PSN to become Like Xbox live - Paid Subscription

[joeorc]

Funtime said:
People apparently don't realize the operating costs of a network as large and dynamic as PSN. Sony is already hemorraging cash with every PS3 sold, and their losses for this gen are in the billions of dollars, yet people that claim to be Sony "fans" are now crying about a reasonable fee for an online service?

Guess what, you won't get to be a Sony fanboy anymore if the company goes bankrupt or opts out of the video game industry because it is no longer profitable.

Count your blessings that Sony has been taking on a financial burden that should have been yours from day 1 for so long now, you ungrateful ingrates.

Here is what i do not get, Why again do Sony HAVE TO CHARGE FOR ONLINE PLAY AGAIN?

again.

the set up for XBOXLIVE and how the server's are set up is not the same as the server's for PSN are set up.

ever wonder how online game play for PC is free and not xboxlive?

guess which service network is built like the PC online game network...and it's not xboxlive.

just because ONLINE PLAY is charged for XBOXLIVE does not mean that PSN will also charge for online Play!

there is other way's to cover cost's without having to charge for online play. Hell even microsoft offer's silver online gaming for free every now and then:

"Of course, Xbox LIVE is primarily an online multiplayer service, and you need an Xbox LIVE Gold Membership to do that. When you upgrade to Xbox LIVE Gold, enhance your gamer profile with access to online multiplayer games, plus services like TrueSkill™ Matchmaking, and a personalized gamerscore and reputation."

just because Sony offer's online game play for free does not mean they will have to charge for it., Now it does not mean they will not also , but more an more this seem's less likely because already they have income from other services on PSN:

full movie download's,now from every major studio

downloadedable game's

PSN home purchases

Ad income