No, unlike xbox, you dont have to pay. You can create an account, play online, chat, send messages... ect for free. Some add ons like pictures you can buy but its not neccesary . Hope it helps you .
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No the PS3 network is free to play games on
To go and play online on your PS3 is free. The exception of course is that you do of course have to pay for an internet connection. Also certain online services on PS3 do cost money, such as netflix.
PS3 uses Playstation Network (PSN) which is free, you still need to pay for your internet service
The cost to play online for the PS3 is limited to what you have to pay for online access. The Sony PlayStation Network does not charge to use the internet. If for example you already have cable internet you can play the PS3 for hundreds of hours a month with no additional charges except to your electric bill for the power used to run the PS3 and HDTV.
Some PS3 games have online play. When you own the game, have an online connection, and the game disc is in the machine you can play online