Tag Archives: subscriptions

Tue, Oct 23, 2012 | 15:20 BST

Xbox 360 Entertainment for All plan with subscription “coming soon”

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The Xbox 360 Entertainment for All plan, listed as “coming soon” from Microsoft, will offer consumers a choice of two new hardware options with subscriptions.

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Tue, May 08, 2012 | 12:29 BST

PS4 for free: are subscriptions console gaming’s miracle?

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Microsoft revealed a subscription Xbox 360 yesterday, a move that has enormous implications for the HD console business. Monthly payments for hardware and services could change everything, says Patrick Garratt.

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Wed, Feb 16, 2011 | 05:31 GMT

App Store games now allowed to use subscription fees

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That incredibly high-budget-looking game’s price tag says “free,” does it?

Wait! Don’t buy it! It’s a trap!

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Fri, Nov 12, 2010 | 11:14 GMT

Report: Subscription gaming declining, micro-transactions climbing

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According to a report by research firm Parks Associates, subscription models for online games are on the wane.

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Mon, Dec 21, 2009 | 14:44 GMT

Survey details possible PSN subs charges

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Kotaku’s running images of a survey which apparently outlines postential PSN subscription charges.

The IPSOS Online Research survey begins, “Sony is considering offering a premium PlayStation Network subscription in the future. The subscription offering would provide new premium features you could choose to pay for and are in addition to the features currently available for free such as access to online multiplayer gaming (current features would remain free).”

One of the charts over there details four potential plans, with three costing $69.99 a year or $9.99 a month, and one costing $4.99 a month and $29.99 a year.

Online music services, cloud storage and cross-game chat are all listed as features.

Pretty much essential reading. Hit the link.