That’s before we even get into the net code of the platforms. In situations where split-second decisions are standard, the minute differences in each can cause drastic differences.
Though you may not notice many of the differences when playing, that’s really because a significant amount of time and effort was put into making that seem the way it is. Historically, the architecture of an Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo were all extremely different. Conversely, purchasing a PlayStation instead of the Xbox may eliminate that obligation for you. The simple fact is that if your friend has an Xbox, they want you to buy one so that you can play with them. The console makers prefer customers to stop playing with those on other platforms. Why Doesn’t Borderlands Make Crossplay Games?
