I only suggest things I know can be done, and things I would or could do myself. (Obviously I couldn't make a PS2 emulator, but since the PCSX2 guys can, Sony should be able to) Unless otherwise stated, suggestions were made in 2010 Sony has made a website for me to submit ideas, but only 1 per day! I am now including links to the suggestions so you can vote for them It'd be nice if Sony would show us the status of our submissions so we can see if they've been rejected and why. I've suggested this, multiple times, and it has FINALLY BEEN POSTED! The hub page of the suggestions I have submitted PSNDec 16 - Unify the store, so there is only 1 region. And everyone has access to all contentDec 16 - Add PayPal support Dec 16 - When we click a game/content we purchased, replace the buy button with a download button Dec 16 - Add a Google Search button for content, since you're too lazy to add videos/screenshots Dec 18 - A universal demo mode for all PSN games (minis in particular), where it just boots us back to the XMB after 10 minutes, disallows trophies/saving/loading. Dec 19 - Ban Naquiel for stalking/harassing/trolling other users and overall, being a huge asshole PSPXMB/User Interface
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| Feature |
360 |
PS3 |
| Genre-specific controller settings |
Saved to your profile |
Not applicable |
| Trophy/Achievement support |
All players logged in that earned it |
The main player logged in |
| Trophy/Achievement XML data |
Applicable | Outputs to Facebook only |
| User behavior rating |
5 star rating under the user's name in their profile Rateable from the menu |
Not applicable Rateable from the menu as per 3.50 |
| 1080i/1080p support |
Any game that doesn't support it is upscaled automatically |
Must be implemented by the developers |
| Controller charging while off |
Works if they are plugged in before it turns off |
Used to work at all times, but Sony disabled that |
| Custom soundtracks |
Implemented by the OS in every game |
Must be implemented by the developers |
| Custom soundtrack support for external devices/servers |
Implemented by the OS in every game | Not applicable |
| Remote Control (for media) |
Standard Infrared | Bluetooth |
| PC storefront |
Will tell the console to download the files when it turns on |
Will not |
| Message support |
Text, audio, photo |
Text, photo |
| Instant messaging network |
MSN, Twitter |
None |
| VGA support |
Via a proprietary cable |
Not applicable |
| Game data management |
You can delete individual files, such as levels and updates |
You can delete all or nothing |
| Installing Games to the HDD |
Implemented by the OS in every game | Some are mandatory, some are optional, most cant |
| HDCP |
Only in HD-DVD and HD Netflix movies | Must be on at all times |
| Profile portability |
You can copy them to memory cards |
Must use the online recovery process |
| Default A/V cables |
Switchable between composite and component* |
Composite |
| Controller-mounted Keypad |
Nice big backlit buttons, nice position, uses controller's power |
*facepalm* (see review) |
| Controller to console syncing |
Wireless |
Wired (which makes using them on PSP, annoying) |
| Data transfer to a new HDD 2 3 |
Via a proprietary cable |
Requires a third storage device or a PC with SATA or a USB enclosure. |
| Can transfer games/demos to USB |
Only if you format 1-16 GB for the 360 |
Backup/restore process only |
| Homebrew support |
Via an SDK that costs $99 a year (link) |
Via Linux* which was removed April 1 |
| Backwards Compatibility |
With top selling OG XBOX games, on any model with a harddrive |
PS2 On certain models only PS1 On all models |
Best, OK, Worst, OK come on now wtf? (in terms of consumer friendliness)
PS4
-Mandatory native 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 3D, RemotePlay, 5.1/7.1 in all games-A minimum of 60 FPS in all games (120 FPS when in 3D mode)
-Dual display support like you promised PS3 would have (ie: HDMI+Component/VGA)
-Full backwards compatibility with all previous generations games, cables and peripherals with upscaling to higher resolutions if needed
-No cloud BS. I don't feel like redownloading everything every time I want to play a game
360
Software
-Ditch the horribly convoluted "New XBOX Experience" menu system, and copy the menu from the latest version of Windows Media Center or the Zune HD.
-Let us fast forward/rewind music
-Put ALL options/settings in the settings section
-A Guest account, so people don't have to make a new account for local multiplayer
-STOP IGNORING CANADA!
-A way to report the device as stolen, so the next time it signs online it locks itself down until it is returned to a retailer/service station who will return it to the original owner
-A way to update all owned games (or let us check them off like the copy/delete/multiple feature) like the iphone/ipod touch does
Mar 01 - Finish backwards compatibility
Mar 01 - Add support for original XBOX controllers, memory cards, headsets
Mar 01 - Add a way to transfer HDD data from original XBOXes to XBOX360
-Let us fast forward/rewind music
-Put ALL options/settings in the settings section
-A Guest account, so people don't have to make a new account for local multiplayer
-STOP IGNORING CANADA!
-A way to report the device as stolen, so the next time it signs online it locks itself down until it is returned to a retailer/service station who will return it to the original owner
-A way to update all owned games (or let us check them off like the copy/delete/multiple feature) like the iphone/ipod touch does
Mar 01 - Finish backwards compatibility
Mar 01 - Add support for original XBOX controllers, memory cards, headsets
Mar 01 - Add a way to transfer HDD data from original XBOXes to XBOX360
-Below is a table of things PS3 does better than 360, fix them. After all, you want to be competitive.
| Feature |
360 |
PS3 |
| Save data |
Proprietary memory cards You can allocate 1-16 GB of USB devices for 360's use |
Uses any flash card* or USB device |
| Hard drives |
2 different types of proprietary hard drives, defaulted with 20 GB, 7 GB used You can allocate 1-16 GB of USB devices for 360's use |
Uses standard mini SATA hard drives Defaulted with 60 GB*, 5 GB used |
| Data transfer to a new drive |
Proprietary cable |
Ethernet connection Backup/Restore data to/from any USB device/flash card* |
| Data transfer to an existing drive (videos, pictures, music) |
Through the XBOX Live marketplace, and direct audio CD ripping only |
Through the PSN store, direct audio CD ripping Copy from any USB device/flash card*/CD/DVD |
| Data transfer from an existing drive |
If you format the drive, you can allocate 1 to 16 GB for the 360* |
Copy to any USB device/flash card*/CD/DVD |
| CD ripping |
To WMA using a built in CD track listing database will fallback to an online database if connected |
To a user selectable codec and bitrate using an online CD track listing database that you can contribute to |
| Audio/video thumbnails |
Embedded in ID3 data for music files only |
Can choose any photo for music files or ID3 data Animated thumbnails generated from the video |
| DVD HQV Benchmarking score |
20 out of 130 (link) |
120 out of 130 (link) |
| Editable metadata |
Audio files only |
Games, audio, music, photos |
| Microphone headsets |
Proprietary wireless headset Standard minijack headsets |
Standard Bluetooth headset Standard USB headsets |
| Controllers |
Proprietary controllers with data encryption PCs require a proprietary dongle to use wireless controllers |
Standard Bluetooth and USB HID compliant controllers PCs require bluetooth to use wireless controllers |
| Controller batteries |
AAs or rechargeable battery packs that stop working after a year (at least for me) |
Included |
| Controller charge cable |
Proprietary cable, which blocks the sync button |
Standard USB |
| Low controller battery warning |
Controller lights blink faster and faster |
All 4 controller lights blink on screen notification |
| Pressing X on a selected file |
Brings up a context menu with Play/Open being an option (For videos, the start button plays the file) |
Plays the file |
| Mass file handling |
You have the option to delete everything |
File delete/copy/move multiple options letting you select individual files from a list |
| Wireless mice/keyboard |
With USB dongles only |
Standard Bluetooth mice/keyboards |
| Webcam |
Proprietary webcam | Standard USB webcams |
| Web browser |
Via Windows Media Center plugins only |
Included |
| Online multiplayer |
Subscription fee based |
Free |
| HD video disc |
Via additional hardware | Included |
| TOSlink |
Included* Requires an adaptrer on older models |
Included on all models |
| A/V cables |
Proprietary A/V cable new to this generation* (Standard HDMI 1.2 in later versions) |
The same proprietary A/V cable PS1 and PS2 used Standard HDMI 1.3, being upgraded to 1.4 |
| Power cable |
Proprietary power cable that differs between models, and an external adapter |
Internal adapter, and standard PC power cable |
| Backwards compatibility |
Partial software BC via software emulation, upscaling enhancement, does not use old controllers or save data |
Full software BC via hardware*, upscaling enhancement, adapters to use old memory cards and controllers None on later models |
| DRM on downloadable content |
Let's just leave it at they have a website set up to transfer licenses to a new console. And you still have to redownload everything |
Downloadable to 5 PS3s, and 5 PSPs |
| Data transfer to other systems |
Videos and music can be transferred to Zunes only Some games will be transferable to ZuneHD2 and WinMo7 devices later on |
PS1 games, minis, music, photos and some videos can be copied to PSPs. PS1 games and some PS3 games are playable on PSP via RemotePlay |
| Media server capabilities |
Not applicable | RemotePlay to PSPs |
| Territorial lockout |
Can be implemented by the developers | Not applicable |
| Profile portability | A long/annoying recovery process each time a different system uses the account |
Multiple systems can share the same account easily |
| On screen keyboard |
ABCDEF, QWERTY, switchable in main menu |
QWERTY, T-9, Text prediction, switchable at any time |
| How do delete things like user accounts/themes/save games/install files, etc |
Leave the menu with the item and go into memory settings, find the item again, click delete |
With the item selected in it's menu press triangle, click delete |
| Videos with MPG/MPEG extention |
No |
Yes |
| Can browse outside DCIM folder if found on a portable device |
Not for videos or music |
Yes, if you press triangle, View All |
| Can zoom in photos |
No |
Yes |
| Devs are given X MB for updates |
5 MB for all free content total |
Unlimited |
| Simultaneous HDMI & Optical Audio |
via Proprietary HDMI+Optical hybrid cable |
via standard HDMI and optical cables |
Best, OK, Worst, OK come on now wtf? (in terms of consumer friendliness)
XBOX720
You're going to have to bite the bullet and add Bluray to be a competitive multimedia boxSee everything else suggested above
3DS
Software
-Video recording and playback (PSP does it)
-MP3 playback for pete's sakes (PSP does it)
-JPG support for images that weren't taken by the internal cameras (PSP does it)
-Allow booting downloaded games off the SD card Check!
-Somehow make the time accessible at any time. Maybe have it pop up on screen (along with a battery power indicator) for a few seconds when you press the start button Double Check!
-Ditch that 1 dimensional array you call a menu and try again. If you must, copy Wii's menu system Check!
-Those downloadable demos you can get from kiosks and Wii's? Let us save them to the SD card or internal memory
-Make it so the firmware can be upgraded to actually enhance games like modern (PSP/PS3/360) systems can do
-A multitasking photo app, where a grid of thumbnails are on the bottom screen for you to select which photo to view on the top screen and you can play music at the same time.
-A way to report the device as stolen, so the next time it signs online it locks itself down until it is returned to a retailer/service station who will return it to the original owner
Mar 29 - Allow you to play DSi games you downloaded on another system Check!
-MP3 playback for pete's sakes (PSP does it)
-JPG support for images that weren't taken by the internal cameras (PSP does it)
-Allow booting downloaded games off the SD card Check!
-Somehow make the time accessible at any time. Maybe have it pop up on screen (along with a battery power indicator) for a few seconds when you press the start button Double Check!
-Ditch that 1 dimensional array you call a menu and try again. If you must, copy Wii's menu system Check!
-Those downloadable demos you can get from kiosks and Wii's? Let us save them to the SD card or internal memory
-Make it so the firmware can be upgraded to actually enhance games like modern (PSP/PS3/360) systems can do
-A multitasking photo app, where a grid of thumbnails are on the bottom screen for you to select which photo to view on the top screen and you can play music at the same time.
-A way to report the device as stolen, so the next time it signs online it locks itself down until it is returned to a retailer/service station who will return it to the original owner
Mar 29 - Allow you to play DSi games you downloaded on another system Check!
Hardware
-Even PSP has a 1.3 megapixel camera, the one DSi uses a joke. Try harder.
-Switch to a USB port for charging, and data transfer to the SD card and internal memory
Jun 28 - Add bluetooth and built-in IR LEDs for the ability to use Wii controllers, or a Wiimote EXT port to use classic controllers/nunchucks/etc
Mar 29 - Add a USB port to the docking bay, as well as a clip to store the AC adapter
-Switch to a USB port for charging, and data transfer to the SD card and internal memory
Jun 28 - Add bluetooth and built-in IR LEDs for the ability to use Wii controllers, or a Wiimote EXT port to use classic controllers/nunchucks/etc
Mar 29 - Add a USB port to the docking bay, as well as a clip to store the AC adapter
Backwards Compatibility
-Put the GBA slot back in, I have DS games that require it for pete's sakes. It's not as if you had a lack of space on the DSi XL
-Put GB/GBC compatibility back in the GBA slot with upscaling
-Support Super Gameboy color profiles for GB games
Jun 06 - Start putting GB/GBC/GBA games in Virtual Console Check!
Oct 13 - And Virtual Boy games!
-Put GB/GBC compatibility back in the GBA slot with upscaling
-Support Super Gameboy color profiles for GB games
Jun 06 - Start putting GB/GBC/GBA games in Virtual Console Check!
Oct 13 - And Virtual Boy games!
Wii
Software
-Make it so the firmware can be upgraded to actually enhance games like modern (PSP/PS3/360) systems can do, instead of storing each version of the OS
-Make it so Gamecube and Wii classic controllers are all usable via the same API. So any game (Gamecube or Wii) that uses either, uses both of them
-Let us copy Gamecube memory card data to and from internal memory and SD cards, like you promised.
-Let Gamecube games detect/use the Wifi internet connection
-Add support for bluetooth headsets, keyboards, mice, etc
-Add support for USB drives like Wii supports SD cards
-Add a DVD player, and put MP3 playback back in. It's the 21st century for pete's sake
-Add in-game text/audio messaging
-The Wii balance board manual claims only 1 board can be synced to a system at a time. Increase that limit to 2 minimum, there's enough of them out there to warrant it.
-Don't release the Wii Vitality sensor. It's stupid.
-Make Widescreen, progressive scan, and surround sound support mandatory
-Let games use the API to call up Wii's virtual keyboard with text prediction
-A way to report the device as stolen, so the next time it signs online it locks itself down until it is returned to a retailer/service station who will return it to the original owner
Jun 06 - Start putting GB/GBC/GBA games in Virtual Console, while letting you share them with DS/DSi/3DSs (Like PS3 does with PSP)
-Make it so Gamecube and Wii classic controllers are all usable via the same API. So any game (Gamecube or Wii) that uses either, uses both of them
-Let us copy Gamecube memory card data to and from internal memory and SD cards, like you promised.
-Let Gamecube games detect/use the Wifi internet connection
-Add support for bluetooth headsets, keyboards, mice, etc
-Add support for USB drives like Wii supports SD cards
-Add a DVD player, and put MP3 playback back in. It's the 21st century for pete's sake
-Add in-game text/audio messaging
-The Wii balance board manual claims only 1 board can be synced to a system at a time. Increase that limit to 2 minimum, there's enough of them out there to warrant it.
-Don't release the Wii Vitality sensor. It's stupid.
-Make Widescreen, progressive scan, and surround sound support mandatory
-Let games use the API to call up Wii's virtual keyboard with text prediction
-A way to report the device as stolen, so the next time it signs online it locks itself down until it is returned to a retailer/service station who will return it to the original owner
Jun 06 - Start putting GB/GBC/GBA games in Virtual Console, while letting you share them with DS/DSi/3DSs (Like PS3 does with PSP)
iPhone/iPod touch/iPad
Feb 09 - Ability to act as a standard USB hard drive instead of that retarded/useless MTP crap. We shouldn't have to use itunes for anything.
Feb 09 - Stop asking for a password when downloading free apps or updating
Feb 09 - A way to report the device as stolen, so the next time it signs online it locks itself down until it is returned to a retailer/service station who will return it to the original owner
Feb 09 - Copy SBSettings, Winterboard, StatusNotifier, LockInfo
Mar 07 - Add a seek bar, song rating, and delete song button in the ipod popup/lockscreen
Mar 29 - Stop the email and web browsers from scrolling to the top of the page so damned often
May 02 - Stop letting carriers disable features
Jun 05 - Make the prongs on the adapter flip closed like DS's
Feb 09 - Stop asking for a password when downloading free apps or updating
Feb 09 - A way to report the device as stolen, so the next time it signs online it locks itself down until it is returned to a retailer/service station who will return it to the original owner
Feb 09 - Copy SBSettings, Winterboard, StatusNotifier, LockInfo
Mar 07 - Add a seek bar, song rating, and delete song button in the ipod popup/lockscreen
Mar 29 - Stop the email and web browsers from scrolling to the top of the page so damned often
May 02 - Stop letting carriers disable features
Jun 05 - Make the prongs on the adapter flip closed like DS's