Regardless, most people keep PS+ because they release new games every month. And ever since E3 they are releasing full retail games more and more. It easy to see the benefit, especially when compared to XBL imo.

Originally Posted by barrit Unless I'm a noob myself, nope. I know what you mean though, kinda like how Xbox Live has the site you can access from a computer and add things to your download queue. PSN doesn't have anything like that and you need to access it through a PS3.

Thanks! That's what I figured. Looks like it's finally time to buy a PS3 (probably for Black Friday)

Originally Posted by specialist Awesome stuff. Can't wait to get Jet Grind. I wonder how big the game is. I've only got the 4gb that came with the bundle.

Jet Grind Radio was originally a Dreamcast title. And Dreamcast titles came on custom GD-Rom discs, which stored around 1 Gigabyte of data. So Jet Grind Radio for the Vita probably won't take up any more than 1 Gigabyte. (and will probably be less, possibly much less) I don't think you'll have anything to worry about.

So I could just get a 3 month subscription and then download and keep these games?

Or do I lose them when subscription is over?

Originally Posted by Envel So I could just get a 3 month subscription and then download and keep these games? Or do I lose them when subscription is over?

you can only play when you are subscribed

Originally Posted by Richard Kain Free games you get from Playstation+ don't expire when your subscription lapses. It just means you won't be able to get any of the new free games that come out. If I download and install those free games on my PS3 and Vita, I will be able to continue enjoying them for as long as I please, even if I don't renew my Playstation+ subscription.

.....that's not true
You can only play the free games as long as you are a member.

I guess this is a good enough time to renew my PS+ account/subscription.

Originally Posted by sharpeone Now to find PS+ on the cheap...Anyone know any good deals on PS+ cards?

Ive seen them for only $38 on ebay! (compared to the standard $50 price tag)

amazon tiv for Gravity Rush and Uncharted were 20.25 and 18.90 this morning, good thing I locked in couple hours ago, they are now tanked to 6.75 and 8.70

Originally Posted by rbanez Newb question, but can i put all those vita games on my DL list (thru ps3) even if i don't have a vita yet?

yup!

YEAH!
I was waiting for a sale for Wipeout and Uncharted and now they're free*.
Uncharted is great to "rent" since I won't likely play it more than once.
And I already got Mutant Blobs and FFT on sale, so I'm doing a good job of winning with my Vita experience so far.

*no, they're not actually free but since I already spent the money, I'm not thinking about that for another year.

Originally Posted by WilliamG Again, how does this help people NOW? 3 years = $150 (+tax?)

It is relevant when people are questioning the cost of the service + the cost of storage versus the value they are receiving back. For those that spent significantly less for the cost of the service, it increases their returned value.

Not every post is to help you now. Discussion occurs and the scenario above was brought up. Relax.

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Originally Posted by anarchyoblivion Thanks! That's what I figured. Looks like it's finally time to buy a PS3 (probably for Black Friday)

On that similar line, is PS + worth it if you have no plan to get a Playstation 3? I am contemplating this

Originally Posted by daminion If Sony included a year of PS+ with a new vita I'd be extremely tempted to go out and buy one. But they won't do anything this smart.

I don't know that it would be smart of them to do so. A month, maybe, but a year is a little excessive for them to give away. You can however partake in deals as they occur that include a free $50 GC and then use that on PS+.

Originally Posted by Deathdenial On that similar line, is PS + worth it if you have no plan to get a Playstation 3? I am contemplating this

The only thing that pushed me over the edge was the COD Bestbuy magazine that they gave to me when I renewed my Gamer's Club; it had a $15 off coupon for a PS+ 1 Year sub that expires in a couple days.

Originally Posted by Yanksfan It is relevant when people are questioning the value of the service + the cost of storage versus the value they are receiving back. For those that spent significantly less for the cost of the service, it increases their returned value. Not every post is to help you now. Discussion occurs and the scenario above was brought up. Relax.

i agree and while I have a few years free from IGN, I think the service would pay for itself multiple times over during the course of a year to justify even the full $50.

but nobody is locked into $50, you can always trade stuff in towards a card, wait for deals, etc. And they usually go for less than retail on Ebay, though you see this less and less as the service gets popular.

That is pretty impressive. I wasn't expecting that from playstation plus.

Even if you don't own these games, the plus discounts, ability to playthrough games and game trials have saved me well over the 1 year subscription I paid.

So instead of a permanent price cut, sony will just give away the games to encourage more unit sales. Well played sony!

Originally Posted by anarchyoblivion The only thing that pushed me over the edge was the COD Bestbuy magazine that they gave to me when I renewed my Gamer's Club; it had a $15 off coupon for a PS+ 1 Year sub that expires in a couple days.

I am guessing you could download Final fantasy tactics on the PSP as well if you have PS +? Or just the vita?