Hi Everyone, you may have heard in all the E3 hype that we are launching a new premium subscription service called PlayStation Plus in just a weeks time, so I just wanted to give you all a quick heads up on what you can expect to get from this great new service so you have all the info before launch on the 29th June. The first thing to note is that PlayStation Network is still free to join and all the current features will remain free. PlayStation Plus will be offering you a service above and beyond this, including loads of content and exclusive, member-only, PSN features.
From 29th June you’ll be able to purchase a 1 year or 90-day membership from PlayStation Store and instantly get your hands on the following premium features. Plus, if you sign up for a 1 year membership between 29th June and 3rd August, we’ll also throw in a free downloadable copy of the award winning LittleBigPlanet. Games: Talking of exclusive, there will also be discounts available on loads of PlayStation Store content, just for members, so make the most of them as these will change each month as well. Finally, wherever possible we’ll be making sure that members are included in some selected demos and beta trials before they go live to the public so you can be the one to tell all your mates about the next big game they ‘must’ get. Just the games, avatars and themes alone are worth at least £200* per year, so even before the other benefits, this service is great value for money Full Game Trial: The other great thing is that your progress and trophies from the trial will all be unlocked if you buy the game so no need to go back and start again. Automatic Download: Just set the time you want to receive them and your PS3 will automatically wake up and download everything, ready for when you next want to play. No more waiting to play your favourite game because there is a new patch or having to remember when the latest system software is launching, let your PS3 do the work. Details of this great new service, including a list of content available for the first 2 months will be on playstationplus.com between now and the 29th, but don’t forget to get on the Store and sign up before the 3rd August to get the added bonus of a free copy of LittleBigPlanet. It would be great to hear what you guys think of this new service and I’ll be back one here on Wednesday morning to try and answer any questions you have. Cheers, |
Basically all the features that were rumored a few weeks back, sans cross game chat and the PRP. I guess they wisened up about that after all the bitching and it'll come free fairly soon. After all, if they were going to charge for it, they would've mentioned it I'd assume.