[VGC] Sony looks set to announce ‘PlayStation Plus Video Pass’ (only in Poland for now, see threadmark)

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Sony could be set to roll movie and television content into PlayStation Plus subscriptions, according to content briefly uploaded to its website.

A logo for 'PlayStation Plus Video Pass' was published on Sony's official website today, along with the following description on its Polish website (now removed):

"A new benefit available for a limited time on PlayStation Plus… PS Plus Video Pass is a trial service active 22.04.21 – 22.04.22. The subscription benefit is available to PS Plus users".

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It could be that the platform holder is looking to increase the value of its paid subscription service, in the midst of strong competition from Xbox Game Pass.

Recently the company launched initiatives that could be viewed as moves to counter the popularity of Game Pass.

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Sony looks set to announce ‘PlayStation Plus Video Pass’ | VGC

Website listing suggests Sony could offer video content as part of subscriptions…

www.videogameschronicle.com

 

[lobdale]

Coincides nicely with the killing of PS TV and the shuttering of the movie/tv stores

 

[Expy]

Not a bad addition, I'd be curious to see if they'd be willing to do day one theatrical releases digitally with discount for ps+ later too.

 

[aceldama]

TV TV TV

 

[Springy]

I'd like value adds to the service to be video game-oriented, personally.

 

[platocplx]

I wonder if this would be for funimation and ultimately crunchyroll combined service.

 

[Richter1887]

Video... Pass?

Please tell me this isn't netflix kind of shit

I wonder if this would be for funimation and ultimately crunchyroll combined service.

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Though this would be cool

 

[MillionIII]

Free anime?

 

[Noisepurge]

*us only

 

[Aeroucn]

Put Funimation/Crunchyroll (when it gets approved) and I'm in

 

[Deleted member 78597]

TV

 

[Windu]

Didn't they just sign a deal with Netflix? Why would I want this.

 

[LavaBadger]

Yeah, this would do nothing for me. As a value add to PS Plus, fine, but I'm subbing to their service for games, not the limited amount of Sony pictures content or whatever they would offer. There are already endless numbers of services to fulfill that need.

 

[Deleted member 198]

I wonder what exactly this would include.

 

[2Blackcats]

This won't go well.

They should know to keep it to games. But guess we'll see how it works before passing final judgement.

 

[Bufbaf]

Watch it being 10 bucks on top of psplus :p

 

[texhnolyze]

Neat addition. I also expect anime added to it in the future, considering their recent acquisition.

 

[Iron Eddie]

Would Sony put any of their movies like Spiderman day one on it?

 

[AHA-Lambda]

hardly a game pass competitor

 

[TheGhost]

Not the counter punch i was looking for but I'll take advantage of it until my plus subscription runs out.

 

[Bucéfalo]

It would be interesting IF PS5 supported Dolby Atmos, which doesn't, so I won't even care.

 

[BuckfastLover1]

Hope they will add Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision to their streaming content..

 

[Rndom Grenadez]

Nice added benefit depending on the content, but I can't see this being the "counterpunch" to Gamepass.

 

[mute]

Bring back Vue

 

[Rosebud]

Funimation + Crunchyroll?

Doubt, but would be amazing for me.

 

[Quintus]

Please focus on games like gamepass instead of tv or movies

 

[shadowsdarknes]

Any added benefit to PS+ is fine.

I hope they're laying the groundwork for a higher tier service which allows things like this and more expansive game offerings.

 

[Deleted member 1839]

*us only

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It came from the Polish website so I wouldn't assume it be US only.

 

[Starlatine]

Cant wait for the inevitable confusion of "spiderman/demon slayer coming to ps plus!" "wow the games?" "no the movie/anime"

 

[ghostcrew]

Fine if it's free with PS+ but I can't see it being a huge success with gamers if, after this trial, it was a premium sub on top of also needing PS+.

 

[Agni Kai]

I'll take it.

 

[rrc1594]

Nick on point again

 

[lunanto]

I think this is pretty much useless.

 

[Orion117]

Should be announced today is its starting tomorrow.

 

[Dizastah]

Got excited......for a second.

 

[Tregard]

Surely it would be a stronger proposition to just roll in an SVOD subscription?

 

[behOemoth]

They really keep trying to include music and videos in the PlayStation brand. I think none had ever success or?

 

[Relix]

Is this their game pass answer?

 

[The4thJeazy]

Gimmie all the anime Sony!

 

[Uzupedro]

Why some are acting as if this is the only thing Sony is doing with Plus, jesus.
This is nothing for me but it's a nice addition nonetheless.

 

[Transistor]

Fine if it's free with PS+ but I can't see it being a huge success with gamers if, after this trial, it was a premium sub on top of also needing PS+.

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Exactly my thinking. As a PS+ bonus? Sure, I'll take it. As an additional feel? Fuck no.

 

[jwk94]

Not sure if it'd watch media through the PS4/PS5's native stuff, but if they've partnered with some streaming service, I'm down.

 

[Rosebud]

I think this is pretty much useless.

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The anime subs are expensive so not useless at all if it includes them

 

[sredgrin]

Not a bad idea in principal but oof at those headliners lol. And I say that as someone that kinda likes Venom even.

 

[Poldino]

Nice!
Sony Picturs and anime are a big part of their business, I'm glad to see a better integration

I just hope this is an added benefit to the existing subscription and not something to pay more

 

[platocplx]

Bring back Vue

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God I miss Vue

Please focus on games like gamepass instead of tv or movies

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If you saw some of those marketing deal docs from the capcom leak, they def are laying the foundation to increase value in PS+/PSNow with more recent games.

Nice!
Sony Picturs and anime are a big part of their business, I'm glad to see a better integration

I just hope this is an added benefit to the existing subscription and not something to pay more

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If this has that new 4k high bitrate Video Service they have on their TVs. I'm with it.

 

[ItsBradazHD]

If this is Sony's "counterpunch" to Game Pass then they are way off the mark.. but as an added bonus to PlayStation Plus, sure, if it's no extra charge.

 

[Dwinn7]

Funimation + Crunchyroll?

Doubt, but would be amazing for me.

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Right. Fingers crossed!

 

[m23]

Interesting, Shpeshal Ed mentioned this a couple weeks back. I'm not really interested, but a cool addition nonetheless. He said things like movies, music, anime and gaming put into one package basically.

 

[Deleted member 45130]

Hmm, I don't think this was what people expected, or even wanted. Interested to see where this ends up though.