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http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2010/...its-all-about/

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.

It would be great to hear what you guys think of this new service and I’ll be back one here on Wednesday morning to try and answer any questions you have.

Cheers,
James

FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) REGARDING THE PSN PLUS:

NOTE: All of this information was provided by PSN's James Thorpe on the EU PSN Blogpost for the Playstation Plus announcement.

HOW MUCH IS THIS?

49.99 a year or 17.99 for three months.

In Europe if you buy a year's worth between June 29th and August 3rd, you get a free DL copy of the retail PS3 version of "Little Big Planet" (not GOTY edition).

In the USA if you buy a year's worth between June 29th and August 3rd, you get 3 months free, therefore getting 15 months for 49.99

Features and Other things.

1. Crossgame chat.

not available in the Plus thing at this time, it hasn't been decided when it will be applied and whether or not it'll be free or Plus.

2. "If I unsubscribe do I lose access to all the stuff I bought?"

no. You only lose access to the free stuff. If you free trial a game and then buy it, it's yours forever, whether you cancel the next month or the next year. Anything you PAID money for while a plus member, you get to keep forever. Anything that you got FREE (such as demos, free trials, free avatars, themes, etc) you lose access to. If you re-subscribe later, you get access to all that stuff again)

3. "How are trophies affected by the free trial?"

if you do a free trial game -- using as an example "Infamous" -- and you play it for the hour trial, earning various trophies along the way, those trophies will not be credited to your account, unless you buy the game. Once you buy the game, suddenly your account will trigger all the trophies you earned in that one hour.)

4. How does the Game Trial work? Does it work with Blu-ray games such as "Infamous and LBP?"

Yes. Using the inFAMOUS as an example, you will download the entire game (not sure on the size, but I've heard the games will be streamlined as much as possible (such as language files) without losing any features of the game). You play it like a PSN demo for an hour. There's no limited features on the demo, you have access to the ENTIRE GAME like you would if you rented it. But only for an hour. Once that hour is up you have the choice of buying it or not. If you buy it, much like a PSN title you'll get a license code or unlock key which will unlock the entire game, along with any trophies you earned. The Unlock key essentially gives you the license to the DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. You do not have to buy the blu-ray disc of the game.

Not sure how large the games will be, and how this will work with those that have small hard drives. Thorpe suggested people look into upgrading their HD, as it's very easy to do.

5. Can I pay for this with PSN cards?

Yes. You can pay for this via anyway you've ever bought anything on the PSN store. You can also set up your credit card via PSN to auto-renew so you don't forget to.

6. If I sign up in August do I get access to the July freebies and game trials?

No. You get access to everything from the moment you sign up forward. Every month there will be new game trials. So while inFAMOUS may be available in October (just an example) in November, it will not be available and another game will. So if you buy it in November, you missed out on the October and earlier games/freebies.

7. What sales are there?

Much like the current free PSN there will be sales, only there are sales every month on PLUS varying from 20% to 50% off of select games.

No word yet on whether the Game Trial games (including blu-ray retail games) will only cover 1st party games or also including 3rd party games.

8. Can family members sharing my account on their PS3's in my house play the PSN+ purchases and demos?

From what I understand, YES. You do not all have to pay 49.99 to play, but you have to be logged into that account to play them, I think. not 100% on this, when I get more confirmation I'll update this.

9. Do I have to pay for online gaming now?

NO! Everything you have in the PSN right now, you will still have even if you don't subscribe. Nothing that you get for free right now, will be switched over to the Playstation Plus. So to reiterate, Online Gaming will remain FREE OF CHARGE!

10. How does this affect DLC? Do I lose any free DLC if I unsubscribe?

From what I understand, if you have FREE DLC you will no longer have access to that DLC, whether it's characters, skins, maps, etc. If you PAY for the DLC before unsubscribing, it is yours forever.

11. How does this affect trophies for the FREE PSN GAMES?

I am assuming that if you are getting complete games for free, the trophies are unlocked as you get them. Not 100% on that, and when I find out for sure, I'll update this post.