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[Dr Amazon MD]

They said at the conference they'll be testing different prices throughout the beta. It'll be interesting to see the final prices. My first thought was that Sony would try be to similar to the Gamefly pricing.

I just hope they're able to bring the entire PS library to the service at some point. That would be great.

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

This will only work as a subscription.

Rentals won't work, unless they're like $2 MAX.

 

[ramuh]

3 bucks for 2 days. 10 bucks for a week, 20 for three weeks.

The ten bucks would be the sweet spot. Especially if we are talking long single players games. Two days is usually to short to complete those.

 

[KalBalboa]

$20 is definitely too high for any non-purchase for me.

$20 should be a monthly fee to access a certain catalog.

 

[ZeroX03]

$20 for a month on a new release title doesn't seem like a bad deal. Specifically single player stuff. Cannot see it being a good deal in many other situations though.

 

[SwiftDeath]

Eh I don't think this will pan out too well. Guess we'll see

 

[tim_pkmn89]

This whole thing is in an experimental phase. Nobody knows what to expect. Give it some time to stabilize.

 

[rockx4]

Wait... that doesn't make sense

It's literally cheaper to do 4 weeks then a month in your math

Hell its almost cheaper to do 4 weeks than two weeks in your math

Obviously you should pre-pay more for the month.. just in case they run out... or something.

 

[HalfBakedProphet]

Is this Sony's way of allowing PS3 PSN content to be played on PS4? I'm really confused by this whole thing

 

[mr2xxx]

So PS1 rental is 2.99 LOL.

 

[sant]

If they went the subscription route the game collection would suck

 

[CREMSteve]

Netflix-style subscription or you literally won't get one dollar out of me, Sony.

 

[BradVanDam]

Blockbuster rented games for 12 bucks for 6 days sooo

 

[BigDug13]

Month?

Gamefly 1 game per month is what, $16? Using gift certificates, I can rent 2 games at a time for a 3 month period for less than $60.

That's twice the games per dollar as 1 game for $20 through PS Now per month.

Bigger selection I'm sure. Plus PS2 games if you are still rocking a phat. And no internet requirement or input latency.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Its actually:

$3 a day
$10 a week
$20 a month

 

[Colonel Nasty]

Ugh, I would have paid 100$ extra for BC.

#4thePlayers

 

[213372bu]

$20 for a month
$10 for two weeks
$3 for a week

I wouldn't mind that.

That's exactly the price points that popped in my head.

 

[VariantX]

are we renting another console for $20?? It better be the price for access to the entire catalog.

 

[CMojicaAce]

$20 for a month
$10 for two weeks
$3 for a week

I wouldn't mind that.

...I should have done my math before posting -_-

 

[213372bu]

That's exactly the price points that popped in my head.

Oops read that out wrong

$3/3 days rather than a week.

But that would be assuming Sony gets rid of placeholders.

Gamefly is $22 per month for 2 games at a time and you can rotate those games out as much as you want.

What's the justification for old games for $20 per month of single rental? Shit, you might as well buy these games used.

I really envisioned a Netflix streaming type service with a per-month fee and a rotating set of playable games. Not this nickel and dime per-game crap that is a lower value than Gamefly.

It really is only worth it when smartphone capability is implemented.

 

[Danneee]

So, if this will include PS4 games it could be Sonys spin on DRM. I'm sure publishers would rather see me pay them 20 bucks for a playthrough of their game instead of paying 60 and then trading it or selling it used.
And I'd rather do that too.

 

[BigDug13]

Gamefly is $22 per month for 2 games at a time and you can rotate those games out as much as you want.

What's the justification for old games for $20 per month of single rental? Shit, you might as well buy these games used.

I really envisioned a Netflix streaming type service with a per-month fee and a rotating set of playable games. Not this nickel and dime per-game crap that is a lower value than Gamefly.

 

[C.Dark.DN]

$20 for a month
$10 for two weeks
$3 for a week

I wouldn't mind that.

I'll just go with gamefly until a sub comes.

3 month gift card gives you 2 games at ~12$ a month.

 

[ramuh]

I am not familiar with all the licensing that goes on with PS1 and PS2 games and streaming. Is PS Now a way to get around that?

So they can offer a large swath of games by streaming it instead of "selling" the digital purchased good.

This rental business could be more of a Netflix approach for profit gain. I'm not against it and would probably use it (thankfully no bandwidth caps).

 

[tim_pkmn89]

Gamefly is $22 per month for 2 games at a time and you can rotate those games out as much as you want.

What's the justification for old games for $20 per month of single rental? Shit, you might as well buy these games used.

I really envisioned a Netflix streaming type service with a per-month fee and a rotating set of playable games. Not this nickel and dime per-game crap that is a lower value than Gamefly.

Well wait to see exactly which games are $20 and the terms that come with it, and maybe then you'll be able to figure out the justification instead of being angry with partial details.

 

[Maximus.]

Was hoping for a subscription rather than pay per title. I know it may come later, but I liked the idea of this being the "Netflix" of games.....one day I guess.

 

[iceatcs]

All COD will charge £20 if it come.

 

[Deleted member 20920]

More interested in subscription based services. Maybe different tiers with access to newer games being more expensive? And I wonder whether they would care to introduce this service to countries like mine aka Singapore. We don't even have things like PlayStation Mobile yet.

 

[immortal-joe]

I think Sony will (and already are) facing an uphill task trying to get publishers onboard this thing. That's probably where the inflated pricing is coming from.

 

[Sean]

Based on this pricing it seems like both Redbox and GameFly are a way better value.

Only way I can see this service being successful is with a cheap Netflix style subscription fee.

 

[rockx4]

Gamefly is $22 per month for 2 games at a time and you can rotate those games out as much as you want.

What's the justification for old games for $20 per month of single rental? Shit, you might as well buy these games used.

I really envisioned a Netflix streaming type service with a per-month fee and a rotating set of playable games. Not this nickel and dime per-game crap that is a lower value than Gamefly.

$20 is insanely expensive for any PS3 rental. PSNow should definitely be a Netflix style subscription plan per month, and maybe a limit on how times you can swap games per week.

 

[The_Reckoning]

This isn't so much about getting PS3 or PS4 players to play their games. It's a long term plan to get every device they can, running every game they can, to sell(rent) as much as they can. So they are pricing it that way, of course no one who has access to a ps3/ps4 and a decent rental option(redbox,gamefly, etc.) will waste time on the $20 rental. But, someone who picked up a Bravia, or a vita, would love to be able to play some of the classics for cheap, all they need is a DS3, or 4. So the barrier to entry is low. I wish there were more variance in pricing, as some games aren't worth 1.99 no matter how long the rental, and some games are worth more than 19.99 for 30 days. It's a great option and it does work well. I can't wait to see how they perform on an actual Bravia irl. This is a long term plan, and I applaud Sony.

Edit: and I believe with no doubt, there will be some sort of subscription plan soon.

 

[NamikazeBurst]

Wait, so the beta isn't free? I thought it was for testing purposes.

 

[mohsinkhan]

For $50 a year, you should get all the $2.99 to $9.99 rentals, and 5 rentals $9.99+, for two weeks each.

 

[BigDug13]

Well wait to see exactly which games are $20 and the terms that come with it, and maybe then you'll be able to figure out the justification instead of being angry with partial details.

No. I'll be angry with whatever details I want to.

 

[thetrin]

I'm definitely more interested in the subscription model for PS Now, so I'll probably sign up when they roll that out.

 

[GulAtiCa]

$20 for a month for brand new games on release might work for me, but certainly not older games. Esp ps1/2 era games. For that price I might as well buy the game

 

[Fou-Lu]

Yeah, subscription option is the only way this is taking off.

 

[Fermbiz]

Probably already said but I'd imagine Square-Enix abusing the pricing system.

 

[Kiyo]

As someone who doesn't own a PS3 anymore, I'd pay $20 to rent Persona 5 for a month if it was available the same day as release.

 

[HORRORSHØW]

Wait, so the beta isn't free? I thought it was for testing purposes.

what're you talking about?

 

[friskykillface]

Probably already said but I'd imagine Square-Enix abusing the pricing system.

Square tax is back

$25-$30

 

[subrock]

Probably won't jump in on this until there is a subscription model. Paying per title seems too expensive to me.

 

[The_Reckoning]

Wait, so the beta isn't free? I thought it was for testing purposes.

all games currently available in the beta are free, regardless of the time slot rented. There are time slots(1 day 2.99?, 7 days 5.99?, 30 days 19.99?) and that is what people here are concerned about.

 

[Sean]

$20 for a month for brand new games on release might work for me, but certainly not older games. Esp ps1/2 era games. For that price I might as well buy the game

GameFly is like $20 a month for two games at a time. You could get at least four rentals per month with them for the same price.

Even for brand new games, I don't see how that pricing is worth it.

 

[jediyoshi]

1. Remove backwards compatibility
2. charge me to rent games I own but can no longer play
3. profit.....

"Remove" implies it was a thing to begin with. You're giving them too much credit.

 

[GulAtiCa]

GameFly is like $20 a month for two games at a time. You could get at least four rentals per month with them for the same price.

Even for brand new games, I don't see how that pricing is worth it.

Oh yeah, gamefly is likely the better option.

 

[The_Reckoning]

GameFly is like $20 a month for two games at a time. You could get at least four rentals per month with them for the same price.

True, but Sony is in this for the long run. They didn't spend x million on Gaikai for nothing. They are planning on streaming these games to every device they create. Devices without disc drives, or USB slots, or cartridge insertion. They want everything they create to be able to use this service. Stop thinking of it as a console only service. Think big picture. Casual with a Bravia may be tempted in for a classic game(PS1,PS2,PS3,PSP?) Vita TV is coming, and for 99$ I can stream a thousand games on demand for chump change, yes please. I can't rent discs for my Bravia, or my Vita, or my Vita TV( I don't own a vita or vita tv just hypothetical.)

 

[Jabba]

True, but Sony is in this for the long run. They didn't spend x million on Gaikai for nothing. They are planning on streaming these games to every device they create. Devices without disc drives, or USB slots, or cartridge insertion. They want everything they create to be able to use this service. Stop thinking of it as a console only service. Think big picture. Casual with a Bravia may be tempted in for a classic game(PS1,PS2,PS3,PSP?) Vita TV is coming, and for 99$ I can stream a thousand games on demand for chump change, yes please. I can't rent discs for my Bravia, or my Vita, or my Vita TV( I don't own a vita or vita tv just hypothetical.)

Yep, if the service is popular and pretty profitable, with the right business deals in place, they could expand the service to all kinds of devices in the future. Other Tv manufacturers, Tablets etc......

 

[Jomjom]

$20 for a rental? GTFO

$2.99 is reasonable if it is for a few days.

Well right now it seems to only give you 7 day or 30 days (maybe also a 14 day, I can't remember). $2.99 for 7 days or even better, 14 days would be a decent deal considering Red Box charges $2 for a day.