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One the biggest selling points of the PlayStation 3 is that gamers can use the console to play online at no additional charge. However, evidence has surfaced that the company is planning a two-tiered subscription model for the PlayStation Network similar to--but also fundamentally different from--Xbox Live.

Slides accompanying a Thursday presentation by Sony show that the company is planning a "new revenue stream from subscription" on PSN in 2010. During the presentation, which emphasized Sony's plans to make its game business profitable in the next fiscal year, Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Kaz Hirai confirmed the plans. "We will be building upon our current free [PSN] service offering with premium content and services to start the subscription model," he told attendees.

Very good info bro

I won't mind paying a small fee for premium benefits

As long as online play is free, i don't mind at all. I'll pay the fee for premium benefits, as long as people who can't won't suffer and can still play online as normal.

if i can pay a small fee here for beinefits on ps3 if i can pay a small fee for benefits

I am sorry but this in no way, shape, or form confirms Playstation Network "premium"

as long as gameplay online is still free i'll be happy but can't afford a subscription if they're gonna charge for online play.

As long as online gaming part is free its fine. I never cared about extra crap. all i want to do is be able to play games with my friends. I always think those dumb kids bitchin about Lives extra bells and whistles are fools--imo only stupid kids with 5 second attention spans need all that extra junk.

I may have to take part in the premium service as long as it isn't too costly

i am for like a month see how it goes and if its good il stick with it.