To Be Or Not To Be A "+" Member

I never really put much thought into Playstation Plus until now. I mean, I have subscribed and used it's features, but to me it doesn't really hold that much value. I would be willing to pay if there was cross/party chat along with a more comprehensive buddy system, allowing a player to ignore specific people and block them. The reason I bring this up is because recently, a friend of mine on PSN, SonsOfMonroe, sent me a message talking about the lack of Cross chat, Cloud, and why we haven't seen those and other features.

He went on to state:

"If Sony gave us Cloud storage in April, then gave us Cross Chat in June for E3, That'd cause massive revenue for Sony Overnight."

Honestly, I would have to agree with that statement. It would be amazing to have cross chat and party chat for members on PSN, regardless of whether you had to pay. It would also be nice to have Cloud storage, but if that were the case, seeing how Sony has captured the universal vibe, I would expect Mobile Me to be right next to cloud for those non PC users like myself. But, in the same breath, one of the most attractive features the Playstation 3 has under its belt is the ability to play online for free. If only plus users were to have cross chat, it would cause a major outcry for support for the rest of the people not paying. Its a huge selling point that cannot be overlooked.

SonsOfMonroe then went on to say that:

"Now that Plus is here watch the new exclusive features start coming slowly. People don't want to pay for good stuff, they think members will just get to try new features first, then every one will get it later. Exclusive features is a reason to buy Playstation Plus."

Again, I agree that it's worth paying for exclusive features, but until Sony can bring everything to the table like Cross chat and the use of Cloud Storage and Mobile Me, then it still does not hold enough value for me, and again I'm still on the fence when it comes to paying for cross chat. If Sony can boast such an amazing online experience now, and offer it all for free, I'm sure cross chat can and should stay as a free feature.

I suppose it comes down to what each individual thinks about Plus, so if you have an opinion, want to rant, or have any other comments, feel free to put them in the comment box or send an email to svrmediachannel@gmail.com