Sony getting away with paid online is the greatest current gen achievement so far.

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Mr Puggsly said:

OneKartVita said:

Last gen I enjoyed not having to pay for online.  The money saved went into extra games.  

Then they launched ps plus and when the good games started coming I subscribed for my ps3 and vita.  Best gaming service I've ever had.  

Then ps4 required it but it made no difference because I was subbed anyway.  Well it made a difference. It meant I got an extra 2 games to choose from a month.  

Microsoft rightfully got stick for it because they'd never any intention of offered monthly games.  You can thank good guy Sony for changing their minds.  

Competition is always good as they say. 

Sony charging for online play didn't affect you because you were already subscribed PS+. But the reality is relatively few PS3 owners had PS+. Sony said subscription went up 3x shortly after the release of PS4.

I certainly give credit to Sony for "free games." But most PS+ subscribers aren't there for free games, many don't even download the free games offered.

That isn't the point, the point is it's a better service than what XBL was because we got free games. That's why most people don't complain about PS+, if it didn't come with free games, people would be complaining a shit ton. Plain and simple.