+1
We did pay for the service, when we bought the PS3. It's all part of the package, whether Sony charge for it or not. I agree, no haze demo for the lose. The hype is dying. We're still waiting on home too.. >(
Having said that, how do you get a JPN account working? I've got my US account working, but when I try to sign up for the Japanese account, everyting turns asian and I can't read a fricken thing. Any tips?