PSN going to a subscription model?!?!

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markers said:

Tridrakious said:

markers said:

Tridrakious said:

markers said:
you have silver and gold

you will have free psn and premium

the difference, free psn is what we have now. the premium includes things such as qore.

That's not what it is.

I know you say its for the mmo's, which it very well will be, but it will also include other commodities.

Likely only for the specfic games, but I don't honestly think Sony would damage one of the biggest selling points to their platform. Especially now that the closest competition is the same price as them and they need to have as many advantages as possible.

Likewise I think this will make it easier for customers to play these mmo's having to just sign up enter their information once then just click the game they need to play. But I can understand how the media has and will jump on it as the 'psn no longer free' and potentially causing an outlash. But here's to hoping it is not something revolting~

Kaz has already stated that the premium model is not for online gaming, which would be the only concern I would have.  The existing PSN service offerings will remain free, sorry no hypocrisy here.  The premium services could include value added items such as Qore, game rentals, dedicated servers, etc.  Until it is further defined, there isn't much point in discussing it.