PlayStation Network vs Xbox Live Comparison

I made this today because I noticed many people are either not informed of features on PSN or not informed on features of XBL, so I think it'd be helpful for some people, and i am 99% sure it is all correct. If I made any errors, contact me and I'll change it ASAP. thx :)

Please argue your points based on the facts! Don't assume stuff just because someone told you or because you're making it up. Only say it if you actually know it!

Explanation about "In Game Private Voice Chat": I am not referring to the ability to have chat in a game. On XBL, you can hit the dashboard button and get into a chat with one of your friends, while muting the chat that is currently happening in the actual game. Its like a call waiting feature, sorta.. i guess.

UPDATE: I'm happy to be getting positive feedback :). But there's so much to add and I have so little time until I gotta go to work, so I'm going to just post the XLS and XLSX files, release it into the public domain, and anyone who wants to have it/edit it can do so freely.

I'm not sure if this is allowed or not, so if its not, mods please tell me and I'll remove the DL links asap. There are no viruses in these projects!!

Go here for downloads: http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=bc9111ae45d28b73d2db6fb9a8902bda

I made this today because I noticed many people are either not informed of features on PSN or not informed on features of XBL, so I think it'd be helpful for some people, and i am 99% sure it is all correct. If I made any errors, contact me and I'll change it ASAP. thx :)

Please argue your points based on the facts! Don't assume stuff just because someone told you or because you're making it up. Only say it if you actually know it!

leimeisei

good job tc

sony really is narrowing the gap. really all they need is in-game vc and text chat thing.

You should add movie distribution services (Netflix and PSN Video Store) and then Price. And wouldn't the XB mini menu technically be limited? You say it's mini, so I'm not sure, since the PS3 uses the full XMB.

Also Yes for both on in game messaging if you wanted too.

Otherwise great list...I'd like to know which games I can use music in, if you have them, I'd love to find that.

I made this today because I noticed many people are either not informed of features on PSN or not informed on features of XBL, so I think it'd be helpful for some people, and i am 99% sure it is all correct. If I made any errors, contact me and I'll change it ASAP. thx :)

Please argue your points based on the facts! Don't assume stuff just because someone told you or because you're making it up. Only say it if you actually know it!

Explanation about "In Game Private Voice Chat": I am not referring to the ability to have chat in a game. On XBL, you can hit the dashboard button and get into a chat with one of your friends, while muting the chat that is currently happening in the actual game. Its like a call waiting feature, sorta.. i guess.

leimeisei

Almost all Xbox Live features are available free, all but Online Gameplay. PSN will allow taking characters into games (home) I believe. Also, put Limited for tracking on PSN.

Also, 360 will have 8-player private chat with Avatar, and be able to chat with everyone when in different games.

Home also allows everyone to watch a movie from ones "house," the NXLE will only allow that through NetFlix.

@Whackedjob213:

There's a size cap? I didn't know, so I don't know what they are unfortunately. If you know them could you post them and I'll squeeze them in somewhere :)

@Whackedjob213:

There's a size cap? I didn't know, so I don't know what they are unfortunately. If you know them could you post them and I'll squeeze them in somewhere :)

leimeisei

I think the cap for XBLA is 500 MBs, but you should also add community downloadable games (XNA, WiiWare) as well.

Looks pretty good.

A few things that I think you could add to the PS3 side are: remote access thru PSP, internet browser, support for server based games, support for bigger games with more players 32 warhawk, 40 resistance, 60 resistance 2.

[QUOTE="leimeisei"]

@Whackedjob213:

There's a size cap? I didn't know, so I don't know what they are unfortunately. If you know them could you post them and I'll squeeze them in somewhere :)

After_Math

I think the cap for XBLA is 500 MBs, but you should also add community downloadable games (XNA, WiiWare) as well.

It was 350 MBs last I had read but sometimes MS allows developers to go over that limit.

I made this today because I noticed many people are either not informed of features on PSN or not informed on features of XBL, so I think it'd be helpful for some people, and i am 99% sure it is all correct. If I made any errors, contact me and I'll change it ASAP. thx :)

Please argue your points based on the facts! Don't assume stuff just because someone told you or because you're making it up. Only say it if you actually know it!

Explanation about "In Game Private Voice Chat": I am not referring to the ability to have chat in a game. On XBL, you can hit the dashboard button and get into a chat with one of your friends, while muting the chat that is currently happening in the actual game. Its like a call waiting feature, sorta.. i guess.

UPDATE: I'm happy to be getting positive feedback :). But there's so much to add and I have so little time until I gotta go to work, so I'm going to just post the XLS and XLSX files, release it into the public domain, and anyone who wants to have it/edit it can do so freely.

I'm not sure if this is allowed or not, so if its not, mods please tell me and I'll remove the DL links asap. There are no viruses in these projects!!

Go here for downloads: http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=bc9111ae45d28b73d2db6fb9a8902bda

leimeisei

You can Text Chat from any game with PSN now. 2.4 allows that. Overall, it seems fine.

Looks pretty good.

A few things that I think you could add to the PS3 side are: remote access thru PSP, internet browser, support for server based games, support for bigger games with more players 32 warhawk, 40 resistance, 60 resistance 2.

EmperorSupreme

The internet browser and PSP Remote are great additions, server based and P2P based could be added too.

[QUOTE="leimeisei"]

I made this today because I noticed many people are either not informed of features on PSN or not informed on features of XBL, so I think it'd be helpful for some people, and i am 99% sure it is all correct. If I made any errors, contact me and I'll change it ASAP. thx :)

Please argue your points based on the facts! Don't assume stuff just because someone told you or because you're making it up. Only say it if you actually know it!

Explanation about "In Game Private Voice Chat": I am not referring to the ability to have chat in a game. On XBL, you can hit the dashboard button and get into a chat with one of your friends, while muting the chat that is currently happening in the actual game. Its like a call waiting feature, sorta.. i guess.

UPDATE: I'm happy to be getting positive feedback :). But there's so much to add and I have so little time until I gotta go to work, so I'm going to just post the XLS and XLSX files, release it into the public domain, and anyone who wants to have it/edit it can do so freely.

I'm not sure if this is allowed or not, so if its not, mods please tell me and I'll remove the DL links asap. There are no viruses in these projects!!

Go here for downloads: http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=bc9111ae45d28b73d2db6fb9a8902bda

SolidTy

You can Text Chat from any game with PSN now. 2.4 allows that. Overall, it seems fine.

You can Private Message, but by text chat I'm referring to something like AIM or Windows Live Messenger, where it's real-time.

[QUOTE="SolidTy"][QUOTE="leimeisei"]

I made this today because I noticed many people are either not informed of features on PSN or not informed on features of XBL, so I think it'd be helpful for some people, and i am 99% sure it is all correct. If I made any errors, contact me and I'll change it ASAP. thx :)

Please argue your points based on the facts! Don't assume stuff just because someone told you or because you're making it up. Only say it if you actually know it!

Explanation about "In Game Private Voice Chat": I am not referring to the ability to have chat in a game. On XBL, you can hit the dashboard button and get into a chat with one of your friends, while muting the chat that is currently happening in the actual game. Its like a call waiting feature, sorta.. i guess.

UPDATE: I'm happy to be getting positive feedback :). But there's so much to add and I have so little time until I gotta go to work, so I'm going to just post the XLS and XLSX files, release it into the public domain, and anyone who wants to have it/edit it can do so freely.

I'm not sure if this is allowed or not, so if its not, mods please tell me and I'll remove the DL links asap. There are no viruses in these projects!!

Go here for downloads: http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=bc9111ae45d28b73d2db6fb9a8902bda

leimeisei

You can Text Chat from any game with PSN now. 2.4 allows that. Overall, it seems fine.

You can Private Message, but by text chat I'm referring to something like AIM or Windows Live Messenger, where it's real-time.

It's real time, you get an alert every time the message comes in. What you're saying is technically IM, so that would be a completely different category.

PSN is better because it's free.

PSN is better because it's free.ReverseCycology

Did I enter the Twilight Zone?

Pretty good chart.

I will refer to it in the future.

TC when you find time you should also include XBL Silver which is a free service in the comparison.

Always seems that downloads take longer on PSN.

Also, as far as movie previews and what not, far more is available on Live.

You can't forget to add the annoying, Download, User License Agreement and Install on the PS3. So even if I leave it running, I still have to come back and wait to install stuff.

PSN Leveling system and XBL Gamerscore are practically the same!!! Both use points to determine their score/level. Each trophy and achievement has a certain amount of points. PSN does not tell u how many points u have. However, once you reach a set amount points, ur PSN ID will level up. You should change it to "Points/Level System", something like that. 01_5k001

Live has a leveling system. It's called TruSkill and it's behind the scenes. It effects who you play against in matches. Does the leveling system on PSN effect who you play against as well?

Good comparison. IMO PSN is better if you include thinking about the price, but XBL is better quality.

But some things like Custom Soundtracks and Universal point system for XBL and Web Browser for PSN they forgot.

Your "level" in live is your score.

Your "trophy" is a unique icon.

Well, there is a few things you missed. Accessing Live (friends, messages, etc) on a PC, cross game invites, probably a few more. Plus, there's TrueSkill, which is there (but upto the developers to implement, I think).Aaron89

Accomplishment tracking (trophies) on PS3 is limited - They're not in all games

Friends/account management online for PS3 is limited - XBL subscribers have a full-blown profile pages to manage friends, send/receive messages, track achievement progress.

In addition to TrueSkill, there's preference based matchmaking (Feedback, rep, prefer/avoid status)

Community based programs like the Ambassador and Community developer programs

Visible and accessible MS community managers

Online events ie Community Calendar (Ladies Night, Prime Time, Family Night, etc.)

Don't forget about XBL gaming Reputation, gamer Zone, and the ability File Complaints and to send Feed Back to other gamers.

[QUOTE="ReverseCycology"]

PSN is better because it's free.SpruceCaboose

Did I enter the Twilight Zone?

I just wanted to know how it feels saying those words after knowing the facts and the truth. And let me tell you, it's not a good feeling. After knowing the facts and truth and you still say those words, you just get this sick feeling inside your stomach and chest, because you know that's a false thing to say right now.

Don't forget about XBL gaming Reputation, gamer Zone, and the ability File Complaints and to send Feed Back to other gamers.

ReverseCycology

That'd be heaven on PSN.

It also reminded me of something. I was playing some SCIV with some guy the other day and he completely owned me, but right as he was about to land the blow that would've won him the entire match the connection was lost. Two or three minutes later I got a message from the guy, in which he called me some of the filthiest things I've ever read, after he said how much of a cheat I was.

That's feedback, right?

[QUOTE="ReverseCycology"]

Don't forget about XBL gaming Reputation, gamer Zone, and the ability File Complaints and to send Feed Back to other gamers.

gamefreakomega

That'd be heaven on PSN.

It also reminded me of something. I was playing some SCIV with some guy the other day and he completely owned me, but right as he was about to land the blow that would've won him the entire match the connection was lost. Two or three minutes later I got a message from the guy, in which he called me some of the filthiest things I've ever read, after he said how much of a cheat I was.

That's feedback, right?

No not really. Basically the options in Feedback are: "Prefer this player?" or "Avoid this player."

If you prefer the player, you'll have a higher chance of meeting them again in other matches. If you avoid them...you know.

If you could be able to file a complaint on that guy that sent you those messages, you could get him banned by doing so and getting your friends to do the same.

[QUOTE="ReverseCycology"]

Don't forget about XBL gaming Reputation, gamer Zone, and the ability File Complaints and to send Feed Back to other gamers.

gamefreakomega

That'd be heaven on PSN.

It also reminded me of something. I was playing some SCIV with some guy the other day and he completely owned me, but right as he was about to land the blow that would've won him the entire match the connection was lost. Two or three minutes later I got a message from the guy, in which he called me some of the filthiest things I've ever read, after he said how much of a cheat I was.

That's feedback, right?

Oh man. Yeah, I think the only thing you could do after someone leaves you a message is block communications. But I don't think that will make you avoid the player in future gaming matches. And that's the con of PSN is that you can't really do anything if you get matched up with cheaters, hackers, and team killers. Atleast with XBL you could avoid these kind of players in the future, now that's future proof.

You forgot you can virtually watch a movie together over LIVE, you can go play daily game shows against other people, you will now receive actuall prizes for achieving certain achievements on LIVE. You don't have to download updates first that take a long time to download and then have to wait again to install the update. What they also talked was a future avatar fighitng system where you can wack another LIVE member a la Mafia Wars. I mean you forgot a lot of things to add to either side either way so this argument is mute.Fusible

In a world where we are being nickle and dimed for everything we do, free is better in every way to me.Zoso-8

[QUOTE="Fusible"]You forgot you can virtually watch a movie together over LIVE, you can go play daily game shows against other people, you will now receive actuall prizes for achieving certain achievements on LIVE. You don't have to download updates first that take a long time to download and then have to wait again to install the update. What they also talked was a future avatar fighitng system where you can wack another LIVE member a la Mafia Wars. I mean you forgot a lot of things to add to either side either way so this argument is mute.angelkimne

it's part of the update it's posted long before. If you look at the link look for these sections and it written right there about the new features. LINK

· LIVE Party system. Create a party of up to eight friends, and stay with them from one game to another, or watch a Netflix movie together, or share a slideshow of your personal photos. It works with all Xbox 360 titles, not just upcoming games. LIVE Party allows up to eight people to chat in the dashboard, so you can meet up before playing.

· Xbox LIVE Primetime. This whole new category of games is going to give you more reasons to get online with your friends. Games will support everything you'd expect, like Achievements and leader boards, but many of these games will include real prizes. You can invite your friends, and even set a reminder for an upcoming show. Each game is broadcast simultaneously, so everyone is answering the same questions. Many events will have a live host, calling the shots as they happen.

In a world where we are being nickle and dimed for everything we do, free is better in every way to me.Zoso-8

Just because it's free, doesn't mean that it's better.