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Online Playstation 3 Network Current/New Features

The greatest asset that the online network provides is that it is absolutely free to the user. All that is needed is an ethernet connection to a router. Owning an Xbox means that you will be charged a yearly fee up to 50 dollars for online gaming only if you choose to use it. Playing online doesn't simply mean being able to play video games against other users. Playstation 3 also offers a wide array of features such as a web browser and other downloadable content. Being able to surf the web allows users to buy content online. This is extremely revolutionary in the gaming world because now this playstation can go online allowing sony to compete online in a whole new way. One can even plug in a keyboard using a usb connection to surf the web in an easier fashion. The network uses a interface known as XMB (Xross Media Bar). The user can now download games, chat with other players, and download music. The PS3 is extremely versatile which allows sony to create new improvements even after the PS3 is released. The PS3 has recently come out with the Playstation Move. It combines the playstation, a camera, and a motion controller. The controller even has a sphere attached to the end that can change colors depending on which game you are playing. Now playstation will be able to further compete against the WII. Sony has also released 3D games. The user must have a 3D friendly tv in order to emerge themselves into the gaming world. Games like Call of Duty Black Ops and Sony's Killzone 3 will also offer a 3D gaming experience. This might be the future of gaming and Sony is willing to take a stab at it.

References http://playstation.about.com/od/onlinegaming/a/PS3Network.htm