Quote (NormanBates @ Oct 24 2011 09:08am)
i thought you had to pay extra for the playstation network now, no?
Nope.
EDIT:
Article from 2010:
Sony has confirmed that from next month PlayStation 3 owners will have access to a premium paid-for version of the PlayStation Network. Known simply as PlayStation Plus, this will be an enhanced version of the free-to-use PlayStation Network, with extra goodies. Basically, it’s Sony’s answer to Xbox Live Gold.
Priced at $49 a year, or $18 per three months, the benefits of PlayStation Plus include:
- Exclusive in-game DLC and other content
- Free full games, changing each month
- Auto-patching feature, which will detect, download and install updates
- Early access to demos and betas
Note that those who don’t buy PlayStation Plus will still be able to play all games online for free. Sony deserves a hearty pat on the back for that, not least because Xbox 360 gamers require a Gold membership ($40 per year, thanks) to play online.
Those PlayStation Plus subscribers who sign up during July will receive Wipeout HD, a demo for inFamous, Fieldrunners, Age of Zombies, Rallycross, as well as assorted avatars and themes. Apparently, these freebies will vary from month to month.
This post was edited by Newb. on Oct 24 2011 11:24am