This is why XBL is better then PSN (from a PS360 owner)

For myself, I just want to play online games. PSN has no trouble with that.

I know this is done to death but....you get what you paid for, and for something that is FREE the PSN is pretty amazing.

And it's constantly improving.

You can't even sign on the same PS3 with more than one PSN ID with most games and if you do, you can't even get trophies for both just one.

You can't even sign on the same PS3 with more than one PSN ID with most games and if you do, you can't even get trophies for both just one.gago-gago

[QUOTE="gago-gago"]You can't even sign on the same PS3 with more than one PSN ID with most games and if you do, you can't even get trophies for both just one.AlexSays

[QUOTE="AlexSays"][QUOTE="gago-gago"]You can't even sign on the same PS3 with more than one PSN ID with most games and if you do, you can't even get trophies for both just one.gago-gago

how many trophies can you get during local multiplayer? i honestly cant think of any, except for R2, which lets you use multiple ID's

and i dont think that you can get those trophies offline

I love the point you made, Xbox was made around XBL while psn was made around psn

psn is good for what it is, free
I love the chat thing, on the internet browser and all you gotta do is press the ps button to quickly talk to people

People have siblings and friends with their own IDs, so why sign in as a guest when you can play on your own ID and gain Trophies/Achievements and unlock whatever and have your own statistic in the games.gago-gago

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[QUOTE="AlexSays"] Why do you need to use multiple PSN IDs?Mr_Apple_Soup

how many trophies can you get during local multiplayer? i honestly cant think of any, except for R2, which lets you use multiple ID's

and i dont think that you can get those trophies offline

[QUOTE="gago-gago"]People have siblings and friends with their own IDs, so why sign in as a guest when you can play on your own ID and gain Trophies/Achievements and unlock whatever and have your own statistic in the games.AlexSays

Why is it that the same arguments come up time and again. The reason why as of right now the xbl is better than psn is because of all the features xbl has that the psn copies months later from xbl. The people that complain about how people could pay for xbl is because it has an overall better experience for the end user on xbl.

For the record i have both and i prefer xbl over psn and this comes from someone who bought a PS3 when the psn had the crappy PS store interface and you couldn't put up your own background for the first 6 months it was out.

Yes they can make a new user and a new PSN ID, but I was saying you can't sign on at the same time on the same PS3 while playing most games. You have to take turns to play and switch IDs just so you can have your own trophies and stats. Why take turns when you can sign on at the same time and get these stats playing together with your own IDs, just like XBL.gago-gago

[QUOTE="gago-gago"]Yes they can make a new user and a new PSN ID, but I was saying you can't sign on at the same time on the same PS3 while playing most games. You have to take turns to play and switch IDs just so you can have your own trophies and stats. Why take turns when you can sign on at the same time and get these stats playing together with your own IDs, just like XBL.AlexSays

Dude, first of all, like someone else already said, you can just press the middle button on the ps3 controller, scroll to the right and it shows you who is online. In addition to that, a message box appears at the top right of the screen notifying you who just logged in. As far as mic, YOU CAN USE ANY BLUETOOTH AS A MIC!!! There are bluetooths that are 20 bucks, just gotta look for them. So that solves your problem. So far, neither system is ahead .assclown24

Why is it that the same arguments come up time and again. The reason why as of right now the xbl is better than psn is because of all the features xbl has that the psn copies months later from xbl. The people that complain about how people could pay for xbl is because it has an overall better experience for the end user on xbl.

For the record i have both and i prefer xbl over psn and this comes from someone who bought a PS3 when the psn had the crappy PS store interface and you couldn't put up your own background for the first 6 months it was out.

kamikazi39

[QUOTE="Innocentguy757"]Agreed. The whole mic being crucial to winning is very true, not just in Rainbow, but many games, such as Halo, Halo Wars, Ghost Recon, Call of Duty (if you're playing hardcore), and most other games that require teams.campzor

When I turn on my PS3 and go to see whos online, I don't really find it to be that difficult to do. It's quite easy actually.
Also I'm happy not many people use mics on PS3, when people do use mics if it's on the 360 or ps3, all they do is talk trash or make too much noise like play music or something.

I don't really think XBL is better then PSN. Also if you and your friend want to talk to each other while playing a game on PS3, then just tell him to go buy a mic.
I think PSN is a lot better then XBL.

Dude, first of all, like someone else already said, you can just press the middle button on the ps3 controller, scroll to the right and it shows you who is online. In addition to that, a message box appears at the top right of the screen notifying you who just logged in. As far as mic, YOU CAN USE ANY BLUETOOTH AS A MIC!!! There are bluetooths that are 20 bucks, just gotta look for them. So that solves your problem. So far, neither system is ahead .assclown24

[QUOTE="assclown24"]Dude, first of all, like someone else already said, you can just press the middle button on the ps3 controller, scroll to the right and it shows you who is online. In addition to that, a message box appears at the top right of the screen notifying you who just logged in. As far as mic, YOU CAN USE ANY BLUETOOTH AS A MIC!!! There are bluetooths that are 20 bucks, just gotta look for them. So that solves your problem. So far, neither system is ahead .SpideR_CentS

I don't wish to come out in rude behaviour but you don't have PS3..

If you do however, you have no idea how to use and utilize it at all.

You contradicting points are also pure fanboyism including this latest post.

Both Xbox live and PSN are almost identical, however it takes open and judgemental mind to see it... :|

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[QUOTE="assclown24"]Dude, first of all, like someone else already said, you can just press the middle button on the ps3 controller, scroll to the right and it shows you who is online. In addition to that, a message box appears at the top right of the screen notifying you who just logged in. As far as mic, YOU CAN USE ANY BLUETOOTH AS A MIC!!! There are bluetooths that are 20 bucks, just gotta look for them. So that solves your problem. So far, neither system is ahead .Sokol4ever

I don't wish to come out in rude behaviour but you don't have PS3..

If you do however, you have no idea how to use and utilize it at all.

You contradicting points are also pure fanboyism including this latest post.

Both Xbox live and PSN are almost identical, however it takes open and judgemental mind to see it... :|

So what makes them so different that you believe PSN is "serviceable" at best?

I don't understand it since I used both and both offer great online capabilities..;)

So what makes them so different that you believe PSN is "serviceable" at best?

I don't understand it since I used both and both offer great online capabilities..;)

Sokol4ever

Alright, even though I disagree - you win.

I really need to stop coming to System Wars. :)

Some points i can agree but the others are just pushed points.

1)Hitting three buttons to reach your friends list in PS3 makes you tired ?

2)Mike is an exceptional case,do know that PS3 head sets are a bit expensive.There are multiplayer professionals though(for people like you), using them at all times on PSN.There are obviously clans/squads or whatever you want to call those who play professionaly.The majority however are casuals and a very good reason for that is that PSN account is created just like anyother free hotmail/gamespot account.I was serious into multiplayer when i payed 50$ for my XBL but now i dont take PSN so seriously as its completely free and i go online very ocassionally.Recently,only games like Killzone 2 brought me back to playing multiplayer on my console.

3)I like your third point of blocking/ignoring people.But there are again ways to do so on PSN.

After all what do you expect from a completely free service ? Its fairly good enough or on the par with the XBL if you take fee into the account.

Anyway though,PSN will be better after multiplayer of games like Uncharted,MAG and Grand Turismo 5(full) are released,for me atleast.

Better, but not 50 bucks a year better. So I'll continue to play all my online games on the PS3.

Some points i can agree but the others are just pushed points.

1)Hitting three buttons to reach your friends list in PS3 makes you tired ?

2)Mike is an exceptional case,do know that PS3 head sets are a bit expensive.There are multiplayer professionals though(for people like you), using them at all times on PSN.There are obviously clans/squads or whatever you want to call those who play professionaly.The majority however are casuals and a very good reason for that is that PSN account is created just like anyother free hotmail/gamespot account.I was serious into multiplayer when i payed 50$ for my XBL but now i dont take PSN so seriously as its completely free and i go online very ocassionally.Recently,only games like Killzone 2 brought me back to playing multiplayer on my console.

3)I like your third point of blocking/ignoring people.But there are again ways to do so on PSN.

After all what do you expect from a completely free service ? Its fairly good enough or on the par with the XBL if you take fee into the account.

Anyway though,PSN will be better after multiplayer of games like Uncharted,MAG and Grand Turismo 5(full) are released,for me atleast.

lancer_87

Before i respond I hope people know I'm by no means saying PSN is bad. I'm just saying that flatly XBL is a better online experiance this gen then PSN.

1. yeahI already recinded that point. See the edit ease of use is more what I am talking about.

2. I know but I just wish that most the online community had them and my friends too.

3. Again perma muting / avoiding griefers is awesome.

4. Lets see if Gran Turismo has online leaderboards for every track/event like forza. Also the onlinetrading carsand being able to download set ups right from the leaderboards. I hope they do I love both GT and Forza.

You pay for quality. Well worth $30/year.

Im guessing by the time PS4 comes out Sony will start charging for PSN one way or another. Clearly people will pay for the product if its worth it, and Live is definitely worth it.