Six Things Microsoft and Nintendo Should Steal from Sony

[Final-Fan]

(1) is ridiculous, as many others have said. Even so, there is a point to be made that Sony will benefit more and more the longer this gen goes on ... but not as much as Nintendo.

(2) Sony may have the most open online development scene (I don't know), but it's hardly a crushing advantage. They may be right about XBLA but the only complaint about the Wii's online isn't really -- but a complaint about Wii storage.

(3) I don't see this as a big deal. Built-in rechargeable is nice, but replacement is a pain; replacing AAs is more available for some but more annoying; and rechargeable AAs is a decent compromise of the two.

(4) Sure it's a good idea now that the technology is reasonably priced. I see all the consoles using it next gen.

(5) I don't use this function much but from what I understand the 360 has superior integration of online/DLC and this stuff.

(6) Hilariously, the writer doesn't seem to realize the existence of older 20GB models. Still, standard hard drives are nice and I hope they'll be in all the next-gen systems. On the other hand, it worries me when people talk about 'using that space in game development' since I don't want all these games to be like MGS4, laying down gigantic shits on my HDD.