thranx said:
S.T.A.G.E. said:
Cross chat is a hardware and software issue. The PS3 cannot handle it because of their hardware, therefore, their online is already pretty dead on equal already. The PS4 they will have it on par so it really doesnt need to even be talked about. Third of all, Sony and Valve will most likely be working on continuing cross platform and any valve titles that were exclusive to the Xbox 360 will no longer maintain that level of exclusivity from the PS4. Left 4 Dead 3 PS4, just wait. Microsoft doesnt want to open themselves up to cross platforming, so they will be behind if they dont change their ways and Sony will be ahead is some respects.
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i dont think that is true. what part of ps3 can not handle cross game chat? I think it may atually be a patent of somekind that MS holds for home consoles but not for portables.or it may be due to the fact the every game on the 360 has to be tied in and intregrated with xbox live. not sure that is the same on ps3. with different games perhaps using different techniques for voice chat it may make it harder to do cross game chat (something that they obviously fixed in the vita). But i dont see how it would be a hardware problem.
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Microsoft does not hold that patent, the Vita has it. Sony admitted it is a memory issue. The Vita has more ram than the PS3 which is why it can handle it. Cross chat is something PC gamers use all the time, so no it is not patented and can be used by anyone at will. Xbox Live is basically just a closed PC gaming replica that Microsoft makes you pay for. Sony is proving that you can have all that and really shouldnt have to pay.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-08-19-why-the-ps3-cant-do-cross-game-voice-chat
