10 reasons why PlayStation Network trumps Xbox Live

Why the PSN is better than Xbox Live

In our humble opinion, the PlayStation 3 is superior to the Xbox 360 in every way that matters*. From the reliability of its hardware to the quality of exclusives, it has consistently flogged Microsoft's ailing console from day one. (We're not even going to get into the whole Blu-ray advantage – some arguments are just too easy.)

However, according to urban myth, the PS3 has a serious chink in its armour, AKA online gaming. The PlayStation Network simply can't compete with the user-friendliness and versatility of Xbox Live -- or so the MS fanboys would have you believe.

While it's true that the PSN took a while to hit its stride, the service is now every bit as good as its Xbox 360 counterpart. In fact, we're going to go out on a limb and declare it even better.

In no particular order, here are 10 reasons why the PSN trumps Xbox Live. In your hearts, you know this to be true.



* We reserve the right to change our mind in five minutes' time -- yes, we're being provocative.

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