Sony has confirmed that you won't need a PS Plus subscription to make use of the PlayStation 4's party chat functionality.

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In a new Q&A video , it's been revealed that the new party chat feature will be available to everyone, even if they opt not to subscribe to PlayStation Plus.At the moment, a PlayStation Plus subscription is needed to the online multiplayer of most titles, though services like Netflix, party chat, and free-to-play games like DC Universe Online will be available without it Additionally, the video also confirms that PlayStation 4 friends lists will be capped at 2,000 people, DualShock 3 controllers won't work with the PS4 while the PlayStation Move will, and your PSN avatar and username will carry over to PlayStation 4 along with a host of privacy options.One of the biggest concerns fans have raised about the PlayStation 4 is just how many features will be accessible without owning a PS Plus account. Now that Sony's clarified this with regards to Netflix and party chat, do you feel it's a fair deal? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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