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It seems Sony is blocking users from redeeming their PS Plus sub codes
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wait, you can't redeem either even if yours expired?? that's really weird, because then it would mean that no one has access to online between now and the release of the next thing
I tried every method to redeem
It literally will not let me redeem. Maybe it's overloaded? I'll try again tonight.
People have stated that you can redeem if you don't have an active sub to anything. But if the poster above is saying they can't redeem it, that might actually bode well that this wasn't intentional.
I'm so confused by this thread; is there a summary somewhere to help me catch up on what is going on and what it means?
At the moment, and for the last ~24 hours, PS+ codes won't redeem for most people. Now (if you can find them) and PSN cash codes redeem OK. PS+ codes give a variety of error messages, obviously incorrect. Sony themselves will not sell PS+ on the webstore to already subbed accounts, saying "you already have this item" whereas previously it would stack. That's it, that's all we know. Previously it was suggested they would work for new / unsubbed accounts, but apparently that is not the case either.
No one has been able to extend their PS+ subscription for the past nearly 2 days. This "coincidentally" lines up with Sony announcing (rather cryptically as well) that if you have PS+ and PS Now currently, your subscription will be converted into PS+ Premium in June when it goes live, and you will retain PS+ Premium for the duration of the longer of your two current subscriptions.
As of the last ~2 days, people have been able to subscribe to a new PS+ subscription if they don't currently have one, but you can only redeem one subscription code and current PS+ owners can't extend their subscriptions/stack codes.
Playstation support initially said it was a server issue and would be resolved soon, but as of this afternoon that answer has been all over place but has, at least on some support sessions, evolved into an answer of "Yes, we have disabled PS+ redemptions/stacking for an indefinite period of time and we will let you know when PS+ redemptions will be allowed again"... Which makes many presume that Sony is purposefully disabling anyone from extending their PS+ subscription to take advantage of this deal/loophole to convert their PS+ sub to PS+ Premium at a much lower cost.
Sony hasn't said a damn thing about this and hasn't communicated at all whatsoever that PS+ codes wouldn't be allowed to be activated until June.
Long story short is it's a terrible look right now and until Sony makes an official statement on it, it seems safe to assume that they're pretty much fucking over anyone that bought new PS+ subscription cards/codes to extend their subscription.
Not really, if they indeed blocked it. You paid for PS+ and are charged today, but you can't use the product today. How does this sound right?
I am set and have no issue, but those being angry at this have every right to be. They paid for something they can't use. Simple as that. Sony at the very least should've communicated about the issue or the block. So people don't buy PS+ cards right now.
Surely there'd be legal consequences to just randomly block codes without warning.
Btw. Seeing the "gamble" talk. The gamble is to hope your ps+ tier gets switched to the highest tier. What's not a gamble is to expect that you get the ps now membership you bought. People paid for a product which Sony needs to honor
Btw. Seeing the "gamble" talk. The gamble is to hope your ps+ tier gets switched to the highest tier. What's not a gamble is to expect that you get the ps now membership you bought. People paid for a product which Sony needs to honor
Oh wow. If you can't redeem even after your sub expired that may add more weight that this is indeed a system error of some sort.
Articles from news outlets saying it was intentional
So apparently, this was intentional to prevent stacking.
Pushsquare updated their article:
www.pushsquare.com
EDIT: Turns out IGN also received a report about it being disabled too:
www.ign.com
Pushsquare updated their article:
Sony Confirms PS Plus Subscription Stacking Has Been Blocked
Conversion rates for consumers with pre-paid codes revealed
www.pushsquare.com
EDIT: Turns out IGN also received a report about it being disabled too:
Those on Both PS Plus and PS Now Will Get Premium Upgrade Equal to Their Longest Subscription - IGN
It's been confirmed that those on both active PS Plus and PS Now memberships will get a Premium upgrade equal to their longest subscription.
Yep fuck SonySo apparently, this was intentional to prevent stacking.
Pushsquare updated their article:
Sony Confirms PS Plus Subscription Stacking Has Been Blocked
Conversion rates for consumers with pre-paid codes revealed
EDIT: Turns out IGN also received a report about it being disabled too:
Those on Both PS Plus and PS Now Will Get Premium Upgrade Equal to Their Longest Subscription - IGN
It's been confirmed that those on both active PS Plus and PS Now memberships will get a Premium upgrade equal to their longest subscription.
Don't know what to saySo apparently, this was intentional to prevent stacking.
Pushsquare updated their article:
Sony Confirms PS Plus Subscription Stacking Has Been Blocked
Conversion rates for consumers with pre-paid codes revealed
EDIT: Turns out IGN also received a report about it being disabled too:
Those on Both PS Plus and PS Now Will Get Premium Upgrade Equal to Their Longest Subscription - IGN
It's been confirmed that those on both active PS Plus and PS Now memberships will get a Premium upgrade equal to their longest subscription.
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Great. Maybe I can get amazon to refund me now that sony has admitted to refusing to redeem the codes.
They deserve to get shit on for this until they revertSo apparently, this was intentional to prevent stacking.
Pushsquare updated their article:
Sony Confirms PS Plus Subscription Stacking Has Been Blocked
Conversion rates for consumers with pre-paid codes revealed
EDIT: Turns out IGN also received a report about it being disabled too:
Those on Both PS Plus and PS Now Will Get Premium Upgrade Equal to Their Longest Subscription - IGN
It's been confirmed that those on both active PS Plus and PS Now memberships will get a Premium upgrade equal to their longest subscription.
Well that's fucking terrible. Why the hell wouldn't they say something? If my code works after the switch over to the new tiers, then I'll be fine I guess. At least the code better still work at least or I will be pissed.
So apparently, this was intentional to prevent stacking.
Pushsquare updated their article:
Sony Confirms PS Plus Subscription Stacking Has Been Blocked
Conversion rates for consumers with pre-paid codes revealed
EDIT: Turns out IGN also received a report about it being disabled too:
Those on Both PS Plus and PS Now Will Get Premium Upgrade Equal to Their Longest Subscription - IGN
It's been confirmed that those on both active PS Plus and PS Now memberships will get a Premium upgrade equal to their longest subscription.
They absolutely do work. What doesn't is buying cards or codes at official retailers as those codes get activated at time of purchase. Codes brought from 3rd-party sellers work because they were previously activated.
For the players.So apparently, this was intentional to prevent stacking.
Pushsquare updated their article:
Sony Confirms PS Plus Subscription Stacking Has Been Blocked
Conversion rates for consumers with pre-paid codes revealed
EDIT: Turns out IGN also received a report about it being disabled too:
Those on Both PS Plus and PS Now Will Get Premium Upgrade Equal to Their Longest Subscription - IGN
It's been confirmed that those on both active PS Plus and PS Now memberships will get a Premium upgrade equal to their longest subscription.
Has anyone else tried renewing their PS Plus after their subscription ran out? Do you still get the same error?
I tried for ages to get a cheap PS Now 12mths pass and they were all sold out, but now this happened, not sure whether to even bother buying the standard priced PS now pass!
Meanwhile, MS still let you buy 3yrs of XBL Gold for ridiculously cheap and then upgrade to Gamepass Ultimate for nothing more than £1/$1...
Meanwhile, MS still let you buy 3yrs of XBL Gold for ridiculously cheap and then upgrade to Gamepass Ultimate for nothing more than £1/$1...
I'm guessing that's exactly what SIE is trying to prevent
I'd argue the opposite. They are really making me want to go buy 3 years of Gold rn.
What you sure about that? I have asked this everywhere and all said those who got codes from retailers got expired or error messages and not just one or 2. This has been the case for almost a week now or more. Someone here in the very thread said that he got his code working and the PS NOW tag appeared but when he went trying the games it said to him your sub is expired. So codes may activate but the sub may not work, cus internally Sony deactivates it.
Someone here in the very thread said that he got his code working and the PS NOW tag appeared but when he went trying the games it said to him your sub is expired. So codes may activate but the sub may not work, cus internally Sony deactivates it.
brokenswiftie Could you please threadmark the post I quoted, since these are outlets with a reputation. Thanks!So apparently, this was intentional to prevent stacking.
Pushsquare updated their article:
Sony Confirms PS Plus Subscription Stacking Has Been Blocked
Conversion rates for consumers with pre-paid codes revealed
EDIT: Turns out IGN also received a report about it being disabled too:
Those on Both PS Plus and PS Now Will Get Premium Upgrade Equal to Their Longest Subscription - IGN
It's been confirmed that those on both active PS Plus and PS Now memberships will get a Premium upgrade equal to their longest subscription.
Oh ok. Other people have said differen't but I haven't tried to redeem one. I know if you got PS+ codes customer services basically says get fucked and ends chat.
This is pretty low for Sony. Like there's a reason MS let's people in with the cheap deal (it's not like they magically haven't seen the exploit lol ). Getting folks in the door on such good terms can still be profitable, and all of Game Pass' numbers show that.
So apparently, this was intentional to prevent stacking.
Pushsquare updated their article:
Sony Confirms PS Plus Subscription Stacking Has Been Blocked
Conversion rates for consumers with pre-paid codes revealed
EDIT: Turns out IGN also received a report about it being disabled too:
Those on Both PS Plus and PS Now Will Get Premium Upgrade Equal to Their Longest Subscription - IGN
It's been confirmed that those on both active PS Plus and PS Now memberships will get a Premium upgrade equal to their longest subscription.
Wow that's scummy as fuck
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So apparently, this was intentional to prevent stacking.
Pushsquare updated their article:
Sony Confirms PS Plus Subscription Stacking Has Been Blocked
Conversion rates for consumers with pre-paid codes revealed
EDIT: Turns out IGN also received a report about it being disabled too:
Those on Both PS Plus and PS Now Will Get Premium Upgrade Equal to Their Longest Subscription - IGN
It's been confirmed that those on both active PS Plus and PS Now memberships will get a Premium upgrade equal to their longest subscription.
These articles don't really confirm anything. IGN says in the article:
Correction: IGN has received a report that Sony has temporarily disabled the ability to redeem PS Plus codes bought from online retailers. While we investigate further, we have removed any affiliate links related to PS Plus. Sony has been contacted for comment.
Correction: IGN has received a report that Sony has temporarily disabled the ability to redeem PS Plus codes bought from online retailers. While we investigate further, we have removed any affiliate links related to PS Plus. Sony has been contacted for comment.
I'll have 11 months of PS Now and 5 months of Plus.
What happens ?
Let's see people try to defend thisSo apparently, this was intentional to prevent stacking.
Pushsquare updated their article:
Sony Confirms PS Plus Subscription Stacking Has Been Blocked
Conversion rates for consumers with pre-paid codes revealed
EDIT: Turns out IGN also received a report about it being disabled too:
Those on Both PS Plus and PS Now Will Get Premium Upgrade Equal to Their Longest Subscription - IGN
It's been confirmed that those on both active PS Plus and PS Now memberships will get a Premium upgrade equal to their longest subscription.
I get why they did this, it makes sense as they don't want people stacking several years of subs before they are converted, but shit like this you gotta announce beforehand, people are spending their money on a product they can't use. Why the fuck did they think being sneaky about it would be a good idea?
What they meant is that they're basically getting the same thing as if they didn't have the 5 months of Plus, only the 11 months of Now, which as I understand, would be correct.
Yep, this is kinda underwhelming :(
I thought I'd get my 11 months of Premium and would still have 5 months of Essential which I could upgrade to Premium...
That never seemed realistic to me, just didn't make much sense for Sony to just generously leave a different tier of PS Plus in limbo like that.
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