Why Steam is Awesome, and How You Can Make Live Free

[Alby_da_Wolf]

Mr Puggsly said:

Alby_da_Wolf said:

This is exactly my point. And I respect those that pay for it because they find the price justified by the offer. But I'm not at ease with MS imposing its model and possibly spreading it to others, I prefer to keep on having a choice, if you don't mind. BTW I don't like so much Steam either.

1) I'm not sure what you're saying exactly. You don't like what model exactly? Having to pay for stuff you feel should be free? Or having to pay to use something with a monthly or annually fee?

Feels like this went on a tangent.

 

About PSN Plus, they started making pay for premium features, but basic online multiplayer was free from the start and PS gamers won't accept to start paying for it. PS3 is still third this gen, BTW, so it hasn't the strength to impose it, and it also needs features to justify its higher price.

Sony could not charge for online play on PS3 period.  Developers and consumers wouldn't be happy and it would probably lead to them getting sued.

2) When PS4 rolls around though, I'm rather positive you'll need PSN Plus for online play.

1) Having  to start paying for things that previously were free. Paying for optional premium features or for costly dedicated servers for massive persistent worlds is totally fine for me.

2) Well, we'll see, but it will take at least another two years. PS3 has been criticized for being too expensive, adding costs doesn't look a sensible solution to attract typical Sony users. This IMVHO, naturally. Anyway, should console gaming become more expensive than now, and without any other choice than paying for online, PC gaming would grow again in share.