Do you sometimes as a PS3 owner feel...

slightly underappreciated compared to 360 owners?

I've had a 360 since it come out and I got rid of it at the start of this year, I will be purchasing another one in about a months time. However I've noticed that as a PS3 owner sometimes it seems that 360 owners are more appreciated by game producers and developers. Take a game like GTA IV who's getting extra content, however non for the PS3.

I don't know what it is but it seems that 360 owners have always been the priority for multi-platform games.

Anyone feel like this sometimes?

I do see what you mean, owners of the other console have better luck when it comes to multiplats and DLC. But when it comes to 1st party games and new IP's there's no comparison, the PS3 has the definate edge. And I've always thought that is more important than multiplats/DLC.

I have both consoles so I win either way :P

My impression of the PS3 userbase is that they are generally older than the Xbox userbase and are less likely to buy into the milkage that is DLC anyway.

I certainly wouldn't buy the GTAIV DLC, didn't buy the DLC for Bioshock and when Beth announced exclusive DLC for Fallout 3 I decided that I'd wait for the GOTY edition.

If I didn't spend a lot of time on gaming websites or reading gaming magazines. I wouldnt' even notice.

Now that I read and read about the "war" going on between the two consoles, I feel that some developers are putting the 360 first. Which is not dumb, as there's way more 360s on the market than PS3. Although I've read the PS3 is gaining some ground.

None of it keeps me from enjoying playing the PS3 anyway, so overall I don't care much about all that stuff.

slightly underappreciated compared to 360 owners?

I've had a 360 since it come out and I got rid of it at the start of this year, I will be purchasing another one in about a months time. However I've noticed that as a PS3 owner sometimes it seems that 360 owners are more appreciated by game producers and developers. Take a game like GTA IV who's getting extra content, however non for the PS3.

I don't know what it is but it seems that 360 owners have always been the priority for multi-platform games.

Anyone feel like this sometimes?

[QUOTE="X360Gurl"]

slightly underappreciated compared to 360 owners?

I've had a 360 since it come out and I got rid of it at the start of this year, I will be purchasing another one in about a months time. However I've noticed that as a PS3 owner sometimes it seems that 360 owners are more appreciated by game producers and developers. Take a game like GTA IV who's getting extra content, however non for the PS3.

I don't know what it is but it seems that 360 owners have always been the priority for multi-platform games.

Anyone feel like this sometimes?

DataDream

Do you have a recent link to confirm that? This is from May 2008-

http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/30/kaz-hirai-sony-can-re-evaluate-paying-for-ps3-exclusives/

slightly underappreciated compared to 360 owners?

I've had a 360 since it come out and I got rid of it at the start of this year, I will be purchasing another one in about a months time. However I've noticed that as a PS3 owner sometimes it seems that 360 owners are more appreciated by game producers and developers. Take a game like GTA IV who's getting extra content, however non for the PS3.

I don't know what it is but it seems that 360 owners have always been the priority for multi-platform games.

Anyone feel like this sometimes?

X360Gurl

Yeah, it seems like we're the kid who always gets picked last in dodgeball. The simple answer is money. PS3 is selling far worse than the 360. They have a much larger install base, and multiplats ALWAYS sell better on the other console, so you can forgive developers for maybe putting a little more effort into the 360 versions. Also, the 360 is apparently much easier to program for.

About the DLC... Rockstar and Bethesda would love to take money from us as well,, but M$ has paid big bucks to offer exclusive content, an incentive to pick up their version. It does suck, but at least we can be assured that we own the best made console (that has FAARRR less chance of bricking) and that we dont get milked (paying to play online)

The second major reason is that the M$ console is and always will be easier to develop for. Don't misunderstand - I am not saying it's superior, because from a technology stand point it flat out is not. However due to it's OS being closer to the standard way of programming as Windows is it's cousin it makes it easier for developers to work with. In time as more developers become familiar with all the ins and outs of the SONY OS there will be some shift on this - however the OS that is most similar to Windows will always have the most programmers who are familiar with it's workings and therefore eager to program for it. DataDream

There is another level to this arguement as well. Its not just easier (since it is more familiar), it is also more effecient. Since the 360 and a Window's based PC share a related architecture, then you're designing a game for two systems at the same time, rather than have to create distinct versions. If there are 3 platforms available to the public and you, as a game designer, could design for 2 of the 3 at the same time, wouldnt you? This, I think, is also the reason we see lesser quality ports of games. Develop for two systems first, and then port to the third. Two "quality" products and one "close" product. It sucks for us PS3 people, but I understand the motivations. And then there is also the money thing talked about by others here. However, I would think that M$ should put some of that $$$ they throw around back into their own console and maybe find a solution to its red ring... uh... "issue." Wait, what am I thinking... they've made it this long convincing people to buy faulty hardware. Looks like we'll just have to wait for the "720."

No .. I just play games .. I don't get my panties in a knot when there might be a screen tear or like a little glitch .. it's a video game ..

[QUOTE="DataDream"] Excellent point. It just takes that part of the equation that much further - you're right they are developing for multiple platform with a unified architecture essentially. [QUOTE="Floppy_Jim"][QUOTE="DataDream"][QUOTE="X360Gurl"]

slightly underappreciated compared to 360 owners?

I've had a 360 since it come out and I got rid of it at the start of this year, I will be purchasing another one in about a months time. However I've noticed that as a PS3 owner sometimes it seems that 360 owners are more appreciated by game producers and developers. Take a game like GTA IV who's getting extra content, however non for the PS3.

I don't know what it is but it seems that 360 owners have always been the priority for multi-platform games.

Anyone feel like this sometimes?

Do you have a recent link to confirm that? This is from May 2008-

http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/30/kaz-hirai-sony-can-re-evaluate-paying-for-ps3-exclusives/