Pachter: PlayStation Network's free service could be stripped down

[Kuronoa]

I just want to download games. I don't want to subscribe just for that.

[Kokonoe]

Yes. Sega has implemented 3(I think) different currencies dealing with real life and in game ways to earn them. As other developers before them, they have stated that such implementations will even out everyone's ability to play, but I have yet to see a successful game other than LoL implement a Cash shop with currency that people actually like.

Update: Link http://www.destructoid.com/phantasy-...d-225785.phtml

I can easily say I don't like this, but i'll wait till I actually see how extensive it is in-game. There are more issues tied to this than just pay2win, but that is a pretty big concern regardless of what a company tells you they are going to do.

[ultimate victory]

Sony isn't that stupid.

[rf switch]

A TV/PS4 combo sounds suicidal. This guy is a bozo.

It wouldn't be the only model or SKU...

It wouldn't be suicidal, it just wouldn't sell as well as the base console.

[Yeow95]

Digital-distribution-only consoles, anti-used games mechanisms in built-in consoles, and now stripping down of previously free online media services...

What the **** is up with all of these rumors of companies trying to shoot themselves in the foot with stupid actions such as these?

[Shinobi_Returns]

Digital-distribution-only consoles, anti-used games mechanisms in built-in consoles, and now stripping down of previously free online media services...

What the **** is up with all of these rumors of companies trying to shoot themselves in the foot with stupid actions such as these?

Sony has blown off both of their legs at this point buddy.

Do you really think Sony cares about attempting to keep non profiting services still being heavily accessible? DD is way more profitable (though I though physical media should still be an option) and Microsoft makes a decent amount of money on Xbox Live so what could it hurt?

[Zamio]

I pay for Xbox Live so I would pay for this to.