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PS3 vs XBOX360 Comparison



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There has been a lot of talk about Sony’s approach to Online gaming. There are two distinct views on the subject. First there are those that back Sony’s method. It’s free, and that is better than not free. People who prefer door number 1, have a valid point. I’ve always been able to play PC games online for free, so why should I have to pay to play console games online? If I just want to play Resistance online, why should I need to pay a yearly subscription to do it? Surely as long as you can get online and get a game, that is what is important? The reality, it turns out is a little less than ideal. Sony’s online world quite simply lacks the cohesiveness of Xbox Live.




Xbox Live fans will argue that nothing good comes for free. Backers of philosophy number 2, also have a valid point. The 360 is specifically targeting people who want to play online. You don’t have to play online of course, but if you want to, Microsoft have a top notch service to allow you. The single greatest thing about Xbox Live is that it is entirely integrated. Joining a game in Gears of War is the same as joining a game in Rainbow Six. Your friends are the same friends, your gamer tag is the same gamer tag. All the games support the same service the same way, and all the games that feature Live play make it something worth doing; if only for the gamer points! If you’re serious about online gaming, it is hard to not get excited about a service like Xbox Live.




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