Microsoft and Sony have revealed up to date user base data for Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network.
The former says that Xbox Live Gold (paying) members “top 23 million, making it the biggest social network connected to the TV”.
The announcement was made as the platform holder revealed plans to launch Xbox Live Arcade titles Perfect Dark, Toy Soldiers and Scrap Metal in March, along with online retro arcade space Game Room.
Microsoft also said that 2.3 million XBL users logged in concurrently during January, marking a record for the service.
Meanwhile, SCEA president Jack Tretton wrote on the PS Blog: “We’ve successfully established that we’re not just a disc-based powerhouse, but we’re also a digital powerhouse. PlayStation Network experienced huge growth last year, marking its best revenue month in December – a 155 per cent increase in sales from the previous year. More than 40 million of you all over the world are coming to PlayStation Network to access multimedia content and to enhance your social gaming experiences.”