Sony Demands Cash For PlayStation 4 Online Play
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Ah someone else who understands how it works explaining it, good to seetalideon said:
Initially I was against it as console games were always peer to peer, but it appears that Sony is going the "we'll host the MP servers" approach to improve the service and are (rightfully) asking those that use said service to pay their dues. It's really simple guys, the servers cost money and Sony isn't a charity so cough up. Atleast their offering discounts and games to add value to the plan, it's actually very much in our favor. Especially when you consider the games and discounts are for all 3 systems, so buying PS3, Vita and PS4 games using the discounts would actually pay itself off within a few months anyway.
**reads news**
Huh.
Well, since I hate 99% of online games and only give a shit about Single Player... yay! Well, not really yay. More "meh."
Sony: Winning because "meh, I don't mind that" is the new standard for being awesome.
Huh.
Well, since I hate 99% of online games and only give a shit about Single Player... yay! Well, not really yay. More "meh."
Sony: Winning because "meh, I don't mind that" is the new standard for being awesome.
I completely agree and wish they wouldn't make you have to pay money to play online games, but honestly, if I had to pay for a service, PS+ is one I would. They offer a lot for a comparatively small amount. Free games, great sales.DVS BSTrD said:
I do really wish they wouldn't hold online multiplayer hostage, though. That seems dickish.
We've known this for ages. It's not really all that surprising. Playstation Plus gives pretty awesome benefits even without online play. On top of that, Sony doesn't clog their service up with tonnes of advertising like Microsoft does.
I could've sworn they said they should've charged for online not long after the PS3 was released. So its not that big of a surprise when they followed through.
If it becomes a requirement for online play I don't see them giving away freebies like they do with PSN+
If it becomes a requirement for online play I don't see them giving away freebies like they do with PSN+
Old news, but this still highlights why sticking with PC is better. I'm going to upgrade my HHD to a SSD and up the ram to 16 gig on my MacBook Pro.
Wait. wasnt this article supposed be explanation on why they wanted the fee? because it surely diditn explain it. all it did is say "we want to give you service and its expensive".
But no such problems exist in PC gaming. had sony actually went with PC style, the services would not have been awful. instead they went with Microsoft style of services, except pretended its free and paid the cost.Quiotu said:
Except this is false, only the XB gold will give you dedicated servers, Sony doesn't have the infrastructure to offer that and are charging the same amount.Bluestorm83 said:
Also the real reason is their financial situation if anyone was wondering.
Fine, but since this means I will never play the multiplayer portions of the games then I expect to be charged only half price for all games with multiplayer since I will only ever get half the game.
Welp, there's another prediction I got right from way back in 2008.
But I'm not exactly bragging here; this was pretty much inevitable.
Back then, when the topic first came up, Sony's PS3 was playing from far behind due to its insane cost and relative lack of games. That has obviously changed.
But I'm not exactly bragging here; this was pretty much inevitable.
Back then, when the topic first came up, Sony's PS3 was playing from far behind due to its insane cost and relative lack of games. That has obviously changed.
I honestly get where Sony is coming from on this one, and really don't have a problem with it, as long as a few pressing issues get addressed.
It breaks down like this. Sony Online Network has a pretty massive online base. Not as big as Xbox Live, but pretty big. Sony has offered this online service free, with the option to pay in for Plus premium mambership. Those that choose to opt-in and pay for upgraded online service get all sorts of great deals and downloads that they can take advantage of. And all that is pretty sweet. But remember, Sony Online Network also has had major security issues in the past. A mass account hack in April of 2011 shut down the service for 24 days and saw 77 million users get their information stolen. And October saw 93,000 accounts frozen after similar shenanigans. In short, it's a good service that has serious flaws.
So now Sony is entering a new console generation, and they are looking to make their new console online in a big way. Trouble is, they need to seriously upgrade their online infrastructure and security in order for it work, because operating at the previous level isn't going to cut it. That requires a lot of money, ladies and gentlemen, even for a big corporation like Sony. And make no mistake, Sony is a corporation, who's main goal is to make money. So it logically follows that what it decides to do is begin to charge for its online service.
Now, normally I'd agree that this is a bitter pill for a consumer to swallow. But this particular pill has quite a sugar coating. Sony really does know how to offer a quality online service, one worth paying for. They've proved it this console generation with their Plus subscription package. All they really need to do is improve on their delivery. And even if you choose not to pay, you still get some online content. They aren't completely locking you out. And here's a personal suggestion to Sony: why don't you offer different levels of online membership. Say, for 3 bucks a month you can get a basic package that lets you play online, while 15 or 20 bucks a month gets you the cool premium membership with all the bells and whistles and massages by a woman named Maria. Or a man named Sven if that's your thing. And all joking aside, Sony might still have a trick of two up it's sleeve to offer in terms of online service we don't know about.
I admit this could turn into a total cock-up. But if Sony offers a good enough service, people will support it and this could work out well for them. Time will tell.
It breaks down like this. Sony Online Network has a pretty massive online base. Not as big as Xbox Live, but pretty big. Sony has offered this online service free, with the option to pay in for Plus premium mambership. Those that choose to opt-in and pay for upgraded online service get all sorts of great deals and downloads that they can take advantage of. And all that is pretty sweet. But remember, Sony Online Network also has had major security issues in the past. A mass account hack in April of 2011 shut down the service for 24 days and saw 77 million users get their information stolen. And October saw 93,000 accounts frozen after similar shenanigans. In short, it's a good service that has serious flaws.
So now Sony is entering a new console generation, and they are looking to make their new console online in a big way. Trouble is, they need to seriously upgrade their online infrastructure and security in order for it work, because operating at the previous level isn't going to cut it. That requires a lot of money, ladies and gentlemen, even for a big corporation like Sony. And make no mistake, Sony is a corporation, who's main goal is to make money. So it logically follows that what it decides to do is begin to charge for its online service.
Now, normally I'd agree that this is a bitter pill for a consumer to swallow. But this particular pill has quite a sugar coating. Sony really does know how to offer a quality online service, one worth paying for. They've proved it this console generation with their Plus subscription package. All they really need to do is improve on their delivery. And even if you choose not to pay, you still get some online content. They aren't completely locking you out. And here's a personal suggestion to Sony: why don't you offer different levels of online membership. Say, for 3 bucks a month you can get a basic package that lets you play online, while 15 or 20 bucks a month gets you the cool premium membership with all the bells and whistles and massages by a woman named Maria. Or a man named Sven if that's your thing. And all joking aside, Sony might still have a trick of two up it's sleeve to offer in terms of online service we don't know about.
I admit this could turn into a total cock-up. But if Sony offers a good enough service, people will support it and this could work out well for them. Time will tell.
I know this is old news but I'm gunna say something about the subject anyways...
Sony DEMANDS cash?
I'm sorry, was the swarms of money you got from PS4 pre-orders and the fact that a large vocal minority known as the interwebs is leaning towards your console as one for actual gaming not enough?
I'm not saying its a bad thing, I mean there are some pluses (bad pun, sorry) to it, its arguably the better option compared to Gold's "amazing" free game lineup /sarcasm, but that doesn't mean it doesn't still feels a bit dickish on their part.
Sony DEMANDS cash?
I'm sorry, was the swarms of money you got from PS4 pre-orders and the fact that a large vocal minority known as the interwebs is leaning towards your console as one for actual gaming not enough?
I'm not saying its a bad thing, I mean there are some pluses (bad pun, sorry) to it, its arguably the better option compared to Gold's "amazing" free game lineup /sarcasm, but that doesn't mean it doesn't still feels a bit dickish on their part.