Future PhaZe
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If I could get Netflix gaming with PSN Platinum I'd probably buy a vita.
^ It must be a magical feature that operates at 0kpsShare doesn't even use Sony network resources.
^ Game purchases are linked to the console AND your account... maybe you should run the license transfer tool if you're having trouble.This isn't Microsoft, who charges you full price for games but limits the content to offline only unless you pay them more.
....if Sony backs up 75% of the features they promised at their event, like the ability to swap control of a friend's game, then I'm in for sure.
Sounds more like PS+ expanded than XBLG.
It's a client/server connection that originates at the PS4 (your house), sending data to Ustream/Facebook/Youtube. Aside from any information gathering going on in the background it's of virtually no cost to the Sony infrastructure.^ It must be a magical feature that operates at 0kps
^ It must be a magical feature that operates at 0kps
As long as what's on the PS3 now (online gaming, complete store access, media apps) is included with the free version, I'm ok with this.
It's a client/server connection that originates at the PS4 (your house), sending data to Ustream/Facebook/Youtube. Aside from any information gathering going on in the background it's of virtually no cost to the Sony infrastructure.
Uploading to youtube or streaming through ustream means it is not going onto a Sony server that they would pay to maintain. So indeed it could be 0kb traffic to Sony.
My point is that Sony clearly wants to get in on the benefits of having some sort of paywall in place. Whether some like it or not, it's been a huge success for MS. And they did it by locking something that people wanted behind a paywall. Right now Sony's answer to that is to give free games. But that's a pretty big move and it can't be cheap for them. That's why I think that they're going to add more to it. They'll make it more desirable and the Share feature would be one of those. Maybe they won't completely block it off. They might let you share photos and a 1 minute video (instead 15m), but I absolutely expect some part of that to be locked behind a paywall.
^ People uploading videos of glitches and playing games poorly does not equal great advertising.Streams carry advertising, and are advertising in and of themselves.
If Sony's monetizing them it's more likely to be a deal with UStream/Youtube for ad revenue sharing IMO.
My point is that Sony clearly wants to get in on the benefits of having some sort of paywall in place.
Right now Sony's answer to that is to give free games. But that's a pretty big move and it can't be cheap for them. That's why I think that they're going to add more to it. They'll make it more desirable.
You get so many ppl saying how awesome the insurmountable value PS+ has all the time after all. So I can see Sony taking that ball and running with it. Adding more "value" whilst increasing the cost with features like youtube uploading, voice chat etc.
Wasn't there a thread about increasing the cost of PS+ $40 more ($90).
It was referred to as PS World. I believe it was debunked though.
They can charge for whatever they want feature wise, so long as it's not a feature we have now for free.
I believe the increase in prices could work something like this:
Free - multiplayer
Silver - voice chat/video chat/youtube/share button
Gold - Silver plus PS+
Platinum - Gold + Gaikai
Just keep online play free, don't care about all the rest.
Indeed. Voice chat was free on Vita. However, they can always snowball a free feature with added value, thus validating a fee. For example voice chat would save the last 10 messages (or something, I dunno).
That's probably it, really.I believe the increase in prices could work something like this:
Free - multiplayer
Silver - voice chat/video chat/youtube/share button
Gold - Silver plus PS+
Platinum - Gold + Gaikai
Make 'Silver' free then we're talking.I believe the increase in prices could work something like this:
Free - multiplayer
Silver - voice chat/video chat/youtube/share button
Gold - Silver plus PS+
Platinum - Gold + Gaikai
I believe the increase in prices could work something like this:
Free - multiplayer
Silver - voice chat/video chat/youtube/share button
Gold - Silver plus PS+
Platinum - Gold + Gaikai
I believe the increase in prices could work something like this:
Free - multiplayer
Silver - voice chat/video chat/youtube/share button
Gold - Silver plus PS+
Platinum - Gold + Gaikai
Indeed. Voice chat was free on Vita. However, they can always snowball a free feature with added value, thus validating a fee. For example voice chat would save the last 10 messages (or something, I dunno).
That's probably it, really.
Internet has grown substantially in five years. In another five where will it be?I'm ready for the future, but is the future ready for me?
Internet speeds are still slow in many areas.
^ It must be a magical feature that operates at 0kps
^ Game purchases are linked to the console AND your account... maybe you should run the license transfer tool if you're having trouble.
Internet has grown substantially in five years. In another five where will it be?
Sharing features can be limited. Where is the streaming going to be hosted? Probably Sony servers, so that has a cost. Posting pictures on social networks or using external services like twitch.tv or youtube could be free, but using the PSN to stream games and interact with friends while at it is probably included in some kind of membership.Wait why would they make you subscribe to share features, that button is there already. Why would I have to pay to be able to use it? that would be really dumb on Sony's part.
Free - multiplayer
Silver - voice chat/video chat/youtube/share button
Gold - Silver plus PS+
Platinum - Gold + Gaikai
And it might be the kind of thing that'd outright murder the Xbox if they screw it up badly enough. But they could incentive in other ways, IE free DLC or at least heavily discounted DLC, encouraging you to play online and pay into it more often.Everyone that believes that Sony will keep online multiplayer free needs to get that out your heads. Online multiplayer is a major draw and keeping it free is leaving money on the table that Sony can't afford to lose. Yes, Sony said it would stay free, but that was for PS3 while trying to combat Xbox Live at launch.
Sharing features can be limited. Where is the streaming going to be hosted? Probably Sony servers, so that has a cost. Posting pictures on social networks or using external services like twitch.tv or youtube could be free, but using the PSN to stream games and interact with friends while at it is probably included in some kind of membership.
Netflix lets you pay a monthly fee for unlimited streaming of a bunch of TV shows, movies, documentaries, ect. ect. It includes things on TV now and some new movies, but also a bunch of old TV shows and movies. I use it way more then I've ever watched cable.What is with this netflix stuff? I don't know how you guys in america get content, but why is it so important? Isn't it just "TV"?