Sony reveals PS3’s (free) online services

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Microsoft’s Xbox had a huge edge over PS2 - the online gaming features. Now Sony has learned their lesson and tries to do better with PlayStation 3. PS3 has feature rich online features and most importantly they will be offered for free. Besides online gaming, there is also a possibility to purchase content for the PS3.


Tapping into the online network will be free to all users, Sony however intends to generate revenues from the service in digital transactions: In addition to purchasing music tracks from the PlayStation Network, users will also be able to connect to the online Playstation store and purchase games and accessories directly from their box. Moreover, following the success of Microsoft’s Xbox Live Arcade and Nintendo’s announced virtual console, Sony will offer game downloads through the Playstation Network that will cost $15 each and be downloaded directly to the PS3 hard drive, says Sony.

Source: TG Daily

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