Sometimes I like a little something extra out of my online gaming. There has been a lot of buzz lately about websites where we can put some cash down on our online gaming for xbox or PS3. I have used several of these sites and thought I would share my experiences with them.
Virgin Gaming: http://virgingaming.com/
Pros: Big cash prizes, automatic reporting
Cons: Noobish user base, inconsistent website makes it hard to find a match sometimes
Virgin is the biggest player with the most marketingdollars behind their site, but their inconsistent website is buggy and confusing. They have automatic reporting on all matches and a wide selection of games, but there seems to be many low rent players who use the service and its hard to find a good challenge.
Rivalspot: http://www.rivalspot.com/
Pros: Weekly free tournaments with nice prizes, automatic reporting, great website
Cons: Still not a lot of users, less games
Rivalspot is a newcomer with a lot of potential, but they are still a bit young. They have weekly tournaments posted on their Facebook page where you can play for free and have a reasonable chance at winning a cash prize at the end. I like their blog, where they post a lot of great sports content, and there are a lot of great players who use the site - it is just still starting out so there aren't as many users online at any given time.
Gamersaloon: http://www.gamersaloon.com/
Pros: Easy to find a game, good userbase, good game selection
Cons: No automatic reporting
Gamersaloon could be a strong player but to me the lack of automated reporting is a deal breaker. I just can't bring myself to trust some guy in some unknown part of the country being honest about the fact that I just pwned him.
Overall I always try Rivalspot first - they have the most potential IMHO, and when I can't find a match there I jump on to Virgin.
I know there are other similar sites out there, so I was hoping to make this into a thread where we can post about our experiences and maybe hook up for some cash gaming.