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[Darknight]

the clue is 'Never Stop Playing' - PS+ get online 24/7 non PS+ have restrictions

Me thinks its the streaming service being added to it. Kinda like Netflix where you can watch anything when you want.

BTW I think they might finally add "X-game chat" as a PS+ feature like it once was rumored/leaked via the Euro blog.

 

[alr1ght]

A loyalty program would be nice. Buy 10 or so games, get one free. PS+ members get a few extra "buys."

 

[Audioboxer]

Me thinks its the streaming service being added to it. Kinda like Netflix where you can watch anything when you want.

BTW I think they might finally add "X-game chat" as a PS+ feature like it once was rumored/leaked via the Euro blog.

They outright said it wasn't technically possible.

 

[AngryChinchilla]

Fine! They Win. I subbed. This better be good.

Spoiler

Already downloaded 5 free games so I am happy

 

[slider]

Clearly Sony won't be able to please everyone so I'm bracing myself for the inevitable backlash.

Where or how did the original "hype" come from? Was it a tweet? And if so, was it from a Sony rep or someone in the press??

 

[Massa]

The "never stop playing" just means PS+ on Vita, right?

No, it's been their slogan since the Vita launched and is their main tagline this E3. It has nothing to do with the PS+ revamp.

 

[halogamer]

My body is ready to be disappointed
I think they are going to offer a beta service like using the vita like a WiiU controller with the PS3.

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

I have a Vita, so I jumped on board. I'm pleased to see a lot of free goodies already (Trine 2, Awesomenauts, etc.).

Already paid for itself.

What games currently work on the vita

 

[Killthee]

What games currently work on the vita

Just the minis I believe. Try out Veiocity if you've signed up.

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

Just the minis I believe. Try out Veiocity if you've signed up.

So if i sign in using my psn account on my wife's PS3, buy 3 months of plus, connect the vita, download the minis, is it easy to transfer to the vita?

 

[Vinterbird]

Clearly Sony won't be able to please everyone so I'm bracing myself for the inevitable backlash.

Where or how did the original "hype" come from? Was it a tweet? And if so, was it from a Sony rep or someone in the press??

Sony people, then some press guys and then more Sony guys. Add on top of that all the Gaikai business and speculation runs rampant.

 

[elektrixx]

Maybe PS3 games can stream to Vita.

 

[03sho]

Just bought a 90 day sub.

Oh this better be good Sony!

 

[Torgo]

We just reported the rumor, we didn't validate anything, and even said that we'd "wait and see"

 

[magicaltrevor]

They outright said it wasn't technically possible.

MAYBE THEY FOUND A WAY! D:

No, I don't think we'll see Cross game Chat for the PS3 anymore, unfortunately.
Lately though, I've been using Skype with my buddies, as all of them now have a decent smartphone. It works really well

 

[Killthee]

So if i sign in using my psn account on my wife's PS3, buy 3 months of plus, connect the vita, download the minis, is it easy to transfer to the vita?

Yeah you just connect the Vita to the system and launch the Content Manager.

Or you can just download it from your Download List on your Vita once you have initiated the download on the PS3 (you can cancel the PS3 download if you want to, you only need to initiate it so it gets added to your download list).

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

Yeah you just connect the Vita to the system and launch the Content Manager.

Or you can just download it from your Download List on your Vita once you have initiated the download on the PS3 (you can cancel the PS3 download if you want to, you only need to initiate it so it gets added to your download list).

Perfect. Thanks! Anyother minis youd suggest?

 

[lunarworks]

I just dropped money on a 3 month sub. (Kinda broke, dumb idea.)

If there's nothing special, or there's a "Subscribers before last Friday get this..." thing, heads will roll.

 

[Ponn]

Clearly Sony won't be able to please everyone so I'm bracing myself for the inevitable backlash.

Where or how did the original "hype" come from? Was it a tweet? And if so, was it from a Sony rep or someone in the press??

Really anyone subbing right now for say 3 months has already made their money back with the May games and now have 3 months to look forward to. I don't see how anyone can complain even if they don't add one thing extra.

 

[slider]

^^I know! I love PS+ purely for introducing me to Farm Frenzy (seriously I love that game and it's follow-up and they're both on my Vita now). But you know what folk are like. Not that it makes a difference to me but... I guess I was trying to be ahead of the curve.

Sony people, then some press guys and then more Sony guys. Add on top of that all the Gaikai business and speculation runs rampant.

Thanks man, makes things clearer in my tiny mind.

 

[W1SSY]

Sony is probably just hyping up PS+ so they can announce how big of a success it is at the press conference. We all know how much Sony loves charts and numbers.

 

[Spacebar]

Just got a sub. Mostly for cloud saves since I have 60gb fat. My friends 60gb ps3 died (YLOD) last week. Hopefully this is something awesome. If not I play some free Trine 2.

 

[Killthee]

Perfect. Thanks! Anyother minis youd suggest?

There's only a couple up for PS+ at any given time. May's offerings are Velocity (awesome) and Floating Cloud God (meh).


Be aware though that SCEA has been very shitty with enabling Vita compatibility on the minis in the US Store. In fact the US version of Velocity and FCG weren't Vita compatible until a couple of days ago. Also scratch what I said about being able to download it directly from your Vita via the download list, looks like US Velocity can only be transferred atm.

 

[Snuggles]

Alright Sony, you win. Bought a 3 month card. I'm not expecting anything that'll live up to the hype, but I want in on the excitement and it'll probably pay itself off either way.

 

[Shikoro]

I hope it won't be late when

Spoiler

and if

I get PS+ tomorrow. >.<

 

[Snuggles]

omg free Rayman avatars

 

[Beardz]

Off topic:

For all you new PS+ members, download Awesomenauts now, this is an order!

 

[Ponn]

I hope it won't be late when

Spoiler

and if

I get PS+ tomorrow. >.<

Dont worry. No matter if its Tretton or Kaz announcing the PS Plus stuff everyone including them are at the mercy of Grace Chen Time. Deal with it.

 

[Thrakier]

My guess is:

Existing user will be allowed to use the free premium streaming service for the old price, while new guys need to play 25% more. But they can stream all major games for free.

It's just the picture quality will be horrible and the lag abysmal and all GAF subscribers will cry and damn sony!

 

[totowhoa]

Just bought a 3 month trial. I'd been on the verge of buying it for a while now, so that seems like a good time to!

 

[pharmboy044]

Dont worry. No matter if its Tretton or Kaz announcing the PS Plus stuff everyone including them are at the mercy of Grace Chen Time. Deal with it.

Not to be a little off-topic but I think SCEA has fired Grace Chen going off of when the PS Store has been updated in the past month.

On topic, I really hope it's just not streaming games that will be added to PS Plus. I want something more.

 

[spk]

e- nm got it sorted via phone support

 

[Liquidus]

Not to shit on anyone's parade but the likely hood of these streamed PS/PS2 games being anything other than Sony first/second party is pretty much nonexistent. Licensing.

It's going to be all the same games you've already purchased many times but with a lot more lag.

 

[Infinite Justice]

Not to be a little off-topic but I think SCEA has fired Grace Chen going off of when the PS Store has been updated in the past month.

On topic, I really hope it's just not streaming games that will be added to PS Plus. I want something more.

Nope as her name still appears as the author for the store update posts on the blog, so if she was fired someone else would be doing it.


Seems to have cleaned up the act (or got replaced with a more capable clone :O)

 

[Ponn]

Nope as her name still appears as the author for the store update posts on the blog, so if she was fired someone else would be doing it.


Seems to have cleaned up the act (or got replaced with a more capable clone :O)

Pfft...She's just lulling you into a false sense of security. This is how E3 will go down.

Tretton: "So PS Plus users will now get access to every game for PSone and PSN games for free and every PS3 game absolutely free for only $59.99 a Month!! And the best part is it's all up for PS Plus subscribers right now!!

*crowd cheers*

*sound of glass breaking and Steve Austin music kicks in*

*Grace Chen strides onto stage towards Tretton visibly laughing, she grabs the mic from Tretton*

Grace Chen: "I'm sorry, JACK, you don't decide when stuff goes up on the PS Store, I decide. And the store won't update till 4am tomorrow."

*she casually puts on sunglasses*

Grace Chen: "Grace Chen Time bitches"

*She walks back off stage while flipping everyone the double bird*

 

[DidntKnowJack]

Oh Sony. I hope in this instance you know what you're doing.

People have been hyped for megatons before and walked away disappointed, but those have never involved a price of admission. I've had my yearly sub for awhile now, so this doesn't affect me as much, but people who paid for a 3 month sub based on this hype? Sony could have some seriously pissed off people if they fuck this up.

 

[Someone47]

We just reported the rumor, we didn't validate anything, and even said that we'd "wait and see"

Torgo, if something awesome doesn't happen, you should know that I blame you. I just bought 3 months of plus.

 

[dosh]

Not to be a little off-topic but I think SCEA has fired Grace Chen going off of when the PS Store has been updated in the past month.

On topic, I really hope it's just not streaming games that will be added to PS Plus. I want something more.

I have to ask: what happened with her? I feel I missed something there.

 

[Raoh]

there's no way they make it more expensive than xbl gold, right?

Still free to play online if you don't want PS+

Me thinks its the streaming service being added to it. Kinda like Netflix where you can watch anything when you want.

BTW I think they might finally add "X-game chat" as a PS+ feature like it once was rumored/leaked via the Euro blog.

Sigh... I want sony to have X-Game Chat soooo badly, not because I want to use it, I actually think its overrated. If I'm playing an intense rpg, a story driven game or online game where I need to talk to my teammates, the last thing I want is a chat invitation for nonsense.

I only want sony to have it so people can stop requesting it. Once sony has it, no one will care, it won't be used as much as people think. Its only true value I think is for clan gathering, sort of like home spaces were supposed to be like.

I used to hate getting chat invites and messages about nothing on my 360.

This is what xchat means to me when people would send me invites to talk, I'll play the part of Quagmire
http://youtu.be/gzauCQkG2o8

 

[The Lamp]

Once again: do free 30 day PS+ memberships from game coupons count?

 

[spk]

Sorry if this isn't the thread for it, but does anyone know how long PSN store maintenance is scheduled for today? I finally got a points code and now I can't add them to my wallet. I'd really like to get Inf 2 and RDR before I lose the discount

 

[chubigans]

Once again: do free 30 day PS+ memberships from game coupons count?

There's no way of knowing right now. I'd imagine they would.

 

[pharmboy044]

Sorry if this isn't the thread for it, but does anyone know how long PSN store maintenance is scheduled for today? I finally got a points code and now I can't add them to my wallet. I'd really like to get Inf 2 and RDR before I lose the discount

Try using this site.

http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/home

 

[Mikey Jr.]

Here are my realistic expectations.
-web store accessible to everyone. You can buy games on there and it will go to your ps3 download list.
-plus exclusive: control your ps from the browser. So you can turn it on and select things in your dl list to download, or tell it to check for patches for your games, and accept friend requests, send messages, etc.
-gow mp beta plus exclusive.
-battle royale beta plus exclusive.

give me those things and ill be happy.

 

[spk]

Try using this site.

http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/home

Thank you

 

[pharmboy044]

Here are my realistic expectations.
-web store accessible to everyone. You can buy games on there and it will go to your ps3 download list.
-plus exclusive: control your ps from the browser. So you can turn it on and select things in your dl list to download, or tell it to check for patches for your games, and accept friend requests, send messages, etc.
-gow mp beta plus exclusive.
-battle royale beta plus exclusive.

give me those things and ill be happy.

Just add PS1 support for Vita and I would be happy with that list.

 

[Jasper Avenue]

Really hope they also up the space for cloud saves. Would love to get 512 MB at the least.

 

[Drencrom]

Here are my realistic expectations.
-web store accessible to everyone. You can buy games on there and it will go to your ps3 download list.
-plus exclusive: control your ps from the browser. So you can turn it on and select things in your dl list to download, or tell it to check for patches for your games, and accept friend requests, send messages, etc.
-gow mp beta plus exclusive.
-battle royale beta plus exclusive.

give me those things and ill be happy.

Hell, these would keep me satisfied.

 

[Izick]

What's the free shit for this month with PSN +?

 

[BJK]

In for 1 year; my PS3 is ready.

(How's Awesomenauts, since I now have it for 12 months?)