I think you missed where that one guy started all of this by presenting "XBLA > every online-game-service on the market" as a fact, despite being told many times that "best" is a relative thing.

For example, when he asserted that LIVE having "more and better apps" was one of the reasons why it's worth the cost.  My desktop computer is ten steps away from my bed and my laptop is always hooked up to my television.  A gaming console having apps is one of the most meaningless things in the world to me.  That guy is never going to get that value is a relative thing.  If you're going to call out anyone for preaching that one service is absolutely superior, shouldn't he be one of your primary targets?

Right. You're totally right. Thanks for taking the higher ground and calling my argument moronic. I'm done here.

Also @bolded. Popular = quality.  I rest my case

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Yes, tell that to netflix that rocks about 2 kajillion xbox owners on any tv in their house.  Didn't computer purist thinking go out with y2k?

What's amazing is that the Xbox 360 consumers are not up in arms over the disparity of XBL being a pay service when other platforms do so for free. The apps and services have nothing to do with the subscription fee and restricting access to them should be seen as a travesty by the gaming community. I know Microsoft profiting on the service is good for gamers continuing to use their systems in the future, but wouldn't it be better if they got those profits from selling games instead of almost receiving it for nothing?

It seems the advatage they've artificially created between having a XBL subscription or not is so great that not purchasing more XBL would be almost not an option. Buying a second console is expensive and abandoning their freinds list and achievements is difficult for many. They are very much trapped in the system. Next gen XBL for 360 will have to go free or see a mass exodus and the system will die quickly. It is hard to say whether the nextbox will have anything worth restricting their features to a pay service compaired to the competition. Microsoft will either come up with something awesome or have to make certain things free next gen.

I don't know why people find this article funny. Its really just the same crap Sony fans have said for years and years.

I have live and PSN. The difference is pretty much non-existance (basically they have different interfaces/display of the content). Live fans just like to have their money taken from them. Wish they would give it to me instead.

I wouldn't even compare them at all. If the 360 has exclusive content you really enjoy, it makes sense to pay for Live.

As long as the 360 has content not found on PS3, you can't say their services are the same.

I mean c'mon people, you're complaining about something that doesn't even cost 20 cents a day.

I love the article and the responses are just great. I'll be using this thread as a guide to see which users are worthy of an argument with. Sorry but if you posted with a defense for Sony or a similar silly answer you're not worth my time.

The funny part about all the rah rah elitiest PSX fanboi's all up in arms is you know they WISH they had that kind of service.  I have both, have had both SINCE THE BEGINNING...have lived through many many many lagfests when the big games debut but i'd happily pay 60 to ms for the rest of my life for all the stuff sony couldn't provide without charging AT LEAST 60 if not more.  The ultimate reason why MS is so far ahead of Sony at least as far as online service...I don't think the Sony mindset gets it when it comes to providing online services.  Maybe its racist but I don't think the people in Japan understand why all the gaijin's pay 60 scrilla a year to the great Borg entitiy called Microsoft.  They certainly didn't get it with DS vs PSP and it sure looks like they screwed the pooch on 3DS vs Vita too.  Ever play lemmings?  They like follow each other even when you lead them over a high cliff.

Lastly, why are the people who complain the most about XBL either a> not subscribers b> have PSX emblems all over their profiles and/or major contributors to mostly pro PSX threads.  Ignorance is bliss I suppose.

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-Mr Khan

The Japanese definitely don't seem to care about online gaming like the west. Whether its free or not.

They just want more JRPGs and NIntendo games. Most importantly, they need hand held console to play them on.