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Should Sony charge for PSN membership?

Yes, it makes sense. 108 24.16%
 
NO! 297 66.44%
 
I couldn't care less, man-bear-pig! 42 9.40%
 
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ClassicGamingWizzz said:
another sony doom thread :S

bye

It's not a Sony doom thread, its a discussion about why they dont charge for PSN membership.

*insert eye roll gif here*



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Its like asking why coke is tasty, or why Charlie Sheen is winning.



 

BasilZero said:
UltimateUnknown said:
Its like asking why coke is tasty, or why Charlie Sheen is winning.


Both of which doesnt make sense either just like this thread

 

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(Dont hurt me man-bear-pig ;x)

You better finish playing persona 3 otherwise I'll personally come down there and whoop your candy little ass for not playing one of the best games made by mankind, jk ;)



 

Basil, it does make sense. Oh, and you are dead to me.



They missed the boat, starting to charge now will just screw the install base now, and will discourage some cheapskates from purchasing the consoles - as it makes such a drastic difference in the first place. Since they didn't do it at the start, it doesn't make sense making it mandatory now, but they did provide an alternative - PSN+. Which isn't quite there in terms of benefits for value.



Disconnect and self destruct, one bullet a time.

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They didn't do it at the beginning of the generation because the PS3 was already super expensive and PSN at that moment simply wasn't up to par.

Now, they can't do it because they've built up a pretty large fanbase who would go apeshit if they up & charge for online in the middle of the generation. Besides, many online gamers game on the PS3 because it's free. The PS3 is already behind Microsoft in online activity. Could you imagine how much further behind they would be if they charged for PSN? They simply aren't, and never were, in a position to charge for online.

They may do it next gen though. I wouldn't be surprised if they did. Wouldn't be surprised if they didn't either.



From a business standpoint, Sony HAS to charge next Gen. Sony loves us, but not enough to go under. This Gen is a wash out but next Gen? Someone is taking the hit and it won't be Sony.



We all know its coming, but not this GEneration



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11/20/09 04:25 makingmusic476 Warning Other (Your avatar is borderline NSFW. Please keep it for as long as possible.)

Sony would lose more than half of their fan base if they were to introduce a fee.

If trends continue Call of Duty games, are going to have a separate fee for online gaming. Too many Fees will drive consumers away.




I won't be buying a ps4 if they start thats why .  I am already considering dropping my xbox live account.   if next gen is not different as far as xbox live im droping them , going to who ever offers free access especally if they cut split screen off .