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PSN Premium Service Leaked? Cloud, Hulu, Discounts, XGC & Much More

December 22, 2009 in Rumor comments 11

It was announced a while ago that Sony will release a premium service for the Playstation Network. No word on what the service will offer, it it was later revealed that there will be two plans, a $20 service and $60 service. Now Engadget believe that they have some leaked information on the premium service. If this is all true, I might consider upgrading.

Cross-game Voice Chat Access
Get exclusive member-only access to cross-game voice chat. This is the ability to use your headset to voice chat with friends on your PS3 regardless of what they are doing on the PS3.

customer Service Priority Access
Priority access to PlayStation's customer service both online and via phone should you need technical help or have questions about your products. This feature gives you support with little to no waiting.

Exclusive Experiences with Sony Brands
Get member-only access to attend exclusive Sony events and experiences throughout the year, including those offered by PlayStation, Sony Pictures, and Sony Music.

Extended Console Warranty 3 Years
Get your PS3 warranty extended to 3 years as part of your overall subscription (requires you to keep your subscription active). The standard warranty on your PS3 is 1 year.

Access to Beta Games
Get access to Betas of popular games not yet released at retail (Betas offer bigger experiences than typical game demos). You will have the ability to play these games before others do.

Member Demo Sharing of Full Game
Share a level of a game that you just purchased for your PS3 with a subscriber who doesn't own the game. Your friends could do the same. This would be an exclusive demo not available otherwise to those who haven't purchased the game.
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    Aeirou Dec 22, 09
    I'm most excited for cross game voice chat, but the fact of the matter is that my friends would also have to have the premium deal.. exactly how many people are going to pay more when they could pay nothing?

    Also, how would that work in games that are mic-compatible? you can't keep up with two mic channels. but it would be exceptionally great for games like demon's souls.
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    Sindrak Dec 23, 09
    I actually got sent that same survey from Sony. Most of it seems extremely expensive, but they listed about 30 or so combinations and asked how much you would be willing to pay per month or year. It was a really long survey, so they're really trying to test all possible options.
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    Gamesta100 Dec 23, 09
    Meh I can EASILY Live without those features.
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      Ameer Dec 23, 09
      There's a reason it's a Premium service.
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        Gamesta100 Dec 23, 09
        I meant that there's no reason for me to pay for the premium service as I don't really care for the features it is rumoured to be bringing
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    Guugley Dec 23, 09
    Wow, I always assumed PS3's already had a feature similar to XBL's party chat. Huh, only in-game chat is quite dull, but tbf the 360 has only had parties for about a year.
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    ruledbysecrecy Dec 23, 09
    Holy shit. An extended 3 year product warranty packaged with the service? I'd pay for the subscription just for that. Pretty cool if you ask me.

    I'm not a fan of paying to play online and get features that shouldn't have to be paid for but this seems like a better deal when you consider the warranty.
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    Dragoshi1 Dec 23, 09
    360 is still superior with its gold membership, even if this thing takes off or not. I find the 360's online interface much more useful and easy to use then the PS3's current(and what looks like future) layout
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    Red 9 Dec 23, 09
    Cross game chat being premium only? Now that is bullshit. We've been waiting for that feature for nearly a year now, and now that it comes we gotta pay? Well there was a reason I got Playstation over Xbox, and that was free online; I'm not about to start paying now (mainly because we're so strapped for cash right about now...)
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    gravypf Dec 23, 09
    The Warranty thing is good. I can live without the chat. I mean the stuff they offer now is very on par with the 360 and you don't pay a dime for it. so for sony to make me pay to for their service they have to offer a hell of a lot.

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