MegaDrive20XX
Segatron Genesis... call me the wizard.
I spent $49.99+tax for 12 months (plus 3 months free on top of that for a total of 15 months) for a nice package deal. I was a bit worried that I wasn't gonna get my full bang for my buck. Yet I was dead wrong.
I'll just flat out say that this works VERY similar to Xbox Live Arcade. As long as you are a member, you can play or download these games for free. If not, you are forced to buy the game or cannot play it all if you are not a PSN Plus member. So to all you crazy coo-coo kids, don't say it's bad when you already have a familiar service of your own.
As soon I log into the store, I'm greeted with that logo above "new releases" and presented with a bright white background that humbly tells me, "Elevate your game". I saw the PS3 game, InFamous as a full purchase or download the full game to play the 1 hour demo which surprisingly can earn you trophies still! I'm impressed Sony is attempting direct downloads again since the success of Burnout Paradise. After the 1 hour demo is done, the game will ask if you wish to purchase the full game for $29.99. Cool, but I'd rather have the actual game and if you don't already well shame on you!
Moving along, I see the word FREE on every other little box. Free full games that were presented such as PS1 game: Rally Cross, WipeOut HD PS3 & PSP Mini Game: Age of Zombies. Normally you would pay over $31+tax for all three of those games, but here they are for free just for being a member. If you like to think happy thoughts, just think "Hey I only paid $20+ for this subscription so far!"
Yet, wait there's more. DISCOUNTS. Did I grab your eyeballs? I hope so. The brand new Fat Princess DLC (Which adds Pirates, GIANTS, and Ninjas!) was discounted at a $3.99 instead of $4.99. For retro fans, Midway Games entered the fray with 50% off their four arcade classics for $2.50 a piece. Mortal Kombat 2, Rampage, Gauntlet II, and Rampart.
Tik games presents us with a truckload of goodies and FREE DLC by a handful. Full PSN games like Cuboid, Hamster Ball, Magic Orbz, Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos, and Mahjong Tale: Ancient Wisdom were $7.99 each instead of $9.99. Each respecting DLC for these games are totally FREE for the entire month. Two higher priced PSN games such as Smash Cars and Wakeboarding HD are now $11.99 instead of $14.99. Smash Cars DLC pack is free as well.
So to sum up all these goodies, discounts, and eye candy. We all have to ask, the big two questions. Is it worth it and why?
Now for those who are great at math, you just saved $85.85 in savings for the first month alone. Multiply this estimate by the number 14 for next month, as in how many more months I have left on my subscription and I'll just say the PSN Plus pays for itself and then some. That convinces me that Sony wants to reward you greatly for joining.
Is it worth it? Let's say you didn't have these games. I would say yes. Just remember there is a DIET COKE version for $17.99 for 3 months if you wish to test drive for a while. Regardless, just keep in mind you are guaranteed these types of benefits every single month. Otherwise, I will say no if you don't care about everything listed here and wish to continue with your free normal services.
Why should you get this? Free goodies, more to come, the values/discounts, first come first serve bases on betas, and early access to demos. You're also suppose to get an entire year of QORE Online Magazine for free as well ($24.99 value), but I'm not sure when exactly that is going to kick in. I will update this later.
Overall, I'm pleased with the presentation.
http://kotaku.com/5575419/what-do-you-get-with-playstation-plus -- full list of the first month of goodies
I'll just flat out say that this works VERY similar to Xbox Live Arcade. As long as you are a member, you can play or download these games for free. If not, you are forced to buy the game or cannot play it all if you are not a PSN Plus member. So to all you crazy coo-coo kids, don't say it's bad when you already have a familiar service of your own.
As soon I log into the store, I'm greeted with that logo above "new releases" and presented with a bright white background that humbly tells me, "Elevate your game". I saw the PS3 game, InFamous as a full purchase or download the full game to play the 1 hour demo which surprisingly can earn you trophies still! I'm impressed Sony is attempting direct downloads again since the success of Burnout Paradise. After the 1 hour demo is done, the game will ask if you wish to purchase the full game for $29.99. Cool, but I'd rather have the actual game and if you don't already well shame on you!
Moving along, I see the word FREE on every other little box. Free full games that were presented such as PS1 game: Rally Cross, WipeOut HD PS3 & PSP Mini Game: Age of Zombies. Normally you would pay over $31+tax for all three of those games, but here they are for free just for being a member. If you like to think happy thoughts, just think "Hey I only paid $20+ for this subscription so far!"
Yet, wait there's more. DISCOUNTS. Did I grab your eyeballs? I hope so. The brand new Fat Princess DLC (Which adds Pirates, GIANTS, and Ninjas!) was discounted at a $3.99 instead of $4.99. For retro fans, Midway Games entered the fray with 50% off their four arcade classics for $2.50 a piece. Mortal Kombat 2, Rampage, Gauntlet II, and Rampart.
Tik games presents us with a truckload of goodies and FREE DLC by a handful. Full PSN games like Cuboid, Hamster Ball, Magic Orbz, Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos, and Mahjong Tale: Ancient Wisdom were $7.99 each instead of $9.99. Each respecting DLC for these games are totally FREE for the entire month. Two higher priced PSN games such as Smash Cars and Wakeboarding HD are now $11.99 instead of $14.99. Smash Cars DLC pack is free as well.
So to sum up all these goodies, discounts, and eye candy. We all have to ask, the big two questions. Is it worth it and why?
Now for those who are great at math, you just saved $85.85 in savings for the first month alone. Multiply this estimate by the number 14 for next month, as in how many more months I have left on my subscription and I'll just say the PSN Plus pays for itself and then some. That convinces me that Sony wants to reward you greatly for joining.
Is it worth it? Let's say you didn't have these games. I would say yes. Just remember there is a DIET COKE version for $17.99 for 3 months if you wish to test drive for a while. Regardless, just keep in mind you are guaranteed these types of benefits every single month. Otherwise, I will say no if you don't care about everything listed here and wish to continue with your free normal services.
Why should you get this? Free goodies, more to come, the values/discounts, first come first serve bases on betas, and early access to demos. You're also suppose to get an entire year of QORE Online Magazine for free as well ($24.99 value), but I'm not sure when exactly that is going to kick in. I will update this later.
Overall, I'm pleased with the presentation.
http://kotaku.com/5575419/what-do-you-get-with-playstation-plus -- full list of the first month of goodies
