The Xbox ecosystem has provided players with a plethora of features that are bound to excite. One of the major advantages Microsoft offers to gamers is the Xbox Game pass. Rather than having to purchase each game individually, for a monthly subscription fee, users get access to a vast library of games. Well, PlayStation is now ready to play ball with its fresh PlayStation Plus rebrand.
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This revamped service offers a swathe of nifty features designed to excite fans. With three different tiers of services, there’s something for everyone. And so far, fans have had some interesting reactions to the news.
PS Plus Premium offers access to classic PS games
– PS3 games via streaming
– PS1, PS2 and PSP games offered both as "streaming and download option"
– Time-limited game trialsPlayStation Now will be merged into PS+; expect a launch in June starting with Asia, then NA/EU
— Nibel (@Nibellion) March 29, 2022
PlayStation Plus rebrand garners a lot of fan attention
Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially unveiled the PlayStation Plus service. With a June 2022 launch date, it would notably offer three tiers of services to users. Significantly, the service offers a library of over 700 titles alongside other neat features and services. The announcement came by the way of a blog post by SIE President Jim Ryan who noted:
“This June, we’re bringing together PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now in an all-new PlayStation Plus subscription service that provides more choice to customers across three membership tiers globally.”
Additionally, Ryan mentioned they are collaborating with in-house studios and third-party partners to include some terrific gaming experiences with a regularly refreshing library. Furthermore, they plan to include smash hits like Death Stranding, God of War, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Mortal Kombat 11, and Returnal at launch.
There are three tiers available to users: PlayStation Plus Essential, PlayStation Plus Extra, and PlayStation Plus Premium. Ryan stated, “Our focus is on providing high-quality, curated content with a diverse portfolio of games.”
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Fan reaction has been mixed, to say the least. With cloud streaming and PS3 compatibility comprise, most of the fan complaints.
Looking forward to seeing the full game line-ups closer to the time. I'd love to see some of the PS1/PS2 JRPGs that didn't make it over to Europe show up.
— ColossalFailure – Lewis (@CoIossalFailure) March 29, 2022
Indeed it is!
"customers can stream games on pc"
this is p cool actually
— yuzu (@yuzushiraishi) March 29, 2022
Fans have a clear demand
I wish they would just learn how PS3 games could work on current hardware
— Ben (@OurFutureDays) March 29, 2022
This user’s verdict is clear.
Cloud streaming? Yeah that's a hard no for me
— sz (@ctidSZ) March 29, 2022
That would sting
Im Just laughing how People expected this to be like gamepass 😹
— how to feel nothing (@howtofeelnothin) March 29, 2022
The community is making its voice heard
They really don't want people to enjoy the PS3 era
Their cloud technology is awful
— Arno (@NJPW_Puroresu) March 29, 2022
This fan hates the move
I hate this. Like dude. I dont wanna stream games. Its unstable. Extra…. Not for me personally and you dont get new ps studios titles? Im good. Staying with the classic sub
— Vishis (@Big_Kahuna765) March 29, 2022
The all important question
So not a full backwards compatibility?
— Johnny Obeid 🇵🇸 (@JohnnyObeid_) March 29, 2022
More Nintendo than Xbox
It sounds more like what Nintendo offers rather than GamePass
— Adam Markowski (@AdamMarkowski) March 29, 2022
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It seems fans have a few qualms about the upcoming service. However, there’s surely a section of gamers who’s excited about this launch. What are your thoughts on the matter?
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