TechRadar has noted in a recent survey – sent to some consumers by Sony Asia – that Sony asks the question as to whether PlayStation gamers would be prepared to pay a monthly fee for the online service. Sony currently offers access to its online service free of charge for all Playstation 3 owners, which is a pretty big selling point. I found it very surprising to read this, as I have read numerous quotes in the past from Sony folk that the service would remain free for a long time. Has that time come to an end? A possible trade-off is that Sony would offer free downloads of PSP and PSOne game downloads (and possibly other perks) to subsidize the cost.
Honestly, in my opinion, I don’t believe its a good idea. Sony needs as many advantages as possible to keep the PS3 momentum rolling, and this feels like it would be a negative aspect especially as access to the PSN has been free. While there is no official word from Sony, we at Sony Insider can only hope that this remains a contemplation..and not a reality.
Information courtesy of TechRadar.
