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Hi Everyone, you may have heard in all the E3 hype that we are launching a new premium subscription service called PlayStation Plus, so I just wanted to give you all a quick heads up on what you can expect to get from this great new service so you have all the info before launch on the 29th June.

The first thing to note is that PlayStation Network is still free to join and all the current features will remain free. PlayStation Plus will be offering you a service above and beyond this, including loads of content and exclusive, member-only, PSN features.

From 29th June you’ll be able to purchase a 1 year or 90-day membership from PlayStation Store and instantly get your hands on the following premium features. Plus, if you sign up for a 1 year membership between 29th June and 3rd August, we’ll also throw in a free downloadable copy of the award winning LittleBigPlanet.

Games:
As a member you can expect to get your hands on at least four games a month at no extra charge. Each month there will be a selection of one PSN game, two minis and one PS one classics available on PlayStation Store for you to download. You also get premium avatars and dynamic themes each month, many of which are exclusive to members.

Talking of exclusive, there will also be discounts available on loads of PlayStation Store content, just for members, so make the most of them as these will change each month as well.

Finally, wherever possible we’ll be making sure that members are included in some selected demos and beta trials before they go live to the public so you can be the one to tell all your mates about the next big game they ‘must’ get.

Just the games, avatars and themes alone are worth at least £200* per year, so even before the other benefits, this service is great value for money

Full Game Trial:
This premium feature gives you the chance to try PSN and Blu-ray disc titles before you buy them in a whole new way. We are not talking normal demos of selected parts of a game here. With Full Game Trial, you can download the full game and play it as if you owned it for approximately one hour, depending on the game, before you decide if you want to buy it or not. So you can check out the online modes, play against friends or anything else you’d normally do with a game.

The other great thing is that your progress and trophies from the trial will all be unlocked if you buy the game so no need to go back and start again.

Automatic Download:
We wanted to offer members the speediest service possible so sign up and you can set your PS3 to automatically receive the latest game updates for all the games you play, PS3 system software updates and even have game demos sent directly to your PS3 without lifting a finger.

Just set the time you want to receive them and your PS3 will automatically wake up and download everything, ready for when you next want to play. No more waiting to play your favourite game because there is a new patch or having to remember when the latest system software is launching, let your PS3 do the work.

Details of this great new service, including a list of content available for the first 2 months will be on playstationplus.com between now and the 29th, but don’t forget to get on the Store and sign up before the 3rd August to get the added bonus of a free copy of LittleBigPlanet.


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What is PlayStation Plus?
PlayStation Plus is a service that enhances your existing free PlayStation Network account. When you become a member of PlayStation Plus, you will have access to premium gaming features and special offers via PlayStation Store.

What does PlayStation Plus include?
PlayStation Plus includes premium gaming features such as Full Game Trials and Automatic Download of demos, game updates and system software updates. PlayStation Plus also includes PlayStation Store special offers, such as game downloads, discounts, early access to demos and beta trials and other exclusive goodies.

What are PlayStation Plus special offers?
PlayStation Plus games & special offers include PSN games, minis and PS one classics, game add-ons, premium avatars and dynamic themes to download each month. Members also get exclusive PlayStation Store discounts and early/exclusive access to selected demos and beta trials.

What is Full Game Trial?
Full Game Trial lets you download the full version of a game to play on a trial basis at no extra cost for a limited period of time. Your progress will be saved and the trophies you earn will be unlocked if you purchase the game after the trial period. The length of playable time and duration after download varies on a game-by-game basis and will be specified at the time of download.

When the designated trial period has expired, the content is no longer available for play. To continue playing, select the full game and purchase it. Your progress from the Full Game Trial will be saved and any trophies you have earned during your trial will be unlocked after purchase.

What is Automatic Download?
When Automatic Download is activated, system software updates, game updates and selected demos will be automatically downloaded to your PlayStation 3 system, so they're ready and waiting for you when you next use your PS3. To activate Automatic Download, visit Settings > [System Settings] on the PlayStation 3 system's XMB (XrossMediaBar) menu.

How much does PlayStation Plus membership cost?
PlayStation Plus costs £39.99 for a one-year membership and £11.99 for a 90-day membership or €49.99 for a one-year membership and €14.99 for a 90-day membership.

Does PlayStation Plus have an age limit?
You must be at least 18 years old to purchase PlayStation Plus membership.

Can I transfer PlayStation Plus membership to another account, including a Sub Account?
No. Once the PlayStation Plus membership has been purchased, it can not be transferred to any other account.

Does my PlayStation Plus account work on my PlayStation 3 system and my PSP system?
Yes. One PlayStation Plus account will be compatible with both your PlayStation 3 and PSP. Downloaded content can be used on both your PS3 and PSP, provided the content is already compatible with each system.

Although PlayStation Plus members have access to select special offers on PSP, PlayStation Plus can not be joined from either PlayStation Store on PSP or Media Go. Full Game Trial and Automatic Download are not available on PSP.

Can I use PlayStation Network Cards to pay for PlayStation Plus membership?
Yes, any payment methods approved for purchasing content from PlayStation Store can be used to join PlayStation Plus.

Do I need to register a credit card to become a member of PlayStation Plus?
It is not necessary to register a credit card to become a member of PlayStation Plus, although we recommend that you do so to take advantage of automatic renewal.

What is the cancellation policy for PlayStation Plus?
You can cancel your membership renewal at any time via PlayStation Network Account Management or by calling customer services. Unless otherwise provided by local law, cancellations will take effect at the end of the current membership period and you will not receive any refund of membership charges already paid.

What happens if I accidentally delete the PlayStation Plus content on my system?
In most cases, if the content is still available for download, you can re-download it. A Full Game Trial, however, may only be downloaded once.

Can I re-download PlayStation Plus content?
In most cases, if the content is still available for download, you can re-download it. A Full Game Trial, however, may only be downloaded once

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Today Sony revealed the first Playstation Plus Content. As you all my know it will be $17.99 for 3 months and $49.99 for a full year. If you decide to sign up for this before August 3rd you'll recieve a free copy of LittleBigPlanet.

Month 1: June 29th – August 3rd
LittleBigPlanet(Standard Edition)
-PSN PS3: Wipeout HD
-minis: Field Runners, Age of Zombies
-PSone: Destruction Derby
-Full Game Trial: Shatter, Savage Moon
-Discounts: LBP God of War Pack – 50%, LBP: LocoRoco costume pack – 50%, Gravity Crash – 20%, Fat Princess DLC – 20%
-Premium Game Element: Killzone 2: Steel & Titanium DLC
-Push demo: ModNation Racers, Heavy Rain
-Dynamic Themes: LBP Theme, SCEE produced: PlayStation “Game Is Just The Start” Dynamic Theme
-2x Fat Princess Premium Avatars


Month 2: August 4th – September 1st
-PSN PS3: Zen Pinball
-minis: Blast-Off, Alien Zombie Death
-PSone: Medievil
-Full Game Trial: inFamous, Mushroom Wars
-Discounts: Zen Pinball Earth Defence Table – 20%, Warhawk Triple -Combo Pack – 50%, Super Stardust HD – 20%, WipeOut HD Fury – 20%
-Premium Game Elements: Motorstorm: Pacific Rift: Adrenaline Pack
-Push Demo: Flower, Pixel Junk Shooter
-Themes: “SCEE produced: PlayStation Plus Dynamic Theme, Heavy -Rain Crime Scene Theme
-2 x Heavy Rain Avatars (Bird and Butterfly

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You must login or register to view this content.[multipage=PlayStation Plus details revealed, no free LittleBigPlanet for U.S.]

We learned recently that European PlayStation Network users who bought a one-year subscription to PlayStation Plus would score a free copy of LittleBigPlanet. Today we find that the U.S. gets no such deal, but Plus might still be worth your while right from launch.
PlayStation Plus details revealed, no free LittleBigPlanet for U.S.

The PlayStation Blog has a rundown of all the major talking points behind the PlayStation Plus service -- one-year packs for $49.99, a three-month pack for $17.99, etc. -- but rather than offering a full game like LittleBigPlanet to those who sign up for a year, Sony instead is handing out inFamous. As a "full game trial."

The full game trials are perhaps the most intriguing idea in PlayStation Plus. Each month, users can download a full game and try it out for a period of time (usually an hour) before buying it. If you decide to buy the game, all the data from your playthrough (saves, Trophies, etc.) is retained and you do not have to re-download it. The games are also available to normal PlayStation Store users for purchase.

So while it's not a "freebie," it is a way to sample what may be the best of what PlayStation Plus has to offer. Additionally, Plus has WipEout HD as well as PSP mini/PlayStation One Classic games Fieldrunners, Age of Zombies, and Rally Cross available for players at launch. Also, you get free monthly episodes of Qore.

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Source , GamePro ,feature178[multipage=PS3 Firmware 3.40 Lands Today]

Delayed to June 29th

If you haven’t already heard, PlayStation 3 system software (firmware) lands today, June 22nd, 2010 in preparation for next week’s launch of PlayStation Plus.
Source: N4G

Be on the lookout for PS3 firmware 3.40 to release some time today or tonight. The firmware is in preparation for the launch of the expanded PlayStation Network service called PlayStation Plus which arrives next week on June 29th.

According to an official SCEA press release, one of the requirements you’ll need to purchase PlayStation Plus is to download firmware 3.40. It also reveals the release date for firmware 3.40. Check out the quote for the press release:

Quote:
PlayStation users can purchase PlayStation Plus membership through PlayStation Store on PS3 only. Users need to install PS3 system software version 3.40, which will be released on June 22nd, to enjoy PlayStation Plus.

Remember, although the firmware update is due out today, PlayStation Plus doesn’t arrive until next week on June 29th.

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nICE POST i wont be getting it though

i wish i could get it

Ya great post but i also will not be purchasing it, theres no Cross Game Chat and if Sony can't include such a simple feature they don't deserve 50$ a year.

I heard a rumor saying that they would be including cross game chat, where only 4 can be in a cross chat room at a time. Only one person needs plus to host a cross chat room, the other 3 don't need to and as soon as all Plus subscribers leave the chatroom is closed. If it does have cross game chat then I think it'll be worth it, if you get as much as they say you do then if your into that kind of stuff it's worth it. It all really depends how much stuff you get for free and for a reduced price.

I have a friend getting it and I'll listen to what he says about it after a month and if the cross game chat rumor is confirmed, and it gets positive feedback, then I'll definitely subscribe.

this will be great

wont be getting, nice that they kept psn free though

Yeah it is very good of Sony to keep PSN free, but you do realize that sometime or another there probably going to start charging everybody for PSN.

99% that depends on psn plus popularity, if they will get many users paying for that stuff, then it wont be so soon, if no, noone likes it, then probably they will have no way out

yeah i hope master accounts caryy with sub