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Sony Adding PSN Pass to Future Titles [Updated]

Posted on Wednesday, July 6 @ 11:26:24 Eastern by


EA started it, and nearly every other publisher did monkey see, monkey do, all while having dollar signs in their eyes and hearing cash registers cha-chinging. I really can't blame them, though. EA took the risky plunge, and it didn't hurt their sales, only added to their bottom line by forcing used game purchasers to pony up an additional $10 to access a title's online modes.

Daniel pointed that this could be coming in last night's edition of The News and already today we have confirmation. The latest to reveal their "pass" is Sony, who is calling it a "PSN Pass". The first title to feature this one-time registration code will be their upcoming shooter, Resistance 3.

Here's are a few excerpts from Sony's official statement:

We are always evaluating new programs for our online offering, and starting with Resistance 3 this September, we will be instituting a network pass program for PS3 games with online capabilities...

This program will be game-specific. Games that are a part of this program will include a single-use registration code that grants the account holder redeeming the code full online access for that title.

This is an important initiative as it allows us to accelerate our commitment to enhancing premium online services across our first party game portfolio.

On the bright side, they say it's game-specific. And this could make for a more stable online multiplayer experience on the PSN - something that is very much needed.

It's important to note that this is only confirmed for Europe at the time of this writing. However, we've reached out to SCEA to see if this program will be coming to North America as well. We'll update when we get some clarification.

[Update] This is confirmed for North America as well. SCEA replied to our incessant emails with a statement that echos the one above.

So that's another major publisher down... who's next?

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  • Italion193
    Italion193
    Joined: Jun 2011
    Posted: Jul 6th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
    so...around 75 total for a multiplayer game with tax total because I clearly know I will like and play my moneys worth out of the multiplayer before i get it....right...douchebags.
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  • Italion193
    Italion193
    Joined: Jun 2011
    Posted: Jul 6th, 2011 at 12:42 pm
    this pretty much sums up my thoughts...

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  • cheesegod99
    cheesegod99
    Joined: Jun 2007
    Posted: Jul 6th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
    I'm pretty sure that the pass will come free with a (new) copy of the game. Your just have to pay $10 if you buy it used and want to play online.

    Sounds like a sound business plan to me. The people who buy their games new already won't care, and the only people who get pissed are the people who don't pay the company a dime anyway - either they walk away from the purchase (no loss to Sony) or they pony up $10 (Sony wins). No-Lose scenario for them.
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  • SithSpectre
    SithSpectre
    Joined: Jun 2011
    Posted: Jul 6th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
    Nah dude if you buy the game new you don't need to purchase a pass, it's only required if you buy a pre-owned copy and it's well worth it considering sony has been nice enough to let us play many 1st party exclusives supported by dedicated servers on a free network thus far, so if I wanna be a cheap ass gamer and buy preowned a 10-15$ pass to cover playtime on a premium matchmaking system supported by dedicated servers for the lifetime of said game isn't bad considering alot of game companies charge that as a monthly rate to play.
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  • warmaster670
    warmaster670
    Joined: Jun 2007
    Posted: Jul 7th, 2011 at 1:14 am
    You should try actually READING an article before raging in the comments, this doesnt affect anyone whos actually supports the devs and buys a new copy.
    1 0
  • devaldogz
    devaldogz
    Joined: Apr 2011
    Posted: Jul 7th, 2011 at 5:37 am
    Your thinking far too narrow. #1, it effects gamers perception of the game makers. Some people will boycott on that alone. #2. It effects every single person using Gamefly or Red Box to get games. #3. Even if you buy a new game, you couldn't take it to your friends house and play multiplayer on their machine. There are pros and cons here.
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  • warmaster670
    warmaster670
    Joined: Jun 2007
    Posted: Jul 8th, 2011 at 9:54 pm
    #1 dont care #2 dont care how this effects people who dont support game devs #3 sign into your account on there machine, problem solved.
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  • Italion193
    Italion193
    Joined: Jun 2011
    Posted: Jul 6th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
    arnold's thoughts
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  • Behemoth026
    Behemoth026
    Joined: Dec 2010
    Posted: Jul 6th, 2011 at 2:09 pm
    Great... another multiplayer I wont get to play. Probably will just skip resistance 3 altogether. Can't really turn a 6 hour single player into a whole weekend. So why bother trying.
    2 0
  • De-Ting
    De-Ting
    Joined: Nov 2006
    Posted: Jul 6th, 2011 at 3:37 pm
    ^That. You only pay extra for the multiplayer if you bought it used. I thought everyone understood this.
    0 0
  • De-Ting
    De-Ting
    Joined: Nov 2006
    Posted: Jul 6th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
    Wow. The reply didn't work. Disregard the "^That".
    0 0
  • Behemoth026
    Behemoth026
    Joined: Dec 2010
    Posted: Jul 6th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
    I use gamefly. So no multiplayer. Also not going to spend $60 to play a game for two days. Really don't get how everyone forgot that this effects renting games. Can't buy a game later if I like the multiplayer if I don't get to try it first. Kinda like not being able to test drive a car before you buy it. No idea if it has any power or handles like s**t. your stuck on what everyone else thought. You'll end up with less money if you buy it and get angry when you don't like it as much as everyone else.
    0 0
  • TheJx4
    TheJx4
    Joined: Jun 2011
    Posted: Jul 6th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
    Maybe they'll let you play up to a certain level?
    0 0
  • Behemoth026
    Behemoth026
    Joined: Dec 2010
    Posted: Jul 6th, 2011 at 5:09 pm
    they tried that with homefront. but a half hour later I was at level 5 and locked out. Hard to be interested in such a short timeframe. Other games do have a 24 or 48 hour pass. But those are few and far between. Hope it becomes the norm though.
    0 0
  • TurinAlexander
    TurinAlexander
    Joined: Sep 2006
    Posted: Jul 6th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
    I suppose I won't be buying Resistance 3 then.
    0 0
  • Bretimus_v2
    Bretimus_v2
    Joined: Jan 2009
    Posted: Jul 6th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
    I'll just say this again. Used game stores and lending games to friends has been a staple in the gaming community. What happened video games, you used to be cool.
    0 0
  • cheesegod99
    cheesegod99
    Joined: Jun 2007
    Posted: Jul 7th, 2011 at 5:19 am
    What happened was a dramatic increase in the cost of development, and a dramatic increase in the used games market - which provides $0 to the developer.
    0 0
  • drathbone
    drathbone
    Joined: May 2011
    Posted: Jul 6th, 2011 at 8:12 pm
    I have to pay $10 to play multiplayer on my gamefly games? Might be the end of me caring about consoles soon.
    0 0

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