These past few days have been pretty busy for Sony, the Japanese company's various divisions having quite a few products to roll out, most of which are gaming-related (which is actually quite logic, since one of the world's largest gaming-oriented shows, E3, has just opened up its gates in Los Angeles). And besides the Move motion controller and its accessories, Sony Computer Entertainment has also introduced the PlayStation Plus, a new subscription service package offering users even more options in how they consume content on the PlayStation Network, as per the company itself.

The service provides gamers with more value, access and convenience by offering features such as frequent discounts on PlayStation Store content, free and exclusive access to select games, full game trials, early invitations to select betas of popular titles, and new functionality such as content downloads and updates, which will automatically be "pushed" to the PS3 system even when consumers are not using their system.

While all PlayStation Network users will continue to have free access to its expanding game and non-game content and service offerings for the PS3 and PSP systems – just as they do today – PlayStation Plus members will gain access to an exclusive set of features and functionalities designed specifically for gamers.

PlayStation Plus members will have free access to titles including WipEout HD, Minis and PS one Classics such as Fieldrunners, Age of Zombies and Rally Cross, a full game trial of inFAMOUS, and discounts on downloadable content such as Fat Princess. Additionally, they will always have access to their virtual library of free games for as long as they keep their PlayStation Plus membership.

PlayStation Plus will be available on June 29, 2010 for a 365-day package set at $49.99. SCEA is also running a "limited time offer" giving subscribers 3 free bonus months for signing up for a 365-day subscription. Consumers have the option to subscribe for 90 days for $17.99 as well.


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