Sony playing catch up with PS3 Trophies

Mike Bantick
Tuesday, 01 July 2008 05:17

Opinion and Analysis

Xbox 360 owners will watch the video attached to this story with varying levels of intrigue, ranging from ho-hum to ‘those bastards are copying Microsoft Achievements!’  All of which are true, and an understandable reaction.

The Microsoft interface from the get-go was superior to any of its peers, and remains so today.  The next PS3 upgrade will need to improve background downloads amongst a smattering of other features before it truly challenges the Xbox 360 experience.

But with improved XMB integration and the introduction of Trophies/Achievements, Sony are catching up to the Xbox 360 interface.  Microsoft will need to dig deeper to stay ahead of the PS3 in this area. 

Competition is good, both manufacturer and consumer benefit from the advances made in software upgrades.  Please Sony, keep them coming, improve the download experience and though we are still waiting for PlayStation Home, we will no longer feel the need to point our calloused fingers to the future.