
"We definitely want to make sure that [the PlayStation Store] offers quality titles and games that our consumers are going to enjoy" Lempel told GamesIndustry.biz, saying that "depending on what type of UI you have you can accommodate a lot of titles." Then, Lempel throws in a verbal left hook, saying that "over at the competitors' UI they may have some issues just displaying content, and scrolling up and down lists isn't the easiest way to find things." Ouch. We'll be the first to acknowledge the 360's XBLM may not incorporate the best way to navigate content, but the PSN isn't all peaches and creme either. Maybe Sony is just feeling the need to blow off some steam because, as we all know, releasing a 2.4 update can cause a lot of unwanted stress.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
7-03-2008 @ 11:06AM
Shogan said...
I don't own or plan to own a PS3, but jabs like that will hopefully inspire Microsoft to work on it's horrible interface.
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7-03-2008 @ 11:11AM
Boff said...
Took the words right out of my mouth.
7-03-2008 @ 2:13PM
Deagle said...
PS3 BLOWS
7-03-2008 @ 2:32PM
BananaBoat said...
The new PSN store is actually a little better than the 360 store in terms of finding things (everything has a thumbnail which makes it easy to identify) but that said, it's still probably a thousand step process to purchase anything from the PSN store (google for "PSN Store steps it takes" or something similar, and you should find the laundry list of steps it takes to buy anything).
If you look at the Dashboard right now, there are alot of blades that basically do the same thing (seemingly). Personally, I think it'd be very easy to combine the game launching blade (with XBLA titles, etc) and the main blade. So there is room for improvement there. I have no complaints about the PS3's UI, and if Microsoft could learn anything from it, it's probably that allowing us more customization options wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing (on the PS3 you can customize icons, the background, the music, etc, whereas the 360 forces background advertisements on you when on certain blades, and has zero icon customization etc).
I thought this would be a quick reply...but it seems I could write a thesis on the pros and cons of both UI's. I don't think the 360 is being hurt by it's UI right now, but I don't think an upgrade would be such a bad thing.
Oh and one last thing...I spent half an hour downloading and installing the PS3 update the other day, only to find out that Sony pulled it because it could brick my console. This information wouldn't have stung so much if it hadn't taken me 30 minutes to get the stupid thing from their ridiculously slow servers, which I know I'll have to do again when they put out a fix. Thank you MSoft, for quick and painless updates. (so glad it didn't brick my console...would have been angry...trying to do MGS4 on boss mode)
7-03-2008 @ 11:08AM
grimlock26 said...
Careful, they might send the Haze army after us next. Run from the boredom.
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7-03-2008 @ 12:21PM
Gemini Ace said...
I own all three now and I think the PSN is pretty easy to navigate. Both have advantages and disadvantages. The store on the Wii can be pretty cumbersome at times, too.
That being said, I think the XBLM is due for an overhaul.
7-03-2008 @ 12:41PM
FordGTGuy said...
I wish everytime my car broke down I could just send it to the dealership to be fixed for free.
7-03-2008 @ 12:58PM
Ian said...
You can... its called a warranty and road side assistance.
7-03-2008 @ 1:19PM
Killer said...
@evilfoxhound
That's showing Microsoft! Instead of them having to spend money of replacing your console, you decide you want to set it on fire. Very nice protest, I'm sure Microsoft is happy to keep their profit from your elite purchase.
7-03-2008 @ 1:23PM
Killer said...
And now I feel like a dumbass, I clicked the wrong reply thread. Fuck... That comment goes to the other longer thread below, MY BAD!
7-03-2008 @ 11:08AM
Tombstone said...
Just so you guys know the PSN store kicks ass and is infinitely better then the XBLM. And I have a 360 and PS3, I should know.
Also: "Maybe Sony is just feeling the need to blow off some steam because, as we all know, releasing a 2.4 update can cause a lot of unwanted stress."
At least Sony addressed the problem on the same day it happened, instead of a certain other company we all know. Just sayin'.
I'm suspecting already that this comment might be voted down and me be called a Fanboy, even though I have 360, PS3, Wii, and a good PC.
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7-03-2008 @ 11:10AM
Matt said...
Comment valid.
7-03-2008 @ 11:11AM
Tombstone said...
*instead of being like a certain other company
Addressing mah grammar problem, if it is one, needed to make the sentence make more sense.
7-03-2008 @ 11:12AM
Ejab said...
PSN Store sucks, downloading shit then installing its super slow, and xmb is clunky, and yes Tombstone you are a fanboy, you probably dont own anything other than a Pos3 gtfo.
7-03-2008 @ 11:14AM
Tombstone said...
@ Ejab: I lol'd
7-03-2008 @ 11:20AM
Xav de Matos said...
You don't own an iPod? Your comment is not valid.
7-03-2008 @ 11:22AM
FordGTGuy said...
Just so you know I own both an Xbox 360 and PS3 and the XBLM kicks PSN's ass.
7-03-2008 @ 11:23AM
SadisticHam said...
You own all the consoles so you're not a fanboy? What owning other system = not a fanboy?
You're still being a fanboy. Look watch this:
Pity Sony wont help all those that got their ps3's murdered by their latest update, no warranty covering that shit guess what? They have to *pay* to get it fixed. Just like the PS2 and it's problems that only ever got addressed when they got taken to court.
But sony's the shit right? They couldn't do a thing wrong?
Oh btw i own a 360, xbox, ps1, ps2, ps3, ps4, pc, gameboy, gba, ds, psp, N64, Gamecube and a Pippin. So I'm not a fanboy, well, unless I'm saying something about sega, then they've got me.
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As for sony uh, not to bright to be talking shit when there latest update was a huge let down and also buggy.
7-03-2008 @ 11:30AM
Makoto99 said...
To rephrase the old "Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they're NOT out to get you" comment... just because you own them all, doesn't mean you're not a fanboy.
I own all the current-gen systems, and am an unabashed VirtualBoy fanboy. Waterworld ruled.
7-03-2008 @ 11:38AM
FordGTGuy said...
I spent $600 on a PS3 and $400 on an Xbox 360 and bought and beaten MGS4 and bought 15 Blu-Rays and have a big Xbox 360 library including Halo 3 legendary and Rock Band. Whether or not i'm a fanboy doesn't matter but whether or not I have the right to talk about the stuff I bought is and as far as i'm concerned i'm well within my rights to do it.
It sounds like Sony is just jealous that PSN doesn't even come close in design or amount of content to the Xbox Live Marketplace.