Sony to launch ‘PSN Pass’ this September

[-Daemon-]

This September, Sony will launch a new program called ‘PSN Pass’–available only, “in countries that have PlayStation Store”. Games that come with PSN Pass will include a registration code that is good for one-time use to enable online play. The first game to make use of PSN Pass program appears to be Resistance 3 (see image above, from Konsolentreff). Obviously, you will have to purchase a new PSN Pass registration code for used games that carries the PSN Pass emblem. Gaming site IGN contacted SCEA for clarification and this is the response:


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.

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Well i got to say one thing about this how is the fair we pay £40 to £50
for a game then still got to pay to go online how is this fair on people who only have money to buy the game what do you guy think is this right or wrong of sony?

[XNihiloNihilFit]

Once the code is used with the game you have bought, i think you need a new code to play online with a diffrent account.

In a way this is good because there will be way more server space, which will probly improve game play performance online.

Also if the game gets hacked, people cant make 30 diffrent accounts and ruine the online leaderboards. In some ways this is a good thing, but it can also be bad.

[Man of Steel]

Once the code is used with the game you have bought, i think you need a new code to play online with a diffrent account.

In a way this is good because there will be way more server space, which will probly improve game play performance online.

Also if the game gets hacked, people cant make 30 diffrent accounts and ruine the online leaderboards. In some ways this is a good thing, but it can also be bad.

You shouldn't need to buy a new code just to play it on a different account. I'd bet good money on it being just like any other PSN activator and as a result, it will follow the same rules as other PSN stuff meaning usable on 5 different consoles with that account.

I doubt it will do any good though. Someone will end up finding a way to copy the downloaded file off their PS3, share it, and everyone with CFW will still be able to get online with a pirate copy. In the end, they'll only be lining their own pockets when people who have bought preowned games end up having to pay to get online. It still isn't good though, because their claim of free online gaming isn't really going to be as appealing with "so long as you've bought games full price" tagged onto the end.

In the end, it's only going to hurt people who play preowned because who wants to pay full price for what has been a very disappointing generation for games.

[Kylee.]

This September, Sony will launch a new program called ‘PSN Pass’–available only, “in countries that have PlayStation Store”. Games that come with PSN Pass will include a registration code that is good for one-time use to enable online play. The first game to make use of PSN Pass program appears to be Resistance 3 (see image above, from Konsolentreff). Obviously, you will have to purchase a new PSN Pass registration code for used games that carries the PSN Pass emblem. Gaming site IGN contacted SCEA for clarification and this is the response:


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.

SOURCE

Well i got to say one thing about this how is the fair we pay £40 to £50
for a game then still got to pay to go online how is this fair on people who only have money to buy the game what do you guy think is this right or wrong of sony?

SONY PS3 are turning into Xbox, they are re-designing the store so its like Xbox, they are making us pay to go online like xbox, they are giving a pass to get online in some games like xbox 1 month trial, and how is it not fair on people who may not have the money xbox is just the same pay £50 for a fame then you have to pay for online so i guess Xbox and PS3 are exactly the same now.

[darkslayer11]

dont be worried its just like all the EA games that you have to pay to play online in their servers

[DeathMagnetik.]

I struggle to pay for games :/ I'm only 16 I dont have a job yet and I dont have money and my mother and father wont keep paying for games.

[Imtravvy]

Great, first they take away other os from us, and now free gameplay, the main reason people bought the ps3 rather than xbox is because IT HAD FREE ONLINE, Hope fully it will only be applied to some games and not games such as mw3,bf3,tekken x streetfighter, etc other wise it's xbox for me.. :smh:

if you buy the game new it comes with a pass i think this is to cut down on preowned merchandise this is the same thing ea does like with homefront battle code

[forcer911]

in future i will take 720

[zchryfrk]

I love my ps3 and use it often, but i am seriously considering selling it and getting an xbox

[ULG Poison]

I love my ps3 and use it often, but i am seriously considering selling it and getting an xbox

XD Screw getting a Xbox get a pc.

[Lt_Larry]

What so if you buy a second hand game you cant play it online? Is that a joke?