What's the difference when it comes to online gameplay between PSN and XboxLive?

I hear people always talking about how one is "superior" than the other. And while we all have our prefrences I'm just curious what people are referring to exactly. I don't see ANY difference with the online gameplay it'self, if I put in COD on PSN it plays the same as XBL. If I put in RDR on PSN it plays the same as XBL.

I don't understand what people are talking about exactly....

When talking about simply playing an online match, there is no difference.

When talking about simply playing an online match, there is no difference.

15strong

Than what is all this fuss over?

Only difference I saw back when I played was no one talked on PSN which just saved me the trouble of muting everyone. Could have changed now though I haven't played an online game on the PS3 since MGS4.

no difference

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When talking about simply playing an online match, there is no difference.

ShadowMoses900

Than what is all this fuss over?

Some like to "think" psn lags more or somehting. Typical fanboy stuff. Playing online with an internet conncection on PS3 is the same as PC and 360.

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[QUOTE="15strong"]

When talking about simply playing an online match, there is no difference.

15strong

Than what is all this fuss over?

Some like to "think" psn lags more or somehting. Typical fanboy stuff. Playing online with an internet conncection on PS3 is the same as PC and 360.

Than what are people arguing about then if it's the exact same. How can one be "superior" over the other? What are people talking about?

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[QUOTE="ShadowMoses900"]

Than what is all this fuss over?

ShadowMoses900

Some like to "think" psn lags more or somehting. Typical fanboy stuff. Playing online with an internet conncection on PS3 is the same as PC and 360.

Than what are people arguing about then if it's the exact same. How can one be "superior" over the other? What are people talking about?

They mostly argue about XBLA/ PSN exclusives or features like cross game chat.

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[QUOTE="ShadowMoses900"]

Than what is all this fuss over?

ShadowMoses900

Some like to "think" psn lags more or somehting. Typical fanboy stuff. Playing online with an internet conncection on PS3 is the same as PC and 360.

Than what are people arguing about then if it's the exact same. How can one be "superior" over the other? What are people talking about?

Communication voice quality sucks on the PS3 compared to the Xbox 360. That is about it, I think. Other than Microsoft's "TrueSkill" system and other little perks.ShadowDeathX

The communication problem mainly because people want to use a bluetooth headset on PS3 but won't put forth enough money to get a decent one. On USB headset that comes with the 360 is good enough so most people just use that instead of buying their own. I have the Astro A30s for PS3 and my friends say I sound way more clear than other mics

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Some like to "think" psn lags more or somehting. Typical fanboy stuff. Playing online with an internet conncection on PS3 is the same as PC and 360.

15strong

Than what are people arguing about then if it's the exact same. How can one be "superior" over the other? What are people talking about?

They mostly argue about XBLA/ PSN exclusives or features like cross game chat.

lol that's it? I don't see the big deal then. So what makes xbox live so "superior" or psn "superior" like people say.

I find the difference is mainly in relation to the speed of downloads for things such as updates, DLC and the general smoothness of how items, menus load. In this respect Xbox live is far quicker. In actual respect of playing the games online there usually is no difference.

you mean today? xbl is up and running and psn is not.

you mean today? xbl is up and running and psn is not.

Riverwolf007

lol oh you your doing it again :P

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you mean today? xbl is up and running and psn is not.

ShadowMoses900

lol oh you your doing it again :P

i prolly should not have even brought it up because of the piddling insignificance.

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[QUOTE="Riverwolf007"]

you mean today? xbl is up and running and psn is not.

Riverwolf007

lol oh you your doing it again :P

i polly should not have even brought it up because of the piddling insignificance.

Well you have both so what is the real difference, and no I'm not going to pull out another BS account again like I did last time :P

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[QUOTE="ShadowMoses900"]

lol oh you your doing it again :P

ShadowMoses900

i polly should not have even brought it up because of the piddling insignificance.

Well you have both so what is the real difference, and no I'm not going to pull out another BS account again like I did last time :P

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[QUOTE="Riverwolf007"]well i know it's just a tiny difference.

i polly should not have even brought it up because of the piddling insignificance.

Riverwolf007

Well you have both so what is the real difference, and no I'm not going to pull out another BS account again like I did last time :P

lol yep, well like I said before I think everyone on here thinks I'm the "bad" guy in SW and you always come in here to defeat me and save the day. The problem though is that EVERY time I enter a thread it becomes heated instantly, so even when I'm being serious everyone comes in either supporting and agreeing with me or disagreeing or trying to rip me apart, then they fight each other.I didn't realise I was so controversial on here lol.

Being online is more than just being within a game session. That's a mentality that I think we've all evolved past whether we want to admit it or not. But hey, if your ideal of online interaction is only in a game session, then more power to you. Have fun.

However, MS defines being online as staying connected to a larger community both in and out of a game proper. It begins when you boot up your console. That means checking message from friends, seeing who's online and what they're playing. It's partying up and sending game invites. In that respect, XBL has a more streamlined approach to it. Parties, game invites and party chat are available at the OS level. No need to worry about what game supports it. No need to fire up a separate app.

But also about providing a service by way of community staff. Again, MS comes out ahead with vocal and accessible folks from their policy enforcement team who are on the popular social networks and attend all the industry events.

I can only speak for myself here, but those are the differences I see that make an impact on me.

WHen it comes to playing online they work the same exact way. Which is another reason I stoped paying for live.

Party Chat, that's all.

it's much easier to setup games with friends and pull people together on xbl. even when i game online for PS3, i'll usually use xbox live for the party chat with friends.

Oh hey look another shadowmoses Live vs PSN thread...

but I'll bite.

In terms of quality of servers there is no difference, at least none that I can discern.

None , yeah I know.

You bought the game. You pay for your ISP.

You play the game you purchaced on your bandwith on PSN, p2p or hosted.

You have to pay a fee to Microsoft to play the same games, that you purchaced, on the bandwith you pay for.

Its that simple. Its not about features, chat, or anything else. You HAVE to pay XBL gold to play anything online. HAVE TO. PERIOD.

I can think of one game thats better on Live... COD Black Ops...its soooo much better on Live and it is more laggy on Ps3 which is what I play it on...someone told me once its cuz Microsoft pays more money to get better stuff on it cuz its popular but idk...all my friends are on ps3 and thats my system of choice but just saying

I can think of one game thats better on Live... COD Black Ops...its soooo much better on Live and it is more laggy on Ps3 which is what I play it on...someone told me once its cuz Microsoft pays more money to get better stuff on it cuz its popular but idk...all my friends are on ps3 and thats my system of choice but just saying

OfficerLeach_

You bought the game. You pay for your ISP.

You play the game you purchaced on your bandwith on PSN, p2p or hosted.

You have to pay a fee to Microsoft to play the same games, that you purchaced, on the bandwith you pay for.

Its that simple. Its not about features, chat, or anything else. You HAVE to pay XBL gold to play anything online. HAVE TO. PERIOD.

evilross

Gameplay is no different, it's all about the features associated with the service.

no party chat and price

I hear people always talking about how one is "superior" than the other. And while we all have our prefrences I'm just curious what people are referring to exactly. I don't see ANY difference with the online gameplay it'self, if I put in COD on PSN it plays the same as XBL. If I put in RDR on PSN it plays the same as XBL.

I don't understand what people are talking about exactly....

ShadowMoses900

I don't understand why SW needs another XBL vs. PSN thread.

the difference is this much campzor

Live has more content, more people, more features, and faster download speeds.Miketheman83

actually i think psn has the more users

[QUOTE="campzor"]the difference is this much clone01

that has what to do with gameplay?campzor

[QUOTE="campzor"]that has what to do with gameplay?clone01

[QUOTE="clone01"][QUOTE="campzor"]that has what to do with gameplay?campzor

its what hoenstly makes live better then psn i could be playing gears my friend could be playing halo and we still could chat about anythin its pretty badass

[QUOTE="campzor"][QUOTE="clone01"] Quite a bit actually. Have you used it? Judging from your signature, I'm guessing no.Mario1331

its what hoenstly makes live better then psn i could be playing gears my friend could be playing halo and we still could chat about anythin its pretty badass

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[QUOTE="campzor"] i had xbl for 1 month(free month).. i talked to my mate with it and seemed just like a normal voice chat.. please explain how it effects gameplay at all.campzor

its what hoenstly makes live better then psn i could be playing gears my friend could be playing halo and we still could chat about anythin its pretty badass

-_- its voice chat though and its useful when we could talk about anythin from any game or app without having to be playing the same game, so what it doesnt effect gameplay its useful and something PSN does not have

[QUOTE="campzor"][QUOTE="Mario1331"]

its what hoenstly makes live better then psn i could be playing gears my friend could be playing halo and we still could chat about anythin its pretty badass

Mario1331

-_- its voice chat though and its useful when we could talk about anythin from any game or app without having to be playing the same game, so what it doesnt effect gameplay its useful and something PSN does not have

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[QUOTE="campzor"] 1. That doesnt effect gameplay 2. You can do the same via text on ps3 (not as quick but still there)campzor

-_- its voice chat though and its useful when we could talk about anythin from any game or app without having to be playing the same game, so what it doesnt effect gameplay its useful and something PSN does not have

well 0 difference but live has an edge in overall presentation