TSA:
We all know how important downloadable purchases are for both Microsoft and Sony, and most of us here at TSA have sent small fortunes on at least one such service. However, it's generally been considered that prices on Xbox Live tend to be a little bit cheaper than they are on the PlayStation Network – thankfully TSA reader TheLig had a bit of spare time and dug a little deeper, comparing a few add-ons and downloadable games to see if there's any truth to the myth.
wow.xbl prices are all over the place becasue of the points system.certain to change soon tho.either way,whether you buy off PSN OR XBOXLIVE,it means your a sucker for trash add-ons.
shame it doesnt do a price list for ikea chairs and lamps for psHOME invasion.
Well if your going to do a price comparison for LIVE/PSN you need to add $50 for LIVE. No matter what the 360 is more expensive for online gaming. Maybe you are just comparing base prices of games, but its funny, spending money for XBL makes me a lot more reluctant knowing I need to pay for LIVE soon (1 month trial almost over).
Also, why is Braid, which is like 1-2 years old (?) more expensive on the 360 but cheaper on the PS3 when it just came out on the PS3?
I've been wanting to get some MS points because they have really good deals (Geometry Wars 2 for like $7.50), but I need to find a way to pay for LIVE first. I don't even think I can use MS points to subscribe for LIVE, it has to be done separately.
I'm surprised that PSN is more expensive. But hey,it's free,right?Plus with psn,there is transparency. I don't wanna google for a xbl points translator every time I buy something,but that's just me.
I agree with you on that one, although I do prefer Xbox-live on a whole I must admit my experience with PSN was a positive one, and I would indeed be more inclined to make online purchases if I did not already have Xbox-live to pay for, it's worth it don't get me wrong but with regards to these price comparisons you would have to buy all the products listed and many more before you make that saving after paying for Xbox-live, the true comparison will start once Sony brings in the premium services.