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Cross-X on 02 August 2010
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selnor said:
Cross-X said:

Sony needs to add FEATURES and not DISCOUNTS the whole time with PS Plus.

People pay for XBL because it's the only means of playing Online games with friends whereas PSN can already do that without Plus so for the majority of PSN owners, PS Plus is not really needed because all it is is basically a bunch of discounts.

Cross Game Chatting
Ability to Change PSN Names
Cloud Saving System
Make MMO Monthly Fees a part of PSN Plus

The above are just a few examples of some of the features PS Plus should intergrate so that it gives Gamers the reasons why they should subscribe for PS Plus. Remember they named it PlayStation Plus and not PlayStation Network Plus. Give Gamers features of the PlayStation and not just discounts on the PSN.

The problem is PSN being entirely free bleeds money for Sony. PSN costs loads to maintain. Its a fact. 

Sony know this which is why the paid service is now there. I dont know why so many less people download films etc of PSn ( probably due to Blu Ray films? ) But Sony need to recoop costs of a hole in their pocket which is PSN.

It is great that consumers get for free PSN. But as a business decision it would seem it was the wrong choice. Because not enough people care that PSN is free and Live is pay. Otherwise PSN online games would get near the numbers of Live players. But it doesnt. 

You've got good points and I agree with ya. PSN costs loads to maintain is a fact and I know that. My point was that Sony should give more features on top of big discounts to PS Plus Members so that they can attract more PSN Members to subscribe and that way that can make up the loss from PSN. That way people can justify and recommend Plus to others that Plus is worth $50 per year because of such and such features and big discounts each week.