What's the difference between online multiplayer and online console multiplayer?

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Hi there Lee, my name is Gerardo, and I'm an Xbox player. I'll be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

Basically, it's the same. "Online multiplayer" is a more general term that can refer to any device, while "Online console multiplayer" specifically refers to the console.

I hope this helps, and if you were referring to something else, please let me know. Any additional details you can provide are greatly appreciated.

Best regards.

So when a game says I need a live subscription to play multiplayer does it matter which one I get?

Hi ☯️ ?. My name is Kyle and I'm an independent advisor.

Thank you for posting on the Xbox Communities Forum. Online multiplayer games can be either competitive or cooperative, or both, while online cooperative games are exclusively designed around cooperation.

In cooperative games, players collaborate and help each other, often forming teams to overcome challenges and complete missions. All players have a shared goal and must rely on each other to succeed. In multiplayer games, objectives can vary widely and include both defeating other players and collaborating.

Please reach back if you have further questions.

Thanks,
Kyle

The only difference between Xbox live and PSN-

Xbox Live has to be payed in order to access all of its features, online features and third party apps.

PSN is free but also has a payed service which is completely Optional, you can still access all of its features and its online features without a Plus account except for a few certain multiplayer games on the PS4 in which will require PSN+

The multiplayer online is the same on both companies consoles 360 - PS3, XBONE - PS4.

The only difference there is no party chat for PS3.