I don't approve of your homophobic remarks.

Another satisfied queer a*s xbot. Seriously, how much M$ is paying you?

You poor crybaby. You know it's true.

And now you've proven his point

People like you dragging the industry backward you xbox fagboy

It's funny because you don't address any of his valid points. (And I own a 360, knuckle dragger, so don't even try it)

I think you should change your name to Microsoft Gay Rising. Coz that's what you are, and you'r ready to suck M$ dick anytime of the day.

OH NOES! THE ARTICLE SPEAKS THE TRUTH! CRY MOAR.

You know, it's always the usual people saying the usual immature things.

Thing is, you two just proved my point right: you would rather say things like THAT towards whoever brought these points up rather than actually DISCUSSING anything that was brought up.

Good Article man, good article. I sent it to a friend of mine, who is a bit of a 360 fan boy. Saw him later, and I asked about it. With a straight face, he tells me its completely true and caught him off guard. Hes still a 360 fanboy, but an informed one. As for me, PS3 all the way. Im no brand-fanboy either. I had an xbox last generation because it was better, I have a PS3 this generation because it is better. And until next generation, I will support the PS3 because I know Sony will support its consumers.

People are insane on both sides.

Id be pissed if I had to pay out 200 bucks over four years for a service I could get for free. But kids don't care about a cumulative costs. 50 bucks is ok for a year. Thats why they are still kids...cause theyre stupid and shortsighted.

Paying the amount of a new console over its life for a service the other guy provides for free....

Going by the first 2 posts 360 fanboys can't face the truth! Stupid people like them keep the 360 where it is, nice article Justin it is 100% accurate.

This is a well-written article, it proves Xbox 360 owners are way too soft when it comes to dealing with Microsoft.

Great article. I own the 360 myself and think most of these points should be addressed by MS. I actually own Star Ocean for the 360 and hate switching the discs at the end of the game. At first it was bearable but now it gets annoying going from the Morphus home world back to the stadium. Another thing is MS actually thinks their great for having Facebook and Twitter going to the system when I can already access it on the browser on my PS3. But all in all, you brought up a great point. When the fanboys complain about something long enough, Sony does something about it. I really don't hear much form the 360 fanboys about anything on their systems. I actually know one of these fanboys and he simply refers to the PS3 as the "blu-ray player" and the Wii as a waste of space. He never complains about anything MS does and is a good example of what the fanboys don't do. One thing is for sure though, if MS ever did raise the price of LIVE to $100 (oh, I hope they don't), I'm dropping my subscription and will stick to PS3 for my games because right now I own the same amount of games for both systems so I play them equally. Its about time though someone wrote an article like this to address these issues. The one thing I would still like to see on the 360 though is a web browser, its convenient at times.

Alot of what was said here was very true, XBL users(like myself) are paying for P2P connection while some PS3/PSN titles support dedicated servers...

There's no justification for it when you pay to play online, not to party up and chat with people.

If you can't admit to this, you're probably an Xbot and from the first couple posts, this is very evident with some people.

I actually couldn't agree with this article more and I am not a PS3 fanboy, I own both systems and love them both to death but this guy is RIGHT!!

I agree with many parts of this article (some feel a tad nit-picky; I personally do like MS's agrresive march forward on the DLC front) and believe that MS should really start to address some of its issues. Everyone (and I do mean everyone) gave Sony a lot of flack for the faults in the PS3 (launch price, underdeveloped online, bad advertising) and Sony has, over time, removed a lot of its initial hurdles and had in my eyes made the 'worst' console of this gen skyrocket in value to potentially be the best all within 3 years.

However, while we do see the occasional article pointing out the 360's flaws (expensive add-ons, RROD) they are drowned out by the constant praise that the system gets. I applaud you for writing this article and hopefully making a few people realise that the 360, while still good console, isn't as flawless as they seem to believe. I hope you don't get too flooded by needless hate messages.

exelant point a rather long read but you said all that needed to be said, even tho you have strong opposition from the fanboys but when mentioning 360 and its many problems who dosent, hell im sure you never here the fanboys bad mouth MS and the 360 for fear of falling out of the click and being hated on for being a ps3 fanboy, lets make this clear both ps3 and 360 have some issues just one more than the other, hopefully MS mite actualy listen but i also wouldnt hold my breath

Keep sucking M$ dick, you ignorant half wit xbot.

You cut them good Justin.
These fanboys never read console related article neutrally. Say 1 bad thing about their console, they be like omfg , crap article etc.
As a neurtal person. PS3 has newer technology. I dont know why 360 just vomit out crap all the time.
Its jsut like saying something to a guy that stinks and he goes "GO CLEAN YOUR NOSE, ITS NOT ME!"
They'll deny every thing.

I'm about to read it in a few minutes :P

I, myself, am about to write an article that might get both Sony and Microsoft fanboys on my a*s at once. XD

Excellent read and much better reasoning than jim sterling ever had. Shows why microsoft fanboys are the absolute ignorant immature retards of all the fanboys... really hope sterling reads this and learns a thing or two, that is if his skull isn't as thick as he's lead us to believe...

You hit the nail on the head with that article imo. I love all consoles. MS need to change but wont.

You do make a really valid point, fanboyism if any console is detrimental to the industry as a whole...

Wow, this was a really well-thought out article! I have to say one of the best I've read all year! Though I too favor PS3/ PSN, I stay out of the whole 'fanboy war'. Its completely ridiculous. Its great to see someone finally call out Microsoft for its inexcusable mistakes. My opinion? 360 would be a perfectly capable system if not for the glaring flaws you mention in your article. As it is, however, I can't comprehend why anyone would defend MS when they've stumbled more than anyone else. Thanks for writing this. Looking forward to your future work.

Uhm, sorry dude, but PS2 failure rates were nowhere NEAR as high as the 360. Moreover, Sony did not work overtime to conceal the truth and lie to it's own customer base.

1 in 4 360's fail (at least. In my personal experience, the number is MUCH higher.) Do you realize what would happen if, say, a car did that? It would be recalled. Cellphones, umbrellas, toasters, ballpoint pens...they'd all be recalled. And that option is THE ONLY honorable option for Microsoft. But, instead they gave you a "cover-our-a*s" warranty that merely ensures that no one can sue their sorry butts off while they are counting your money. Please get a brain.

They admitted it after denying it for months, and only after all the statistical research being done was way too much to ignore/deny anymore. The extended warranty came after that too. And THEN later on, the news was revealed that the hardware failure was a known issue over at MS. So not only did they try as long as possible to ignore the RR issue, they knew about it before it even became an issue to consumers, and held off on offering compensation (in the form of an extended warranty) for as long as possible, which no doubt sold them many more 360s. Smart business move on their end.

Fantastic article!!!! Wow

Preach it, preach it!

What how the MDF will come scurrying out of their holes to deny this.

I'm pretty offended that you think we're all mindless drones.

I've personally posted in the forums trying to get MANY things added, such as browser support, and even the hardware issue.

You also go a bit too far with the crying baby, I mean what the hell is your problem? And yes, I've also complained about Gold and hows it's pretty goddamn useless AS WELL as this ticket scam with Microsoft Points.

Don't paint us with such a broad generalizing stroke. Many people ARE beggining to get fed up with MS.

You should have been fed up with them a long time ago. I have no sympathy. If you let a company take advantage of you the way MS has, you will only get more of the same. You also propagate shoddiness and greed in the industry as a whole.

Yes, I'm the fu**ing devil because I own a 360. Great logic.

I don't need your sympathy, my point is that people ARE pushing for changes and this articles attempts to paint all of us as drooling morons that just accept everything they try to push on us.

Wow, sorry for the typos.

Has nothing to do with favoring or not favoring a console. It has to do with protecting myself as a consumer. I would LOVE to be able to play Halo, Left 4 Dead, etc. But, I will not patronize a company that lies and cheats to the very customers that put dinner on it's table. And THAT is the only real way to get anything to change about Microsoft. Vote with your wallet.

I'm not saying Sony is populated by absolute saints, but this article says it plain and simple. Sony has at least reacted to the interests of it's customers. It has made big mistakes along the way and it has taken a little too long to get things going, in my opinion, but at least it is making a quality product at a fair price...UNLIKE Microsoft.

Good that you've been trying to get heard. But one person can only do so much, and if no one helps you out, how is anything going to change?

The "crying baby" pic offends you? You should've seen how many people have used the Sony fanboy "crying baby" for so many months now. That is now the counter.

And I did not try to generalize you. You're obviously a gamer, and not a fanboy (which I clearly stated this editorial was directed to).

Yes, I've seen it posted many times. Funny how the PS3 has done a complete turn around and the 360 seems to be the one on the ropes this year.

Also, sorry, I don't post often on the Neocrisis comment section. Would you mind deleting my previous post? I don't want to start a flame war over this.

I think his point is that there is not a noticeable community backlash. He is not making claims about you as a person. The fact that he doesn't acknowledge that there is a small percentage of the 360 userbase that complains to get things changed isn't that he's ignoring it, it's that it is a given that doesn't even need to be mentioned. Even if a console was perfect, there would be a small percentage of people complaining about something, and trying to get changes made.

No accusations are being made about you as an individual, the point (or one of the points) of the article is that in the face of actions and policies that pretty much give their customers the bird, the majority of customers not only do nothing to make MS aware of their displeasure, but continue to praise the 360, sometimes even for its faults, often while making fun of Sony fanboys who (it would seem) got Sony to step their game up because they aren't afraid to call Sony out on their bullshit.

Extremely well put. What you said times a bazillion.

The reasons for the blind faith in Microsft have eluded me for a long time. I had an original Xbox and liked the system, liked it's games, liked almost everything about it. But, when the RRoD issue came up and Microsoft WOULDN'T EVEN ADMIT THERE WAS A PROBLEM, I knew I had to take a more serious look at what my next game system purchase was gonna be. Since then, literally EVERYONE I know who owns a 360 has had at least one red ring. And all the extended warranty does is keep Microsoft from getting it's a*s sued off. It does very little for the customer. This alone, in my book, adds up to a robbery. Microsoft is ROBBING it's own customers. Period. There is no other way to put it. This first party only business with memory is just another way for them to rob their customers. It is apparently Microsoft's strategy to get the player hooked on it's stuff (like a drug pusher) and then rob the player blind with their left hand. Simply put, I will not put up with it. My money means too much to me. My theory is that the average Xbot is just too young and foolish to understand the value of money in any real way. To them I say: Wait until you have kids and a family who depend on you and your gaming dollar is a fairly precious thing in your life and THEN you get the RRoD or are forced to buy first party memory cards that are overpriced or have to shell out 50 of your hard earned dollars a year just to play with your friends.

I should say that I really do love Halo. I would love to play Left 4 Dead. If Greenwalt wasn't such a d*ck, I might have had some interest in Forza. Even the GTA DLC is interesting to me, but Microsoft's VERY CLEAR lack of interest in anything beyond making money and "beating Sony" only ensures that I will go with their competitor until this loathesome mindset changes.

All that said, there is really only one way that this would ever stop. Microsoft will continue to STEAL FROM THEIR CUSTOMERS until the moment that consumers catch on to their greed and HIT THEM IN THE PROFIT MARGIN! That is the ONLY WAY to make Microsoft stop this sh*t.

I don't hate the 360 either. It definitely has games I want to play. What I hate is Microsoft's arrogance and greed. I hate their sh*t talking and lack of respect for the very people who put dinner on their table. And all you kids who are coming of age and plan to continue gaming into adulthood NEED to wake up. Microsoft IS NOT your friend. If you already ARE an adult and are still buying Microsoft products, I tell you in boldface type that you are getting fleeced. And Microsoft enjoys robbing you. Stand up for yourselves and do something about it.

Finally, Microsoft's success with the 360 with all it's shoddiness and greedy, arrogant execs IS NOT GOOD FOR THE GAMING INDUSTRY. Competition is good, yes. But, Microsoft's strategy from the beginning has been to beat Sony (NOT Nintendo, they could care less about them) to the punch at every turn. Unfortunately, this has caused rushed manufacturing, denials, bad business decisions (50 Million for DLC exclusivity) among other things. If Microsoft is able to "win" the console war with this strategy, what does that mean for gaming's future? Other companies will certainly try to copy the model, which means more hardware failures, less quality control, more nickel and diming, more forcing 1st party peripherals on the public, more wasting YOUR MONEY. And I for one care a little too much about where my money goes to sit by and watch that happen without at least voicing my displeasure about it. That's what this article is about and I commend the author.

The reasons for the blind faith in Microsft have eluded me for a long time. I had an original Xbox and liked the system, liked it's games, liked almost everything about it. But, when the RRoD issue came up and Microsoft WOULDN'T EVEN ADMIT THERE WAS A PROBLEM, I knew I had to take a more serious look at what my next game system purchase was gonna be. Since then, literally EVERYONE I know who owns a 360 has had at least one red ring. And all the extended warranty does is keep Microsoft from getting it's a*s sued off. It does very little for the customer. This alone, in my book, adds up to a robbery. Microsoft is ROBBING it's own customers. Period. There is no other way to put it. This first party only business with memory is just another way for them to rob their customers. It is apparently Microsoft's strategy to get the player hooked on it's stuff (like a drug pusher) and then rob the player blind with their left hand. Simply put, I will not put up with it. My money means too much to me. My theory is that the average Xbot is just too young and foolish to understand the value of money in any real way. To them I say: Wait until you have kids and a family who depend on you and your gaming dollar is a fairly precious thing in your life and THEN you get the RRoD or are forced to buy first party memory cards that are overpriced or have to shell out 50 of your hard earned dollars a year just to play with your friends.

I should say that I really do love Halo. I would love to play Left 4 Dead. If Greenwalt wasn't such a d*ck, I might have had some interest in Forza. Even the GTA DLC is interesting to me, but Microsoft's VERY CLEAR lack of interest in anything beyond making money and "beating Sony" only ensures that I will go with their competitor until this loathesome mindset changes.

Great article mate! I had the first gen Xbox and loved it and decided to buy the PS2 really late which was about 2 years ago, hell i bought the ps3 before it. I got the ps3 from the start with all the faults and issues and the price tag, but am i glad i did! they fixed so many issues since it launched and as a consumer it helps me justify the price i paid at the time. I bought the xbox360 over a year ago and I also love it! i love the online features that came right out of the box excluding the fee. However when actually playing online, i would say i spend equally the same amount of time on each console. The only real reason I have both consoles is to enjoy the exclusive titles. If I had to pick one based on that then i would have to go with PS3 because of the great exclusive titles that have come out and are coming out, I feel like Microsoft has let me down in that department, even the Jrpgs that are out on the Xbox360 are all slowly making their way onto the PS3.

great read

funny how people gets all defensive about crap in general

Heres a fun fact, if this offends you. You're probably one of those Fan boys that the article talks about.

1. Multiple disks was ALWAYS annoying but nobody knew how to get around it so they put up with it. It matters now because we have a format capable of making it a thing of the past and Microsoft is stubbornly resisting the change. If they ever DO change, it will be by charging you a cool Benjamin to buy a peripheral as yet ANOTHER way to get MORE OF YOUR MONEY.

2. The fact that Microsoft didn't have the foresight to get on the Blu-Ray train is not the rest of the world's problem. It's Microsoft's problem. EVERYONE knew it was coming. They opted for HD-DVD. It lost. Tough tits. MICROSOFT launched their console WAY before the format war was over because they figured that getting to market first was much more important. NOBODY forced them to do this. And nobody forced them forced them to toss quality control into the crapper, either.

Personally, I couldn't care less if Xbox ever gets Blu Ray or not and could give a frick what it does to their gullible fanbase.

The word "fanboy" as used in context to a person's brand loyalty, means absolutely nothing to me. I am loyal to my hard earned money. If that makes me a fanboy of a system that actually WORKS when I want it to, then call me a fanboy all you want, I couldn't really care less.

No HDMI cable? Yeah, I agree that's cheap. Why did it take so long to integrate certain online features? I dunno, probably because they don't charge me for the priviledge of getting on their network. As I said above, Sony is by no means perfect. They do things that are patently annoying.

But set against Microsoft's all out rape of the gaming public, Sony's crimes are miniscule. And Sony buying companies out from under HD-DVD? I have two words: WHO CARES? It lost. Microsoft was outmaneuvered. The end. Competitive business is rough sometimes, Microsoft (and it's dimwitted brand loyalists) should go put on ruffle-butt panties and pout in a corner if they don't like it. They can screw each other all they like, that's business. But, when they start screwing me, I take notice.

1. Multiple disks was ALWAYS annoying but nobody knew how to get around it so they put up with it. It matters now because we have a format capable of making it a thing of the past and Microsoft is stubbornly resisting the change. If they ever DO change, it will be by charging you a cool Benjamin to buy a peripheral as yet ANOTHER way to get MORE OF YOUR MONEY.

2. The fact that Microsoft didn't have the foresight to get on the Blu-Ray train is not the rest of the world's problem. It's Microsoft's problem. EVERYONE knew it was coming. They opted for HD-DVD. It lost. Tough tits. MICROSOFT launched their console WAY before the format war was over because they figured that getting to market first was much more important. NOBODY forced them to do this. And nobody forced them forced them to toss quality control into the crapper, either.

Personally, I couldn't care less if Xbox ever gets Blu Ray or not and could give a frick what it does to their gullible fanbase.

...Yes, can you show evidence of that?

Really, most of us are waiting.

Dude, I feel your pain, but you're going about it in entirely the wrong way. I hated Uncharted 2...but do I go online and complain? No! Everyone would flame the hell outta me! Walk into any Literature cla*s teaching about public speaking and they'll tell you to KEEP YOUR AUDIENCE IN MIND! You don't see me going into a 360 fanboy forum and complaining about how bad microsoft sucks and me expecting that everyone there will respect my opinion. They'd freak out and call me a fag 1 million times over.

Beyond that for the US exclusives: Dont sweat it. Netflix and movie rentals are no better than just renting from your local video store, qore is kinda useless, GOW collection can easily be imported, getting games before everyone else gets them (is just plain wrong...europe and japan gets lots of games before we do in NA) and the other stuff isn't even worth talking about. You already complained about U2....why do you even want the collectors edition?

I love how the very first comment posted proves how true this article is.

It's funny, most of the 360 fanboys crying about this article are the same ones that prowl around N4G like rabid dogs looking for anything that's related to Sony so they can start spouting bullshit. PP - this is the same idiot that started spamming articles concerning GT5 and Uncharted 2.

I know the 360 fanboys have a lot of time on their hands considering the 360 has no exclusive games but this is just sad. You morons really need to find something to do besides giving Microsoft all your money for an outdated service.

By replying to this article in the way you have you've only proved that this article is correct, well done!

Sony has the gamestudios to secure true exclusives all year long, the PS3 is far more reliable and has more future in it, PSN remains free, supports 32-60-256 players, allows LBP's & MNR's usercreated levels and tracks, and has dedicated servers for most exclusives. Sony secured the néxt new IP from R* North's Houser brothers instead of wasting $50M on timed exclusiveness of DLC for a 1.5 year old game, and their gamesequels are not being discussed as over-priced.
I have a 360, this year had 2 worthy games: Shadow Complex and Forza 3. The rest was some more Halo, some more GTA4, some more Halo 3, even more GTA4 and soon there'll be some more L4D. That's not very good compared to 4 worthy sequels (KZ2, UC2, R&C:ACiT & WipEout HD Fury) and 3 new IP's (MLB, inFamous and Demon's Souls). And this happens every year, for just about every gamegenre it's a Sony exclusive that is the benchmark game.
X-game chat? I prefer 16 player GT5 NASCAR races, 256 player MAG battles, for free.

Redmond - June 2013
Microsoft Corporation [Nasdaq MSWTF] is proud to announce exclusive downloadable content for Take Two's hotly anticipated sequel of award winning triple-A titel "AGENT". In a reponse MS declared that their BluRayBox 1080 is the only console that has the full Agent 2 experience...bla bla definitive...bla bla bla.

Tokio - july 2013
Sony announces R* North's new IP "Killfrenzy" for PlayStation 3.

Lol, the MS fanboys thinks that by praising their xBox they can keep some dignity. Fine, keep it. Then we'll take the pre-exclusives from you, which Microsoft payed the developers for. Not only are we given a nearly free of charge (Seen from the developers side), but also a BETTER and more COMPLETE game, because that's what Sony is requiring if they're gonna port an exclusive... What's that? You got sand in your eye? :3

Get a job and buy both systems. Problems solved. You're ALL retards.

Why would I buy a console that's just gonna break in a week?

This article is the best thing to ever pop up on N4G! I own a PS3 and 360 (both 60GB) and I'm completely hacked off with Microsoft's tactics. Even more frustrating are the people (fanboys) that praise Microsoft for "defining online" when they're quite clearly ripping us off. I'm selling my Xbox after I play through GTA IV episodes and I can't say I'll miss the dashboard ads, the screaming fanboys on my friends list slagging the PS3 and Wii or paying for P2P gaming (which I just get 48 trial cards anyway)!

PS, I love the way that none of the xbox 360 fanboys in this comment section can spell and use proper grammar.

I like the article, well written very diplomatically written. I love alot of the games on the 360, but after the third repair 360, the fourth wasn't "covered" by Microsoft so I ended up just saying it wasn't worth the effort I don't understand why I need to lose a total of 6 weeks of gaming for repairs, or pay a cent for a shoddy product. If you made any other product that had this kinda of failure rate you wouldn't be in business. Which I kinda think is the message of this article, that it continues to happen because 360 owners don't stand up for there consumer rights. Nothing in this world will change unless you put your influence towards it whether its not buying the product or speaking out against what you don't like. I just wasn't having it anymore. Now I have a Wii which mostly collects dust, my PS3 (I bought both the 360 and PS3 at launch), and my PC i play games on all three but lately been leaning toward my ps3 as I was in the middle of playing Ghostbusters and Uncharted 2. Just my thoughts.

I love the whole "Ripped off from XBL" thing that people pull. Does that mean that if its a good thing it can't be recreated? Or implemented in another system?

Does that mean I can say any country that achieved independence after 1776 just ripped it off from the US?

Exactly. I think netflix streaming on XBL is a great idea. Apparently, so did sony.

I think the biggest reason why Microsoft fanboys let the company get away with anything is probably because it's the first American hardware to actually make a dent in the console race.

He make an excellent point or two, or like all points...and I'm a 360 owner. Not too concerned with the $50 XBL ticket at times, but at the end of the day...he's right

I like this article,makes alot of sence and by reading the comments i see that must xbox owners feel the same way. So insteadof complaining here is a few ideas to get the xbox up to speed.

Multi Disc- This will never change as the fact of switching to a new standard will screw the current owners, BUT. If MS would allow the use of larger 3rd partie hard drives then, the disc's could be loaded and the first disc used to run the game like with a PC

Blu-Ray- An attachment would be nice but is not needed, but nice.

XBL- Free, put advert's for extra money if you want, seen PC games do it.

RROD- Just fix it, but i have to say the one i have now works fine(fixed RROD on my last one and gave it to my freind and it still works sence launch)

This would be a good and do-able start that would not cost that much.

I'm a PC gamer, and I couldn't care less about you foolish console gamers.

Very good article though. Some of the ignorant drivel spewed by 360 fanboys has become too much.

I own a 360 and I believe that M$ are a bunch of greedy corporate cunts who would sell their souls to the devil for a dollar. They fleece the consumer by asking for more money for what is in fat a shite product and then ask for more money for everything. A bit like buying a BMW car. Everything is an added option, want a radio, that's £500. Want wheels, that's £100. Want an engine, that's $3000. Just like the 360. Hard drive is extra, XBL is extra, download content extra, sky player extra.
CUNTS !!!!

I've owned a 360 since it came out and haven't had any real complaints. I just play the games I want to play. Until I make a living from MS or some other game developer, I won't complain. I just bought a PS3 on Monday and so far I haven't even turned on my xbox other than to watch Dexter on netflix. Just be thankful you have a means to complain and you can go home after work and sit and enjoy whatever console you choose to. PS3, Xbox, whatever. f*ck the bullshit.

I wonder if people ever step back and realize how lucky they are to be playing a gaming system, let alone be able to complain about it. The world is a big place with many wonderful things in it, don't let your self become narrow minded.....from the look of some of the comments it seems the only thing in ppl life is a gaming system.......

Some people like 360s, whereas some people like PS3s. Now the get the f*ck over it and get on with your lives.

Think about it if you invested alot of money into something that you believed in be it a house or car and lets say that investment turned out to be a money pit. The maker of said product promised you the world. How this was the one object you needed. Well when you bought into the hype and purchased it only to find a myriad of complications and problems wouldnt you be upset? I know I would be, I dont work my self to death 40 hours a week for a company to feed me an endless stream of lies and half-truths to get my money. That is exactly where these people come from, not narrowmindedness. Your judgemental analysis of the situation has made you no better then the people you wag your pias finger at...

I think that this article is quite ridiculous & is an attack & is very jealous of the 360's success over the PS3. Sony was being too arrogant during the last two generations, & they deserve to fall. Sorry.

No M$ is arrogant they tried so hard to bash and bring down Japanese developers but at the same time they go to them and request for their games. Even for the Halo Movie. Who animated it? Cause it sure wasn't M$. Microsoft thinks they can take over the game industry because their an American Company with a rushed system (360 was made 6 months before it's release date) Hell the only reason they got into the game industry because of the amount of money that being made,(games were out selling their software). Ppl are starting to see that see link. http://www.gamespot.com/news/6263612.html

I Don't see why people take this to heart, whether on the PSN or XBL point of view.
I used to own a 360 and I still play once in the blue moon but after my first 360 crapped out on me I decided to purchase a PS3 and never regretted that decision. 360 has some great games and it's online service is decent at most. Cross game chat means nothing to me, I'm usually chatting with my own team in the game, it's useful for friends you may wanna talk to and all but I don't see the big deal about it.
Sony Was not arrogant btw, more like ambitious, that's the word you're looking for Russel.
He makes a lot of sense, when will the fanboys wake up?
C'mon, are their console sales even legit when 90% of the time your console's guaranteed to get the RROD?
Seriously, let's be honest who here has not even had the RROD, I'm one of them and I will not purchase another MS console until they release their next console and maybe not even then, Charging for live seems so unjust.

Reaper

I know I'm a year or two behind the 8 ball with this article, but seriously this is such a breath of fresh air, after reading article after article, and blog after blog, of Sony haters' comments, and PS3 fan bashing. I'm so sick of it seriously, it really gets me down.

Its so nice to finally find something that isn't bashing PS3 fans, and what do you know, xbox fans don't like it eithe when they have anything bad or negatively perceived about their precious console. No wonder PS3 fans defend their console so aggressively and vigourously, they get hammered constantly by over the top zealot xbox fans.

I don't think the big evil arrogant corporation view of Sony is deserved either, its totally unfounded, there is no reason to think this of them. Have people forgotten that Bill Gates (once criticized a lot himself for his big company tactics) green lit the xbox 360 to be made, purely to flex his muscles in the console gaming market expecting to take it by storm. And he used the most shoddy cheap parts in the original batch, which is why it was the biggest product recall in history, what a cluster bomb.

And they ha*sle Sony Playstation beyond measure why?? It still eludes me. PS3 is a fine console, and they sold it at a $400 loss per unit originally (so Im sick of hearing the overpriced argument too). Wish 360 fans and Sony haters would just give it a dam rest, go play a game on your 360 and leave us PS3 fans to play on our systems. Problem solved.
P.S. I heard for years them bleet on about how their console has sold more, even though they were in the market a year before the ps3, funny how they are quiet now that the PS3 sales have overtaken them.