Sony Takes Aim at Xbox Live 287
Joystiq and the site ComputerandVideoGames are reporting on the first real action in the next-gen war. Sony is apparently readying a strong online service that will meet or exceed the features of Xbox Live. With no firm PS3 launch date yet released, the 360 still has the advantage, but if Sony is rolling out an online matching and media service with their (reportedly) more powerful console things could look bad for Microsoft's new system. From the article: "This story, together with the recent survey Sony conducted, should remove any doubts about Sony's online ambitions. Is it possible that Sony could create a network the size and scale of Xbox Live in such a short time. It has cost Microsoft, the world's largest software company, billions and taken years just to lay the framework for the current Live service. Sony is know for their hyperbolic marketing: the PS2's Emotion Engine, the PSP as iPod-killer; it seems unlikely they could take the crown from Microsoft on their first try, but any attempt is a huge relief. It was beginning to look like Sony didn't think the Live service was a valuable addition to console gaming, or a serious competitor to their hegemony. "
Re:HOW is this news? (Score:3, Informative)
Re:Jaded about online console games... (Score:5, Informative)
Your complaint sounds a lot like those who hate the idea of paying monthly for MMOs. Sorry, that's just the cost of doing business. If there weren't people willing to pay for it, then yes, you'd have a lot more things that were just "free"
One final thing
Re:Jaded about online console games... (Score:2, Informative)
Re:I wouldn't want to play third fiddle. (Score:3, Informative)
While we're on the topic, let's take a look at the list of games which will work with the DS's wi-fi abilities [nintendo.com]. Wow, five games, two of which aren't released yet. I bet Tetris DS is going to be a blast, though.
Friendly Advice (Score:2, Informative)
You mean like this? (Score:2, Informative)
PS3 hype "screenshot" [ign.com]
Yes, Sony, of coooourse we believe you.
Introducing.....the Friends List!!!! (Score:2, Informative)
Well...good thing they have a friends list and I can avoid most of the asshats you speak of. Additionally, the 360's Live service now gives you more options when it comes to rating a player's behavior online. So for me, it's not an issue.