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[Pedigree Chum]

That's supposedly the moniker for Sony's online plan. Personally, I'm betting on a very light version of XBL (friends list, matchmaking, universal headset support) with more of a focus on media download over games related stuff. Oh and I expect it to remain free still.

 

[Amir0x]

If it's free -

● Single username
● Friends List
● Downloadable Demos
● Ability to download patches for games/system

If it's pay -

● Everything XBL 360 has.

Either pay/free -

● An option to always be able to use keyboard/mouse

 

[Wollan]

Connect will be the 'all wonder' content delivery system.

The overall service will be free.

Besides that, I expect that it will have a unified name system, friendslist..jadajadajada.
Sony wanted the users to have direct customer relationship with other companies through the system so we may see a system where you have your main PS3 profile where you have 'subscriptions'(for free) to for example an EA account, battle.net account...etc.
(Kinda like racking up on Podcast subscriptions in iTunes)

When you log into a EA game for example, that main profile will log in with your 'subscribed' EA account.

In that way, it's still as user friendly as Xbox Live(with a main profile) and you will have direct contact with whatever company. Your friendslist will all be on the main PS3 profile so you don't have to add your friend twice if he has a different name in a EA game and a Battle.net game.

 

[ant1532]

when and what is this "Playstation World"? is it like Space World? And will sony actually give any news on PS3 hear or is it just a fanboy's hype?

 

[Kabuki Quantum Lover]

when and what is this "Playstation World"? is it like Space World? And will sony actually give any news on PS3 hear or is it just a fanboy's hype?

I almost farted from laughing at this. :lol

 

[Wollan]

PlayStation World is what they called the upcoming PS3 online service at E3.

 

[Amir0x]

when and what is this "Playstation World"? is it like Space World? And will sony actually give any news on PS3 hear or is it just a fanboy's hype?

It's not an event. It's the tentative title for PlayStation's online network. He is asking you what do you expect from this system.

Seperately, PlayStation event in February is coming. Is it Fanboy's hype? Who knows. If nothing materializes, it means PS3 is in delay hell.

 

[Xenon]

very limited at first, but will add more features over time.

 

[Doom_Bringer]

I want a Steam Like service (Fully downloadable games and demos)
One username
Friend list
Favourite server list
Stats

 

[Kabuki Quantum Lover]

I expect:

- Single username (can be linked to third-party)
- Friends list + Messenger clone
- Downloadable demos, trailers, screenshots
- Marketplace (primarily Sony Connect; can be linked to 3rd party marketplaces, like EA)
- Main Sony page with news on Sony games (PSP, PS2, PS3)

 

[Gattsu25]

Login screen
Play Game button
Exit button

 

[Jerkface]

Unified username and friends list is an absolute must, they have to realise that.

Downloadable demos and media I would expect to pay for as that stuff uses a shitload of bandwidth.

 

[open_mouth_]

I think it'll be decent. At this point sony could come out and surprise everyone. I think if the interface is a nice as the PSP's, and the functionality is simple, yet useful, that's all Sony really needs early on.

 

[Gattsu25]

Unified username and friends list is an absolute must, they have to realise that.

Downloadable demos and media I would expect to pay for as that stuff uses a shitload of bandwidth.

yeah...they need to mimic how everyone downloads game demos and movies on a PC right now...I mean, everyone pays to download video clips and game demos nowadays, right?

 

[aaaaa0]

"You can communicate to a new cybercity," gushes Ken Kutaragi, the visionary behind the PlayStation. "This will be the ideal home server. Did you see the movie 'The Matrix'? Same interface. Same concept. Starting from next year, you can jack into 'The Matrix'!"

-- March 6, 2000, Newsweek U.S. EDITION

 

[choplifter]

things that you cannot do on Xbox Live

-internet access
-java powered
-e-mail
-IMs including AIM, Yahoo
-peer to peer connection for gaming if so desired

 

[Gattsu25]

things that you cannot do on Xbox Live

-peer to peer connection for gaming if so desired

Hate to break it to you...

 

[Forsete]

-- March 6, 2000, Newsweek U.S. EDITION

The difference being.

He then notably described the PlayStation 3 as "fundamentally a network platform from the beginning", and continued by describing it as a platform where "consumers easily graze content dynamically, delivered digitally, unlike other consoles [such as the PlayStation 2] where network functionality was an add-on."

Phil Harrison GDC EU 2005 - Gamasutra Interview

In the PS2 era the network function was a additional hardware and software solution. The PS3 Era fundamentally changes this approach. The Network is a core element of the PlayStation 3 DNA. Every aspect of the system has been designed with broadband and home networks in mind.

Masa Chatani E3 2005

 

[Jerkface]

I mean, everyone pays to download video clips and game demos nowadays, right?

There are plenty of high-traffic places charging for demo and trailer downloads nowadays, or else you get bumped into a queue and have to wait a while (sometimes a LONG while)

 

[aaaaa0]

...

I EXPECT THE MATRIX FROM PS3 ONLINE. KEN PROMISED I WILL BE ABLE TO CONNECT TO A NEW CYBER CITY BUT WHEN WILL HE DELIVER?????

(I kid, I kid. )