Playstation Plus, who's signing up? - Blu-ray Forum

Uxi · 06-17-2010, 03:32 PM

Surprised there's no poll on this. Who intends to sign up for Playstation Plus?

I'm generally skeptical of paying for online gaming and think I'd go back to PC gaming or consider XBL if I was going to pay unless I see evidence that Playstation Plus is really going to be worth money. I can forgive PSN's shortcomings since it doesn't cost me anything (and it's paid for by content producers on the back end and through microtransactions?).

Is there no free trial? Should at least get 30-90 days free if they really want to promote it.

Discussion thread on Playstation Plus:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/playstatio...on-thread.html

lutefisk69 · 06-17-2010, 03:35 PM

Free trial and then maybe if I like it.

thePhoenix · 06-17-2010, 03:35 PM

What's the benefit of plus? Will we still be able to play games online without it?

Trailbreaker77 · 06-17-2010, 03:36 PM

I will give it a try for a year see what they can do with it, if I feel like I am not getting my money's worth it will be the last subscription for me.

Uxi · 06-17-2010, 03:42 PM

Main discussion thread:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/playstatio...on-thread.html

PA_Kid · 06-17-2010, 04:41 PM

I do want to see the specifics first, but assuming there isn't a twist or some nasty fine print, I think I'm in.

It's hard to say 100% until we actually see a formal list of what your subscription buys you - but I'm encouraged so far.

kefrank · 06-17-2010, 04:51 PM

I won't be signing up. Given the type of gamer I am, it doesn't seem worth it. But I definitely see the value to the average PS3 gamer.

RAZGRIZ-1 · 06-17-2010, 04:59 PM

I will decide whenever they give out the complete specs for it. I know I probably will do a whole year though.

cathexist · 06-17-2010, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kakashi Sensai

I will decide whenever they give out the complete specs for it. I know I probably will do a whole year though.

Same here, I'm waiting for full details

silversnake · 06-17-2010, 09:26 PM

I'll get it if cross game chat becomes a part of it.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 06-17-2010, 09:32 PM

I also have a PS3 but I haven't heard of Playstation Plus. What exactly is it?

Groo The Perverted · 06-17-2010, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

I also have a PS3 but I haven't heard of Playstation Plus. What exactly is it?

https://forum.blu-ray.com/playstatio...on-thread.html

Check it out. And make sure to read the 1st post before asking questions. lol

Al_The_Strange · 06-17-2010, 10:24 PM

$50 for free games, themes, avatars, etc?! Sounds like a deal to me.

BigFoot · 06-18-2010, 07:06 AM

I already subscribe to Qore, so another $25 a year sounds like a decent deal to me. So yeah, I'll get PS Plus.

Does anyone know if Qore will be available with the UK PS Plus as well?

Elandyll · 06-18-2010, 04:01 PM

Interestingly enough, the ability to download full games, try them for 1 hour and then be able to play them straight from the HDD if I want is a big draw I think.
Free games every month and exclusive demos is like the icing on the cake to me

CYMBOL · 06-18-2010, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

$50 for free games, themes, avatars, etc?! Sounds like a deal to me.

So, "free" games, themes, avatars, etc?! for "$50". Got it.

Nerdkiller likes BD · 06-18-2010, 05:21 PM

I'm defantly gonna get it, but I'll try out the 90 day trial just in case.

Uxi · 06-18-2010, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CYMBOL

So, "free" games, themes, avatars, etc?! for "$50". Got it.

More like "leased" games, themes, avatars, etc

Lopan · 06-18-2010, 07:28 PM

I will sign up as well.

Mouse · 06-18-2010, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uxi

More like "leased" games, themes, avatars, etc

From my understanding you get to keep the themes and avatars.

View Poll Results: Are you going to sign up for Playstation Plus?
Yes! Full in 12/15month	34	33.33%
Yes, I'll try a 90 day	7	6.86%
Maybe (on the fence)	27	26.47%
No way, regular free PSN is good enough for me	34	33.33%
Voters: 102. You may not vote on this poll

06-17-2010, 03:32 PM	#1
Uxi Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Southern California 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:9	Playstation Plus, who's signing up? Surprised there's no poll on this. Who intends to sign up for Playstation Plus? I'm generally skeptical of paying for online gaming and think I'd go back to PC gaming or consider XBL if I was going to pay unless I see evidence that Playstation Plus is really going to be worth money. I can forgive PSN's shortcomings since it doesn't cost me anything (and it's paid for by content producers on the back end and through microtransactions?). Is there no free trial? Should at least get 30-90 days free if they really want to promote it. Discussion thread on Playstation Plus: https://forum.blu-ray.com/playstatio...on-thread.html Last edited by Uxi; 06-17-2010 at 03:42 PM. Reason: added link to 'official' discussion thread

06-17-2010, 03:35 PM	#2
lutefisk69 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Westminster, MD Blu-ray collection:427 DVD collection:1	Free trial and then maybe if I like it.

06-17-2010, 03:35 PM	#3
thePhoenix Power Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Believeland Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:106 Trading Score:11	What's the benefit of plus? Will we still be able to play games online without it?

06-17-2010, 03:36 PM	#4
Trailbreaker77 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Mary's Land Trading Score:78	I will give it a try for a year see what they can do with it, if I feel like I am not getting my money's worth it will be the last subscription for me.

06-17-2010, 03:42 PM	#5
Uxi Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Southern California 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:9	Main discussion thread: https://forum.blu-ray.com/playstatio...on-thread.html

06-17-2010, 04:41 PM	#6
PA_Kid Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX	I do want to see the specifics first, but assuming there isn't a twist or some nasty fine print, I think I'm in. It's hard to say 100% until we actually see a formal list of what your subscription buys you - but I'm encouraged so far.

06-17-2010, 04:51 PM	#7
kefrank Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:60	I won't be signing up. Given the type of gamer I am, it doesn't seem worth it. But I definitely see the value to the average PS3 gamer.

06-17-2010, 04:59 PM	#8
RAZGRIZ-1 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Illinois 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:334 Blu-ray reviews: 5	I will decide whenever they give out the complete specs for it. I know I probably will do a whole year though.

06-17-2010, 09:26 PM	#10
silversnake Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:22 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:498 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:32	I'll get it if cross game chat becomes a part of it.

06-17-2010, 09:32 PM	#11
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	I also have a PS3 but I haven't heard of Playstation Plus. What exactly is it?

06-17-2010, 10:24 PM	#13
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1140 Blu-ray collection:4958 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	$50 for free games, themes, avatars, etc?! Sounds like a deal to me.

06-18-2010, 07:06 AM	#14
BigFoot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Slovenia (EU) Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:484 DVD collection:299	I already subscribe to Qore, so another $25 a year sounds like a decent deal to me. So yeah, I'll get PS Plus. Does anyone know if Qore will be available with the UK PS Plus as well?

06-18-2010, 04:01 PM	#15
Elandyll Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Location:MD Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:1	Interestingly enough, the ability to download full games, try them for 1 hour and then be able to play them straight from the HDD if I want is a big draw I think. Free games every month and exclusive demos is like the icing on the cake to me

06-18-2010, 05:21 PM	#17
Nerdkiller likes BD Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Wrestling in Ireland. PSNetwork: Nerdkiller316PSN Nerds beaten up: Loads 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:881 Trading Score:1	I'm defantly gonna get it, but I'll try out the 90 day trial just in case.

06-18-2010, 07:28 PM	#19
Lopan Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Planet Earth Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:161 Blu-ray collection:694 DVD collection:22 Blu-ray reviews: 5	I will sign up as well.

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