Microsoft is contesting a recent study that claims the PS3 has the highest percentage of broadband connected consoles in the U.S., as it does not take into context the price of the online services or how they are used.
Microsoft is contesting a recent study that claims the PS3 has the highest percentage of broadband connected consoles in the U.S., as it does not take into context the price of the online services or how they are used. Last week, research firm The Diffusion Group shared results from a recent poll of 2,000 adult broadband users, indicating that more than 78 percent of PS3 owners in the States are connected to the internet, compared to 73 percent for Microsoft's Xbox 360 and 54 percent for Nintendo's Wii. "What's important to keep in mind is the level of activity over an online service, especially when comparing a no-cost service [such as PlayStation Network] to a subscription-based service like Xbox Live," said a Microsoft spokesperson, according to a report from Eurogamer. The spokesperson pointed to figures from NPD Group's Online Gaming 2010 Report, which reveals that 48 percent of all online gamers use the Xbox 360 and its Xbox Live service to play with friends, family, and competitors. NPD's study also shows that the Xbox 360's online users log 7.3 hours per week of online play, more than the time spent by PC gamers (6.6 hours per week) or PS3 and Wii users. "When it comes to total entertainment experiences and value, Xbox 360 continues to lead the charge," argued the spokesperson. In addition to their online gaming and digital game distribution services, the Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii (in Japan at least) allow users to buy/rent movies and TV shows directly from their consoles. All three consoles also offer features for streaming Netflix videos with no extra charge beyond an existing subscription to the DVD-by-mail service.
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