PlayStation+
The XBox 360 had the mandatory Gold subscription to support their online systems. As a result, Microsoft’s online experience was generally more reliable, but it also cost money, while not really getting else much in return. As a response, Sony brought out PlayStation+, a premium subscription for the Playstation Network to compete with Gold, though playing online was still free.
It wasn’t anything too special until 2012 came along and Sony introduced the Instant Game Collection, a bundle of games rotating each month, available to play in full as long as you are still a member. This has proven to be an extremely popular move and for good reason – who doesn’t like cheap games?
