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Results:Will you be getting a PSN+?
Yes
239 (55.45%)
No
192 (44.55%)
Voters: 431. You can't vote on this poll right now - are you signed in?
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frailfury
23-03-2011
I don't think I'll be renewing

I paid £33 (via cards) and the only games I would play is PSone Syphon Filter! I have had discounts which were useful (MGS, Dead Nation) and I got LBP, but unless they offer a REALLY good incentive to join for another year, I don't think I'll be doing it.

If I let it cancel, and then there's a good PS3 game they giveaway as part of the sub, then I might. But over time, it just doesn't feel right having games on my console that arn't really mine. If Sony ever pull PS+ or in the future we get the PS4, they might do away with the Plus subscription and those games you've had collected may have to be purchasable.

I've really changed my tune I know, but at least I got my moneys worth in discounts, LBP, and a couple of Beta's.
gillyallan
23-03-2011
Thing is Frail I'd see the games as rental really. By the time the PS4 comes out, you wont be interested in them anyway. Again, if you dont have much from PSN then the games plus the system features are probably good value.

I bought all the ones I was interested in from the store though and still to this day havent seen any game giveaways that I fancied anyway. I would like the system features though, but I'm not paying that amount for just that. I really wish they would offer a "system only" plus type thing though. Not sure of a price, say £20 or so.
frailfury
23-03-2011
Originally Posted by gillyallan:
“Thing is Frail I'd see the games as rental really. By the time the PS4 comes out, you wont be interested in them anyway. Again, if you dont have much from PSN then the games plus the system features are probably good value.

I bought all the ones I was interested in from the store though and still to this day havent seen any game giveaways that I fancied anyway. I would like the system features though, but I'm not paying that amount for just that. I really wish they would offer a "system only" plus type thing though. Not sure of a price, say £20 or so.”

I think I'm finished with Plus now. I only really buy PSN games if it looks really really good. I like my classics, but I don't think any of the PSN games will go down as classics in my eyes. Will save my sub money for something else.
Premium-Onion
24-03-2011
Originally Posted by frailfury:
“I think I'm finished with Plus now. I only really buy PSN games if it looks really really good. I like my classics, but I don't think any of the PSN games will go down as classics in my eyes. Will save my sub money for something else.”

Yeah, no renewal from me. Even though I like the features, I'm not giving my money to Sony.
Ash_735
24-03-2011
Originally Posted by frailfury:
“but I don't think any of the PSN games will go down as classics in my eyes.”

What if the games ARE already classics though? Such as Final Fight, X-Men Arcade, etc. Unless they don't offer a discount on the good stuff on PSN+.

The only two games that I've seen that are good get offered on PSN+ have been Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse (but not a lot of people here liked it ) and Stacking (which again, I haven't really seen many people here say they like it).

On those two cases, PSN+ seems to be targeting the old school Adventure Game fans, which I pretty much assume arn't on PSN+ and would have already bought the games anyway. And those that ARE on PSN+ wouldn't be the type interested in Adventure Games because it's not something in their style.

They should just offer a discount on COD Map Packs, everyone goes batshit insane for COD Map Packs, PSN+ subs would like triple is Sony pulled some shit where they could offer COD Map Packs at the same time as Xbox Live. After all, COD has fans who are just willing to throw money away.
Flawed-Tactics
24-03-2011
I was disappointed we didn't get a discount on Resident evil

I haven't use Plus for anything but dynamic themes for months, I did download Stacking because it was totally free.

But stuff I really want is never there and that doesn't include COD map packs.

I think they'll offer something big around its 1st anniversary to get good renewals from the early adoptors.
Nedubiz
24-03-2011
Probably alone on this - but I like the service.

I got a bit narked with it earlier in the year, because they kept on going for content that I already owned and there hadn't been any improvements or developments to the service.

But the last few months have been great. The content has been fresh to me, and games that I like (stacking was a real plus) The cloud storage is great for me, allowing me to shift saves between my two PS3s with great ease.

And - I do enjoy getting betas etc. I seem to be a rare, happy subscriber.
darkthunder35
24-03-2011
Originally Posted by Nedubiz:
“Probably alone on this - but I like the service.

I got a bit narked with it earlier in the year, because they kept on going for content that I already owned and there hadn't been any improvements or developments to the service.

But the last few months have been great. The content has been fresh to me, and games that I like (stacking was a real plus) The cloud storage is great for me, allowing me to shift saves between my two PS3s with great ease.

And - I do enjoy getting betas etc. I seem to be a rare, happy subscriber.”

I'm starting to like PS+ now we get some betas etc. Also, cloud storage is a great plus (no pun intended). I'm still annoyed that they charged £2 for crash bandicoot

Stacking I just can't get on with. It's fun game and all but after while it gets on my nerves. Can't complain with it being free.
frailfury
24-03-2011
Originally Posted by darkthunder35:
“I'm starting to like PS+ now we get some betas etc. Also, cloud storage is a great plus (no pun intended). I'm still annoyed that they charged £2 for crash bandicoot

Stacking I just can't get on with. It's fun game and all but after while it gets on my nerves. Can't complain with it being free.”

I liked the idea of Plus to start with, but now they kinda blackmail you to do it with the services like cloud saving and auto downloads. Both of which I do occasionally use.

I did buy Crash though, only a couple of quid. I just don't like the content they give me. It hasn't been a waste though. I got MGS discounted, and Crash, and free LBP and discounted Dead Nation, but that's all I've actually used.
Gormond
24-03-2011
Originally Posted by frailfury:
“I liked the idea of Plus to start with, but now they kinda blackmail you to do it with the services like cloud saving and auto downloads. Both of which I do occasionally use.

I did buy Crash though, only a couple of quid. I just don't like the content they give me. It hasn't been a waste though. I got MGS discounted, and Crash, and free LBP and discounted Dead Nation, but that's all I've actually used.”

Yeah to me they are charging for features that would have been free.

Also the implementation of cloud storage is dreadful, manually having to copy files over is tedious.
dundeederryboy
06-04-2011
Heres this month and Mays update this is being billed as "The best ever" update of plus and they've brought back in the 15 months for 12 months offer (Which tbh isn't that appealing much rather get a free game like LBP)

PSN:

Red Factions: Battlegrounds – Brand New title at no extra cost.
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 – brand new and two weeks exclusive to Plus.

PS One:

Prince of Persia Classic
Creatures 3: Raised in Space

minis:

Dual Invaders

*brand new minis and 2 weeks exclusive for Plus*

Dynogems

Exclusive Discounts:

Clash of Heroes – 20% day 1 discount (14th April-4th May)
Precipice of Darkness Episodes 1 &2 – 75%
Dungeon Hunter: Alliance – 25% (ends on 20th April)
MotorStorm Apocalypse: Supercar Elite – 20% (13 – 27 April)
Outland – 20% Day 1 discount (from 28th April – 4th May)
PlayTV Live Chat – 25% off – valid until 6th July 2011

Game Add-ons:

Killzone3: Steel Rain pack

Beta Trial:

inFAMOUS 2 UGC beta: Emails, containing voucher codes to download the beta from the Store will be sent to selected PS Plus users on 12th April and again on 19th. Users have been selected based on a few criteria including what inFamous trophies they achieved in the original game.

Please remember that not all of you will be able to access the beta at this time, though we will try and open it up as wide as possible – as soon as possible. Also, the beta will be in English only at this stage.

Dynamic themes:

Exclusive Growing Garden Theme
Exclusive Abstract Art Theme

Premium Avatars:

MotorStorm Apocalypse Burning Avatar
MotorStorm Apocalypse Urban Avatar

And here is some of what you can expect to see from 4th May – June 1st:

PSN:

Streets of Rage 2

PS One:

James Pond 2: Robocod

minis:

Babel, the King of the Blocks
The 2D Adventures of Rotating Octopus Character – brand new minis and 2 weeks exclusive for Plus.

Full Game Trial:

TV Superstars (Move required) – Exclusively early to Plus and 20% discount

Exclusive Discounts:

Eat Them! – 50%
Beyond Good & Evil – 20%
PlayTV Live Chat – 25% off – valid until 6th July 2011

Dynamic themes:

Exclusive City Dynamic Theme
Exclusive Dragon Dynamic Theme
frailfury
06-04-2011
Again not impressed. I don't want free megadrive games!

The Infamous 2 beta for ALL Plus customers may have made me think about renewing.
dundeederryboy
06-04-2011
Originally Posted by frailfury:
“Again not impressed. I don't want free megadrive games!

The Infamous 2 beta for ALL Plus customers may have made me think about renewing.”

Unfortunately this isn't for everybody as it is made out to seem.

Beta Trial:

inFAMOUS 2 UGC beta: Emails, containing voucher codes to download the beta from the Store will be sent to selected PS Plus users on 12th April and again on 19th. Users have been selected based on a few criteria including what inFamous trophies they achieved in the original game.

Please remember that not all of you will be able to access the beta at this time, though we will try and open it up as wide as possible – as soon as possible. Also, the beta will be in English only at this stage

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I'm quite happy with what i've got some of the games i've never played but theres been a lot of games i've got mini's and such that i'd never play at all, Think it was well worth the roughly £34 i paid espicially getting to share it on upto 5 ps3's so my kids and my dad can play the games on theres.

Some of the games look crap like Dynogems and Creatures but others have quite good playtime like Sonic.
dundeederryboy
06-04-2011
Update is now up

Quite mental to see an add on pack being bigger than some games shows how far games have came on since then.
Nedubiz
06-04-2011
Be interested to try the red faction game. Sonic 2 is a great game, that will keep the missus happy.
Looking forward to trying PoP classic as well.

Nice to see a bit of MS:A dlc - great game.

And the reductions on Beyond Good and Evil and Dungeon Hunter are welcome.

Fingers crossed that I get into the Infamous 2 beta. I did okay(ish) on the trophies although I never did complete my evil playthrough or find all those darn blast shards (was missing two at the end of the game)
Jay-Cee
06-04-2011
Why are the codes being sent to selected + users? This is what annoys me about + but i shall renew i hope to renew, i like the service
OneManTagTeam
06-04-2011
I'll get Beyond Good & Evil at a discount but I won't be renewing once the 12 months are up
Nedubiz
11-04-2011
EU PS+ is getting the Resistance 3 beta for all members.

Am pretty hopeful for this one.

Loved the first game, didn't really get on with the second, but I have faith in Insomniac. One of my top 5 developers.
frailfury
11-04-2011
Well with PSN cards now £25, there isn't really a way to get Plus for less than £39.99 now.

I really don't know what to do. I looked at all the content they have given me since I signed up on Day One. The only games I would play is Syphon Filter, and maybe Sonic 1 and 2. I haven't got any of my Plus content installed because it'll only become invalid when my subscription ends.

Not sure I can warrent £40 anymore.
frailfury
11-04-2011
Just had another look at all the PS+ content I had downloaded (and then deleted).

Since Day one of launch, I'm only interested in Syphon Filter, Sonic 1 and 2, and Price of Persia Classic! Oh and the free LBP.

Even in this 'biggest plus update so far' there wasn't anything of interest to me.

I take back what I've said before really...It isn't worth it for 'rental' of the games. I think I will invest my £40 at renewal time in buying Syphon Filter. I have £20 PSN credit that I haven't used for months!

I actually want my sub to be over now as it kills me knowing it's a total waste!

I went to buy Syphon Filter as I actually want to own in forever, but it just let's me download it for free. I expect there's an expire date though.
Nedubiz
12-04-2011
Anyone get an infamous 2 beta invite yet????

Just checked my mail - no joy yet
Conroy
12-04-2011
I've been thinking long and hard and I think I'm going to get PS+. The return of the 15 for 12 months offer has swayed me, especially now that the online storage is available for those anyonying locked saves. Anything else they offer is a plus as far as I'm concerned. I don't care about PS1 titles (I still have a working chipped PS1) or minis, but greater discounts on titles and DLC I want to buy is always welcome.
frailfury
12-04-2011
Originally Posted by Conroy:
“I've been thinking long and hard and I think I'm going to get PS+. The return of the 15 for 12 months offer has swayed me, especially now that the online storage is available for those anyonying locked saves. Anything else they offer is a plus as far as I'm concerned. I don't care about PS1 titles (I still have a working chipped PS1) or minis, but greater discounts on titles and DLC I want to buy is always welcome.”

You're right, it is a good offer, but the quality of some of the title's they give arn't that good. Once your sub ends, all those games you get attatched to are gone, and you'd have to then buy them.
Conroy
12-04-2011
Originally Posted by frailfury:
“You're right, it is a good offer, but the quality of some of the title's they give arn't that good. Once your sub ends, all those games you get attatched to are gone, and you'd have to then buy them.”

Only free titles and free DLC would be lost. Anything purchased would be retained, along with any free avatars and themes and I'm ok with that arrangement.
frailfury
12-04-2011
Originally Posted by Conroy:
“Only free titles and free DLC would be lost. Anything purchased would be retained, along with any free avatars and themes and I'm ok with that arrangement.”

I guess. Just put's me off that every month I don't play any of the content they give me. I have used the discounts given but overall, I don't think it's for me anymore.
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