After an agonizing wait which seemed like forever, Sony allowed the general public to partake in PlayStation Home. “Home” is a virtual world for PlayStation 3 users. Many people have compared it a similar virtual world called Second Life. Much of the tech mainstream blogosphere don’t seem to really understand the major differences between the two. Let me offer some clarity, along with my first impressions of the open beta.
So, why is this being compared to SL all of a sudden? Is it because both have humanoid avatars? Is it because you can dress them up in clothing? Is it because you can visit places or stores that are often sponsored by real world brands (Red Bull, Diesel, etc.) Is it because you can (attempt) to hook up with the opposite sex?
For someone who personally has 2 different avatars in Second Life (and no, I’m telling who they are) and has been in that virtual world on and off for more than 3 years, I can see major differences between the two. Continue reading →
