Are download speeds on XBL meant to be faster that PSN?

I've always heard that XBL is faster for downloads, but I got a 360 about 6 months ago and I find it about the same. Is it my connection or is XBL actually about the same as PSN when it comes to downloads?

As far as demos and videos go.Yeah.

Updates on the other take less than 5 seconds on the 360.
Ps3 is another story.

As far as demos and videos go.Yeah.

Updates on the other take less than 5 seconds on the 360.
Ps3 is another story.

freedomfreak

[QUOTE="freedomfreak"]

As far as demos and videos go.Yeah.

Updates on the other take less than 5 seconds on the 360.
Ps3 is another story.

thetruespin

Its just updates that are slow, dont ask me why..

I don't know if XBL has unlimited bandwidth on their servers but PSN slows down sometimes even when there's nothing up with my connection. It was because of PSN servers being busy.

No you have to install downloads.but because of the cell processor the ps3 continues downloads in-game while the xbox can't as it would struggle playing the game.koryuk

but because of the cell processor the ps3 continues downloads in-game while the xbox can't as it would struggle playing the game.koryuk

Such intelligence.

[QUOTE="koryuk"]No you have to install downloads.but because of the cell processor the ps3 continues downloads in-game while the xbox can't as it would struggle playing the game.freedomfreak

[QUOTE="freedomfreak"][QUOTE="koryuk"]No you have to install downloads.but because of the cell processor the ps3 continues downloads in-game while the xbox can't as it would struggle playing the game.koryuk

[QUOTE="koryuk"]but because of the cell processor the ps3 continues downloads in-game while the xbox can't as it would struggle playing the game.waltefmoney

Such intelligence.

Does it anger your soul?Eddie-Vedder

It's "does it produce anger within your soul?"

You flopped :(

No you have to install downloads.but because of the cell processor the ps3 continues downloads in-game while the xbox can't as it would struggle playing the game.koryuk

I see, so updates are faster, but game downloads about the same.

thetruespin

I've done enough tests to know the ps3 uses at most 25% of my 20mbps downline.
so yes it is generally slower on psn and alot of people have experienced the same.

I've always heard that XBL is faster for downloads, but I got a 360 about 6 months ago and I find it about the same. Is it my connection or is XBL actually about the same as PSN when it comes to downloads?

thetruespin

Both using wireless in my house, the 360 downloads things much faster on average than my PS3. I dont think its advertised as being faster or anything, but in my house certainly is.

No you have to install downloads.but because of the cell processor the ps3 continues downloads in-game while the xbox can't as it would struggle playing the game.koryuk

No you have to install downloads.but because of the cell processor the ps3 continues downloads in-game while the xbox can't as it would struggle playing the game.koryuk

As far as demos and videos go.Yeah.

Updates on the other take less than 5 seconds on the 360.
Ps3 is another story.

freedomfreak

updates on 360 have a capped limit of bout 15mb im sure, ps is unlimited.Partially a reason xbl updates take less times.

No you have to install downloads.but because of the cell processor the ps3 continues downloads in-game while the xbox can't as it would struggle playing the game.koryuk

[QUOTE="koryuk"]No you have to install downloads.but because of the cell processor the ps3 continues downloads in-game while the xbox can't as it would struggle playing the game.Plagueless

PSN does the same as that i remember playing oblivion and dling the DMC4 demo much like im playing MGS HD collection and a Forza car pack is dling in the background.

No you have to install downloads.but because of the cell processor the ps3 continues downloads in-game while the xbox can't as it would struggle playing the game.koryuk

It varies. I've found XBL to be faster most of the time though. You also have to install demos and games after you dl them on PSN though.

Downloading updates for games are usually significantly faster on XBL than PSN, however as far as just downloading demo's or movies or games ect...it's basically the same.

I think it's because of XBL being a little better integrated than PSN, still not worth the price though IMO.

Downloading updates for games are usually significantly faster on XBL than PSN, however as far as just downloading demo's or movies or games ect...it's basically the same.

I think it's because of XBL being a little better integrated than PSN, still not worth the price though IMO.

ShadowMoses900

I've always hated how slow the updates are.

As far as demos and videos go.Yeah.

Updates on the other take less than 5 seconds on the 360.
Ps3 is another story.

freedomfreak

As far as demos and videos go.Yeah.

Updates on the other take less than 5 seconds on the 360.
Ps3 is another story.

freedomfreak

yea you can spend about 20 min on updates for ps3 and their alot more frequent

I don't care but i'm so mad with Sony right now for fvcking around with the store; they've shafted EU users who can no longer access their downloads, whilst they're still happy to take our money for them. God knows what's going to happen to my DLC one-time redemption code which looks to have been swallowed by the store.

Good job Sony on reminding me why i'm going Nintendo next gen.

I don't care but i'm so mad with Sony right now for fvcking around with the store; they've shafted EU users who can no longer access their downloads, whilst they're still happy to take our money for them. God knows what's going to happen to my DLC one-time redemption code which looks to have been swallowed by the store.

Good job Sony on reminding me why i'm going Nintendo next gen.

DarthJohnova

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I've always heard that XBL is faster for downloads, but I got a 360 about 6 months ago and I find it about the same. Is it my connection or is XBL actually about the same as PSN when it comes to downloads?

BibiMaghoo

Both using wireless in my house, the 360 downloads things much faster on average than my PS3. I dont think its advertised as being faster or anything, but in my house certainly is.

Downloads are the same for both services but updates/firmware are faster on XBL than PSN.

No you have to install downloads.but because of the cell processor the ps3 continues downloads in-game while the xbox can't as it would struggle playing the game.koryuk

PSN network takes ages to DL games/demos. Those firmware updates are brutal aswell.

The speeds are on par with each other, I suspect people who complain about it factor in the installation time.

Everything I do on the PS3 seems to take an age. Downloading, installing, updates - All take forever.

Its just updates that are slow, dont ask me why..

zarshack

[QUOTE="freedomfreak"][QUOTE="koryuk"]No you have to install downloads.but because of the cell processor the ps3 continues downloads in-game while the xbox can't as it would struggle playing the game.koryuk

No you have to install downloads.but because of the cell processor the ps3 continues downloads in-game while the xbox can't as it would struggle playing the game.koryuk

None of my PSN downloads take longer then they would on 360. I can download a full game and install it in under an hour just like on 360. The only reason updates take longer is the file sizes are larger.

I think this video gives a summary of PS3 installing

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ8NhxD0-Ek