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Probably announced awhile ago -- (if so, sorry) but thought it was worth a shot. Looks like Sony is finally going to wise up and bring a unified online gaming system to its next iteration of the PlayStation console.
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3147123
It should be obvious by now that this would be a logical move for them given the continued success of Xbox Live.
Considering the vast media resources Sony has, the "PS3 Live Marketplace" could be chock-full of cool downloads. But, they have a tough act to follow, and MS has a Generation head-start on them
I wouldn't have any expectations for PS3 online what so ever, if only so I would be happy with whatever they presented, but some of the stuff they've already done with the PSP make me think certain features will be pretty much guaranteed. If they turn Connect into their marketplace, from within the PS3 interface, and offer music, movies, tv shows, books, and XBLA-style downloadable games, that would be fantastic to me. A lot of people don't seem to want non-videogame features in their systems, but digital content is the way of the future, even if you have all of that content on physical hardcopies. Just having it all in one device is amazing, to me.
With the backwards compatibility, XBLA, virtual console, and things like these, owning the PS3, 360, and Rev will essentially be like having the entire history of videogames available at your fingertips. And that sounds awesome to me.
Also, one login for all games + achievements pls.
I think I'd settle for "works".Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy
I just hope they have mic support for every game and not just socom. Or in XII you couldn't chat at all.
Those games suck though
The same holds true for a modded XBox. But lets not go there :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Andy
they should just use PlayOnline... everyone loves that, right?
I'll take it, even if it's just online matchmaking (like the original xbox live) and free/somewhat cheaper. Also, like I said in another thread, it would be the cats meow if they set the PS3 up to act as a upnp media renderer like the 360 but didn't cripple it to the point where you need Windows MCE to use it to its full functionality.
If Sony pulls something outta their ass thats as good as if not better than Live, the 360 is totally screwed. I love my 360 but I dont think Halo 3 alone could save it. 360 needs Live and having a Live on PS3 is going to hurt.
Here is my take:
A company doesn't put out a survey like this to guage "excitement level", they are trying to determine which features are the most important. If you think that entire list of features is going to be implemented, you are insane. They have a lot of ground to cover in a short period of time. It will be interesting to see what they come up with.
PS: No mention of achievements in the survey. It is either definitely in, or completely out.
Now lets all speculate what they will implement and what they will cut.
Your avatar STILL makes me stare at it for like 5 minutes every time you make a post. NEVER change it.Quote:
Originally Posted by sedition
that's okay, achievements are kind of stupid anywayQuote:
Originally Posted by Master
I'm really leary of all these Sony promises. We're hearing the same things about PS3 that we did about PS2 (supercomputer, faster than God, etc.) and now Sony Live too? My prediction: In reality the PS3 will have slightly better graphics than Xbox360 (much less of a gap than the one between PS2 and Xbox). Sony's online service will have tons of movies and music for pay download like Itunes but suck ass compared to Xbox Live as far as online gaming is concerned. The backwards compatibility will have tons of compatibility issues, the controller sucks ass if it's still the boomerang, and the system will cost 600 bucks.
I think this is the generation Microsoft pulls even with Sony.
Most of those aren't even questions.
Besides, there's no entry for 'Use EyeToy to expose your junk to strangers?'
Awesome. When SpoDaddy makes predictions in your favor, you're fucked. Get your resume ready, Master.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpoDaddy
No, they aren't. They are arguably the best new feature of the console and the service.Quote:
Originally Posted by cka
Ask around.
Yeah. They're bad ass.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
That explains the 60,000 units sold in Japan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Confusing.
I always loved when sports games had challenges, and then the Smackdown series... so now that EVERY game has it, I love 'em even more. Gives me something to strive for now in a game I might have already finished.
He just dislikes 'em cuz it requires effort.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
LOL, zing!Quote:
Originally Posted by Yoshi
hehe, wanna make a bet? The gap will be even wider this time IMHO.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpoDaddy
Damn, that sucks then.Quote:
No, they aren't. They are arguably the best new feature of the console and the service.
ok. I'm going to fall on my sword here and admit that I was wrong. It happens so infrequently that I am not sure of the best way to deal with the situation. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Master
Achievement points are fucking cool and are just another sign of how really well integrated everything is with the 360. I hope this thing gets some good games, because everything else is wrapped up with a bow. It must be the CPU, right Master? ;)
Truth.
Of course the PlayStation is gonna have an online service - it's where you're gonna put your videos to age.
Oh, the games side? Probably gonna suck.
Microsoft was doing the online gaming thing for years with Zone, so they knew what they were doing. Sony does the Station which... sucks ass. Experience counts for a lot.
I am speachless.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yoshi
Quoted, just in case :).
*tips hat to Yoshi*
hopefully someone will find how to crack warez for the online PS3 and no one needs to pay bcuz you can dl all the games, new and old. :D NOT on revolution though bcuz nintendo will be very secure always with their media.
Wow. Just, wow.
Seriously. How long before this idiot starts bugging us to buy AXE or something?