PSN vs Nintendo WFC vs XBox Live

[notmeanymore]

WFC is so retarded. On the DS for a FC registration to work someone has to enter my friend code, go online, then offline, then I enter theirs, go online, then offline, then they go online. Pretty bull. If Nintendo fixed it to be account-based, not FC-based, I'd be willing to pay like $5 for it. I wouldn't go any higher though since I hardly do anything on WFC besides my weekly Layton puzzles.

 

[injected11]

Steam.

 

[SuperMarioMaster]

I've never really used Xbox Live or the PSN so I can't say which is better between those two. I'm gonna have to go with Nintendo WFC. Yes, the friend code system is very annoying but once you DO go online, it isn't as bad as you think. Also, it's free. And doesn't usually lag where I'm at...

If Nintendo in the future stays with friend codes, they should AT LEAST stick with just one system code. That way, you won't have to add a million codes when you go online.

 

[Sterling]

PSN: No comment, I won't be getting a PS3 for the online anyways seeing as I have next to no friends that play on the PS3.

NWFC: Free, easy to get online. Bad things are the sheer amount of cheaters the do it just to fuck with others. Plus the lack of a support system than has the ability to ban motherfuckers, and keep them from coming back makes it a pain to play.

Live: Large community, cross game chat, easy to download and cheap games on demand, plus a Last.fm radio system. Plus many more great features that make it the best bang for your buck. I actually quite like the family Live package.

Plus most games hate cheaters with a passion.

 

[Deleted User]

I believe XBL must be good if you have money, WFC if you're like me.

 

[Windaga]

I personally like XBL. WFC is definitely my favorite in terms of looks, but the FC system is such a bother. (Despite the fact that each game's WFC tends to vary greatly, I still like the look of Mario Kart Wii's online service the best out of the games I've seen. I love the Mario Kart Channel

 

[MeritsAlone]

Id say PSN, you cant keep friends on Wi-Fi (well, you can but you have to get their friend code for every dam game!) and xbox live costs cash, the only thing on PSN that costs cash is the store and playstation plus, which is absolutely useless.

 

[chrisrlink]

I dont have a 360 but out of the 2 i go with PSN even if home sucks (in my opinion)

 

[MadClaw]

Nintendo WFC: is crappy and 100% of the time i can't connect on brawl

PSN: Oh God it's laggy as FUCK
Xbox Live: AMAZINGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Believe me, If I can find a way to pay for xbox live, ANYONE can, I am poor as HELL.

 

[whoomph]

I mainly use Ninty's WFC but I'm getting pretty pissed off with the 'Host Quit' message on Goldeneye. I must have wasted 3/4 hours on games that have ended like this (no XP, no nuthin). Also, I haven't been able to get in a regional game (UK) since it came out.
The only other thing I hate about the service is the complete lack of control over cheaters.

I did use and abuse my free month on xbox live but all the extras like facebook and twitter are cheese. The thought of me paying real money for clothes/toys for my avatar is laughable and if I can buy a game IRL, I won't buy a digital copy. If I renew my membership it'll be for a specific game rather than the overall, bloated service.