As someone who has had the subscription since day one, I can definitely say that it's not for everyone. It can be hit and miss on the games you get each month as well as the deals. If you don't care about themes or avatars, those don't matter. If you already own many of the games you get for free a year or two after their release, you may not see it as a benefit.
PS+ isn't for everyone. But, it is great for those like me who tend to play a wide variety of games and like to save money and get new 'rentals' each month.
A friend who works at Sony threw a code my way for a free month. I'm not going to say I don't see the point in paying for Plus, I do see it. There's a metric tonne of free giveaways and massive discounts to be had with a subscription. The thing is, I already have a lot of games that I've already paid to play, let along all of the free ones that Sony gives you with a Plus subscription. If I had more time (married with a baby daughter) I'm sure I could make use of it. Maybe when my daughter gets a little older and I have some more free time in my schedule. :)
I bought Heavy Rain 2 months ago. I ordered the GOTY edition from Amazon so it came with a 30 day free trial of PSN PLUS.
I never planned to purchase PSN Plus but when my trial ended, I found myself craving for the damn service! My god! It's fantastic unless of course you are one of those gamers who play almost every game.
I love PSN Plus and enjoying every minute of it and this is coming from a guy who never saw the whole point of it.
you use a credit card giftcard. Most places sell like a Visa card, which can be used on the PSN as a credit card and works like one too. Very round about way of doing it, but if you're going a longer period of plus or really want to save a few bucks on a game, then it's a suitable solution.
Unlike LIVE., you can easily remove your credit card info Also, you can set your system to not auto renew. Out of all the console differences, this to me is the biggest. Xbox made me physically call their call center to have it removed. What a pain
To above, even if you remove it, it will stay in their database for some time afterwards.
Also the gift card thing works, just be sure to have at least a dollar on it, and go online to activate it. Sometimes they don't work because companies got smart and started learning what a gift card number is.
You need a credit card on your account regardless to activate most PS+ codes. I had the same thing pop up when I input some PS+ codes that I got at PAX.
If you don't want a free month of PS+ then don't bother. Simple as that.
One of the best features of plus is the cloud storage...OMG the idea that my saved game files are safe in the event of a console crash is sooo reassuring..all of the discounts and free games is beyond good....I do not mind paying for plus its certainly a better bargain than LIVE!
Wasnt interested in anything really. Any game on the PS3 that i REALLY wanted was also on Xbox 360. Had no need to go get one right away. I only got a Vita for Persona 4 Golden.
Eh, I don't have a PS3. I'd love one (was hoping for the super slim to have a price cut) but I don't have the money. I have a 360 and while there are a lot of PS3 exclusives I'd love to play, I don't want to play them that much. I did get a Vita because it was time for a new handheld (the DS and PSP weren't cutting it) and because of Assassins Creed 3 Liberation and Uncharted.
Pretty decent business idea, get people into the service by giving them free access for a week and then gently pushing them to resubscribe in order to keep the games they've downloaded.
As long as you have Plus, you can play it. Once you lose Plus, you can still see the game and it will still be there, but you won't be able to play it until you get Plus again...or until you pay the full price for it.
@dno: "If u dont have plus im not sure your a gamer."
Some people just don't see the point of Plus. They probably don't like digital services, own or played the free games on Plus or just don't like any of the games on plus.
I can see it if you can't go online or don't download games. It's all depends on how much you use your PS3 and vis-a-vis the 360 and Wii too. I just have a PS3, so I guess it pays for me to play on a Playstation.
Anyhoo! Every PS3 owner should catch the free weekend and see for themselves.
It's a lot different. Before I didn't think I'd keep it either, but it charges automatically to my account. Now with this virtual library, it's geared to capture are wider audience.
If there are two or three or more games in the library you'd like to play it is worth it, largely depending how you use the discount and most importantly your PS3. If you are on N4G talking about games, you should try out what's available on the free weekend.
They should’ve give this to those who haven’t tried PLUS yet, like me. I would gladly try it for one week becouse I have been thinking about buying it for a long time now…
If you want people to care when you offer an opinion you have to also offer your basis for your opinion. You don't want everyone to go around expressing their displeasure because they just plain don't like something.
Frickin' awesome. I'm a lifetime Plus member fer sure if they keep this up. Games are what define a console experience firstmost, and there have been three games I've wanted to play but didn't buy (backlog) - Infamous 2, Borderlands and now Starhawk.
That's the cost of Plus, and I've downloaded a crap load of minis and games. With my Vita in the mix...? I've saved probably over $50 for the year after subscription. They're making PS Plus something every PS3 owner should want by giving you what you bought the damn thing in the first place...games?
Frickin' simple as that. Awesome. Brand Loyalty points to Sony.
question: with this free week of playstation plus and with borderlands 2 being fully downloadable on psn will i be able to download the hour trial of borderlands 2 and play it?
I don't know about an hour trial of the second game but I know Borderlands 1 is one of the free games for Plus members so in a way it's a full week trial of the second one with some limited features and different characters/guns.
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i would not take advantage of it. I am afraid i would get to addicted and have to sell my kidney to continue my habit.
I already sold one to support xblive.
As someone who has had the subscription since day one, I can definitely say that it's not for everyone. It can be hit and miss on the games you get each month as well as the deals. If you don't care about themes or avatars, those don't matter. If you already own many of the games you get for free a year or two after their release, you may not see it as a benefit.
PS+ isn't for everyone. But, it is great for those like me who tend to play a wide variety of games and like to save money and get new 'rentals' each month.
I never planned to purchase PSN Plus but when my trial ended, I found myself craving for the damn service! My god! It's fantastic unless of course you are one of those gamers who play almost every game.
I love PSN Plus and enjoying every minute of it and this is coming from a guy who never saw the whole point of it.
And what of people who don't want to put their credit card info out there?
And who's not going to sign on for a week then forget about it when the credit card statement rolls in up to a month later?
Also, you can set your system to not auto renew. Out of all the console differences, this to me is the biggest. Xbox made me physically call their call center to have it removed. What a pain
Also the gift card thing works, just be sure to have at least a dollar on it, and go online to activate it. Sometimes they don't work because companies got smart and started learning what a gift card number is.
If you don't want a free month of PS+ then don't bother. Simple as that.
Thanks. I'll give it a shot!
*owns a Vita*
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*sob sob sob*
just get a PS3? If you haven't your already missing too much.
6 years and you don't have a PS3, yet...
withing 8 months you have a VITA, and still can't "just go BUY" a PS3.
I'm not saying buy a plane ticket for the peanuts. I'm saying why haven't you already taken the trip.
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Let's say someone uses this trial and downloads a free game. Can they keep it once their trial expires??
Once you lose Plus, you can still see the game and it will still be there, but you won't be able to play it until you get Plus again...or until you pay the full price for it.
If u dont have plus im not sure your a gamer.
"If u dont have plus im not sure your a gamer."
Some people just don't see the point of Plus.
They probably don't like digital services, own or played the free games on Plus or just don't like any of the games on plus.
I just have a PS3, so I guess it pays for me to play on a Playstation.
Anyhoo! Every PS3 owner should catch the free weekend and see for themselves.
I tried PS Plus and didn't like it all that much.
But for those that do like Plus and want to try it.
Looks like a good deal to me.
If there are two or three or more games in the library you'd like to play it is worth it, largely depending how you use the discount and most importantly your PS3. If you are on N4G talking about games, you should try out what's available on the free weekend.
Do yourself a solid.
The rest will just look stupid and be down bubbled!
That's the cost of Plus, and I've downloaded a crap load of minis and games. With my Vita in the mix...? I've saved probably over $50 for the year after subscription. They're making PS Plus something every PS3 owner should want by giving you what you bought the damn thing in the first place...games?
Frickin' simple as that. Awesome. Brand Loyalty points to Sony.
Why not give it out to those who don't have it than those who do? :/