i pay for xbox live.... and psn is pretty much an identical experience in my opinion.
Infact, 60 player resistance 2 is pretty much lag free which still kinda blows my mind....to bad 8 player halo 3 still seems to chug all the time for me.

"For a little over $4 a month Xbox LIVE Gold membership is hands-down the best value in home entertainment"

I would assume the free version that's basically the same would be the best value for money but hey!

MICROSOFT LOGIC!

That picture really helps tie the whole package of this story together.

Made my day right thurr.

Funny...I never thought Netflix was a big deal, even back so far as LAST WEEK when Xbots were asking "d00d...howcome PS3 doesn't have Netflix, huh? Huh?? Xbox rules, Sony drools...NETFLIX, BABY!!!"

Fanboys are such funny, funny jokes. The only people not laughing are their mothers.

LMAO...Patcher predicted XBL Gold would go up to $100/year. When asked about it, M$ mouthpiece David Dennis said, "I don't foresee a scenario where we're going to double the price of LIVE anytime in the next couple months."

So really...even though I don't use Netflix as Blockbuster's mail service is only about a BILLION times better, more efficient and more convenient...this is fun because now not only does Xbot have ONE LESS exclusive feature to be annoying about...BUT HE'S GOTTA PAY $50 A YEAR JUST TO BE ABLE TO USE THE SERVICE THAT HE PAYS ANOTHER SUBSCRIPTION FEE FOR!!

BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Seriously though...Netflix is meaningless fluff. The PS Store already has tens of thousands of movies and TV shows available (most also available in HD) ala carte...and you can even purchase them if you want.

Netflix integration is devoid of ACTUAL value in a console. So is Twitter and Facebook integration. I don't do Twitter (because I'm not gay) and Playstation 3's browser hooks up with Facebook just fine, so there's no need to pursue that garbage either.

So no...this is NOT a big deal in terms of console value.

However until it was announced for PS3, EVERY XBOT ON EARTH would always honk on XBL's Netflix integration as proof that XBL is better than PSN. Now that's one more thing they can STFU about...and THAT is f'ing PRICELESS.

LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL

Microsoft.... Your so full of shit.

"a "generation ahead" of the competition."

Yup, that's it, DVD Player with powerful graphics card, no WiFi, batteries in your controllers, no browser, massive failure rate, "special" HDD, extra paid for integral features, and pretty much the same current gen games as the competition, apart from all the sick AAA PS3 exclusives.

Yup, that's such a generation ahead. Try a fucking generation BEHIND! or at the very least, half a generation.

Since Netflix doesn't operate in Canadur.. none of this really affects me.. But it would be nice to see XBL prices dropped. I'm hoping once PS3 implements the ol' Cross game chat and a Party system that XBL will drop in price. But... it probably won't.

At least it doesn't require a subscription to xbox live gold to watch.

@ TheGlue29: You yourself are living breathing proof that fanboys are funny things. $50 a year really isn't even that bad at all if you think about it. Even if you have a job with minimum wage, you have to work a max off 8 hours (depending on the state) and you've payed for it for a year.

@ Sexualchocolate: How many blu-ray DVD's do you own, and how often do you watch them on your PS3? How reliable is your wireless connection? Stop pretending you're superior.

Can't wait to see what other bullshit PS3 fanboys pull out of their ass because they don't like something they probably don't know shit about...

@ TheGlue29: funny that you start by dismissing "fanboys", and then go on a diatribe about how Blockbuster online is so superior to Netflix.

Also, you can barely compare Netflix to a selection of pay-per-title movies available. with Netflix, that $9/month gets you as many movies and tv shows as you want, whereas I'd be surprised if you could rent 2 from PSN for the same money.

@Sexualchocolate: what do PS3 controllers run on? Magic dust?

And finally, in response to the article, I'm glad that PS3 is getting Netflix because that's the ONLY reason I pay for my Live account(and really, i COULD just use playon except that the 360 player is SO much nicer). It's not like I'm going to play games online with 12 year olds. So anyway, once I have a PS3 in my house, I'll be able to save my money.

Still better than PSN, end.

lol Microsoft

@Wheatspin: Of course he has all the right to get up in arms about it. You didn't proclaim Sony to be the second coming of Christ and therefore are a heathen and probably gonna go to Hell. :(

But seriously, I'd rather do the regular Netflix service of getting the discs. I don't have incredible net speed and I'm sure there are others out there with similar circumstances. Yeah, it may be easier to stream and discs can wind up scratched, but I have an upscaling DVD player and neither system. =P

I'm not sure what "a generation ahead" is even supposed to mean in this case... what constitutes "a generation" when it comes to the addition of bonus features that only like six people will use anyway? I can't imagine anybody using a 360 for ANYTHING outside of playing games. It's a piece of shit. If i wanted to twitter what games i was playing, (and i wouldn't because twitter is dumb as rocks and if anybody actually cared that i was "putting disk in shitty fucking xbox lol" i would probably disown them,) i would use a cellphone. You know, that piece of technology that twitter is fundamentally based on. I'd just stick to my PS3 if all the cross-platform games didn't fail so hard on it.

"@Microsoft, every time you try to sound cutting edge, i die a little inside. -eggdog"

And cue the massive dorkons who play their consoles instead of their games...

Oh wait.

Nicely picked up on that pretentious little error there (can be arsed to scroll up to find your name)

Edit: 360 controllers that don't come with RECHARGABLE batteries.

Such a generation ahead!

The only arguments I've heard towards the Live is better than PSN argument is cross game chat and the party system. Apart from that, it's worth $50 a year more why?

Read through the comments on this site, have you noticed something recently?

This place used to be brimming with xbox fanboys, we PS3 users were a minority, the times are changing, an influx of "i'm getting a PS3" comments. Then a very clear increase in the pro PS3 comments.

You're time is over, you only got the time you got because of MS's rushed launch of the 360. As i say, you're half a generation behind.

Only idiots pay the full 50$ a year for XBOX LIVE....everyone knows that you can always get the membership cards AND point cards for discounted prices throughout the entire year.

I've been a member of XBOX LIVE from day 1 and have yet to pay over 30-35 for my annual renewals ....in fact thanks to the fact you used to be able to get the membership cards at the TRU b2g1 sale......my membership is paid up for 3+ years.

Anyhoo.....You get what you pay for.....PSN still has a loooooong way to go. Its interface and matchmaking systems are just not very fluid or intuitive. I have FIOS and the performance I get with PSN games is sorely lacking.....until they require voice game chat for their games instead of making it an option like it seems for most games Multiplayer games will continue to suffer.

Really m8s.. ith has nothing to do with fanboyism:

MS's concept sucks. Paying for multiplayer sucks ass. You have to pay f.e the CoD4-Game,the CoD4 Multiplayer expirience + Map Packs etc...you pay three times (at least).

Multiplayer on PS3 is free.
Multiplayer on PC is free.

How can MS say that they "still a "generation ahead" of the competition."

Thats sad to hear and stupid to say something like that.

Sexualchocolate, if you have the money to rent 10 bluray movies per month, then why are you whining about the $50 A YEAR it costs for XBL. It probably costs you more per month to rent your movies. Your age "facts" are completely off. The majority of people I play on XBL with ate 20+. And finally, 360 controllers DO have rechargeable batteries.

Also, at hyurriage I never dissed bluray. I have someone who lives on my floor that has a player built into his PC. The quality is amazing. Frankly, I think it's a great idea, but there's just not enough GOOD movies on them. And looking back at all of Sexchoco's posts, you seriously think he's not being an elitist?

The one thing I've seen so far that XBL has over the PSN is EVERY SINGLE 'Arcade' game on XBL has a demo. Every single one. Not so much on the PS3. Is there a demo for 'Flower' or 'Fat Princess'? Maybe I'm just retarded and can't find 'em.. But I looked pretty hard!

Also, I'm conducting a download speedtest using my wired PS3 and my wired 360 and we'll see which one gets 'er done the quickest. Just for shits and giggles.

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast is the tester... since it's on both systems.

Will post results back here when finished.

£12.50 a month, unlimited rentals buddy. Far more value than LIVE, a service I can get for free on my PS3. - As someone else said: It's not about the price, it's about the value.

I'm not being elitist, it's nothing about being l33t it's about people spouting "LIVE IS TEH BETTURIST" without substantiating their claims. i'm simply putting across my side of PSN is far better than LIVe, thus voiding the argument that LIVE is worth paying for. I'm not saying I'm better, I'm saying I chose the better online gaming service.

Also, I don't have the link right now, but check the Nielsens data for console usage. The link is floating about this site in a couple of places, one of my recent comments has it.

360 - 12 to 18 year old males, and surprisingly older femals.
PS3 - 18 to 24 year olds, and if I remember correctly, similar age females.
Wii - everyone else.

When GENERALLY is clearly stated, how can i be accused over generalising?!

Batteries - I've seen plenty of my friends going through duracell AA's with their 360 controllers, don't give me that shit. They don't fucking come with powerpacks / rechargables, it's yet another extra hidden-from-mummy-at-christmas-time cost, just like LIVE is.

The one thing I've seen so far that XBL has over the PSN is EVERY SINGLE 'Arcade' game on XBL has a demo. Every single one. Not so much on the PS3. Is there a demo for 'Flower' or 'Fat Princess'? Maybe I'm just retarded and can't find 'em.. But I looked pretty hard!

Also, I'm conducting a download speedtest using my wired PS3 and my wired 360 and we'll see which one gets 'er done the quickest. Just for shits and giggles.

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast is the tester... since it's on both systems.

Will post results back here when finished.

Of course MS isn't worried about PS3 getting Netflix, just like Nintendo isn't worried about the others getting motion control. Because they think if they deny concern it won't be an issue.

Of course they care, at least they should. As PSN gets better and remains free, MS will have to add things to justify charging. 1vs.100 can be a fun distraction, but it sure isn't worth $50 a year. Online multiplayer is available on PSN, so that isn't a real selling point for MS as much.

Granted, I like Live better than PSN, but not by much. Unfortunately, I just paid for the yeara few months, so I'll have Gold member status for about another 9, but if there isn't anything that truly separates Live from PSN, I won't be renewing.

doos, good call, one thing psn games could do with is demos.

They used to, but not so much these days. Althoug fat princess (jim sterling) demo is on it's way.