Post: Xbox Live vs Playstation Network
01-07-2011, 11:51 PM #1
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This thread is a debate for Xbox Live vs Playstation Network. This is not Xbox vs PS3 this is about the user multiplayer features, advantages and disadvantages.
I put my personal opinion in the spoiler here.

The Xbox has always been really, first on the scene with everything. They were the first to have voice chat, avatars, a friends list capable of storing 100 IDs, an in-depth achievement system, Netflix, and Facebook and Twitter access. Playstation Network always seems to be a bit slower on the scene with these as they had a later start. They now have all of these features except across game chat which isn't too big of a deal.
XBL and PSN both have long lists of DLC available. Xbox typically gets cross-platform DLC before PS3 does, but usually that content makes its way to PlayStation eventually. However, both tend to get exclusive content, even for cross-platform titles. Recent examples include the Dead Money expansion for Fallout: New Vegas (XBL) and free bonus content for Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (PS3).
Microsoft has an edge in the internet world, having such a long history with PC software. In fact, the original Xbox brought online multiplayer to consoles long before it had officially caught on. Xbox also has "The Big Three:" Halo, Call of Duty, and Gears of War. Fans of multiplayer will tell you that these are the kings of the online console world.
Sony also offers a pretty strong multiplayer lineup nonetheless. While Halo and Gears of War are Xbox exclusives, Call of Duty is also available on PS3. And PlayStation has its own library of exclusive multiplayer games, including the Resistance series and the Killzone series.
While there is a free version of Xbox LIVE, online gaming requires a yearly fee. And that fee was recently increased. On the other hand PlayStation Network, offers free online play. PSN users have the option to upgrade to PlayStation Plus, but they aren't required to do so in order to enjoy online gameplay.

In conclusion it seems to be a tortoise and hare situation.
With the Xbox, Microsoft paved the way for online console gaming. However Sony will not step down from the position of console king without a vicious fight. With its free online play and back catalog of classic games from the PSOne era, PlayStation Network offers a slightly better bargain. Microsoft needs to strongly consider moving online multiplayer from an Xbox Live Gold exclusive feature to the list of Xbox LIVE Free features or it may find itself being beat by Sony's Playstation Network.
So I would say it is pretty even however Sony does offer a slightly better deal.
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02-02-2011, 06:59 AM #29
stampy888
Save Point
I'd say PS3 becuz i play PS3 and everytime i go to my friends house and play xbox i cant because the sensitivity is like 20 compared to PS3's 10 and u cants go positive unless you play is 24/7!


!PS3!Dancing
02-02-2011, 06:59 AM #30
HtD
Dark Knight
What about the Nintendo Wii? :carling:
02-02-2011, 07:13 AM #31
i have both but i prefer my xbox for cod and other online games but for more casual gaming i like my ps3 way better. i grew up on playstation so that may be a part of it but i like most of my gaming on my ps3. i dont like the xbl marketplace whatsoever. i find it disorganized while the psn store is more organized,user friendly, and easier to navigate. i like the ps3's xmb better then the dashboard because i think it is more user friendly and i find the dashboard to be cluttered. overall online goes to the xbox while everything else goes to ps3.
02-02-2011, 11:58 AM #32
xXPolojackXx
Moving to the Xbox Scene.
Originally posted by saiwhaa17 View Post
Ps3 has so many more features and it alot more sompler to use than x-box


Ps3 is shit compared to XBOX since CUSTOM FIRMWARE came out for all them noobs.

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02-02-2011, 05:25 PM #33
Originally posted by xXPolojackXx View Post
Ps3 is shit compared to XBOX since CUSTOM FIRMWARE came out for all them noobs.


i totally agree with you bro. i had XBOX for a year then went to Ps3 bad decision TBH.
02-13-2011, 06:44 PM #34
thebotguy
Level 2 Trustworthy
psn is better
03-10-2011, 10:44 PM #35
Psn psn psn psn psn
03-13-2011, 11:16 AM #36
Beta-
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Xbox Works Faster Im Sure
03-13-2011, 03:56 PM #37
King Dylan
Problem Sir?
I play PS3 but I think Xbox Live is better because of party chat, downloading while playing games & Playing music on any game.. But I <3 My PS3

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