Sony: Microsoft's downloadable content is stuck in the past

Following Sony's press conference at the recent E3 Media & Business Summit, Gamasutra sat down with the firm's Peter Dille, senior vice president of marketing for PlayStation, for a chat on his specialist subject.

[Effects Guardian]

I couldn't agree more with this guy. MS needs to change their Marketplace to win over more consumers of the online market.

[Marceles]

I don't know about MS since I don't own a 360 (yet), but Sony is just now adding new stuff to PSN...but all PS3 owners remember when Rampart and Championship Sprint and Joust came out every week for a whole month. That was like torture...

[ArduousAndy]

meeting you for the first time so let me say my hellos. Hello.

Anyway I have to disagree with your comment.

MS is constantly updating the marketplace with new items everyday. They have at least 1 xbla game a week. Atleast 1 demo every 2-4 weeks. New videos atleast once every 2 days. And that is not including the video marketplace.

That is not including gamer pics and themes that come in everyday.

What is PSN's frequency I ask not as a flame war but I am curious.

To say that The MS marketplace is stuck in the past is ridiculous. If it was then why is PSN starting to do the same.

What is so Futuristic about the PSN that XBLM is "stuck in the past"

[ReconHope]

he wasnt talking about the amount exactly. i think what he was trying to say was that xbox live gets 2 much arcade games? while psn is investing in games like warhawk,little big planet, tekken 5, socom confrontation, and services like home?

edit- im all the way down at the bottom with the same post but i want my opinion up here. ^_^

[Blankman]

and sony has NO downloadable content. I don't hate on sony but i mean get your sh1t together before you bash your opponents . I love what sony is doing with warhawk and socom and pain but they have to strengthen their PSN network before they should attack xbox live

At Tsukash you dont need to tell me what is on the psn i own a ps3. Unfortunately i also own a 360 and if you compare the rate at which stuff come on PSN and live its simply not comparable. I watched 6 demos hit live E3 week and none on PSN. We have been promised demo after demo Lair, heavenly sword, ratchet and clank while they will come eventually waiting for them suck especially when nothing is coming in and then tons of live demos keep hittin. Just got off playing All pro on live and i love it. Was skeptical over the ratings but i love it. I would prefer to buy it for ps3 so am gonna hold out a couple of weeks cus i heard about a demo but if i dnt see 1 am buying for 360

[Tsukasah]

PSN has plenty of downloadable content, theres atleast 16 calssic ps1 games out, tons of game demos, lots of video trailers, qutie a few add-ons, and about 6 original games, Super Rub A Dub, Calling All Cars, Nucleus, Blast Factor, Stardust, and flOw or something like that... And of course the monthly firmware update, free online, and quite a few classic arcade games like, Mortal Kombat II, Joust, Gauntlet II, Rampart, Rampage, and a few more, i havent been on PSN in awhile.

I know XBL has alot more content, but you have to remember, its years older than PSN, and PSN is actually growing at a very quick, alarming rate.

I would have been OK if you'd of said PSN doesnt have much DLC.. but when you said NO content... you made me mad :)

[BLACKJACK VII]

I will agree that Sony has made strides with their online service & the obvious fact of being free. Too say it has *no* downloadable content is absurd. However, it does not compare to XBL on any level at this time, IMHO - not even counting downloadable movies & tv shows that yes, u have 2 pay for, but it is a nice option. There are so many demos, game trailers, movie trailers, arcade games & so on, I don't see how a comparison can be legitimized on any level whatsoever.

But, that isn't what strikes me about this article. This is at least the third outrageous comment this clown has made in a month, & he is an executive spokesman for Sony ? That sort of delusional mentality really sells me on PS3. There are alot of better angles to attack the Xbox360 on, XBL is not one of them.

@ Tsukasah - However, I do agree with the valid points u made.

[marionz]

its good to see sony offers ps1 games and all the other stuff you mention, but im starting to wonder when all that stuff will be released in my country, i still cant get half that stuff in nz

[Ignorant Fanboy]

and thats a funny thing to say when your console has less.

[ShiftyLookingCow]

sorry Dille you look like a retard, go get our demos for Heavenly Sword and Ratchet and work on bringing a lot more to PSN instead of wasting your time poo pooing competition

[dantesparda]

I agree, Marketplace has way more content on it than the PSN. This is ridiculous, what are these companies thinking? that we're stupid or something?

[InMyOpinion]

How much can you expect from a guy that has a perfectly square head?

[Dr Pepper]

What's up with that picture?

[Meus Renaissance]

I find this article hilarious. How can a Sony employee attack Microsoft's online downloadable content on quality - where Sony themselves have hardly anything to shout about on the PSN. I meant that literally. We get decent updates in the PlayStation Store once every two months or so..and don't get me started about content. There is hardly anything there.

And we've been waiting atleast 8 months to be able to access the XMB in-game. This is one thing Sony can't talk about even though I have love for them.

Message for Dille, stop talking and start producing.

[Mr Murda]

What exactly is he saying about XBL's content? Old and not in 1080p?

Well, most of the downloadable content isn't in 1080p, but it's certainly not old. There are plenty of new games and content (i.e. Video Marketplace and XNA Games).

This is the kind of criticism I don't respect, whether it's from MS or Sony. If it doesn't make sense than just don't say it, cause people come off looking dumb.

[DrRage77]

okay, so does this guy need a good smacking from the higher up sony execs to keep his mouth shut? lol i mean really, can you seriously make a comment like that when the ps3 network is still in it's early development and DOESN'T offer all of the downloadable stuff that is available on xboxlive? and if xboxlive is "stuck in teh past", then why is sony attempting to copy most of it's popular functions such as achievements, video and movie downloads, in-game friends chat, etc.???

[XxZxX]

you can't attack people when you haven't deliver yet. Future plan or incoming plan doesn't count.

[The great 1]

That would also be the same for games which have only been announced and not released, aka MS and there big fanboy mouths get a grip, the gamesa comming to Xbox 360 are pretty average, if the past supposed killer ip's arer anything to go buy, aka LOAST PLANET and FOZRA, SH!T!

[Gil]

And the award for "Most in dire need of spellcheck", goes to The great 1.

[BrainDrain]

Considering how much more content is available for download, I think sony just needs to stfu. Retro and new titles, XBLA has something for everyone. So are they gonna attack Nintendo next for releasing weekly VC games?

[Salvadore]

XBL Marketplace doesn't only offer classical games, it offers user-generated content and content made for the 360. To say that the services provides content stuck in the past is funny considering that your own service has some catching up to do.

[PS360WII]

He was talking about the Arcade portion of downloading. I do agree with the XBLA is not up to snuff in terms of what the other 2 have on the plate. However, MS is improving it with remaking games for the arcade and XNA still needs to get into full swing so we'll see.

[darkequitus]

Edit : See below

[Kyur4ThePain]

It's funny how people suddenly comment on in-game chat, XBLive, etc etc when the comment was specifically about downloadable content.

[darkequitus]

The current UK PSN market place is rubbish.

I do not know why this guy has to come over arrogant all the time. all he needs to talk about what they are doing good, but instead he spends his time competition bashing.

His old content on XBL was very general an from that there is no way to show he was referring to a particular part of XBL.

PSwii360

[PS360WII]

Yea it was rather general. Seemed like he was getting at games when he was talking about what they have to offer plus that's the only thing I feel is lacking on XBL cuz the rest of it is awesome.

I do keep hearing about how the UK psn is awefully very sorry to hear that I hope you set up some other accounts though because they help.

[kingboy]

I think Peter needs a time-out or maybe his over confident in what Sony has to offer in the near future?nevertheless xbox live is already a proven and establish network providing a variety of entertainment.You just gotta love Phill Harison with the interviews

[Frankenberg]

I can not tell you how excited I was when Sonic came out on Xbox Live Arcade. I used to have a Sega so its all good. I must be getting old.

[tomfoolery]

a fvcking joke,period.

[Meus Renaissance]

People disagree with comments and opinions, to just reply to that opinion and discuss it with the person before giving Neg Feedback or just generally pressing DISAGREE.

It makes for a better debate.

:)

[PS360WII]

heh if only right?

Yet you forget that what if you just disagree becuase you disagree and have no other thing to say other than I disagree with your comment. Oh and plus those peeps who just click it to click it (you know who you are!)

[sticky doja]

like the comment above you that tomfoolery posted about Sony and their reps being a f'n joke. There is no debate to that, no reason for me to explain why I disagree. I'm not a Sony fanboy, don't even own a PS3, yet, but for someone to make a statement like that is not worth my time to try and have a civil conversation. Its just a child having a hissy fit, just ignore them and eventually they will shut up or grow up.

[Meus Renaissance]

Ofcourse you can just click DISAGREE, but it would be a better site if people actually discussed their opinions TOGETHER instead of just saying so and so.

It's just an idea :)

[redsymphony]

Why don't M$ and Sony stfu!!!!!!!! and give us damn good games period

[ReBurn]

I can get behind that. Cut out all of the posturing and just release the games already!

[supaet]

this article is stupid...those people can't read..

he's OBVIOUSLY saying the WII and NINTENDO is stuck in the past...

sigh..

[sticky doja]

Sony is always stuck in the future.

Also, I don't know for sure but I would say that Xbox Live has alot more original content that has great graphics than the PSN has right now. What games are their besides calling all cars?

[hikikimori]

Does XBL have games in development that will be available for download?
Not just shooters. Decent budget games. Like Warhawk or Pain or Socom?
I think that's what hes on about.
Does it?

[darkequitus]

Warhawk et al are good thisng I am looking forward to from PSN. Phill show just say it rather that come out with these seeping statments that may make good copy, but are not accurate.

[Tsukasah]

Is it just me, or does jack look like carlos mencia in that picture? like his facial features... his lips especially? lmao

[MaximusPrime]

before i got rid of xbox 360, the marketplace was pure junk. nothing cool. Thats why i did not even spent any money.

PS3 PSN store has great games to download and more are on their way.
Im actually more happier with PS3 than xbox 360.

[sticky doja]

Alien Hominid? Heavy Weapon: Atomic Tank? Assault Heroes? Cloning Clyde?

[mr_steveo]

Narrow sighted arrogance in a nutshell. Full stop. Its simply not needed except for fanboys.

[ApocalypseShadow]

than "new" content.

microsoft started off strong with things like geometry wars,then slacked off.where are the new games to download?what is up with xna and the ease of making simple games?how come independent games are taking so long to show up?

most of us have played pac man,contra,street fighter,etc."one mo gin"(one more time for those that don't know)is not going to bring in new players.you can't rely on arcade games of the past.hardcore gamers already played them.and casuals already played them too.everyone knows ms pac man,dig dug,galaga,etc.

everything else is great. i will give it up to xbox live for all the content like demos.makes me mad that ps3 doesn't get third party demos like 360 does.but hey,you win some,you lose some.but the ps3 is always getting new games made for download.rub a dub,stardust remake,sodoku,calling all cars,etc.the list is big and is growing.that's great.things i haven't played before.even if some are not AAA games.

but i think he is saying that.but i think it just comes down to different strategies(sony on new,ms on arcade).i won't bag on 360 for that.i still love the old games.keeps me grounded on graphics.but new games would be nice to buy than old games.

[kewlkat007]

stuck in the Past?

XBL have been delivering

1. Game Demos
2. Arcade Games(some re-written with Achivements and other functions)
3. Game Trailers
4. Movie Trailers
5. IPtv(soon will deliver TV Shows, and as well as Movie Rentals in HD)
6. ETC..

Then there is the Gaming aspect of it all...but we all know about that since he is talking about "Downloads". I'm not sure what this guy means though??...

On another note:

Some of the Games MS has offered on Xbox Live Arcade, Like I stated, have been re-written to perform on a next-gen console. Unlike Nintendo's "Virtual Console" which is still the same exact ports you got liek 20 years ago. So them developers have not needed, to do much work to get the games working on the Wii,(talk about easy money) but I do own like 12 VC games.(old-school favs sell like hotcakes) Plus the Wii does not have new Original content, while MS has brought some to Xbox Live Arcade, with Achievements and some allowing online and soon co-op play.

So the 360 is a mix of OLD/NEW since it also have original Content.

The only thing, XBL would be missing as a whole, is a Web Browser and Music downloads, but these are things that can eventually make it there when the Market asks for it. Maybe Sony's PSN will push them if they feel the need.

[zonetrooper5]

If he is talking about the XBLMP content then damn hes an idiot. I'm sorry Sony but that is some BS right there, XBL has a hell alot more content than Sony has on the PSN right now.

Now if he was talking about Nintendo and the Wii then I would agree. Now if anyone disagrees with me, at least put in a comment as to why you disagree.

[Lightning Mr Bubbles]

But some explain to me, what this guy said.

[Kaneda]

he said xbox live....mainly offers old arcade games for their content... stuck in the past...

he said sony developed new games for HD on PSN...mini downloadable games...and developed high profile games like warhawk, soccom..and pai... and not concentrating too much on old games..

[Kokoro]

with giving people what they want. Yes they are alot of old games and some original one. But People seem to enjoy it. Before criticizing other, what do you have to offer us??

[jwatt]

It's been alot of good news for Sony and the ps3, and that trash talking is not going to get you no where. I do like that you have games like Socom and Warhawk for psn but overall xbl live has more content. I say just shut up and keep doing what you are doing with firmware updates and demoes(Heavenly Sword thursday).

[_insane_cobra]

For someone whose downloadable content is stuck in the past, they sure make a lot of money on it.

[Arutha]

Hmm funny thing is I will take old games over some of the newer games anytime. Live has been very good about putting new stuff up each week. Where is Sony's stuff week after week.

Enough with the 1080P thing already. That alone does not make or break a game or deem a network better then the other. Now if only Golden Axe would have been upgraded like the original Prince of Persia. I think developers should look into doing that more and given us the option to playing the updated game and the classic.

With live having something around 7 million subscribers I feel they will have the better network for years to come. That is some serious money each year they bring in to offer us new things. I applaud Sony for making theirs free, but I doubt that will always be the case.

[felidae]

i really don't care about this arcade stuff.

[s3x]

that guy in the pic is a douchebag...

[Eagle Eye]

I really dont get this Peter Dille guy he never has anything good to say.
What MS does is their business not his, and last time I checked download content seemed fairly popular.

[The Swordsman]

Yes, he can't speak. Sony has been doing very poorly with PlayStation Store. Particularly in Europe and Australia, but still, it's quite poor everywhere. All we usually get each week are a few trailers. Maybe a demo if were lucky, and maybe even a full game or additional content for games if we're really lucky. I mean, this week, Sony will be releasing some new PSone titles on the PlayStation Store for the first time in months. It's getting better, I'll admit that, but after how many months, it should be so much more than what it is now.

Perhaps around Christmas Sony will act smarter and release more, such as numerous classic PlayStation gems, newer titles, extra content for games and maybe even countless games from old Sega consoles. For once, can PS3 owners own a game called Sonic the Hedgehog and not have to play a game with a terrible framerate and never-ending loading times? We can only hope that this will happen.

[aggh im on fire]

The man has a block shaped head and he's obviously a comedian....he's so funny. Sony executives really shouldn't be allowed to speak publicy, they just do more harm than good.

[bootsaf1]

OKAY, This guy is completely wrong. I would never have thought that a person that went to college would still come out that stupid. Not in Direct defense of microsoft here but, Microsoft does have down loadable content. Furthermore the content is a mixture of old classics re done in high definition. And also NEW EXCLUSIVES ONLY TO XBOX. Not to mention the fact that they have downloadable movies, gamer pics, Demos, and also XBOX has about 4-5 times more demos than sony psn has. Now I am an XBOX fan, but i'm more of an avid gamer than a loyal fanboy to a particular system. But with comments like these comeing from the top of a sony corp. I do think i rest my case in why i follow the X. Until next time.

p.s. GEARS OF WAR RULES, AND I RULE GEARS OF WAR. WHAT DOES THAT MAKE ME?

[Bloodmask]

it seems like the sole purpose of Sony's reps is to belittle the competition?

Don't open your mouth just to insert your foot.

XBL is superior to PSN at the moment. But that is to be expected Micro had a 5 year head start.

I wish that Sony would take all the energy that they have into puting out content instead of bashing the competition.

I bet if Peter Dille had an N4G account he would have 1 bubble.

[Figboy]

he says positive things about Sony.

on this site, saying you like the PS3 seems pantamount to declaring that you're a Nazi to fanboys.

it's absurd.

[codeazrael]

I mean really, this arrogance of Sony still lingers and it's sad. ANY comparison from any reputable news outlet give LIVE the easy win over what Sony has to offer.

[Meus Renaissance]

Why is that people just randomly give you negative feedback? That feature is for those who insult or abuse others or spam. Giving an opinion that doesn't have such things in it, does not mean you can just take Bubbles off people.

[_insane_cobra]

Or those who write idiotic inflammatory comments, and this website is certainly not in short supply of such people.

[ReBurn]

I think that whining about losing bubbles is the quickest way to lose a few. That's just my opinion, though.

[bootsaf1]

YES, i agree with you Meus Interpretation. But i'll give you good feed back if you give me good feed back. lol. later man

[Eagle Eye]

I was saying the same thing earlier I had 8 bubbles and now down to 7.
But what can ya do. These people are here with us and you cant do anything to stop them. Just post with good manner and hope the good guys give you your bubbles back.

Edit: See this is what I mean how can someone even disagree with my comment above? I hope its not b/c I said I have 7 bubbles when I really have 8 ( thats b/c when I posted this comment I only had 7 )

[djt23]

you lucky i have only 4 Bubbles

[lVlemphizStylez]

umm as a PS3 owner I can say Sony has no room to talk about online content in the marketplace...not at all...It's being built up yes, but there is still way more playable content in the Live network right now...Honestly, though I'd be fine if it stayed the way it is because while I do like playing a demo now and then, it's a convenience rather than a necessity for me..

[Meus Renaissance]

Well I've just given the last few of you Bubbles :)

[Eagle Eye]

I will return the favor.

[mintrieri]

Sony is pushing on-line content? This is news to me! Let's see, what's on PSN today? A couple trailers and a few casual games and a map pack. Wow, SONY, you really showed them.

[Rhezin]

yah look to your own network first sony before attacking your superiors. Thing of the past LOL then WHY IS EVERYBODY USING IT.

[Death_Warrior]

The point he is trying to make is that XBOX Live doesn't offer games that take full advantage of what the system has to offer. By this he means games like "Warhawk", "Socom", "Pain", "Little Big Planet".

These games will all be downloadable from the PSN, and they all take full advantage of the PS3 hardware.

XBOX Live does not offer downloadable games like these, this is the point he is trying to make, and he is not attacking the XBOX Live architechture, so chill out guys. :P

[jwatt]

That's true but Sony doesn't offer these games either at the moment so untill then I think they should be quit. I am A sony fanboy but even this statement made by Peter kind of pissed me off, Put the games out first!

[Shaka2K6]

Beacuase its pricey and it has nothing but overated roms from games from the late 80's for sale $80 for P2P!!!!!!LMAO!

and PSN is far superior its free and it offers real innovative games like Fl0w and Calling All Cars ect.

[Cook1eMan]

Your mouth seems to override your brain dude. If you havent learned "nothing" in this world is free you will end up paying for it in the end somehow. I guess your not mature enough to know that you get what you paid for sometimes paying more with a couple little "FREE" bonuses are not the way to go. Why not buy something cheaper that works a hell of a lot better than it's more expensive competitor. I mean it's pretty easy to understand this concept.

[Cook1eMan]

I'm really getting tired hearing this crap from sony. They have never done anything but cover up there mistakes and support almost qll there productsby making them smaller, not pratical and cheaper. Microsoft has the balls to admit there wrong. So does sony deserve the right to brad about there network when all they do is copy from xbox live. I mean if you dont have the goods than you cant do business, who cares if they thin it's old. Thats why they have new and old stuff on xbox live. It's called "something for everyone". I wish I could sit down with this guy so he can tell me why he gets on his knees every night for the PS3 and cant say anything good bout competition.

[bootsaf1]

Exactly where did he say that socom or any of the games you stated going to be downloadable? Well he didn't, And your wrong. I dont even have to go any further with this for other people to agree with me so im not. You like your buddy from sony need to seriously read or watch what is going on before you talk. Thanks!!!!!

[Tommie]

Is this guy serious? PS3 has NO downloadable content what so ever. How many demo's have there been released on PSN since the PS3 launched? Probably around 6/7, where Xbox 360 has 30/40. PSN has old Arcade games that Live Arcade has had a long time ( f.e. Joust, Castlevania etc. ) And all they do is release gametrailers and movietrailers, which all appear like a week after its first shown on the internet.

Sony just needs to focus on itself for a sec and not try to outrun Nintendo or Microsoft because that is gonna take a long, long time.

[Death_Warrior]

Quote: "our development organization are making games specifically for PS3. When you download them, they're in 1080p, and they're showing off what's going on with Cell and the PlayStation 3 technology."

He is specifically talking about fully downloadable games that show off the Cell and PlayStation 3 Techonology, again, "Warhawk", "Socom", "Pain", and "Little Big Planet". He is not talking about XBOX Live arcade here.

In the REAL article, because this is not the actual interview, he states that the Playstation 3 and the Playstation Network don't have the size constraints of XBOX Live for it's games because every Playstation 3 console comes with a Hard Drive, making it possible for Sony to develop and distribute full featured, high quality titles on the PS3 over the PlayStation Network. So again, this was the point he was trying to make.

Read the FULL article before YOU comment, this "article" here is just a bunch of quotes from his interview. So before you ask someone else to do something, please take your OWN advise first, or hey, at least read the quote correctly.

Cheers! ;)

[bootsaf1]

Quote: "our development organization are making games specifically for PS3. When you download them, they're in 1080p, and they're showing off what's going on with Cell and the PlayStation 3 technology."

OKAY ONCE AGAIN YOU OPENED YOUR MOUTH AND SAID BLAH. Where in this do you see SOCOM, KILLZONE, OR ANY OF THE OTHER GAMES YOU MENTIONED. Well you wont see them because he's not referring to them. If he was infact referring to game demos, of which is what you are mentioning. He would be wrong on that too. Xbox live is not giving demos of games from 5 years ago man. Their giving game demos here, like Forza was on xbox live in high definition before it released.

Now, he is in fact referring to xbox live arcade of which are full games you can down load for a price. Or in some cases free demos of those games. Like psn you can down load full games or demos for free. And once again i am going to say it. YOU NEED TO READ, AND THEN RE-READ WHAT YOU ARE SAYING. THANKS!!!!!

[Death_Warrior]

Where did I mention Killzone as a downloadable title? And for that matter, where does he mention XBOX Live Arcade or Game demos?

How does "showing off the cell and PlayStation 3 technology" fit with XBOX Live Arcade, and Demos, or even regular PlayStation Network titles? Again, "Warhawk", "Socom", "Little Big Planet, and "Pain", are the downloadable games that fit in this criteria, and this is what he says XBOX Live does not offer. So please read the article and then read what your saying more carefully...

Well, again, you probably can't see the information I gave because your not actually reading the interview, your reading a small quote taken from the interview, and biasing your misconceptions on that. That being said, you have obviously not read the interview. So stop being a fanboy, and inform yourself a little better. Thanks :)

[sukulo]

Well, first im currently a x360 owner with live so i know what im talking about.

As for X360 being OLD content I may agree with this guy... maybe this is not what new generations want... maybe parents want a Disney movie for their kids or to remember old times when they were young but... lets face it.. new generations (where i include myself) wants game to play with their friends online.

As we all X360 owners know there are a lot of games to download on XBLA but as my title said... Cuantity or Quality? i personally preffer quality... for example i loved geometry wars and games with a lot of effort behind them... but some games like GOLD AXE are just not for us... maybe for a 25-30 years person that could be a classic and its AMAZING but we didnt grew up with that and the graphic are awfull for our generation... we want something like Wipeout HD... maybe we cant get that ... but why not design something like "ROLL CAGE 3" which is an amazing game to play with your friends online (8 would be nice) but i dont see an effort from Microsoft to do that kind of game, they just take classic games and make an HD version, but its not HIT... i would like to see more "Creative content" which makes me say something like "OHHH MAN!!! THATS COOL!!!" but iven dissapointed with the few good (for me) games that i can play on XBLA... i just see "UNO", "bomberman live" and "Geometry wars" like a GOOD INVESTMENT on Xbla...

As for movies & series there's nothing that i could complaint about XBL cause i think it's just right...

well... thats my opinion

[felidae]

or ... let's all start to agree with him whatever he says. lol, that would be funny.

everybody should say how bad MGS4 looks and everytime he says something negative about the ps3 we all should agree.

[Benjamin09]

Does the PSN offer demos of every game that is on it currently??

[Raptors]

Honestly I can't STAND that guy when he talks. Every time I read an article about this guy my head hurts. It seems like SOny hired him just to ramble and make Sony and the ps3 look bad. I look at my ps3 and know it deserves to be better represented that idiots like Peter Dille. I'm blessed to own both a ps3 and 360 and the content offering is not even close, again, NOT EVEN CLOSE. Sony should hold cue cards for this guy rather than just letting him speak regularly.

[gods army]

Sony and its stupid comments, lol. They were doing well for the past couple months, but i guess they cant stop themselves from making really ridiculous statements.

[SDS Overfiend]

Last i check Sony was still stuck in the past tricking customer into believing that online play does'nt extend the life of a title. Last i checked i played E3 at home while PSN made a big deal about how they had downloadable MOVIES of games.

Please sony for the sake of your future fired this dude. His Comments just keep throwing ya'll in front of the bus.

BTW Look at the Dudes pic are you sure he knows what he talking about?
Because he ain't just look at his face.He looks retarded like a typical sony fanboy.

[otherZinc]

This guy is a Clown. SONY is in no position to talk about anyone.

[ironwolf]

"Microsoft's downloadable content is stuck in the past" and yet, the last time I looked, one of PSN's biggest (if not the biggest) draws was downloadable PS1 games.

Does this guy actually have a bundle of nerves connecting his brain and his mouth? Or, and this seems more likely, is he one of those Japanese made robots just spouting pre-recorded Sony ad slogans?

I used to work with a marketing guy that really could have sold refrigerators to eskimos; I think the only thing this guy could sell would be contraceptives to his mother.

[Daewoodrow]

Amazing. It's like every time Dille speaks I add another three years to the "when I might buy a PS3" clock.
I beleive he was refering to the Xbox Live arcade, which is predominantly based on retro gaming for casual gamers. And the genius concluded it's "in the past".
The Marketplace is constantly updated with HD videos, trailers, and all the latest game demos, and when it launches over here, i'll be downloading HD movies too. It has on average a retro arcade game every week, typically updated to HD, and the occasional 3D game to.
I'm quite happy with my console's download service thanks.

[progx]

Sieg Heil! lol

This guys a tard. Looks like somethins stuck up his ass as well.

[snoop_dizzle]

a few minutes ago i just looked at xbl then psn, and really psn isn't there yet.

psn is getting there but it might take a while EVEN if its growing at a faster rate.

I mean how old is xbl? I frankly don't remember at the top of my head, but divide its age by 2 and that would stand as the growing rate for PSN. It would still take a while. Heck, take a year off that number you divided, it still will take a while. Home is coming which will probably be an improvement, but the question is how much more content is there actually going to be aside from the difference in how you interact and navigate?

Msoft might have some hardware issues, but they did something right with xbl.

Now PSN is pretty young and it does have potential. The question is how long will it take?

The price of xbl definetly justified the purchase.

Heck i would even be willing to pay for PSN if it got better.

If you think about it and the entertainment value, its well worth the 50 a year.

Again, if it means i have to pay for PSN, so be it. As long as it gets better.

Sony has some great stuff coming out and will be pretty fun playing online, but xbl definetly has a little more worth to it.

Thats probably why you have to pay for it.

_____________________________ _______________________________ _______
btw. i have a question.

When i am playing resistance online and i go to buddy invite and go to the buddy tab, why don't i see any of my friends on that list? I seem to remember this happening when one of my friends was playing resistance, so shouldn't he show up on the list?

[snoop_dizzle]

he refers to free content on psn though not everything is free on PSN. But hey i do agree that free content would be good though i think a yearly fee might help improve the service.

If one thing xbl could do is keep the 50 a year maybe even 60(to even out the lesser prices), but make mostly everything free and movies and tv shows slightly cheaper.

[GTProwler]

so I'm guessing that this guy aint a fan of Wii's Virtual console? I mean its alo of old game just like live arcade

[SuperSaiyan4]

Hang on, who has all the demos, music videos, game trailers, pictures, theme packs, downloadable content not to mention tons of arcade games AND all that E3 content????

XBOX 360!

I have yet to see this SOB who also said that HD-DVD was dead to come out with something that isnt so STUPID as he sure looks like a complete idiot.

I have a PS3 and there isnt any good content on there at all!!

[Bilzac]

As a ps3 owner i dunt 100% agree with him. Well the games wise yes...the ps3 is offering a bigger range if not better games than the XBLA but downloadable content wise... im not too sure. The first type of "major" downloadable content for the PS3 were the Resistance Map Pack and Motorstorms new packs, other than that there really isnt much. I would like to see the downloadable content of 3rd party games appearing.Games like Fear and Oblivion need to get the downloadable content that all the other systems get(PC and 360..obviously). I spent $60 dollar on oblivion and I really don't intend to spend another $60 on oblivion "game of the year" because of shivering isles. If they can include it in the game why can't they offer it online for the people who bought the game when it first came out for the system.... Someone should really start a petition of some sort..

[God of Gaming]

Well I can not agree with him... ive downloaded 10+ demos in the last month from LIVE (2 as we speak) and also downloaded a number of brand new original games and old classics which have been updated to include online vs or co-op.

Sony is going to bank on the bigger downloadable games and thats fine.. it is just two ways to look at the online space. But LIVE has thousands and thousands of pieces of content up to download... I really do not agree with it being stuck in the past, I love it!

But its his job to rip on the competition I guess... so be it

[sak500]

Different faces same Bull$hit coming out of their mouths. Seems like they are fu(king robots or somethings and programmed to just churn out turd after turd when they speak. None of these guys including phil, kaz, ken and this idiot have had anything constructive coming out of their mouths regarding the competition and all have been promising (lying) heaven on earth for the ps3 owners.

If i were them I'd see where i'm standing and then talk and standing at the 3rd place does not warrant an attitude like this.

[FordGTGuy]

Because the Xbox 360 receives original XBLA games every other week. But the classic games get a huge make over that includes framerate, HD resolution, 16:9, Online Support, and the ability to switch back to fully classic graphics.

EDIT-
BTW every game might not be 1080p but every game can be upscaled to 1080p.

[ReconHope]

was trying to say was that xbox live gets 2 much arcade games? while psn is investing in games like warhawk,little big planet, tekken 5, socom confrontation, and services like home?

[rowdy 1]

If you don't own both consoles you need to keep your mouth shut, and what did you expect this idiot to say. The PSN is maybe a half a step behind live right now, it offers great downloadable content and plenty of classic games and videos, the voice chat is good and the video chat isn't bad either. Right now until I see something different I expect XBLM to look the same in the next 6 mos, as PSN will haved evolved into a totally different and better service with the addition of HOME, Warhawk and Socom Confrontation. I'm not trying to step on any toes here, but Sony seems to looking ahead.

[Chava]

is doing very well atm, but they have a long way 2 go - it is free tho

[ben hates you]

the older games like MK III or street fighter paper boy, all of those make me remember when i was younger, i just need tie fighter and i'm set

[ReconHope]

two games on psn also...

[ben hates you]

paper boy, root beer tapper, doom, wing commander, TMNT, sonic, golden axe, dig dug, the contras, and more, and there is a lot of new stuff other then the old, aegis wing, geometery wars, worms, ect ect...

[Scions Wrath]

I think microsoft has got to do more for its online content. ( its not bad in any way ) But I think when you compare it to the likes of PlayStation Home (coming later this year) xbox live is going to look a bit weak by comparison.

[M1am1U]

I don't see what Peter Dille is talking about. XBLM has everything from retro to newly developed games available. The whole purpose of it is to provide fun, arcade style games, and they accomplish that very well. They're constantly releasing demos, themes and gamerpics as well. IMO, he isn't improving his product any by irresponsibly degrading his competitors. Especially when he singles out MS. What about Nintendo? I think the PSN and XBL surpass their network, but he doesn't seem to give that a second thought. Kind of curious.

[Nervsys]

and Sony's games are pretty much all way off in the future!

But seriously, will this guy just shut up.

One day I will probably buy a PS3, but if this guy is going to make one cent out of it, then maybe I just won't bother.

And he still looks constipated to me ;-)

[mintrieri]

Sony has always over-promissed and under-delivered. If you wait long enough, the PS3 will have hundreds of new features...wait for launch, wait for PSN, wait for movies, wait for sound-tracks, wait for a friggin' menu bar, wait for unified friends lists, wait for HOME, and wait for all those awesome games that aren't here yet. Sony just loves to compare the 360's real features to their promisses which anyone would be insane to swallow.

Still, one day, I too may buy a PS3, but not until the price is sub $400 and the controller finally has rumble/touch-sense (whatever) and there are some games!

[mighty_douche]

PSN is free!! FREE!!!!

microsoft take note^^

[God of Gaming]

Well you picked the perfect name for yourself.

[Hypnotic]

Honestly, I could care less about my XBLA games being in 1080p even if that makes them "stuck in the past."

OOOOH look at the detail of 1080p Pac man!

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

Sony? how is DLC stuck in the past when this is the "realy" the first gen to use it?

Are you sad Sony that people see through the Blu-Ray BS? Are you sad because there is no longer a need for a disc format to deliver game content? Are you sad that noone is buying any thing in your LOL PSstore? Are you sad because this is an area where the customers have seen the light and see no need for your disc? Are you sad because Live is still 3 gens away from anything you can offer? Are you just sad because your "stuck" in 3rd with a still overly priced console with NO games STILL? Are you just sad?

[Maddens Raiders]

when you're the incumbent leader of something (a political party, a race of some sort, a tribe, a contest) you don't have to huff and puff about it. Just let the people judge and see for themselves. Right now, the PS3 really doesn't have to do anything. Incredibly SNE is doing all of the right things now. The games are upon us, the PSN is young and already formidable (remember we're talking ahout a Co. in SNE that had NOTHING like this a year ago) and will only GET BETTER, the price of the premium system has been dropped, the fiscal profitability looks terrific depsite a sluggish start, and the FW updates only add more value to this AAA hardware.

The games coming out for the PS3 over the rest of the year are the most beautiful and diverse of any system out there imho and the critics, journalists, cynics, and forums can speak to that. Comments like these made as much sense now as when you guys were saying them in the incredible PS2 days.

The PS3 is making strides Peter. Great strides. Inflammatory comments like this, no matter how accurate, are unecessary and callous. Play the game and let the chips fall where they may. You're better than this.

cheers

[calderra]

"Microsoft's downloadable content is stuck in the past
and Sony's games are pretty much all way off in the future!"

Two thumbs up. Again, Sony's trying to make big promises without delivering anything at all. Microsoft has more and better content on the Marketplace, and Sony's being little more than jealous.