Online gaming services Online gaming services Central Station is the main portal for PAL regions where people can view new game releases, change account details and enter online events for the PlayStation 2. It is only accessible from a PlayStation 2 system and a connection to the Internet is required using the network adapter either sold separate or built-in the console. New users can sign up in order to activate the service and to continue online play for PlayStation 2 games displaying the "With Net Play" logo. By registering a handle it can also be used on the Network Gaming Service web site. If a handle is registered on the PlayStation 2 it can also be used to register for online services on the PlayStation Portable. ...more on Wikipedia about "Central Station (online gaming service)"
GameTap is a subscription-based video game service by Turner Broadcasting System (TBS). Dubbed by TBS as a "broadband entertainment network", the service provides subscribers with the ability to play hundreds of classic arcade and computer and video games for a single, flat monthly fee. Subscribers can play as many games as they like without it affecting their fee. ...more on Wikipedia about "GameTap"
The ImagiNation Network, originally known as The Sierra Network, was a pioneer in graphical online gaming networks. TSN began for a select few in 1989 when a Beta Test invitation was sent out to registered Sierra game owners. In 1991 it opened to the public thanks to Sierra On-Line founder Ken Williams. In 1994 the name of the online experience was changed to "ImagiNation Network" after AT&T bought the rights to this gaming community. ...more on Wikipedia about "ImagiNation Network"
The Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection is an online service run by Nintendo to facilitate free Internet play in compatible Nintendo DS and Nintendo Revolution games. The service was launched in the US on November 14, 2005 with the release of Mario Kart DS and Tony Hawk's American Sk8land, in Australia on November 17, 2005 with the release of Mario Kart DS, in the UK on 18 November, 2005 with the release of Tony Hawk's American Sk8land, in Europe on 21 November with the release of both Mario Kart DS and Tony Hawk's American Sk8land, and in Japan on November 23, 2005 with the release of Animal Crossing: Wild World. ...more on Wikipedia about "Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection"
Xbox Live is a subscription-based online gaming service for Microsoft's Xbox and Xbox 360 video game consoles. It went online on November 15, 2002 and allows players to play games with or against other Xbox Live players from around the world. Over 100 Xbox games are Xbox Live Enabled; all Xbox 360 games are at least Xbox Live Aware. ...more on Wikipedia about "Xbox Live"
Xbox Live Arcade is a service first launched by Microsoft on 4 November, 2004 for the Xbox, offerering new and old arcade games, and some old console games, to download over Xbox Live for a flat fee, approximately $5 to $15 ( USD) or £5 to £7.50 ( GBP). Playable demos of the titles are available for free. ...more on Wikipedia about "Xbox Live Arcade"
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