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AAG Feature: Should Sony Start Charging For PSN?

With Microsoft continually charging for the Xbox Live Gold service and the announcement of the Playstation 3 price drop, will Sony start charging for the Playstation Network? In this article we delve into this issue.

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Nineball21126123d ago

And I highly doubt they would.

That is one of MANY distinguishing features between Sony and Microsoft...

And it's a POSITIVE feature for the PS3 and a NEGATIVE feature for the 360.

Syronicus6123d ago

And they would not. They have a source of revenue that is free to us to enter into and yet Sony continues to make money from us by way of small transactions. Movies, games, and Home all present Sony with revenue and they present us this avenue free by way of PSN. Online gaming should be free on all systems and those who charge for it should be ashamed.

ZuperAmazingCooKie6123d ago

Then they might start offering new subscription based services on PSN, perhaps something better and/or different than what XBL offers. If paying a fee to get something that makes PSN better than XBL is required, then why not? PSN is already great so if Sony starts charging that money could be used for many new features. Maybe it's just a matter of when, not if...

Syronicus6123d ago

Micro-transactions are the way the future is going. It's no commitment and easy to get into. Bite sized transactions make companies money while building faith from the public consumer, plain and simple.

Boody-Bandit6123d ago

I am quite fond of not having to pay to play online.

StanLee6123d ago

For what? What possible reason could they have for doing such a thing?

Reibooi6123d ago

Should Sony start charging for PSN? No they shoulden't. Fact is even MS should not be charging for XBL. Both Sony and MS should be making money by getting a little % of everything sold on XBL or PSN and that should be enough. There is very little reason to pay for online play.

I'll tell you it's kinda retarded to have to pay a fee to play a online shooter and THEN have to pay for maps later on. While on PS3 it's just paying for maps cause there is no fee for online play

PSN has a massive plus in that it's free and I don't think nor do I think Sony thinks it's a good idea to change that.

The Wood6123d ago

why, because we're getting too much value or something. Long n short of it is that we're the punter. We're not shareholders or members of the board. We buy consoles and games for our enjoyment FIRST, how they run their business is their decision so as long as they can afford to keep psn free we should be happy. Maybe people should use their time and write a glory piece about how they actually manage to keep it FREE and that they should be commended for doing so.....that'll make a change

MiloGarret6123d ago

To be able to whipe their asses with money?

My vote: NO.

Shani6123d ago

Noooooooooo... and I don't think they will...

This is the biggest difference between Xbox360 and PS3... This is the main reason I bought PS3 over Xbox360..

rockleex6123d ago (Edited 6123d ago )

There has never been a price issue for PSN because there IS NO PRICE for PSN. Lol.

I understand that the PS3 Slim poses a huge threat to the 360 and its fans, but it doesn't mean they should go and write articles on why Sony SHOULD charge for PSN... just so they'll feel justified for their purchase of a 360 and subscription fees to Xbox Live Gold.

They wouldn't feel the need to write these pointless articles if they just use the force and come join the Dark Side... for only $299. >:D

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ThanatosDMC6123d ago

This outta fix the title: "Should Microsoft Stop Charging for Xbox Live?"

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dragonyght6123d ago

Sony should Start Charging For PSN so what...so we can get what something like cross game invite, cross game chat and double charge for nexflix and what...ya facebook and twiter which are free on pc and the ps3 already have a web browser am i the only one see that something is definitely wrong with this picture

Automat6123d ago

get a 360 if you want all that childish sh1t on your console! I'll effing puke if facebook and twitter appear on the xmb.

fantasygamer6123d ago

sorry but having the service free is a fantastic thing all you need is the console and highspeed internet and sony could sell you DLC and Games from the PS store :)

Ludakriss6123d ago

hey I don't mean to sound like a victim or nottin' but it's already expesive as it is. Games, consoles, accessories you name it. Havin this Free net is the only upside on the console. Also gotta think bout them RPG's comin out they'll charge.

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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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-Foxtrot26d ago

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.

solideagle26d 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

Relientk7726d ago

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

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15 Years Ago, Mortal Kombat (2011) Saved Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise

A brutal reset, a smarter story, and a return to what made it great—Mortal Kombat (2011) revived the series.

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italiangamer35d ago

"Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise"

Press X to (seriously) doubt.

DarXyde33d ago

Underrated comment. I used to hate that game so much that any time my siblings asked me to play it, I just picked Hom and shut myself down mid-match.

Soy33d ago

And then MK1 killed it again.

DivineHand12533d ago (Edited 33d ago )

15 years went by so fast. I remember playing through the story mode at launch.

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PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida says Jim Ryan fired him because he didn't listen to him

Why did Sony push Shuhei Yoshida out of his role leading PlayStation's first-party games? He'd overseen some huge successes. Well, apparently, he didn't listen.

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Relientk7734d ago

Yeah I can see that for sure. Shuhei Yoshida should have been in charge not Jim Ryan.

Cacabunga34d ago

It should be free highway for him now.. but Sony are too stupid to see this, especially that moron Hulst

S2Killinit34d ago (Edited 34d ago )

Wtf why all that anger. PlayStation is dominating on every level. Besides I think there is a little more to hiring a CEO than just who is available. Its not like its a athlete your team wants to buy.

neutralgamer199234d ago

S2Killinit

live service failures, chasing trends, closing studios. yes dominating

Cacabunga34d ago

Sony is Dominating because competition is not existing. Compared to previous gens this is the poorest in terms of software offerings.

Last gen we got Uncharted 4 Lost Legacy and TLOU2 from ND alone.

This is so far a remasters gen, with no competition to lift up the quality

1nsomniac34d ago (Edited 34d ago )

..."PlayStation is dominating on every level"....

...Really???

PlayStation are soon heading into a new generation in the not to distant future. They currently have the worst customer satisfaction they've ever sustained as a company. The company is heading for a huge crash while at the same time they'll need to be planning how they are going to try and win back that favour and the build up to their new releases.

Yes financially they're winning but they're going to have to ride out this complete public corporate disaster. No one has faith in the company or the product anymore. They've damaged their public image so much this generation. Greed can kill anyone.

medman33d ago

Hulst is a disaster......

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blacktiger34d ago

He would've done the same thing and fire Jim Ryan and Shuhei would be the villain. Why?
Because Elite creates the narrative and distraction for gamers, users and citizens.

Outside_ofthe_Box34d ago

More confirmation that Jim Ryan is the culprit for what has happened to Sony. Hulst needs to go too. What sucks is that a lot of the good top heads at Sony are no longer there. I wish that guys that were forced out prematurely by Dumbo Jimbo like Shuhei and Layden came back.

robtion33d ago

Yep. Yoshida was responsible for bringing one of the best games of this generation to playstation (Stellar Blade). He is an actual gamer and is in touch with what gamers want (creative, fun games, not GaaS and agenda pushing). He also seems like a genuinely nice guy if you watch some interviews. Of course they got rid of him.

darthv7234d ago

Makes you wonder if MS even thought about hiring him after Phil and Sarah were leaving. He certainly couldn't make their situation any worse.

Agent7534d ago

Microflop. After Windows XP and Xbox 360, it all went floppy.

S2Killinit34d ago

Floppy 😆
No pun intended

badz14934d ago

Yoshida for President! Jim Ryan was and always be a hack! Sony should get Shu back

Lightning7734d ago

All the gamer/consumer lead heads are gone across PS and Xbox. shuhei gone phil's gone (questionable) but gone. The future of gaming is somewhat uncertain across the board.

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