There's raising the prices and then there's raising the prices
Obviously nobody wants to pay more for anything, that pretty much goes without saying, however if it was a just a small increase from time to time then most sensible people would accept it and get on with it.
These are far from small increases though unfortunately
I'm exactly the same, unless it's something I really really REALLY want to play day one I'll just wait as I'm fairly confident that it will eventually come to either PS plus or Gamepass.
I have both but if one had to go I'd chose to get rid of my Game Pass.
I'm not just saying this because this is a Playstation Fan website but day one exclusives aside on game pass (and let's be honest there aren't that many), the games offered under PS plus extra subscriptions are far more appealing.
Just my opinion obviously, others may have the opposite view, all depends on your gaming preferences
It for that exact reason I rarely buy any games anymore.
Unless it's something I really really REALLY want to play day one I now just wait because it will almost certainly come to PS Plus or Gamepass eventually
I've enjoyed replaying the Ridge Racer games as part of the subscription but if I'm honest they were pretty much a one and done as a blast of nostalgia.
I don't feel the need to have them in a permanent collection.
To be fair I was just joking.. I actually own all 3 of the Big consoles. Admittedly I probably do spend most of my time on the PS5 (at the moment at least).
That will probably change in October though when Forza Motorsport releases for the Xbox and also Super Mario Wonder on the Switch I'm really looking forward to both of them.
I did get sucked into upgrading from a PS4 to a Pro but if I'm honest, other than doubling my internal storage it did kinda feel like a complete waste of time and Money.
If a PS5 pro does eventually exist (and chances are it will) then count me out.
I'm assuming your comments were at least in part aimed at me because I said I was sick of hearing about it...
Let me clarify, and perhaps I could have worded it better myself in my original post.
I am genuinely interested in the story which is why I click on the articles, What I actually meant was that I believe the whole saga has dragged on for far too long.
One way or the other it needs to come to a conclusion quickly.
This isn't a dig at Push Square for reporting on it (I get it that's it's big news) but too be honest I'm sick of hearing about it.
I just wish they could come to a decision one way or the other.
I have a Series X but hardly use it, if the sale gets blocked I'll probably sell it but if it goes through I'll probably keep it as hopefully Game pass will be of better value.
At the moment PS extra is so much better with their monthly updates.
I can't remember the last time a game got added to game pass that I actually got excited about.
But if I forget to cancel then it's not technically free is it. I'm being charged for something that I (potentially) don't want.
My point is then when you sign up for a free trial of anything if you want it to renew automatically then it should be something that you have to Opt into rather than having to remember to Opt out of.
They prey on people forgetting to cancel and it's just plain wrong as far as I'm concerned
If it involves giving them my card details so that it automatically renews after the 6 months in the hope that I forget to cancel it then no I won't be trying it.
As long as I don't have to give my card details then I'll give it a go
I'm fine with that, it definitely seems to be working for them so why change it.
I honestly don't know how Microsoft do it to be fair. I have both a PS5 and a Series X, I subscribe to both PS plus Premium and Game pass ultimate ( I get game pass for free with my mobile phone contract)
I honestly can't remember the last time I actually bought a new game.
Unless it was something I really really REALLY wanted to play I just don't see the point anymore because I know that eventually it will end up on one of the platforms and I can play if for "Free"
If I was paying on a monthly basis I probably wouldn't be but I bought an annual subscription on Black Friday and there was hardly any difference between the price of Premium and Extra so it seemed a bit brainer
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Re: PS Plus Price Hike Drives Sony Share Prices Up Dramatically
@Jacko11
There's raising the prices and then there's raising the prices
Obviously nobody wants to pay more for anything, that pretty much goes without saying, however if it was a just a small increase from time to time then most sensible people would accept it and get on with it.
These are far from small increases though unfortunately
Re: PS Plus Price Hike Drives Sony Share Prices Up Dramatically
They won't be so happy when they lose half their subscriptions due to their greed
Re: PS5, PS4 Owners Are Understandably Irate with PS Plus Price Hike
Mine expires around Black Friday as that usually tends to be the cheapest time to buy so I guess I'll see what offers are on nearer the time.
It's ok people getting understandably angry but for anything to happen we all need to vote with our wallets.
If everyone actually follows through with their threats of cancelling their Subscription Sony will soon drop the price again
Re: Looks Like You Should Expect More Astro Bot on PS5
@ProjectEve-Lover123
Me too 🤣
Re: UK Sales Charts: Armored Core 6 Mechs an Impact with Number One Debut
I get that it's probably on sale but buying FIFA 23 when then new one is out in less than a month seems pretty pointless
Re: PS Plus, Xbox Game Pass Spending Has Completely Plateaued in USA
@LordAinsley
I'm exactly the same, unless it's something I really really REALLY want to play day one I'll just wait as I'm fairly confident that it will eventually come to either PS plus or Gamepass.
Re: PS Plus, Xbox Game Pass Spending Has Completely Plateaued in USA
I have both but if one had to go I'd chose to get rid of my Game Pass.
I'm not just saying this because this is a Playstation Fan website but day one exclusives aside on game pass (and let's be honest there aren't that many), the games offered under PS plus extra subscriptions are far more appealing.
Just my opinion obviously, others may have the opposite view, all depends on your gaming preferences
Re: Looks Like You Should Expect More Astro Bot on PS5
Astro Bot Run - coming soon to Apple store and Google Play
Called it here first
Re: Madden NFL 24 (PS5) - Another Five Yards Forward for EA Sports' Football Sim
@Cherip-the-Ripper
I hope so too, regardless of the Name on the cover, the more games made the better it is for us the consumer.
As it currently stands EA have pretty much got the Football SIM market to themselves.
A decent competitor forces them to push each other which can only be a good thing
Re: Madden NFL 24 (PS5) - Another Five Yards Forward for EA Sports' Football Sim
@FredBiletnikoff
I'll cross that bridge when I come to it
I don't think they will do to be fair, I expected 2K to throw their hat in the football ring and maybe take up the licence but so far no signs of it
Re: Rumour: PS Plus Essential Game for September 2023 Leaked Early
@Jbuggydroid
It for that exact reason I rarely buy any games anymore.
Unless it's something I really really REALLY want to play day one I now just wait because it will almost certainly come to PS Plus or Gamepass eventually
Re: Madden NFL 24 (PS5) - Another Five Yards Forward for EA Sports' Football Sim
@Smiffy01
Definitely... I do love FIFA (sorry I think I'll always continue to call it that) but it does need some competition to keep it on its toes
Re: Madden NFL 24 (PS5) - Another Five Yards Forward for EA Sports' Football Sim
Please edit the title to state American Football
Next you'll be referring to EA Sports FC 24 as Soccer haha
Re: Rumour: PS Plus Essential Game for September 2023 Leaked Early
Haven't played it but would definitely give it my attention assuming the leak is true.
It's one of those games I'd like to play but not enough to actually go out and buy it.
That's where PS Plus is essential for me (Pun very much intended)
Re: Alan Wake 2 Was Delayed on PS5 to Avoid Going Neck to Neck with Spider-Man 2
They're quoting Spider Man but we all know it's really Super Mario Wonder that they're scared of going head to head with
Re: PlayStation Portal Is Sony's PS5 Remote Play Handheld, Priced at $200 / £200
Probably a little more than I wanted to pay (was hoping for around £150) but must admit I am tempted by one
Re: You Can Play The Crew Motorfest for Free in Trial Period at Launch on PS5, PS4
I'm hoping that it plays as well as it looks.
The fact they're willing to give out a free 5 hour demo does fill me with confidence that it will be decent.
Re: UK Sales Charts: PS5 Slingshots GTA 5 to Number Two
@Bez87
The first GTA and GTA London are probably my 2 favourite games of the entire series.
Although they're clearly showing their age nowadays, there's something charming about the simplicity of them.
I think I was 13 or 14 when the first one came out... I saved up my pocket money for it and my Grandma bought it for me whilst I was at School haha
Re: UK Sales Charts: PS5 Slingshots GTA 5 to Number Two
@WolfyTn
I know I just can't get my head around why people are still buying 9 & 10 year old games.
Not just still buying them but they're topping the charts.
To be fair, thinking about it, I can kind of get it with MK8. The booster pack has essentially doubled the size of the game track wise.
GTA V on the other hand, they just keep releasing the same game over and over with a polish of paint and people are lapping it up.
Absolute madness
Re: UK Sales Charts: PS5 Slingshots GTA 5 to Number Two
Mario Kart 8 and GTA V
The very definition of evergreen titles
Re: You Can Now Buy PS Plus Premium Classics Tekken 2, Ridge Racer Type 4, More
I've enjoyed replaying the Ridge Racer games as part of the subscription but if I'm honest they were pretty much a one and done as a blast of nostalgia.
I don't feel the need to have them in a permanent collection.
Re: Next! Crash Team Racing Gets Unofficial 60fps Patch on PS5
@4UDIOTAPE
Haha exactly the same for me... I'm sure we're not the only ones
Re: Next! Crash Team Racing Gets Unofficial 60fps Patch on PS5
@KaijuKaiser
Diddy Kong Racing would wipe the floor with both of them.
That game is crying out for a modern graphical remake.
Re: PS5 Pulling Ahead in the UK Thanks to Sony's Summer Sale
@cburg
To be fair I was just joking.. I actually own all 3 of the Big consoles. Admittedly I probably do spend most of my time on the PS5 (at the moment at least).
That will probably change in October though when Forza Motorsport releases for the Xbox and also Super Mario Wonder on the Switch I'm really looking forward to both of them.
Re: PS Plus Premium Adds a Playable Perk for PSVR2 Owners
About time they started adding some Virtual Boy 2 stuff to PS Premium
Re: PS5 Pulling Ahead in the UK Thanks to Sony's Summer Sale
PlayStation is king.... Xbox fanbois be crying Yo
Re: South Park: Snow Day! Is Not the PS5 Game You Were Expecting
Speaking as someone who loves South Park but passionately hates RPG games this has definitely pricked my interest
Re: Mini Review: Marble It Up! Ultra (PS5) - Colourful Arcade Game Is a Marble Blast
I'll play it when it inevitably comes to PS Plus in one tier or another
Re: Mid-Generation Upgrades Like PS5 Pro 'Aren't All That Meaningful', Says Take-Two CEO
I did upgrade to a PS4 pro and other than the extra storage space it felt like a complete waste of time and money.
The only way I'd ever get a 5 Pro is if my OG PS5 broke and needed to be replaced for some reason
Re: Movie Review: Gran Turismo - An Unexpectedly Great Racer
I absolutely love the Gran Turismo games (with the exception of GT Sport) and have grown up playing each generation of it.
I don't know what it is though I'm finding it very difficult to find any interest in a film of it.
Hopefully I'll change my mind after seeing it
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for August 2023 Announced
Got excited for a split second thinking the PGA tour game was the newer EA version rather than the 2K one
Still a good month though either way
Re: Rumour: PS5 Pro Release Date Reportedly Slated for November 2024
I did get sucked into upgrading from a PS4 to a Pro but if I'm honest, other than doubling my internal storage it did kinda feel like a complete waste of time and Money.
If a PS5 pro does eventually exist (and chances are it will) then count me out.
I Won't fall for the same trick twice
Re: The FTC Officially Files an Appeal Against Microsoft-Activision Court Victory
@ATaco
That would certainly be my preference for them to lose.
But at this point it's dragged on for so long I just want a resolution one way or the other
Re: The FTC Officially Files an Appeal Against Microsoft-Activision Court Victory
@Ouch @TheCollector316
I'm assuming your comments were at least in part aimed at me because I said I was sick of hearing about it...
Let me clarify, and perhaps I could have worded it better myself in my original post.
I am genuinely interested in the story which is why I click on the articles, What I actually meant was that I believe the whole saga has dragged on for far too long.
One way or the other it needs to come to a conclusion quickly.
Re: The FTC Officially Files an Appeal Against Microsoft-Activision Court Victory
@StrawberryTurtle
To be honest it's only the fact that I get Game Pass for free included in my EE mobile phone contract that I've still got it.
I'm thinking once I've had my fill of Forza Motorsport later this year I probably will get rid of it.
I don't play COD so thinking about it, if this deal does go through, I probably already own most of the other titles it be interested in anyway
Tony Hawk's, Crash Bandicoot etc
Re: The FTC Officially Files an Appeal Against Microsoft-Activision Court Victory
This isn't a dig at Push Square for reporting on it (I get it that's it's big news) but too be honest I'm sick of hearing about it.
I just wish they could come to a decision one way or the other.
I have a Series X but hardly use it, if the sale gets blocked I'll probably sell it but if it goes through I'll probably keep it as hopefully Game pass will be of better value.
At the moment PS extra is so much better with their monthly updates.
I can't remember the last time a game got added to game pass that I actually got excited about.
Re: Reaction: What Happens to PlayStation if Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard?
That means even in 2033, you’ll still be able play Call of Duty on PlayStation
I'm not even playing it in 2023 so Call of duty is no big loss at all for me
Re: Microsoft Beats US Regulator FTC in Activision Blizzard Buyout Battle
I just wish it could be finalized one way or the other so I know whether to bother keeping my Series X or sell it
Re: Another Six-Month Apple TV+ Free Trial Available Now on PS5, PS4
@mrbone
But if I forget to cancel then it's not technically free is it. I'm being charged for something that I (potentially) don't want.
My point is then when you sign up for a free trial of anything if you want it to renew automatically then it should be something that you have to Opt into rather than having to remember to Opt out of.
They prey on people forgetting to cancel and it's just plain wrong as far as I'm concerned
Re: Another Six-Month Apple TV+ Free Trial Available Now on PS5, PS4
If it involves giving them my card details so that it automatically renews after the 6 months in the hope that I forget to cancel it then no I won't be trying it.
As long as I don't have to give my card details then I'll give it a go
Re: EA Sports FC Reportedly Set for 29th September Release
It pretty much always releases on the last Friday of September so hardly the most outlandish prediction / "leak"
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for July 2023?
The games aren't to my personal taste but that doesn't hide the fact they are a pretty decent selection of games.
Sony are absolutely bossing it at the moment, even PS extra is so much better than what Game pass are offering recently
Re: Need for Speed Unbound Hits EA Play This Thursday
@Cashews
What does Ubisoft have to do with the price of a packet of sausages?
Re: Need for Speed Unbound Hits EA Play This Thursday
One of the few perks Xbox Game Pass has over PS plus is having EA Play included with it.
In pretty much every other department PS wins hands down
Re: Sony Says Not Making PS5, PS4 Exclusives Free with PS Plus on Day One Is a Strategy That's Working
I'm fine with that, it definitely seems to be working for them so why change it.
I honestly don't know how Microsoft do it to be fair. I have both a PS5 and a Series X, I subscribe to both PS plus Premium and Game pass ultimate ( I get game pass for free with my mobile phone contract)
I honestly can't remember the last time I actually bought a new game.
Unless it was something I really really REALLY wanted to play I just don't see the point anymore because I know that eventually it will end up on one of the platforms and I can play if for "Free"
Re: PS Plus Premium Has a 'Bigger Share' of Subscribers than PS Plus Extra, Says Sony
I'm on Premium
If I was paying on a monthly basis I probably wouldn't be but I bought an annual subscription on Black Friday and there was hardly any difference between the price of Premium and Extra so it seemed a bit brainer
Re: The Crew Motorfest Brings Forza Horizon Vibes to PS5, PS4 This September
If I didn't obviously know any better, at first glance I could have been fooled into thinking that was Forza Horizon.
Looks pretty decent to be fair
Re: This Is the Impact PS Plus Can Have on a Game's Player Numbers
@Victor_Meldrew
Argh ok, consider myself told, in future I'll say water makes you wet
Re: This Is the Impact PS Plus Can Have on a Game's Player Numbers
In other news water is wet
Seriously though thanks for the reminder, I need to go add this month's games to my library
Re: PS5 Pro Is '100%' Happening, Says Reliable Report
Whether it eventually exists or not one thing I can say with absolute certainty is that I will not be buying one.
I did upgrade my PS4 to a Pro version and it's one of my biggest regrets.
If I didn't already have a PS4 then maybe it would have been justifiable but it was the biggest waste of money I've possibly ever unnecessarly spent