Post: What to Expect From the PSN Premium Service
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06-13-2010, 04:54 PM
#1
Caspa
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With E3 just round the corner, and Sony 99.9% likely to announce their PSN Premium service, here is a list of features rumoured to be included in the Premium package(s). They're sourced from a 'leaked' Sony document, found back in 2009, which looks legit, but could well be fake. You can view that You must login or register to view this content. They seem to have several different price range packages, both will varying features. Whether there will be just a single package, or a choice, is still unknown. What is for certain, PSN will remain a free service for those who do not wish to pay.
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With E3 just round the corner, and Sony 99.9% likely to announce their PSN Premium service, here is a list of features rumoured to be included in the Premium package(s). They're sourced from a 'leaked' Sony document, found back in 2009, which looks legit, but could well be fake. You can view that You must login or register to view this content. They seem to have several different price range packages, both will varying features. Whether there will be just a single package, or a choice, is still unknown. What is for certain, PSN will remain a free service for those who do not wish to pay.
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Potential Premium Benefits / Features:
Customer Service Priority Access
Exclusive Experiences with Sony Brands
Extended Console Warranty 3 Years
Access to Beta Games
Early Access to All Store Content
Member Demo Sharing of Full Game
Cross-game Voice Chat Access
Full Title Trial – 1st Hour Is Free
Token Wagering
User-to-user Challenges
Free Access to PSOne Classics, PSP Minis, and PS3/PSP Themes
Discounts on Store Content
Member Only In-game Content
Trophy Alerts
Cloud Storage Space for Games
Online Music Service
Online Music Video Service
Automatic Downloads and Updates
Loyalty Program Rewards
Facebook Connectivity
Catch-up TV
Netflix Access Without Disc.
Other rumours include Playstation Home being converted into a full blown game, similar to the Sims. Also, trophies and achievements may be exchanged for real goods, as well as Premium members being able to download games etc from the store in a priority que, even before the retail release date. Finally, access to movies and shows online, not just music.
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06-14-2010, 03:16 AM
#21
HowsMySHOOTING
Watch the skies, traveler
if ALL that stuff is involved with premium, Im getting it 
06-14-2010, 05:03 AM
#24
Marchosias
Pro
I feel as if this is severing the tradition that Sony has created for itself. PS Online Service has been free since PS One/Two. The reason I bought my PS3 was based on that very reason. Honestly, the things they are offering are unneeded and most are unfair to users who cannot afford to pay monthly. This is just a small step to a complete Xbox Live like take over. We'll have to by their products and their products only to play. That's what I expect in the PS4. It will probably be released faster than you think now that Sony has reared it's ugly money grubbing head.
I knew it would come to this someday, I just didn't know it would be so soon...
I knew it would come to this someday, I just didn't know it would be so soon...
06-14-2010, 05:55 AM
#25
schaffinosx
To and fro the island.
It seems like there's quite a bit of things that could be coming along with PSN Premium. Throughout the entire time of these rumors, I've been changing my mind as to where I stand on it. I guess for me it really just comes down to what the final product is. If not being a premium member restricts you from various things, chances are I'll be interested in getting it.
06-14-2010, 06:07 AM
#26
~pocketemo~
Ex-Console Gamer
I already decided that I will go premium, If it turns out tobe crap
I just won't renew.
Token wagering & storage sounds good as does early access,
I can't wait to see what they have to offer.
I just won't renew.
Token wagering & storage sounds good as does early access,
I can't wait to see what they have to offer.
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