@na_dawg_12 oh, what a unique and revealing opinion :/

This isn't about the cost of XBL. It's about nickel and dimming customers, for services that should be free, and is indeed free on other competitor consoles.

Argue all you like about what console/PC is better, but the fact of the matter is, PS3/Wii U/PC lets you access all of the features of the game you bought, without having to pay Microsoft for the privilege to do so.

@Salt_AU just to elaborate a bit more.

PS+ costs £11 for 90 days, and some of the free games you can download include: Bioshock 2, LittleBig Planet 2, Infamous 2, Mortal Kombat (the latest one), VanQuished, and Uncharted (if you own a Vita).

So it's pretty hefty.

@IvanIII ok yes, but that has nothing to do with it being a free service or not.

@Salt_AU access to some free games, cloud space to put save data on, access to games early (like the article said, PS+ users got journey a week early), and special discounts on the store.

i'm sure i am missing some, so just give it a google.

@xgraderx it''s not about it being cheap.

Online passes for games are cheap, but are they aren't an acceptable practice.

@RndmGui just to qualify, it's £9 a month (or $15 for you yankees)

What's this advantage the Xbox has exactly?

people keep using this argument to justify buying into a scam, but as far as i can see, the PS3 does everything and is free: It connects to the internet, it streams movies/tv, it has a voice chat, friend features, achievements and lets you access 100% of your game you bought, all for free.

I'm' at a loss rally :/

@sthbeast urm....ok?

@parabol69 someone else who clearly doesn't pay the bills.

@sthbeast But it does make people pay to play with others, if they want to play online.