies4603d ago

No, what it means is that if you buy a 3 month subscription on say the 20th October then that will end on the 20th January. Whereas on the previous 90 day method, if you bought a subscription on the 20th October that would end on the 18th January. That clear things up a bit?

Soldierone4602d ago

So in other words, don't buy PS Plus in February?

FamilyGuy4602d ago

They will cut you off on the 20th.

They are going by the month rather than by 90 days. If you start on the 1st, 17th, 23rd you will then end on the 1st, 17th, or 23rd respectively. Up in till now has has just been adding 90 physical days. If you purchase a 3 month subscription you'll be getting MORE days now if those months have 30 days or more and all months with the exception of February are 30-31 days.

February for example would be short to do the new 3 month subscription model because it's only 28 days most years.

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Spontogical4603d ago

I just received an e-mail from them stating that it is now moving to a 12 month period thingy..

they say 'automatically renew'... hmm are they forcing automatic renewals on me?

I'm utterly confused.

isarai4603d ago

i'm sure that's an option, every subscription service has to have an option to disable automatic renew

Riderz13374602d ago

If you pay with a credit card, and you have a credit card number saved on your PS3, then it automatically renews. Of course you can turn this off in the settings so that it won't renew without your consent.

kidhero994602d ago

PLAYSTATION PLUS - CHANGE IN PAYMENT
As Sony announced by means of a circular mail to all PlayStation Plus customers there will be a small change in the PlayStation Plus payment system.

To make the renewal date clearly visible, PlayStation ® Plus membership will be converted to the calendar months, so each extension is made ​​on the same day of the month. From the 10th October, the PlayStation Plus membership is automatically renewed at the end of every third month of membership and no longer as usual every 90 days.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA15d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY15d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay15d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos15d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7215d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY15d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator15d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum15d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z15d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad16d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga16d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot15d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose16d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE16d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername15d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy16d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde16d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8616d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8616d ago (Edited 16d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole16d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300016d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle16d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7716d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments