PlayStation Announce The Launch Of PlayStation Plus
Released on: June 18, 2010, 5:30 am
Author:
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd
Industry: Entertainment
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) announced that it will
offer PlayStation Plus, a new subscription service package on
PlayStation Network. In addition to the current free to use existing
features and services, PlayStation Plus brings value-added offerings
including exclusive services and content worldwide on June 29.
Purchasing a membership* to PlayStation Plus, will provide members with new options
to expand their gaming experience and gain an exclusive set of features and content
(content will vary by region). For users’ convenience, PlayStation Plus will be
available in different subscription options of 90 days and 1 Year starting from £11.99.
PS+ members will be able to play the
full version of designated PS3 downloadable and PlayStation Network titles including
PS one Archives and minis (excluding Japan) with no limit of time as long as
membership is effective. These games will become available for PlayStation Plus
members at no extra cost.
Content such as avatars and dynamic themes, many of which are exclusive, will become
available, as will early access to designated new game beta trials, game demos and
video content prior to public distribution – both available within subscription fee.
Members will have access to exclusive discounts on designated PlayStation Store
titles. Titles will vary every month on PlayStation Store.
Members can also access full game trial where they will have access to full versions
of designated PS3 and PlayStation Network titles. The titles on offer will be
available for download on PlayStation Store for a stated period and change every
month. After the trial period expires (expiration dates will vary by content), users
will be able to continue playing the game by purchasing the game on-line**.
PS3 will automatically download and install designated game demos and game updates
and also download the system software update data (requires user agreement to
install). PS3 will automatically start up at a designated time to download content
and will turn off after the download has completed.
Since its launch in November 2006, PlayStation Network continues to gain strong
support from PlayStation communities around the
world. It offers a broad range of on-line content and services, including on-line
gaming, video chat and text messaging with other
PS3 users on-line, as well as access to many games, videos and comic content
downloadable from PlayStation Store.
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Notes to editors:
* PlayStation users can purchase PlayStation Plus membership through PlayStation
Store on PS3 only. Users need to install PS3 system software version 3.40, which
will be released on June 29th, to play PlayStation Plus.
** User can continue to use games with previously saved data. Any trophies earned
during the trial will also be unlocked.
About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of
consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI)
manufactures, distributes and markets the PlayStation game console, the PlayStation2
computer entertainment system, the PSP (PlayStationPortable) handheld entertainment
system and the PlayStation3 (PS3) system.
PlayStation has revolutionized home entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic
processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of
home networked entertainment. PSP is a handheld entertainment system that allows
users to play 3D games,
with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio.
SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.,
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc.
develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party
licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI is an independent business unit of the Sony
Group.
PlayStation, PS3 and PSP are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
PR Contact:
Account Manager
10 Great Marlborough Street
London
W1F 7LP
020 7859 5981
eu.playstation.com
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