Microsoft: Xbox 360 is the ‘hands-down leader in online gaming’

A study by The Diffusion Group has found the PS3 to have the most number of consoles connected online in the US. According to Microsoft, that’s no biggie. What matters is “the level of activity”, and in that sense, the Xbox 360 is “the hands-down leader”.

A study by The Diffusion Group has found the PS3 to have the most number of consoles connected online in the US. According to Microsoft, that’s no biggie. What matters is “the level of activity”, and in that sense, the Xbox 360 is “the hands-down leader”.

Speaking to Eurogamer, a Microsoft spokesperson said, “What’s important to keep in mind is the level of activity over an online service, especially when comparing a no-cost service [PlayStation Network] to a subscription-based service like Xbox Live.”

Using numbers from NPD Group’s Online Gaming 2010 report, the spokesperson further noted that “Xbox 360 is the hands-down leader in online gaming, with 48 percent of all online gamers using Xbox 360 and Xbox Live to connect with friends, family and competitors.

“This study also says that our members take full advantage of the immersive entertainment experiences over Xbox LIVE, logging the most hours of online play per week (7.3 hours/week) – that’s more than PC gaming (6.6 hours/week) and our competition.”

Via [Eurogamer]