PSN matches Xbox Live user base - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

dpomp · 11-19-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ngkf7

Yeah and now multiply that number by $50 and that's how many more millions of dollars MS gets to spend on servers than Sony. And I think it can't be argued who's servers are better. Myself on the otherhand, I like free.

yeah i'm sure M$ spends the money on the servers w/ all the 360 commercials floating around and all the buyouts being done.

yeah that's definately what they do.

RIPSeanTaylor21 · 11-19-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerdkiller likes BD

I'm drooling just looking at the hard drive size. C'mon Sony, make us proud.

Hard Drive Size...>???????? Are you serious:???If Sony comes out with a Dark Knight Edition, Im copin it,

jubei29 · 11-19-2008, 08:02 PM

Isn't anyone that has a PS3 and the internet counted towards those numbers because of the wifi? I have a lot of friends that only use the PS3 for bluray but they are counted as PSN users because they have internet and the wifi picks up on it automatically. I don't have Live because I don't want to pay for it, and the 360 doesn't have wifi so it doesn't count people unless you're connected to live. Not saying anything, just thinking out loud about different possibilities.

Nerdkiller likes BD · 11-19-2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RIPSeanTaylor21

Hard Drive Size...>???????? Are you serious:???If Sony comes out with a Dark Knight Edition, Im copin it,

I know it looks small, but 160 gigs in a factory fresh console has never been done before. I guess I should've drooled at The Dark Knight BD then.

RIPSeanTaylor21 · 11-19-2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerdkiller likes BD

I know it looks small, but 160 gigs in a factory fresh console has never been done before. I guess I should've drooled at The Dark Knight BD then.

MAKES ME WANNA GET A PS3

Septimus Prime · 11-19-2008, 08:04 PM

Who wants to predict the Xbot Response™ to this?

I'm banking on something along the lines of, "Who cares? It doesn't matter how many people are on it because XBL is better, and that's a FACT suckers!!!!" (Screw up the grammar to make it sound more Xbot-esque).

Nerdkiller likes BD · 11-19-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jubei29

Isn't anyone that has a PS3 and the internet counted towards those numbers because of the wifi? I have a lot of friends that only use the PS3 for bluray but they are counted as PSN users because they have internet and the wifi picks up on it automatically. I don't have Live because I don't want to pay for it, and the 360 doesn't have wifi so it doesn't count people unless you're connected to live. Not saying anything, just thinking out loud about different possibilities.

Well they have to sign up to the service if they want to get instant updates. Plus it counts for both wired and wireless.

Also, it is the cheapest wifi enabled BD player (if those even exist) on the market.

ps3andlovinit · 11-19-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jubei29

Isn't anyone that has a PS3 and the internet counted towards those numbers because of the wifi? I have a lot of friends that only use the PS3 for bluray but they are counted as PSN users because they have internet and the wifi picks up on it automatically. I don't have Live because I don't want to pay for it, and the 360 doesn't have wifi so it doesn't count people unless you're connected to live. Not saying anything, just thinking out loud about different possibilities.

No you have to sign up for a PSN account to be counted. They are not counted just because an internet cable is connected .. be it wi-fi or wired. For either system.

Shin-Ra · 11-19-2008, 09:30 PM

I have UK, US and Japanese accounts on both systems, anyone's free to do the same.. for free.

If you believe these figures (given by Microsoft and Sony) then it's an impressive result for the PSN.

xtop · 11-19-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

I have UK, US and Japanese accounts on both systems, anyone's free to do the same.. for free.

If you believe these figures (given by Microsoft and Sony) then it's an impressive result for the PSN.

not to side with either company here, but those psn numbers are WAY off. i've got 4 just on my ps3

i'm not sure what microsoft is counting, but i'm sure their numbers are off too. but i'd like to see their gold numbers vs real psn numbers

saprano · 11-19-2008, 09:38 PM

Yes xtop but you can also have multiple accounts on live also.

xtop · 11-19-2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

Yes xtop but you can also have multiple accounts on live also.

i mentioned their numbers are off too..no worries man

saprano · 11-19-2008, 09:41 PM

I dont get it....when MS says we have this many users connected nobody questions them, but when sony says it its OMG no way, theres probly more than one account, its free thats why, people have so many excuses.

Deadset · 11-19-2008, 09:48 PM

waiting for apples to apples comparison...

dk3dknight · 11-19-2008, 09:50 PM

Well on my ps3 I two accounts for myself, dk3dknight, euroboy *use for downloading from euro store only does not play games with this account*

I also made an account for my friend his psn on my ps3 is Captain_Shani
when he comes over I kinda force him to use his account, I don't want anything he does to be connected to me, be it good or bad.

Credit should be given where it is due.

Sonny · 11-19-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

I dont get it....when MS says we have this many users connected nobody questions them, but when sony says it its OMG no way, theres probly more than one account, its free thats why, people have so many excuses.

All I can say is yup.

Shin-Ra · 11-19-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Deads3t

waiting for apples to apples comparison...

apples to apples as in

free (all) PSN accounts vs free silver XBL accounts

or

free (all) PSN accounts vs paid gold XBL accounts (because the capabilities are closer) ?

Either way it's more favourable for PSN.

saprano · 11-19-2008, 09:56 PM

And thers nothing wrong with that shinra.

xtop · 11-19-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

I dont get it....when MS says we have this many users connected nobody questions them, but when sony says it its OMG no way, theres probly more than one account, its free thats why, people have so many excuses.

http://kotaku.com/341399/xbox-live-1...ld-subscribers

thats why my friend

Rustmonkey · 11-19-2008, 10:05 PM

ok, now everybody go hug their PS3s and tell them how much you love them... good lord, who cares if PSN has as many or more members than Xbox Live? Do you REALLY WANT a company to win and only have ONE choice when it comes to gaming? You know what happens then? Your games turn to garbage because the manufacuturer no longer has to compete for your money - if you want a gaming console, you MUST buy theirs - when there is competition between companies, the consumer wins - if one company is judged the "winner" then we all lose - look at what EA has done with the exclusive NFL games - they regurgitate the same stuff year after year because they are the ONLY NFL game in town - so honestly, why all this fanboy crap? You should all be happy that there is competition between Sony, MS, and Nintendo - I own all 3 systems and each one gives me a different experience. Just be happy you have a CHOICE. You guys may all trust in ONE company, but I for one know that companies are ruled by profit - and when profit wins out over quality, its not a good thing...

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11-19-2008, 08:02 PM	#23
jubei29 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:71	Isn't anyone that has a PS3 and the internet counted towards those numbers because of the wifi? I have a lot of friends that only use the PS3 for bluray but they are counted as PSN users because they have internet and the wifi picks up on it automatically. I don't have Live because I don't want to pay for it, and the 360 doesn't have wifi so it doesn't count people unless you're connected to live. Not saying anything, just thinking out loud about different possibilities.

11-19-2008, 08:04 PM	#26
Septimus Prime Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:2	Who wants to predict the Xbot Response™ to this? I'm banking on something along the lines of, "Who cares? It doesn't matter how many people are on it because XBL is better, and that's a FACT suckers!!!!" (Screw up the grammar to make it sound more Xbot-esque).

11-19-2008, 09:30 PM	#29
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	I have UK, US and Japanese accounts on both systems, anyone's free to do the same.. for free. If you believe these figures (given by Microsoft and Sony) then it's an impressive result for the PSN.

11-19-2008, 09:38 PM	#31
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	Yes xtop but you can also have multiple accounts on live also.

11-19-2008, 09:41 PM	#33
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	I dont get it....when MS says we have this many users connected nobody questions them, but when sony says it its OMG no way, theres probly more than one account, its free thats why, people have so many excuses.

11-19-2008, 09:48 PM	#34
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	waiting for apples to apples comparison...

11-19-2008, 09:50 PM	#35
dk3dknight Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2007 Location:Arlington, Texas PSNetwork: dk3dknight PostCount: 0001 Blu-ray collection:44 Blu-ray reviews: 2	Well on my ps3 I two accounts for myself, dk3dknight, euroboy use for downloading from euro store only does not play games with this account I also made an account for my friend his psn on my ps3 is Captain_Shani when he comes over I kinda force him to use his account, I don't want anything he does to be connected to me, be it good or bad. Credit should be given where it is due.

11-19-2008, 09:56 PM	#38
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	And thers nothing wrong with that shinra.

11-19-2008, 10:05 PM	#40
Rustmonkey Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:51 Trading Score:1	ok, now everybody go hug their PS3s and tell them how much you love them... good lord, who cares if PSN has as many or more members than Xbox Live? Do you REALLY WANT a company to win and only have ONE choice when it comes to gaming? You know what happens then? Your games turn to garbage because the manufacuturer no longer has to compete for your money - if you want a gaming console, you MUST buy theirs - when there is competition between companies, the consumer wins - if one company is judged the "winner" then we all lose - look at what EA has done with the exclusive NFL games - they regurgitate the same stuff year after year because they are the ONLY NFL game in town - so honestly, why all this fanboy crap? You should all be happy that there is competition between Sony, MS, and Nintendo - I own all 3 systems and each one gives me a different experience. Just be happy you have a CHOICE. You guys may all trust in ONE company, but I for one know that companies are ruled by profit - and when profit wins out over quality, its not a good thing...

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