How long will a free PSN last?

[Badger3920]

I think the author was correct in that there will be a ton of microtransactions.

In the virtual world of home, they'll likely have billboards and virtual stores all over where avid gamers will go to watch demos and be saturated with ad's.

Wouldn't doubt that the media service will be integrated with home simply by them adding a Blockbuster^(tm) and an Apple Store^(tm) for all your movie and music needs.

[KTA]

It better stay free or cost and be better than XBL

If it's the same price as XBL and doesn't change then I will be hugely disappointed with PS3 and Sony.

I can't invite friends to certain games like Unreal and Metal Gear, we have to call each other and then meet in a room then add each other from that game. Then we can play together, but other than that we can't. Not all games work this way, but it's annoying when they do.

That's my biggest irritation. It's kept me from enjoying warhawk. I'm the type that doesn't like to waste 10 minutes just trying to find friends.

They need some unified standards. In game xmb needs to come with universal invites as well or it will still be a bit of a pain.

[Godstar]

That's my biggest irritation. It's kept me from enjoying warhawk. I'm the type that doesn't like to waste 10 minutes just trying to find friends.

They need some unified standards. In game xmb needs to come with universal invites as well or it will still be a bit of a pain.

All online games should use the CoD4 system. It's really awesome for online gaming. As it is, it seems every game has different standards of online communication support in game, some have almost none (like Untold Legends). I'd be happy with being able to join in the lobby without it disbanding whenever I join a game. Let alone the other XMB issues.

[Geonosis]

I have no problem with paying, but suspect like XBL there would be a free level too. However it would have to be worth the money.

[foot2arse]

I'm pretty sure that playstation will remain free because they use the store and add ons to games plus the extra services like Qore to get some revenue.

However, some additional fees for online games would allow for much more dedicated servers which is what I would really like.

[sandyph]

Both PSN and Xbox Live already have a substantial amount of advertising,

I've never seen any 'advertising' in PSN, much less a substantial one

can anybody give me an example ?

or are the article talking about billboards in sports game ? (which was already there since the SNES era)

[ArronC07]

I guess the question should be "how long can MS keep charging for online p2p multiplayer services?"

[hankmallon]

If it remains free it'll probably be in part to the suckers who subscribe to Qore and sponsors in Home.

[hankmallon]

I guess the question should be "how long can MS keep charging for online p2p multiplayer services?"

Sadly, that's the best question. It is true that even though Xbox Live is superior to PSN, for $50 a year we should get some dedicated servers along with p2p. Though I can't complain about the exclusive gaming event weekends and exclusive or "first to receive" DLC all the time.

[ArronC07]

Sadly, that's the best question. It is true that even though Xbox Live is superior to PSN, for $50 a year we should get some dedicated servers along with p2p. Though I can't complain about the exclusive gaming event weekends and exclusive or "first to receive" DLC all the time.

Which features are superior?

[itputdalotion0n]

Which features are superior?

If you dont know you havent played both system online then.

[ArronC07]

If you dont know you havent played both system online then.

I do know and I want you to list which features you consider to be superior, that's why I asked.

[Godstar]

I do know and I want you to list which features you consider to be superior, that's why I asked.

Here are the top ones I can think of:

• Every game has voicechat.
• Voice chat isn't restricted to the same game.
• Every game allows for your friends list to be viewed, and friends to be messaged.
• Each game allows you to play your own music while playing the game.

Update 2.4 fixes the 3rd issue, but the other issues may or may not be fixed.

[wingnut]

Here are the top ones I can think of:

• Every game has voicechat.
• Voice chat isn't restricted to the same game.
• Every game allows for your friends list to be viewed, and friends to be messaged.
• Each game allows you to play your own music while playing the game.

Update 2.4 fixes the 3rd issue, but the other issues may or may not be fixed.

• Movies/TV on Demand
• Achievements
• In-game invites
• Online Reputation

I guess using a gimped online service and waiting for improvements in chunks is fine as long as it's free. For me, $50 a year is not much when my online experience is headache free.

[itputdalotion0n]

I do know and I want you to list which features you consider to be superior, that's why I asked.

Can you on PSN(some of this stuff might have updated its been a few months since ive been on PSN)

Pull up a chat with a friend in a different game then you and talk to them?

Can you invite a friend from within that game and can he accept the invite while in the same game? Last time i checked this didint work for Eye of Judgement.

Can you send text messages to a friend while in game, and recieve them?

Can you Have voice chat for every game online?

Can you mute people in game on PSN?

Can you Avoid People on PSN?

Can you check your previously played player list on PSN?

Can you rent movies or tv episodes?

And im sure theres probally a few other things i cant think of just sitting here.