PS3 vs 360 online mode

[AgnesIO]

Hey,

PLEASE do not argue or get in to fanboy crap here.

Basically I am stuck behind getting a PS3 or xbox. More of my friends have xboxs - but I am a pc gamer and have never found this a massive problem - when I only have two real life friends who pc game like mad. A fair few friends have PS3's too.

I understand xbl costs, whereas you can play on the psn for free.

A lot of people say the psn is awful compared to xbl. Is this true, or has it improved? Is the psn catching up and improving, or are sony being a bit slack when it comes to make the psn as good as xbl?

Thanks for advise - +rep

[Misawa]

I've never understood the whole "Xbox LIVE is better" thing. Both have perfectly smooth online play, stores and chat features. PlayStation has an internet browser and BD Live and costs nothing, so that's the option I'd always go for.

[Recursion]

Personally, I think the 360 has a lot more to offer in terms of online usage, but on the other hand, Sony are catching up very quickly and it's free to play online in the first place (+ no annoying 13 year olds screaming down the mic )

I have to say though, 256 player online (on the same map ) on the game MAG is something you won't see on the 360

Overall I prefer the PS3.

[AgnesIO]

Personally, I think the 360 has a lot more to offer in terms of online usage, but on the other hand, Sony are catching up very quickly and it's free to play online in the first place (+ no annoying 13 year olds screaming down the mic )

I have to say though, 256 player online (on the same map ) on the game MAG is something you won't see on the 360

Overall I prefer the PS3.

Thanks very much Tom - I must admit my fear with xbl is that it is the console of choice for 11 year olds, and I prefer to play with older users who don't get ******ic over winning (I know that could happen on both) but anyway :p. Are sony updating their software etcetera a lot to ctach up etc then?

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Couldn't quote both of you on my mobile, but anyway.

Thanks Misawa really appreciated - its quite difficult to make a decision - especially when I always doubt people who say one is hugely different to the other - but can never decide in the end :L

[Oleh]

I think the fact that the ps3 doesnt come with a headset is the main reason the kids who have a ps3 dont scream down it.

[Conservative,]

Im getting a ps3. At first I was going to get 360 but decided to get Ps3 due to cost of live ect and he fact that as long as your wireless is good the online is just as good as xbl.

Plus more of my friends have ps3. How I'd make the decision is Is I'd you want to pay £40 a year for xbl. Doesn't sound much but it builds up.

[redtom]

Apparently people I know say Ps3 online lags alot compared to xbox but that could be their connections

[Matthew]

Apparently people I know say Ps3 online lags alot compared to xbox but that could be their connections

A few of mine have said this recently too.

I think the PS3 is probably the better choice overall, with the free PSN and stuff; I only got an xbox because more of my friends have it lol.

[Misawa]

Lag is down to their connections. I've literally never had it once on the PS3.

[Chippiewill]

If you prefer your ears not hurting then PS3, otherwise Xbox, (for now at least) you get stuff earlier. The easiest way is just to see what your friends have, there's no point choosing one when everyone else is on the other.

I think the fact that the ps3 doesnt come with a headset is the main reason the kids who have a ps3 dont scream down it.

That's where Sony succeeded.

Edit: This guy made a twelve part series comparing the two consoles, this part was on the online gameplay:
http://www.technobuffalo.com/blog/ga...ine-experience

I'd recommend watching the whole thing as there are lots of good points.