PSN or Live?

[Dutch]

I have both the PS3 and the Xbo 360, and I've played online on both of them. I wanted to see if anybody else has enough knowlege about both of them to determine which they prefer. So please...no bias.

I personally prefer Xbox Live over the Playstation Network. They've been in the business since the first console, and they've got it down to a science now it seems. Live has shown the world what it's truly like to be in an online gaming community. With PSN, I just don't feel like I'm part of a huge network, even though I am which is sad. And yes, you do have to purchase your Live services, but it's worth every cent for what you get with your Gold membership. Access to online gaming, videos, the XBL marketplace, party chat, and much more. With the recent addition of avatars to the system, they've really sealed off the competition for other providers.

So, what are your thoughts?

 

[junaid]

Well I use PSN, but I have herd that Live is much better but the thing is you have to pay for it

 

[Bono]

Xbox LIVE is better, although you have to pay to use it, it's a much better experience.

 

[Dutch]

My sentiments exactly, Bono. You get what you pay for with Live.

 

[Teekay]

Xbox Live is so much better. Even though you have to pay a bit for it, I think it's definitely worth it.

 

[La Poison Ivy]

I prefer live. I've tested out both networks and although they are both pretty cool, I felt more attracted to live.

Most of the community are cool people once you get to know them [even those little kids which sometimes get annoying ]. Also I enjoy just chatting in party's with people from across the world, an experience I am willing to pay top dollar for.

 

[Dutch]

I just read that they're bumping up the price of Live to $60 a year though. Sucks. :/

 

[GFXDrop Bot]

I just read that they're bumping up the price of Live to $60 a year though. Sucks. :/

Yeah just got that email as well.. they're adding new features like hulu live, espn, etc... but you can get all those things free from a pc, and yet we have to pay an extra $5 for it

 

[La Poison Ivy]

Thankfully the price increase isn't hitting us down under. Although we are lacking in content so it would be just wrong if they did.

 

[Matthew_CinVin]

Xbox Live is faster in my opinion. There's friendlier people, and it's just overall more fun.

 

[Lukas]

Live. Because PSN is free, I find that the level of gameplay is lower as compared to the paid Live.

 

[Matthew_CinVin]

Live. Because PSN is free, I find that the level of gameplay is lower as compared to the paid Live.

Microsoft uses the money to make faster servers, and they really get involved.

 

[Lukas]

Microsoft uses the money to make faster servers, and they really get involved.

I expect that if I'm paying to play online.