PS3: PS3 owners won't pay for online services, says Kutaragi

NCXCStud · 13-June-06, 10:40 AM

Sony seeks revenue from content but no fee for basic features

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Originally Posted by GamesIndustry


	Sony Computer Entertainment president Ken Kutaragi has stated that while the company expects to earn healthy revenues from the sale of downloadable content for the PS3, there will be no charge for basic online services. Full story at GamesIndustry

NCXCStud · 13-June-06, 10:43 AM

As I always say with console developers (especially Sony)

"I'll believe it when I see it."

I still don't think it will be 'free' for online gaming.

And, if they don't charge for it, but instead expect customers to pay for just content...it's going to pale in comparison to XBOX Live.

Just like the Nintendo Wii...I have a lot of fears over Sony's online platform...too many 'what ifs' and such. Just like Nintendo, Sony could charge for content and nickle and dime the hell out of you (well..they all already do (MS, Sony, and Nintendo, lol) to 'update' your game or what not.

But, I'll believe it when I see it.

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13-June-06, 10:43 AM		#2 (permalink)
NCXCStud Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	As I always say with console developers (especially Sony) "I'll believe it when I see it." I still don't think it will be 'free' for online gaming. And, if they don't charge for it, but instead expect customers to pay for just content...it's going to pale in comparison to XBOX Live. Just like the Nintendo Wii...I have a lot of fears over Sony's online platform...too many 'what ifs' and such. Just like Nintendo, Sony could charge for content and nickle and dime the hell out of you (well..they all already do (MS, Sony, and Nintendo, lol) to 'update' your game or what not. But, I'll believe it when I see it.