October 29th 2024.
What do you think the world of console gaming will look like in 2048? With the ever-increasing prices of video games and subscription services, it's no surprise that one PlayStation fan has taken matters into their own hands. In a bold move, they have purchased 8,627 days worth of PlayStation Plus subscriptions, ensuring their membership will last all the way until the expected release of the PS9 in 2048.
The rising cost of consumer goods has affected not only our grocery bills, but also our beloved video games and subscription services like Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus. Just this year, both Game Pass and PS Plus saw significant price increases, with the latter also removing day one releases from their cheapest tier. It's a tough reality for gamers, but one fan has found a way to beat the system.
Known as On_Reddit_In_Class, this savvy gamer has stacked enough 12-month PS Plus Essential subscriptions to last them until 2048. This would normally cost a total of £1,440, but they have discovered a clever workaround to upgrade all of their subscriptions to the Premium tier for a capped fee of $199.99. This move saved them over £1,500, proving that sometimes it pays to plan ahead.
When asked about their reasoning behind this purchase, On_Reddit_In_Class explained, "I decided to stack PS Plus subscriptions until 2048 because of the absurd price increases in recent years. I figure that I'll probably be gaming for most of my life, so it would save me a lot of money in the long run." It's a smart move, considering the unpredictable nature of prices and the potential for even more increases in the future.
Some may question the wisdom of investing in a service that may not even exist in 24 years, but On_Reddit_In_Class has considered all possibilities. They stated, "I thought about a lot of scenarios, including the possibility that PlayStation might not be around in 2048, but even if I only use it until 2035, I'll still save money given how absurd the price increases have been." It's a valid point, and one that brings up the question of what the future of gaming may hold.
But for now, it seems that Sony is planning to stick around for the long haul. They have already registered trademarks for PS6 through PS10, and even referenced the PS9 in a PlayStation 2 advert back in 1999. If the trend of releasing a new console every seven years continues, On_Reddit_In_Class's Premium membership will last until the launch of the PS9 in 2048. It's a coincidence that is hard to ignore.
Of course, the future of gaming is always changing and evolving. While there is no substantial evidence about the PlayStation 6 yet, rumors about the next-gen Xbox launching in 2026 have been circulating. It's likely that Sony won't want to fall too far behind, so we can expect to see a new PlayStation console in the near future.
But with the rapid advancements in technology, the question of whether consoles as we know them today will even exist in 2048 remains. With broadband speeds and reliability on the rise, it's possible that they may become obsolete. In that sense, On_Reddit_In_Class may have made a wise choice by investing in a subscription service rather than a physical console. After all, there's a higher chance that PS Plus, or a future equivalent, will still exist in 2048.
In the meantime, we can only speculate about what the future holds for console gaming. But one thing is for sure, On_Reddit_In_Class has secured their gaming experience for many years to come. And who knows, maybe they'll even save some money in the process.
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