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You may have heard rumours of Sony introducing a premium PSN subscription service whereby subscribers gain access to exclusive features and content for a price from $20 to $60 a year, or alternatively $6 to $9 a month. Below are some of the features rumoured to be introduced. Customer Service Priority Access Priority access to PlayStation's customer service both online and via phone should you need technical help or have questions about your products. This feature gives you support with little to no waiting. Exclusive Experiences with Sony Brands Get member-only access to attend exclusive Sony events and experiences throughout the year, including those offered by PlayStation, Sony Pictures, and Sony Music. Extended Console Warranty 3 Years Get your PS3 warranty extended to 3 years as part of your overall subscription (requires you to keep your subscription active). The standard warranty on your PS3 is 1 year. Access to Beta Games Get access to Betas of popular games not yet released at retail (Betas offer bigger experiences than typical game demos). You will have the ability to play these games before others do. Early Access to All Store Content Get early access to select free and purchasable game related content on the PlayStation Store before it's available to everyone else. This includes games, add-ons, themes, avatars, as well as free game demos. Member Demo Sharing of Full Game Share a level of a game that you just purchased for your PS3 with a subscriber who doesn't own the game. Your friends could do the same. This would be an exclusive demo not available otherwise to those who haven't purchased the game. Cross-game Voice Chat Access Get exclusive member-only access to cross-game voice chat. This is the ability to use your headset to voice chat with friends on your PS3 regardless of what they are doing on the PS3. Full Title Trial - 1st Hour Is Free Download full versions of select Blu-ray and PSN game titles and have the chance to play the entire game (single or multiplayer) for free for the first hour. After that time you will have the option of purchasing the game to continue playing. Token Wagering Get a fixed number of tokens per month you can wager with other players in competitive online games. These tokens could then be built up and redeemed for free PlayStation Network games and other content. User-to-user Challenges Unlock developer-created challenges while playing games. Compete with your friends to see who can be the first to complete these challenges. The PS3 will automatically offer and track challenges and winners and would post results. An example of a challenge is 'first to get 10 trophies' in a particular game. Free Content Access Free Access to PSOne Classics, PSP Minis, and PS3/PSP Themes Get a fixed number of PSOne Classic games, PSP Minis (bite-sized games), and PS3/PSP themes per month to keep for free for as long as you are a subscriber. The PlayStation Store offers these types of content for $2-6 each. Discounts on Store Content Get weekly member-exclusive discounts on specific games, game add-ons and themes on the PlayStation Store. Discounts may range from 20-50% off regular retail prices. Member Only In-game Content Get exclusive member-only in-game content for your PS3 or PSP such as new game play options, unlocked in-game weapons or player slots, exclusive levels, costumes/skins, and PlayStation Home spaces. Trophy Alerts Get automated alerts on your PlayStation XrossMedia Bar, PlayStation.com, and via text message (if you so choose) that alert you when your friends get any trophy or a specific one. This feature is customizable - you can choose which friends to receive alerts from and what kinds of alerts. Cloud Storage Space for Games Store your game saves on a virtual secure saver. This would allow you to access your game saves at any point in time, and from any PlayStation 3 or PSP console you are logged in on. Online Music Service Get a streaming music service that allows you to choose your channel based on music style, artist type, etc. and listen to an unlimited number of tracks. This service would be for use outside of playing a game and similar to Pandora or a Last.fm. Online Music Video Service Get a streaming music video service on your PlayStation 3 that lets you stream music videos from a continuously growing catalog of music and allows you to create a custom playlist to play back. Automatic Downloads and Updates Customize the types of updates you want your PS3 to download automatically. These include game updates (patches) for games that you own, firmware updates, and game demos downloaded on your PS3 without manually having to select them and wait for them to finish downloading. Your PS3 can be set to automatically turn on for updates and turn off after completion. Loyalty Program Rewards Get rewards the longer you are a subscriber and also earn rewards by engaging with PlayStation such as buying games, downloading movies, and rating products. Rewards can include full versions of PlayStation Network games and digital movie rentals from the PlayStation Store. Facebook Connectivity Access to member-exclusive Facebook features on your PlayStation 3, such as viewing and linking your Facebook accounts with their PSN ID's, updating your status, editing, uploading and sharing photos, and viewing photo albums of your friends on your TV. Catch-up TV Get access to popular TV shows and movies through service providers such as Hulu, simply by clicking an icon on your PS3 XrossMedia navigation bar. Netflix Access Without Disc Access the Netflix video streaming service on your PS3 without the need to insert a special disc into the drive each time to access the service. A separate Netflix subscription would also be needed to enjoy the service. Netflix offers over 17000 popular movies and TV shows for streaming on your laptop or a supported device such as a PS3. Source. (http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/19/possible-psn-premium-services-detailed-in-leaked-survey/)

2009-12-22 13:53:00 Author: Killian Posts: 2575

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Interesting list.... the "share a level" thing seems a little odd, though. Games don't really work like that. Just seems like marketing brainstorming.

2009-12-22 14:02:00 Author: Foofles Posts: 2278

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Sounds strangely similar to the chainmail that i always get ?? I'm a bit annoyed that things like this are ending up on the forums now. Realistically i can't imagine anything like that being implemented, and how Sony got people to honestly answer a survey like that is a mystery to me.

2009-12-22 14:06:00 Author: Dexiro Posts: 2100

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aw killian, you know better than that, placing the biggest BS on the forum especially the extended warranty...seriously?

2009-12-22 14:10:00 Author: oldage Posts: 2824

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Kaz Hirai himself stated that Sony would be introducing a "premium-level subscription that would give access to exclusive content and services". This is simply speculation as to what these features will be taken from a possible Sony survey.

2009-12-22 14:18:00 Author: Killian Posts: 2575

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the extended warranty sounds interesting, but there are also some features that kind of scares me, like member only in-game content... cheers, misty

2009-12-22 14:18:00 Author: Mother-Misty Posts: 574

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interseting thread that I am now going to ignore- nothing against you Killian- just hope this doesn't come to pass.

2009-12-22 14:20:00 Author: Gravel Posts: 1308

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I also think I should point out that this will be "in addition to the current free services".

2009-12-22 14:21:00 Author: Killian Posts: 2575

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Customer Service Priority Access Priority access to PlayStation's customer service both online and via phone should you need technical help or have questions about your products. This feature gives you support with little to no waiting. Member Demo Sharing of Full Game Share a level of a game that you just purchased for your PS3 with a subscriber who doesn't own the game. Your friends could do the same. This would be an exclusive demo not available otherwise to those who haven't purchased the game. Member Only In-game Content Get exclusive member-only in-game content for your PS3 or PSP such as new game play options, unlocked in-game weapons or player slots, exclusive levels, costumes/skins, and PlayStation Home spaces. Those 3 things here are extremely delicate and dangerous. 1- Customer service should not favorise people with more money. This is completely ridiculous. You call, you wait in line like anybody. It's like taking the freaking bus or waiting at a service point. 2- Member demo sharing. This is dangerous if this eventually replaces our ability to activate our content in 5 PS3s. We shouldn't pay for the simple ability to borrow our content around. 3- Member only in-game content is EXTREMELY dangerous. It's the same for a DLC that would give some players a clear advantage in a multiplayer game for instance. This should not happen because money isn't supposed to give you the upperhand in a game, it's supposed to be your skill. .

2009-12-22 14:41:00 Author: RangerZero Posts: 3901

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Those 3 things here are extremely delicate and dangerous. 1- Customer service should not favorise people with more money. This is completely ridiculous. You call, you wait in line like anybody. It's like taking the freaking bus or waiting at a service point. 2- Member demo sharing. This is dangerous if this eventually replaces our ability to activate our content in 5 PS3s. We shouldn't pay for the simple ability to borrow our content around. 3- Member only in-game content is EXTREMELY dangerous. It's the same for a DLC that would give some players a clear advantage in a multiplayer game for instance. This should not happen because money isn't supposed to give you the upperhand in a game, it's supposed to be your skill. . This is another one I feel shouldn't be implemented: Token Wagering Get a fixed number of tokens per month you can wager with other players in competitive online games. These tokens could then be built up and redeemed for free PlayStation Network games and other content. Essentially gambling. Could lead to a lot of frustration and anger between players.

2009-12-22 14:51:00 Author: Killian Posts: 2575

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Yer just sounds like brainstorming to me; I seriously hope these features aren't implemented because they haven't really been thought through in my opinion. Also it seems like a mixture of all the chainmail i've read so yeah I'm not believing it

2009-12-22 14:57:00 Author: Shermzor Posts: 1330

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This is another one I feel shouldn't be implemented: Token Wagering Get a fixed number of tokens per month you can wager with other players in competitive online games. These tokens could then be built up and redeemed for free PlayStation Network games and other content. Essentially gambling. Could lead to a lot of frustration and anger between players. Yes this is indeed a bad idea. Especially if there's special rooms for people gambling in games. That would get horrible. .

2009-12-22 15:22:00 Author: RangerZero Posts: 3901

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I wanna clear something up for potentially confused people: This Premium Service is in no way compulsory. If you wanted, you could continue with free PSN access and still have access to the PS Store and online play. But that's about all you'll get. Personally, I like the idea better than was XBL does. With that, you have to pay a crapload just to get basic access, whereas with PSN, you have to pay less of a crapload to get premium access and nothing at all for basic access. I will probably be sticking with my basic access, but I know a lot of people are going to be using the new premium stuff.

2009-12-22 15:55:00 Author: dandygandy2704 Posts: 1002

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i have bad news guys...this is fake,netflix IS coming to ps3 but...all you'd need is a netflix account...

2009-12-22 17:23:00 Author: theswweet Posts: 2468

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^ Yeah, and the part about facebook connectivity.

2009-12-22 17:37:00 Author: applepod124 Posts: 163

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This will be real although final content of the premium account may differ. The informations from an online survey done thorugh ipsos, companies pay them to survay their userbase who get a small amount of cash for filling them in. Sometimes it's a survey to see how effective their marketing is and what you think of it, sometimes its how muck of a product (eg booze) do you consume which types & brands when where and why and sometimes its companies getting a feel of what features people want and what they want to pay for those.

2009-12-22 17:56:00 Author: Rabid-Coot Posts: 6728

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If this was implemented i actually wouldn't mind since i have money now ^^ I like using the freeness as a selling point over what the xbox has though

2009-12-22 19:58:00 Author: Dexiro Posts: 2100

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If this was implemented i actually wouldn't mind since i have money now ^^ I like using the freeness as a selling point over what the xbox has though Bu then you realise that the stuff we get when when we pay is superior to what you get.

2009-12-22 20:15:00 Author: Unknown User

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Would be a shame if it wasn't considering that you pay for it. And so the fanboys argued and argued in circles until their death.

2009-12-22 20:20:00 Author: Syroc Posts: 3193

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Bu then you realise that the stuff we get when when we pay is superior to what you get. That's because we get all the stuff you have to pay for for free already... Anyway, this all sounds fine to me. I'd be happy to pay for this stuff.

2009-12-22 20:24:00 Author: ARD Posts: 4291

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That's because we get all the stuff you have to pay for for free already... Anyway, this all sounds fine to me. I'd be happy to pay for this stuff.^This. So much of this. PSN Free is the same as whatever basic XBL is called (Gold, I think?), so, yeah.

2009-12-22 20:26:00 Author: dandygandy2704 Posts: 1002

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This does look pretty cool I have to say, but I don't think I would get a subscription. Unless something comes out for LBP that only premium members can use of course.

2009-12-22 20:39:00 Author: olit123 Posts: 1341

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I'd be happy to pay for these features. It would provide provide some much needed income for SCE considering they lose money on every PS3 they sell, and with the increased income the PS3 and its services will see improvements.

2009-12-22 20:44:00 Author: Killian Posts: 2575

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yeah, i could easily pay for it with my allowance

2009-12-23 00:01:00 Author: theswweet Posts: 2468

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^This. So much of this. PSN Free is the same as whatever basic XBL is called (Gold, I think?), so, yeah. except it isn't. The communications and friend management especially is lacking in comparison, and playing online is way less fun without mates to play with. At the end of the day, none of you will agree because this is a PS3 forum, and very few of you have 360's. However, i have both, and so am best positioned to say which is better in that regard. And i have given up to online play on the PS3 because it is so awkward. And that's why it's free. If it was any good, they would charge you for it.

2009-12-23 00:12:00 Author: Unknown User

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Really? I have quite a few friends who own an Xbox 360. The vast majority of them soon got PS3s, and they have never looked back.

2009-12-23 19:21:00 Author: ARD Posts: 4291

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I bet he'll post the vice versa of it

2009-12-23 19:28:00 Author: oldage Posts: 2824

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I'd pay. If the pricing was good. Idk, sometimes I find things on the PSN store rather overpriced here in europe.

2009-12-23 21:00:00 Author: ll_ye Posts: 236

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I want to smack everybody who said this is a good idea. We already pay for an internet connection. I would not be happy to pay for this. I would be much happier to get all of these for free. The Facebook and Netflix stuff is obviously false, though, because we already have Facebook and Netflix. The great thing about the PSN store is that I don't have to pay to pay for things. I just pay for thing for free. To be honest, if this was implemented, I would probably get a 360. Luckily, Sony has emphasized free online gaming in the past. The two MMOs coming to the PS3 are supposed to be F2P. I would be shocked if they decided to throw this premium crap on us. Actually, I wouldn't object to the idea if it wasn't like that list you provided. Exclusive in-game content? That's ridiculous.

2009-12-23 21:10:00 Author: qrtda235566 Posts: 3664

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yeah and...OMG!!! I JUST NOTICED THAT THE MAG PUBLIC BETA IS NOW DOWNLOADABLE!!!

2009-12-23 21:50:00 Author: theswweet Posts: 2468

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we already have Facebook and Netflix. Current nexflix needs a netflix disc in the ps3 to work, premium netflix is listed as working without that disc. Don't know if the listed facebook content is the same as whats available now any facebook enthusiasts able to confirm that? (besides they could potentially change it to premium.)

2009-12-23 22:21:00 Author: Rabid-Coot Posts: 6728

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Hmm. I'd probably pay for this. I could get LBP DLC before actual release.

2009-12-24 01:12:00 Author: Drakora Posts: 392

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I think this is actually a good idea. I see no reason why people would find any of this unfair. Although, I just want to say that they should at least let people have a free one month trial, like Netflix's movie service. And that some of the content should be free, like token wagaring. Seriously, the trophies we earn online are meaningless, so I think you gain tokens by earning trophies would be best. Other than that, I'll say "Sign me up!"

2009-12-24 02:48:00 Author: CyberSora Posts: 5551

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i agree with everyone here...

2009-12-24 03:48:00 Author: theswweet Posts: 2468

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The Kotaku site has put up a PDF copy of the survey showing the 4 different proposed levels of Premium Subscription and what they will get you. http://kotaku.com/5429592/sony-surve...kotaku%2Ffull+

2009-12-29 00:48:00 Author: blackwiggle Posts: 84

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