PlayStation Plus, according to Sony, includes the following for either $49.99 annually or $17.99 for three months.
PlayStation Plus Features List:
Receive special discounts and free items from PlayStation Store. Take advantage of pre-sale opportunities. Obtain premium avatars and themes. Enjoy priority invite privileges to beta testing opportunities for select online games. Play some featured full-length games for a limited time prior to purchase. Automatically download and install game update data, video files and demo versions of some games. Automatically download system software update data. In essence, PlayStation Plus gives subscribers free games, discounts on PSN games and DLC, automatic downloads of demos, firmware and more, and priority Beta invites. Early, cheaper, exclusive, and sometimes free, PlayStation Plus offers a bevy of content for one price.
The content list is frequently updated, and rumors of additional features, like Hulu Plus video service, abound. But as a sample, here are some of the highlights available at launch to PlayStation Plus Subscribers: wipEout HD - Full Game Cuboid DLC Rally Cross - PSOne Game Age of Zombies - PlayStation Minis Infamous - Full game limited trial Fat Princess Avatars Gauntlet II - 50% off Mortal Kombat II - 50% off and much more So, unlike Xbox Live, PlayStation gamers will still be able to play games online and access content without an annual subscription, but those who do receive a premium content, rather than play, experience. Time will tell if the service is concrete enough for consumers to understand the value.
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