Interesting discussion. I like the comparison to other media and fully agree with others comments the big thing holding back gam subscriptions is time. I have 1000 games to play but there just isn't the time in the day to play them all. I think subscriptions are here to stay but as a compliment to the overall package. I use Spotify as my on the go music listening service and it's great for choice and flexibility. However I physically buy records of my favourite artists (1 because I like them and 2 to support them directly). I see subscriptions for gaming as the same. I buy each and every game that I want to buy based on personal choice and critical reception. For me PS Plus essential is great as I can play online and get a fee goodies included. I still have my PS1,2,3,4 and PSP and all the games. Therefore I have literally no need to subscribe any further because I have what I need. I would imagine a good deal of the core fan base is in a similar position.
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Re: Soapbox: I No Longer Think Subscriptions Like PS Plus, Xbox Game Pass Are the Future of Gaming
Interesting discussion. I like the comparison to other media and fully agree with others comments the big thing holding back gam subscriptions is time. I have 1000 games to play but there just isn't the time in the day to play them all. I think subscriptions are here to stay but as a compliment to the overall package. I use Spotify as my on the go music listening service and it's great for choice and flexibility. However I physically buy records of my favourite artists (1 because I like them and 2 to support them directly). I see subscriptions for gaming as the same. I buy each and every game that I want to buy based on personal choice and critical reception. For me PS Plus essential is great as I can play online and get a fee goodies included. I still have my PS1,2,3,4 and PSP and all the games. Therefore I have literally no need to subscribe any further because I have what I need. I would imagine a good deal of the core fan base is in a similar position.