mattsimmo wrote:i'd wait for 100% confirmation from sony first - this is just going from a german forum - plus, next to the 'playstation store' it has an asterix on the label - who knows what that will then point to in the t&c's or further info.
Sony will bring single-use registration codes that grant access to online modes to the PlayStation 3 later this year in the form of the unofficially named "PSN Pass," the company confirmed today.
As rumored, starting with Insomniac Games' Resistance 3, PS3 owners will need to buy online-enabled games new if they want to play online, or pay for the privilege with an online pass code.
Sony Computer Entertainment America offered the following comment on the new program, which will kick off in early September.
'We are always evaluating new programs for our online offering, and starting with Resistance 3 this September, we will be instituting a network pass program for PS3 games with online capabilities," an SCEA spokesperson told Kotaku in a statement.
"This program will be game-specific. Games that are a part of this program will include a single-use registration code that grants the account holder redeeming the code full online access for that title. This is an important initiative as it allows us to accelerate our commitment to enhancing premium online services across our first party game portfolio."
Sony has sold single-use codes for online modes before, offering Online Entitlement vouchers for games like ModNation Racers and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 for its PlayStation Portable. Third-party publishers including Electronic Arts, THQ and Warner Bros. have instituted similar online access programs designed to combat used game sales and generate more revenue for online multiplayer components.
Sony did not clarify plans for pricing or how territories without access to the PlayStation Store might purchase a PSN Pass, saying it will "be announcing more details in the future."
spacemonkey15 wrote:Non news issue confirmed. Issue only effects the 2nd hand games market.
I would suspect that games using this feature require code input from within the game, negating the need to visit a PSN store.
Not if you have a second hand copy and need to purchase an unlock code from the store.
The OP just needs to either put up and shut and do with out. Or create an account registered to a country that does have a store.
And any way if they do sell codes on PS store to allow access to online using pre owned games then surely it will work out cheaper to buy a brand new copy in the first place. Usually there is only a few quid difference in the price of the pre owned and new copy.
RONNYNS wrote:
keep it up sony and microsoft will get more customers!!.... just saying.
Yeah what ever.
Have you not got any EA games ? Pretty sure they were/are the catalysit for this. I have at least 3 or 4 games, that came with activation codes to enable online play.
They are clearly trying to recover some cash from the 2nd hand games market, and I have no issue with that. Not sure why anyone would have an issue to be honest?!
Mr_Inconspicous wrote:
spacemonkey15 wrote:Non news issue confirmed. Issue only effects the 2nd hand games market.
I would suspect that games using this feature require code input from within the game, negating the need to visit a PSN store.
Not if you have a second hand copy and need to purchase an unlock code from the store.
The OP just needs to either put up and shut and do with out. Or create an account registered to a country that does have a store.
And any way if they do sell codes on PS store to allow access to online using pre owned games then surely it will work out cheaper to buy a brand new copy in the first place. Usually there is only a few quid difference in the price of the pre owned and new copy.
Fair point, still wont effect me as I dont buy 2nd hand games ;O)
I feel sorry for the OP. The title is ridiculous, but Malta (for either legal, financial or any other reason) isn't really supported by Sony in the same way we are in the UK.
Moving on, I've no qualm with this "pay for 2nd hand online" to be truthful. I often buy cheap old games that were well favoured in reviews, but my motivation is always SP campaigning. As the secondhand games aren't as "fresh", the online would be largely dormant anyway so I can't see it being a huge money spinner for Sony/Publishers, especially noting the size of PS3's back catalogue of titles nowadays.
RONNYNS wrote:
keep it up sony and microsoft will get more customers!!.... just saying.
you will find the majority of game companies are going down this route, i fail to see how Microsoft will get more customers as you have to pay for live and have a code for 40% of new games on the market which will increase to atleast 70% by christmas. ON ALL PLATFORMS.
Kununu wrote:
DrTrouserPlank wrote:I'm pretty sure most European countries do have PSN stores.
List of European countries (45 in all)....
IRELAND
SCOTLAND
BOSNIA &HERZEGOVINA
...
Countries which have a PSN Store = 21
Australia *Austria *Belgium *Czech Republic *Denmark *Finland *France *Germany *Greece *Ireland *Italy *Luxembourg *Netherlands *Norway *Poland *Portugal *Russia *Spain *Sweden *Switzerland *United Kingdom *
In other words, MOST COUNTRIES DO NOT HAVE PSN STORE.
I'm pretty sure that Scotland have a playstation store. Ok, I'm just being picky! 
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