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Why PC monthly subs are WAY better than PS+ and Xbox Gold?
- Thread starter Rodjer
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Personally the games I've gotten from GWG and PS+ have been much better than the Humble Monthly games.
Not to mention, Humble is twice as expensive on an annual basis.
Not to mention, Humble is twice as expensive on an annual basis.
Pretty odd comparisons. Game bundles are one time purchases for keys, in the case of humble some money also goes to charity. Humble monthly just packages that up into a more convenient factor, but I've only ever bought 1 month of humble monthly because 90% of the time I already own the "big" teased game. I mean you could say having a moviepass card is better than having a humble bundle as well but that wouldn't really make much sense, argument wise.
GWG/PS+ is about access to multiplayer, cloud storage backup, and then some rando games you probably won't play. It sucks you have to pay for online multiplayer access but thats the console world, even Nintendo is getting into it. Do you really think it won't "infect" the PC space sometime in the next 10 years? EA, Activision, and Blizzard I could see moving to a monthly sub model for their new games, EA already slowly starting with their $100 annual Origin access plan that gives you day 1 access to Anthem and Battlefield 5.
GWG/PS+ is about access to multiplayer, cloud storage backup, and then some rando games you probably won't play. It sucks you have to pay for online multiplayer access but thats the console world, even Nintendo is getting into it. Do you really think it won't "infect" the PC space sometime in the next 10 years? EA, Activision, and Blizzard I could see moving to a monthly sub model for their new games, EA already slowly starting with their $100 annual Origin access plan that gives you day 1 access to Anthem and Battlefield 5.
You can subscribe lesser period of time for more games with humble monthly. 5 x 1 month of humble monthly cost you the same as a full year PS+, yet gives you about 40 to 45 PC games.
and considering the 5 x 1 month of humble monthly doesn't has to be consecutive, you can choose which month to buy in, allowing you to have partial control on the type of games you want.
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i didnt say it makes them holy, nor did i say there's zero pirating on consoles. there's nothing ignorant about it. piracy on PC's and consoles isnt even comparable. it's simply a thing companies look at when considering business plans on PC that they pretty much ignore on consoles.
Yeah, the main point is ripping you off by making you pay for p2p online.
I do The only mp game I play is TLOU but that's only once or twice a year.
I have subscribed to Plus since day one on ps3 and do it purely for the games
They're better because ps+ and xbox gold are run by companies who control their own platforms and treat people like suckers by making them to pay for (crappy) online, and to be fair millions happily pay it so they did their homework on what they could get away with.
The best part of these PC deals is if you get stuff you don't want you can flip the keys and get a bit of money back if you want to. So if you get a bad month like you routinely get on ps+ and GwG you're not totally screwed.
The best part of these PC deals is if you get stuff you don't want you can flip the keys and get a bit of money back if you want to. So if you get a bad month like you routinely get on ps+ and GwG you're not totally screwed.
Yeah exactly. Being able to play a game online should not be held hostage behind a game renting service. To make things worse, PS+ offered much more AAA games before it was mandatory for online gaming.
If I only have a PS4, there's no point in subscribing to Humble. I would rather just pay for a single service and not worry about competing services, game requirements or whatever else.
Also, PS+ and Xbox Live Gold are not just about the bonus games. It's about convenience. The same reason why I pay for Spotify and not worry about anything else instead of paying for Tidal and Apple Music as well.
Also, PS+ and Xbox Live Gold are not just about the bonus games. It's about convenience. The same reason why I pay for Spotify and not worry about anything else instead of paying for Tidal and Apple Music as well.
I don't actually pay for Spotify. I use Deezer.
Well, the sole reason to subscribe to Humble monthly is for the games. Whereas the biggest reason people subscribe to PS+ and XBLG is to play online. While the subs are similar they're also different in their primary selling point.
I guess enjoy your PC gaming folks.
I generally enjoy the benefits of console multiplayer and with the monthly free games I'm content.
I generally enjoy the benefits of console multiplayer and with the monthly free games I'm content.
Because if their games suck, people won't subscribe, whereas the majority of Plus/Gold subs aren't subbing for anything but to play online.
PS+ has been good for awhile now though, so been pretty happy, even if I got completely fucked over with Xcom 2 (bought literally hours before they announced it was a Plus game).
PS+ has been good for awhile now though, so been pretty happy, even if I got completely fucked over with Xcom 2 (bought literally hours before they announced it was a Plus game).
To people suggesting people don't do this:
I subscribe to PS+ ONLY for the free games and discounts. I don't play MP online at all. Value is incredible, I get way more than $60 of value year after year in games I eventually wanted anyway. Literally takes 2 or 3 games I wanted over the course of a year to break even. I usually get at least 10 gems a year out of the 35 or so annual "freebies" that were on my list, plus several more dollars saved in PSN discounts.
I know this doesn't apply to everyone but I also can't be the only one.
I subscribe to PS+ ONLY for the free games and discounts. I don't play MP online at all. Value is incredible, I get way more than $60 of value year after year in games I eventually wanted anyway. Literally takes 2 or 3 games I wanted over the course of a year to break even. I usually get at least 10 gems a year out of the 35 or so annual "freebies" that were on my list, plus several more dollars saved in PSN discounts.
I know this doesn't apply to everyone but I also can't be the only one.
The Benefit of paying for something that is free on PC? Yeah I don't know either. Would be nice if Discord or some other service came to Consoles, would force Microsoft's and Sony's hand to have a alternative free service.
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I'll quote myself from another thread: Of course no one ever responds to this because it's much easier to throw out a hot take.
Yeah you're right in that you're way out of date in your view on PC onliine gaming.
Steam has cloud saves, achievements, party chat etc. Etc. All for free.
Along with deeper and more frequent sales
Incorrect. You keep only the Xbox 360 games. The Xbox One games go away if your XBL Gold subscription lapses.
I chuckled.
Humble Monthly, Origin Access etc. have to provide you good games to make you subscribe. You are allowed to choose to not subscribe to them, which is why they try to tempt you with great deals so you choose to give them your money.
PS+ and Xbox Live Gold are mandatory subscriptions to use all the features of your games - they don't need to provide good games to gain subs.
PS+ and Xbox Live Gold are mandatory subscriptions to use all the features of your games - they don't need to provide good games to gain subs.
Is Discord natively available on consoles? I love it for fighting games.
Steam has dedicated servers for Party chat? I thought it was peer to peer?
When I was last subscribed to PS+ & Gold, the free games were usually really bad compared to Humble Bundle & Twitch Prime's offerings. Like 2-3 tiers worse.
That's a big factor, but I think people would be much kinder to PS+ & Gold if you got free MP no matter what, and the free games WERE the program. Subscribe for a month if you like the games on offer.
That's a big factor, but I think people would be much kinder to PS+ & Gold if you got free MP no matter what, and the free games WERE the program. Subscribe for a month if you like the games on offer.
Oh I don't know, just saying it does have party chat. There's also discord and other 3rd party programs
Plus larger library and twitch prime, humble bundles, monthly bundles, 4packs (which I've never seen on a console) etc.
Digital sales on consoles have been much much improved over the past couple of years. Not as good as on PC, but pretty damn good. As console manufacturers become less and less scared of pissing off retail the sales become better.
Platform warz
I feel really bad for these people that need to close themselves off to one platform, then tattoo said platform on their chest like some tribal warrior. Eh, maybe they can't afford multiple gaming platforms and are just trying to make themselves feel better via fanboyism. But know you're missing out if you're console only or PC only.
You're right I have noticed them getting better. There's still the issue of some older games and DLC not going on sale nearly ever though.
Obviously most things are better with humble, more games, better games, get to keep them regardless of sub. However...
First, if you pay twice the amount you get better stuff. That should be no surprises.
Second, there is also a pretty big difference in the services - you need to pay before you know what games you get with humble. Granted they show a few games beforehand (usually the "big" ones), but you can not look at the complete package of games and decide if it is worth $12 for you.
First, if you pay twice the amount you get better stuff. That should be no surprises.
Second, there is also a pretty big difference in the services - you need to pay before you know what games you get with humble. Granted they show a few games beforehand (usually the "big" ones), but you can not look at the complete package of games and decide if it is worth $12 for you.
You can sell/trade the games you aren't interested in, though (or give them to friends/Era). I even made a profit every now and then while I still bothered selling the games I wasn't interested in.
That's it. Pack it up folks. Completely agree. Its clear these services are designed to cater to different platform business goals and customers.
Playing online, automatic updates, exclusive deals, bonus games, etc. The most convenient thing, however, is knowing that I don't need to worry about other subscription service for the hardware I already own. Just like Spotify, you mindlessly pay for it and trust the company to do their stuff.
Wait... that's every other service though? And for PC you don't need to subscribe to a single thing to play games or play online