Cell 3.2G & RSX 500/1300 on the PS3(games,Blue-rayDisc movie,music,web ,MAX 191W)

[Eastcoasthandle]

I might jump ship from x360 as I don't agree with the direction MS is going. The PS3 seems very simplistic and doesn't offer a lot of bloat. Let me explain:
-The use of HD content like watching CSI (from the trailer) was not in HD. My OTA is 10x better then what they showed in that trailer. And, I am not going to pay for movies and TV shows that I can either rent or watch for free. Also, I am not interested in downloading that type of content.

-The xboxlive service is taking a turn for the worst. Not only do I have to pay yearly subscription fee but now I have to pay for basic content like a 10+ year Contra and Mortal Combat that you can play for free via internet. Also I am see less free demos in place of video feeds of the game. If this is the direction of MS then why am I paying a subscription fee?

With that said, even though PS3 doesn't offer these features it still doesn't cost me to have them and to me the later is more important then the former.

[Helmore]

I might jump ship from x360 as I don't agree with the direction MS is going. The PS3 seems very simplistic and doesn't offer a lot of bloat. Let me explain:
-The use of HD content like watching CSI (from the trailer) was not in HD. My OTA is 10x better then what they showed in that trailer. And, I am not going to pay for movies and TV shows that I can either rent or watch for free. Also, I am not interested in downloading that type of content.

-The xboxlive service is taking a turn for the worst. Not only do I have to pay yearly subscription fee but now I have to pay for basic content like a 10+ year Contra and Mortal Combat that you can play for free via internet. Also I am see less free demos in place of video feeds of the game. If this is the direction of MS then why am I paying a subscription fee?

With that said, even though PS3 doesn't offer these features it still doesn't cost me to have them and to me the later is more important then the former.

You are almost saying that you HAVE to pay, which is not the case. I do agree though that it would be nice if had to pay for fewer things, you can have Sony's 'live' variant for nothing.

[Eastcoasthandle]

You are almost saying that you HAVE to pay, which is not the case. I do agree though that it would be nice if had to pay for fewer things, you can have Sony's 'live' variant for nothing.

I am saying that, isn't there a yearly subscription fee that most of us already paid for (who own a xbox 360)? Oh, I forgot to mention that if you have a regular xbox subscription it's not transferable you have to buy a new one.
Since I have paid for 1 year of service what am I getting? I know, I know the ability to pay for more content. But as you put it I don't have to. If this is the case, what am I getting for the $$ I paid for a yearly subscription then? The ability to view marketplace? And, a reduction in demo downloads are increasing as more new games become available. I am sorry but when MS doesn't want to provide a FREE demo (because you did pay for a 1 year subscription for this service) is utter . It's like subscribing to a magazine and omitting certain articles or reviews at a price. Then use the excuse that "you are not forced to pay for it" I mean come on the rep era is over, time for change starts today!

This is what makes the PS3 so appealing, no BS just buy it and the games you want and be done with the extra.
I am not the only one who thinks this. Like the ole saying goes, fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. I will not be fooled again.

Here are a list of games where no demos are being offered yet I paid for the service
Gears of War
Call of Duty 3
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
Superman <--haven't seen this one yet.

As well as a few others. This maybe a short list but you have to remember there are not a whole lot of new game titles coming out. Rough estimate of maybe 5-7 new games in the past 2 months that's about half. So again, I ask, "What am I getting with my yearly subscription"? If it's not demos then what, if it's not free 10 year games then what? If its not reviews, articles, etc then what? What am I getting besides the option not to buy with my yearly subscription? That's all I'm saying.