will we ever see cross console online muliplayer?

With so many good online games being released on multiple platforms these day, (call of duty 4, gta4 and Grid for example) why cant they be played cross console online? Wouldnt it be cool to play call of duty 4 on your ps3 against your friend on his 360? You could have huge ps3 vs 360 online battles. How cool would that be?

I know its an unrealistic thing to hope for but whats to stop them? Are there any limitations that prevents this? I mean they are the same games with the same maps/tracks so why not. The only difference as far as I can see are the servers they use.

It would be great, but I doubt that it will ever happen

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I'd love it. It would be funny if for Call of Duty 5, PC, 360, PS3 and Wii owners could fight5 each other. Then the Joystickers would get owned by the PC guys and, to a lesser extent, Wii owners.Arkthemaniac

No, it undermines the value of Xbox Live, so Microsoft will NEVER allow it.

Strangely, we kind of did it, with the help of the PC though.
FFXI, a PS2 port on the 360.

I'd love it. It would be funny if for Call of Duty 5, PC, 360, PS3 and Wii owners could fight5 each other. Then the Joystickers would get owned by the PC guys and, to a lesser extent, Wii owners.Arkthemaniac

The Wii players wouldn't even get toplay with the big kids, since they don't have the graphical capabilities to even render what theother three render.

Then theres the horrible friend codes, the lack of HDD, No headset support, and the constant freezing/booting found on Wii.

They wouldn't make it to the Deathmatch lobby.

PC, would own everyone though.

No, it undermines the value of Xbox Live, so Microsoft will NEVER allow it.

Strangely, we kind of did it, with the help of the PC though.
FFXI, a PS2 port on the 360.

XTy

MMO's are different...they run through their own services, not through XBL, or PSN.

[QUOTE="XTy"]

No, it undermines the value of Xbox Live, so Microsoft will NEVER allow it.

Strangely, we kind of did it, with the help of the PC though.
FFXI, a PS2 port on the 360.

cobrax75

MMO's are different...they run through their own services, not through XBL, or PSN.

I know the "Why's", but the TC asked if we will ever see it. We already have, but don't expect to see much of it in the future other than situations like that.

Cows would get destroyed so bad, its not even funny. even the sheep would laugh at their efforts.White_Pele

wow.... just wow... Ignorance at its finest right here

It would be great, but I doubt that it will ever happen

*fixed spelling

killerfist

What he said.

PS3 owners would just get slaughter though in any team based game that involves communication adn they will definately get destroyed in all FPS. Even though I hate the PS3 d-pad people say it is best for fighting games so 360 owners would lose in fighting games.

Everything else though should be dead even.

It will never happen.

PS3 owners would just get slaughter though in any team based game that involves communication adn they will definately get destroyed in all FPS. Even though I hate the PS3 d-pad people say it is best for fighting games so 360 owners would lose in fighting games.

Everything else though should be dead even.

too_much_eslim

As if in a public game anyone says anything useful.

In a public game, having a mic doesn't matter because everyone acts individually anyway.

In an arranged team match, I doubt an organized team will skimp out on mics.

Who are you trying to kid?

I would love to pwn a lemm and then brag about how I did it for free.:D

It will never happen.

[QUOTE="too_much_eslim"]

PS3 owners would just get slaughter though in any team based game that involves communication adn they will definately get destroyed in all FPS. Even though I hate the PS3 d-pad people say it is best for fighting games so 360 owners would lose in fighting games.

Everything else though should be dead even.

Thompsonwhore

As if in a public game anyone says anything useful.

In a public game, having a mic doesn't matter because everyone acts individually anyway.

In an arranged team match, I doubt an organized team will skimp out on mics.

Who are you trying to kid?

In some public games, not all. In my experience playing online games, the majority of the games I play, when I'm not with my friends, I communicate and strategize with my teammates. Hell, even something as trivial as "I've got two coming on the left side" or "They got me at Rocket spawn" is helpful and the type of things I hear on a consistent basis.

[QUOTE="Thompsonwhore"]

It will never happen.

[QUOTE="too_much_eslim"]

PS3 owners would just get slaughter though in any team based game that involves communication adn they will definately get destroyed in all FPS. Even though I hate the PS3 d-pad people say it is best for fighting games so 360 owners would lose in fighting games.

Everything else though should be dead even.

The_Game21x

As if in a public game anyone says anything useful.

In a public game, having a mic doesn't matter because everyone acts individually anyway.

In an arranged team match, I doubt an organized team will skimp out on mics.

Who are you trying to kid?

In some public games, not all. In my experience playing online games, the majority of the games I play, when I'm not with my friends, I communicate and strategize with my teammates. Hell, even something as trivial as "I've got two coming on the left side" or "They got me at Rocket spawn" is helpful and the type of things I hear on a consistent basis.

Quite honestly, those who have anything relevant and helpful to say are in the minority, and I'd rather not have to mute ninety-nine out of one-hundred people just so I can hear that one person who wants to contribute.

I know what I'm getting myself into when I go into a public game, and if I want to communicate and have real teamwork, that's what I have a contact list for.

Going into a public game and expecting cooperation leads only to frustration.

Like I said, maybe one person in a game will have something useful to say now and again, but I'd rather fend for myself than either have to listen to the complaining or small talk of everyone else.

It will never happen.

[QUOTE="too_much_eslim"]

PS3 owners would just get slaughter though in any team based game that involves communication adn they will definately get destroyed in all FPS. Even though I hate the PS3 d-pad people say it is best for fighting games so 360 owners would lose in fighting games.

Everything else though should be dead even.

Thompsonwhore

As if in a public game anyone says anything useful.

In a public game, having a mic doesn't matter because everyone acts individually anyway.

In an arranged team match, I doubt an organized team will skimp out on mics.

Who are you trying to kid?

[QUOTE="Thompsonwhore"]

It will never happen.

[QUOTE="too_much_eslim"]

PS3 owners would just get slaughter though in any team based game that involves communication adn they will definately get destroyed in all FPS. Even though I hate the PS3 d-pad people say it is best for fighting games so 360 owners would lose in fighting games.

Everything else though should be dead even.

too_much_eslim

As if in a public game anyone says anything useful.

In a public game, having a mic doesn't matter because everyone acts individually anyway.

In an arranged team match, I doubt an organized team will skimp out on mics.

Who are you trying to kid?

I played Halo 3 and Call of Duty 4 on a friend's 360.

By different, I don't know if you mean the community, or the average teenager, because neither has changed.

That would be so awesome.

Is it ever going to happen? I have my doubts. But it is indeed possible

you could do it with wii, PS3 and PC. But not 360 cos live sucks.

It could be done. I think its the parent companies that stop it.

With so many good online games being released on multiple platforms these day, (call of duty 4, gta4 and Grid for example) why cant they be played cross console online? Wouldnt it be cool to play call of duty 4 on your ps3 against your friend on his 360? You could have huge ps3 vs 360 online battles. How cool would that be?

I know its an unrealistic thing to hope for but whats to stop them? Are there any limitations that prevents this? I mean they are the same games with the same maps/tracks so why not. The only difference as far as I can see are the servers they use.

jon_cia

I would like for it to happen, but I'm doubtful. MS like a closed system and I don't think they'd be willing to share as this would put it at risk, and they have built up a lot of publicity on having a premium online service and having this, would put PSN, a free system, on par with Xbox Live, a premium system.

It will never happen.

[QUOTE="too_much_eslim"]

PS3 owners would just get slaughter though in any team based game that involves communication adn they will definately get destroyed in all FPS. Even though I hate the PS3 d-pad people say it is best for fighting games so 360 owners would lose in fighting games.

Everything else though should be dead even.

Thompsonwhore

As if in a public game anyone says anything useful.

In a public game, having a mic doesn't matter because everyone acts individually anyway.

In an arranged team match, I doubt an organized team will skimp out on mics.

Who are you trying to kid?

who might you be trying to kid?

I've run into several nice, friendly, courteous, co-operative people on online games that proviide good information and don't blast rick roll into their mic

those few people may be rare, but if you start trying to be helpful first, they might just throw their mic on and help you out.

[QUOTE="Thompsonwhore"]

It will never happen.

[QUOTE="too_much_eslim"]

PS3 owners would just get slaughter though in any team based game that involves communication adn they will definately get destroyed in all FPS. Even though I hate the PS3 d-pad people say it is best for fighting games so 360 owners would lose in fighting games.

Everything else though should be dead even.

krunkfu2

As if in a public game anyone says anything useful.

In a public game, having a mic doesn't matter because everyone acts individually anyway.

In an arranged team match, I doubt an organized team will skimp out on mics.

Who are you trying to kid?

who might you be trying to kid?

I've run into several nice, friendly, courteous, co-operative people on online games that proviide good information and don't blast rick roll into their mic

those few people may be rare, but if you start trying to be helpful first, they might just throw their mic on and help you out.

The people who are helpful and courteous end up on my friends list.

You proved my point anyway by agreeing that they're rare.

[QUOTE="krunkfu2"][QUOTE="Thompsonwhore"]

It will never happen.

[QUOTE="too_much_eslim"]

PS3 owners would just get slaughter though in any team based game that involves communication adn they will definately get destroyed in all FPS. Even though I hate the PS3 d-pad people say it is best for fighting games so 360 owners would lose in fighting games.

Everything else though should be dead even.

Thompsonwhore

As if in a public game anyone says anything useful.

In a public game, having a mic doesn't matter because everyone acts individually anyway.

In an arranged team match, I doubt an organized team will skimp out on mics.

Who are you trying to kid?

who might you be trying to kid?

I've run into several nice, friendly, courteous, co-operative people on online games that proviide good information and don't blast rick roll into their mic

those few people may be rare, but if you start trying to be helpful first, they might just throw their mic on and help you out.

The people who are helpful and courteous end up on my friends list.

You proved my point anyway by agreeing that they're rare.

[QUOTE="too_much_eslim"][QUOTE="Thompsonwhore"]

It will never happen.

[QUOTE="too_much_eslim"]

PS3 owners would just get slaughter though in any team based game that involves communication adn they will definately get destroyed in all FPS. Even though I hate the PS3 d-pad people say it is best for fighting games so 360 owners would lose in fighting games.

Everything else though should be dead even.

Thompsonwhore

As if in a public game anyone says anything useful.

In a public game, having a mic doesn't matter because everyone acts individually anyway.

In an arranged team match, I doubt an organized team will skimp out on mics.

Who are you trying to kid?

I played Halo 3 and Call of Duty 4 on a friend's 360.

By different, I don't know if you mean the community, or the average teenager, because neither has changed.

a few good reasons:

1) the controllers are different, its unfair

2) the 360 comes with headsets as standard. sony NEEDS to do this the jabra headset with warhawk is not good enough

3) all matches would become 360 Vs ps3 matches. Plus if a team was all 36 and there was one ps3 owner. i could imagine 360 owners killing that person, even if that counts as a team kill, its the same if it were the other way round.

a few good reasons:

1) the controllers are different, its unfair

2) the 360 comes with headsets as standard. sony NEEDS to do this the jabra headset with warhawk is not good enough

3) all matches would become 360 Vs ps3 matches. Plus if a team was all 36 and there was one ps3 owner. i could imagine 360 owners killing that person, even if that counts as a team kill, its the same if it were the other way round.

NinjaMunkey01

The PS3 controller has some really nice advantages if there used in a manor that there intended to be used. And the thing is if I happen to be in a on-line game I may never talk at any time, instead I listen to what everyone is saying and using the information there talking about to an advantage in the game. Many times people that talk a lot can give you some real good information of where and how they get to a certain point in the game in which all it takes is getting into a position to ambush this person in the game. If and when I have something to say is only when it's needed to warn a team mate about an attack from a blind area.

[QUOTE="Arkthemaniac"]I'd love it. It would be funny if for Call of Duty 5, PC, 360, PS3 and Wii owners could fight5 each other. Then the Joystickers would get owned by the PC guys and, to a lesser extent, Wii owners.Immortal_Evil

No way, this is a forum, we don't share opinions here, we share facts. Duh.

On another note, it is possible I think, and the MS, etc. may not like it, and it would make it harder to get a lag-free experience and a pain to program. So I doubt we will see it.