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What Do PlayStation 3 Owners Want Most From Sony?

Kotaku: "Cross-game voice chat. How do we know? By looking at the newly launched PlayStation.blog Share, a PlayStation fan's sounding board that will let the powers that be know just how badly you want auto-syncing trophies and backwards compatibility."

-Alpha5172d ago

When playing my games I am more focused, aware of the situation, and react much better. If I want to talk to somebody I'll call them.

I have no idea how this became fan's most wanted feature.

I want:

-Universal music. At least add it to your exclusives like MAG
-Tell me when my friends sign in to the same game/cross invite
-Redo the damn interface. This is the biggest thing I want actually-- a facelift would be nice. Nothing big, but take away those gray ugly message boxes with the messy lines, make the friends list neater (perhaps add trophy leaderboards/info on the list).

I want to be able to view custom themes in-game, not just at the XMB menu when I boot my PS3 up.

And for originality points universalize VIDEO CAPTURE! I KNOW Sony can do it, games like Echochrome have it but I want it for Bad Company 2, dammit! OnLIVE is doing it, and it's a feature that would be awesome to have. Recording footage is a great way to preserve epic moments, etc.

If PSN Premium can offer things like this I would love to upgrade.

butterfinger5171d ago

you know the only reason you don't want it is because I am the one that submitted it. /sarcasm lol.

Dragun6195171d ago

It would be cool if they fixed up the PSN Gamercard, maybe something similar as this.

http://boardsus.playstation...

Anyways this is an awesome addition to the PS Blog, it helps Sony to connect with its own Fan base and give them an insight to what should be their next top priority along with what most features people are interested.

Yoichi Wada from Square Enix should do something like this just because they don't know where their main fanbase is at all and they still don't know how to approach the west.

nix5171d ago (Edited 5171d ago )

i want the D-Pad 'UP' and 'DOWN' buttons to be used as Volume control when i'm watching movies/videos.

and i would love to have universal music.

and just give us this "cross-chat" so that everyone can stop complaining about it.

mugoldeneagle035171d ago

Obviously Sony reads articles on the internet and I'm sure get e-mail's talking about what people want. This brings them all together in one place, makes it easier for Sony to read, and could eventually lead to the features (that do get chosen) to come out sooner based on demand.

Nice job Sony

Anon19745171d ago (Edited 5171d ago )

I had XBL for 2 years and didn't use it once. I'm not sure why anyone would. Quite frankly, I find it rude when somebody wants to talk to me when they're playing a game (other than one we're in together). I've got no problem with sending quick text messages. If someone is going to take the time to message me something it means they're putting more thought into what they want to say other then "Hey, waddya doing?" because it actually takes a little effort to send someone a text.

I would never use cross game chat..

Auto-syncing trophies would be nice, although I must admit I didn't realize that they didn't auto-sync right now.

Other than that, keep making with the great games. I'm a pretty happy gamer at the moment.

Edit: Oh! Someone had a good one below. Make it easier to join friend's games. I love being able to jump directly into a friends gaming session in MW2. More of that, please!

Army_of_Darkness5171d ago

but just for the hell of it....
How about some dynamic stripper themes?! :)

jjohan355171d ago

I'd like cross game chat. I play a lot of non-competitive gaming that I wouldn't mind chatting in the background with a friend who is also just chilling with a casual game.

I'd also like more splitscreen games from Sony's first party studios.

captain-obvious5171d ago

all i want is more AAA first party games
i could care less about the rest of thing that the PS3 dont have

maggotmx5171d ago

I see me using this the most when im in some multiplayer games. id love to get together with friends and talk sh*t to ALL my friends not just the ones in my team. Also when i going thru a second or third pass of game i wouldnt mind talking to buds

IdleLeeSiuLung5171d ago

Let the users have a voice is an excellent idea. I wonder why others don't have this!

sid4gamerfreak5171d ago

CGC is a definite must and I strongly want Sony to implement that to improve the multiplayer experience.

"Support for mouse and keyboard for Killzone 2 and a lot of other FPS games."

I also agree with that point. If PS3 FPS games can be played with a mouse +K, that would be awesome!!!

aaron58295171d ago

it starts with a "G" and ends with a "5"

:D

gta28005171d ago

At this point I can careless about those things. If I can ask for anything though, it would be more games like GOW3. Just finished it, and let me tell you. If you call your self a gamer then you need to play this game. This is one of those games that all fanboys should put their fanboyism aside and just all experience and be thankful for such a game. Mark my words. This game will be GOTY. Best experience I've had in my 18 years of gaming. And I know this is becoming cliche, but this game literally defines epic. With that said, I hope for more games of this scale. Simply amazing!

badz1495171d ago

probably won't even use it if it's there! I don't like people to interrupt me while I'm gaming so I wouldn't want to do that either! a simple msg like it is is already OK for me!

what I want the most is paypal support for PS Store! it's killing me when I can't buy things I really want from PS store just because I'm not from that region! I know that I can buy PSN Cards on eBay, but paypal would of be nicer! please make it happen, SONY!!

Xplayer20315171d ago

I don't think I'll be using cross-game voice chat, either but outta what you said (@alpha) snd what was stated in the article I would want yes universal video capture, ps2 backwards compability, and a better web browser.

tinybigman5171d ago

other than the high quality titles that they keep producing. unless i'm playing a co-op game borderlands i pretty much don't like talking to others while i game.

UltraNova5171d ago

How about voice control via PSeye or a head set?

Imagine if you could turn off and on your ps3 by just saying ps3 on/off. Or while in settings for example say 'start game' and the ps3 auto/lly loads the game in your drive. Or while playing mag or killzone 2 online and you want to sent a msg, say 'write message'.

I know its not that useful but for me it would greatly add to the PS slogan 'It only does everything'>>> 'It only does voice control'.

On top of that I can see this feature being implemented with MOVE, imagine voice and motion control!

Shadow Flare5171d ago

I would like to see sony blacklist edge and destructoid. Would be awesome to see their reaction. But above that i'd really like to see a better web browser. One with up to date flash on it so I can watch youtube in hd, one that doesn't crash my ps3 every single time I try and read an article from the Daily Mail on it. The web browser will crash my ps3 every single day. That's how it gets turned off every day, BEEP BEEP BEEP. Every day. Alot of times it happens twice a day, and more. I'm absolutely sick of it. I've stuck up for the use of having a web browser before but i've changed my tune slightly now cos its absolute crap. Alot of sites I can't sign into on it, (email, n4g). I can sign into n4g on my psp but not my ps3. The psp has a better web browser? Sort it out sony, I am absolutely sick of the ps3 crashing my ps3 every day. And sometimes the only way I can turn it off is by the switch on the back and it makes a worrying noise when I turn it off. Probably breaking my ps3 by doing that. Ok rant over, just improve the crappy web browser sony

SaiyanFury5171d ago

Personally, I don't care about cross game chat. I don't play games online anyways. What I would like to see is more support of RPGs, most notably, Japanese ones. There's been a near extinction of Sony support in the west in this genre. Sure, there's been a couple of games that could be argued as RPGs, like Folklore, but it's not a REAL JRPG. Sony sponsored Demon's Souls in Asia, and it rocked, but it wasn't a traditional JRPG. The real genre that's suffering from a lack of games is the traditional JRPG. Demon's Souls is awesome, don't get me wrong, but it's not the tried and true JRPG that us fans love, albeit I loved it in the vein of King's Field. FF13 did away with pretty much every established JRPG convention and in doing so, it didn't appeal to me. Star Ocean 4 and Eternal Sonata are the 2 traditional JRPGs that really speak to me. I also loved Valkyria Chronicles, so before people jump on me, it was a strategy RPG, not a traditional JRPG.

My favourite console of all time is the original PlayStation. At any time on it, I was looking forward to at least 2 coming JRPGs. Now, that number is down to 1 within a 6 month period. Not a good sign for the genre. Too many people argue; "the genre needs to innovate". Well S-E "innovated" with FF13 and I was completely turned off. As a longtime JRPGamer, I'm hoping that Sony will bring a sequel to the epic Legend of Dragoon. Come on Sony; at least get Capcom to bring the original PS Breath of Fire games to the PS Store!

Christopher5171d ago (Edited 5171d ago )

I also don't care for cross-game chat.

I am heavily interested in:

1. Improved UI functionality
- Friends lists could be improved even further

- Trophies could definitely see some vast improvements

- PSN should offer a listed view of products rather than just the icons

- PSN previous purchases needs a way to sort by game or game title for downloading rather than one long list by date of purchase

2. Improved Web integration
- Trophy lists that actually update. I don't know a friend that doesn't have an incomplete list of trophies showing online.

- Ability to send/receive messages online to friends.

- User portal functionality showing list of games owned, wanted, ratings of the games, and further capabilities.

- Ability to buy items from the PSN online and then download when you get home

- Being able to buy items from a PC Web browser

3. PSP Trophies
Make them stack with current trophies.

4. Reduced price of Duo SD cards
Want people to go digital? Don't make it cost more than it needs to. Learn from Microsoft's HDD mistake, if not your own mistakes.

5. More and better variety of games
Just keep them coming.

6. Kevin Butler @ E3
An emcee of his level and capabilities would not only be something enjoyable, but would really get everyone pumped for the event and watching it.

DaTruth5171d ago

I'm not so hard to please! Just give me my damn Tenchu on PSOne classics! The game was greatest hits ten years ago! Can't believe they haven't dropped this one yet. It's all I've been thinking about since PSOne classics were announced!

Chubear5171d ago

Just keep pushing ALL facets of gaming has you already have been and I will keep supporting the PS3.

goflyakite5171d ago

Just keep the amazing exclusives coming, everything else has little importance to me considering exclusives are why PS3 is the best console to own.

SaiyanFury5171d ago

@ DaTruth

AGREED! I've been a die hard Tenchu fan since the original over 10 years ago. I'd love to see the original and Birth of the Stealth Assassins come out as PS original classics. :)

FamilyGuy5170d ago

Fix/improve the web browser
custom music and other features should be available in-game.

Before one of the most recent updates digital movies/videos use to keep playing in the background when the xmb was brought up. This tells me that videos as dynamic themes is already possible. I wish sony would implement that.

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cry from the sky5172d ago

theres nothing i can think of right now, bluray free online, amazing games, yea, twisted metal ps3 sums it up.

OC Furious Dre5171d ago

That is pretty much the last game i really need right now. I have been waiting long and patiently for a next gen twisted metal. My patients are beginning to run out and actions will be taken. sad it has to be this way

Bot Smasha5172d ago

Sony gives me everything i ever dreamed of i dont need anything more.

Jerk1205171d ago

For their Ps3 to be as good as the Xbox360.

VINNIEPAZ5171d ago

lol @Sleipnir

Was that the best PS3 diss you could come up with?

awesomeperson5171d ago

You wonder why bots get one bubble.

I'm sorry, but I currently do not like explosive devices like the 360 in my living room.

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swiftshot935171d ago

I would like a universal invite system, and a better friends list. Thats it for me. I just want to connect with friends easier.

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Vader822d ago

No 7 days to die is criminal

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Microsoft once tried to nab LittleBigPlanet from Sony after a few drinks

It turns out that many moons ago, Microsoft once had its eye on the Sony published LittleBigPlanet series.

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XiNatsuDragnel5d ago

Microsoft had a good idea but fumbled it again.

Cacabunga4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

Project Spark idea was decent but they quickly gave up ..
LBP was wonderful

ApocalypseShadow4d ago

Microsoft in a nutshell. Always tried to poach Sony employees, games, 3rd party games and devices like the depth camera that was turned into Kinect but was running on PS2 before Xbox 360. Wouldn't be surprised they wanted LBP. Just like they worked behind the scenes pushing the MLB to bring Sony's baseball game to Xbox instead of making their own.
https://www.playstationlife...

They didn't spend years trying to develop their own baseball game. They wanted Sony's game.

They're scum.

Zachmo1824d ago

Microsoft didn't force MLB on Xbox. MLB gave Sony 2 options either go multiplat or risk losing the license.

Rynxie3d ago

And why do you think MLB said that? I believe Ms approached MLB.

ApocalypseShadow3d ago (Edited 3d ago )

Totally ridiculous comment.

The only exclusivity Sony had was to their own creation of The Show. Microsoft could have paid the MLB for the license just like Sony did and made their own baseball game.

Microsoft instead, groomed MLB for years in trying to poach Sony's game and bring it to Xbox. They're worth 3 TRILLION dollars. You think that's not enough money to make their own baseball game? Don't be delusional.

Microsoft spun it like they always do and told the media that they had to trust Sony with their hardware. After they put Sony in that position of not having a choice. Either go multiplatform or stop making one of their successful games. That's a no win scenario.

And what did Microsoft do? They didn't try to sell the game to the Xbox community. They put it on game pass to hurt Sony. Pushing the idea of why buy games that are $70 when you can play them in their cheap service for $10. It was a dirty tactic.

You fell for the Kool aid drink Microsoft served you instead of spitting it out. Hope it tasted good because you were fooled by Phil and the gang.

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Hereandthere3d ago

Xbox executive Sara Bond has told Axios that Microsoft spent a number of years trying to get MLB The Show onto Xbox consoles. And when it finally succeeded in breaking off PlayStation’s long-held exclusivity, the company had to “trust” Sony with pre-release Xbox Series X/S consoles.

Bond revealed that MLB The Show “always came up” in conversations between Microsoft and the Major League Baseball organization. “We always said, ‘We love this game. It would be a huge opportunity to bring it to Xbox.'” she recalled. However, when Microsoft’s efforts materialized, it put the company in an awkward situation where it had to send in pre-release consoles to a rival company.

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Notellin3d ago

"Microsoft instead, groomed MLB for years in trying to poach Sony's game and bring it to Xbox."

Take a nap, conspiracies are rotting your brain.

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Hereandthere3d ago

Xbox executive Sara Bond has told Axios that Microsoft spent a number of years trying to get MLB The Show onto Xbox consoles. And when it finally succeeded in breaking off PlayStation’s long-held exclusivity, the company had to “trust” Sony with pre-release Xbox Series X/S consoles.

ApocalypseShadow2d ago

Lying to yourself is unbecoming.

Article link tells you all you need to know in Sarah Bond's own words.

Hereandthere3d ago

They were too cheap/inept/lazy to develop their own mlb game, so they port begged for years and bribed the mlb to make the show multiplatform. Like i said many times, xbox brought nothing to the table their 24 years, ZERO.

ApocalypseShadow2d ago

At least you and others get it. Note drank the Kool aid and asked for seconds thinking it was refreshing.

Most don't even know how it all played out but it's there in black and white for all to see. Microsoft brought it up for years until the MLB forced Sony's hand. It was a win win for Microsoft. Kill one reason to buy a PlayStation or kill the game by dropping it in a cheap service to kill Sony's sales numbers on PlayStation.

OtterX4d ago

"However, Healey said Media Molecule wouldn't have felt right doing that, adding it would have been "morally corrupt"."

Major kudos to Media Molecule for being an upright studio with principles.

Cockney2d ago

They chose well, Sony gave them the backing to pursue their dreams with no restrictions even tho their games especially dreams have very niche appeal. Media molecule and Sony deserve respect for this in an age of risk averse publishing.

RNTody4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

Great, more stories like this please. Show the last of the zombies holding the line what we've been saying for years: Microsoft is anti competition, anti industry and has no interest in making games at all.

But hey, at least there's an Xbox Games Showcase to look forward to, right?

Inverno4d ago

Well considering SONY just killed the series, LBP would've been dead by now either way. Though MM probably wouldn't exist by now either, so I'm glad they stayed with SONY, hopefully they don't get shut down any time soon or ever honestly.

Inverno4d ago

They shut down the servers, that's millions of user created levels gone. That and dead are pretty much the same, it's also been years since 3 and they cancelled HUB soooo.

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fsfsxii3d ago

They shutdown the servers because no one was playing, no one in the community cared about the user created levels so why keep them up? Wtf you guys would never succeed in running a business.

Inverno3d ago

Yea dood no one was playing so they shut off the servers. Cause people with enough common sense can't just Google why they were actually shut of, right?

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