- Exec One: You see, we've got 14 million people over here [*motions to his right*]. But what if we could take them [*lifts his hands up*] and stick 'em over here, too? [*motions back to his left*]
- Exec Two: So are you gonna eat that last Mint Milano or what?
- Exec One: No -- well ... let's split it.
- Exec Two: Deal.
PSN IDs on PlayStation.com, 'Underground' closes
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Synergy. Can you dig it? Sony does, finally noticing those 14 million accounts stranded on the console-side of PlayStation Network. We imagine the meeting went a little something like this:
Reader Comments (57)
Posted: Nov 20th 2008 5:29PM Vidikron said
That last one depends on the model. I have a launch PS3 and it's BC is worlds better than the 360. Plus it's BC with the last two generations (Xbox doesn't go back two generations, but that does beat out the Wii). The current new models are only BC with the PS1 generation.
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Posted: Nov 20th 2008 10:08PM AlexMeloche said
360 - Fun games.
Ps3 - Fun games.
Wii - Fun games.
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Ps3 - Fun games.
Wii - Fun games.
Posted: Nov 21st 2008 1:33PM kaneda26 said
@Ordeith
You are correct that the Xbox 360 controllers are usable out of the box, even coming with batteries. However when compared to the wireless PS3 controllers which at the same price, come with built-in batteries that hold their charge longer than regular batteries, don't have to be replaced, and can be charged with a standard USB cable, I consider the Xbox controllers to be less convenient and less of a value. You pay $65 MSRP for the equivalent of a dualshock 3 at $55 MSRP. Not only is the ps3 option cheaper, you don't have to make separate purchases. I consider this an apples to apples comparison that doesn't account for preference. I do prefer the 360 controller, but the ps3 is a better value and more convenient.
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You are correct that the Xbox 360 controllers are usable out of the box, even coming with batteries. However when compared to the wireless PS3 controllers which at the same price, come with built-in batteries that hold their charge longer than regular batteries, don't have to be replaced, and can be charged with a standard USB cable, I consider the Xbox controllers to be less convenient and less of a value. You pay $65 MSRP for the equivalent of a dualshock 3 at $55 MSRP. Not only is the ps3 option cheaper, you don't have to make separate purchases. I consider this an apples to apples comparison that doesn't account for preference. I do prefer the 360 controller, but the ps3 is a better value and more convenient.
Posted: Nov 21st 2008 2:15AM Jouten said
I look at the PS3 as a fine wine. It gets better with age.
Sure, I have everything. PS3, 360, Wii, PSP, DS, gaming laptop,etc. I enjoy them all. They all bring something unique to it's platform.
The 360 has done a great job of bringing the gaming console online and creating a ginormous online community. It has also evolved with its NXE (which at first I hated, but am trying to get used to it).
The PS3 is getting there and it's still establishing its identity as a console. It's behind, but it IS evolving.
So if you keep a positive outlook on the gaming industry as a whole, you can appreciate that we gamers are getting a wealth of options of software, hardware and online capabilities. And in the PS3's case, you have the added multi-media centric aspects as well.
Just give the PS3 time and we will ALL reap the rewards of what this system has to offer.
Posted: Nov 21st 2008 3:43AM hey buddy said
I like the advances that are slowly happening with the PS3 online. It's a really cool feature of LIVE to be able to log in from your computer/phone and see who's online, who got which achievement yesterday or whatever, send a message, accept a friend request... all away from the console.
I like the PS3 a lot but Sony can't seem to get out of their own way for their life - it really needs this sort of integration, so I'm glad it's finally coming to the PS3 world.
I like the PS3 a lot but Sony can't seem to get out of their own way for their life - it really needs this sort of integration, so I'm glad it's finally coming to the PS3 world.
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