Holy Crap PS Plus is AMAZING!

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slowmo said:

S.T.A.G.E. said:

slowmo said:
PS Plus is excellent value if you want to play the free games, if you don't then there is no value to a perceived customer. It's the same argument for Gold that some people depending on their habits will see value where as others will not.

Not sure why you all have to have some childish argument over which is better PSN Plus or Gold, they're vastly different products being sold under different circumstances. I wouldn't get enough time to take advantage of PSN Plus so it's of no value to me personally but that doesn't make it a worthless service as I appreciate it's a great service for those that use it.

Theres no equality, if there was a PSN Plus on the 360 it would become another tier service, like a Platinum. You know Microsoft could stand to make a little more doing something like this on live. This way you pay like $100 for the whole package of being able to use your own online connection and top tier perks. :)

 

I agree they're just not remotely similar besides the fact they are subscription based services.  I think Microsoft could perhaps offer something different to the current Gold fees and I wouldn't be surprised to see them learn from what Sony is offering next gen and have a two tier Live system.  I can see a budget online gaming option and a premium option for bonus media and gaming goodies next gen.  Sony have certainly showed there are other models that can be used to generate revenue.

That actually sounds pretty good. I like your train of thought there. I doubt Microsoft would honor any of that though, fan or not everyone knows about Microsofts iron first when it comes to the price of things online. Microsoft wouldnt cut into the current costs as it would affect their relationship with activision and their ability to profit on content on the Xbox Live store. Most of the Xbox Live deals are for old games. They coud use deals on new games like Plus and also give 60 minute demos an actual tier that separates early access to betas where people have true choice to gamers rather than a pay or heres the door method. There is absolutely nothing I've recieved as a perk of paying for Xbox Live for a full year let alone any of the lesser subscriptions. I've owned Plus for three week and I've already had more access to games and betas than I would've ever been exposed to. They need to cut their rewards service, they aren't best buy and they aren't VISA. They make you work for them for your rewards rather than earning it just for being a customer. Microsoft is an American corporation, they learn nothing unless their competition beats them straight out. I am American and even I know this, but Japan works a little differently.