Can PS3 and Xbox 360 Players Play Together Online?

No. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 operate on completely separate online ecosystems. They cannot connect to each other for cross-platform multiplayer.

Why They're Separate

• PlayStation 3 uses PlayStation Network (PSN), operated by Sony.
• Xbox 360 uses Xbox Live, operated by Microsoft.

Each service manages its own friends lists, matchmaking servers, digital storefronts, and security infrastructure. There is no technical bridge between them on these legacy consoles.

Note: Cross-play became feasible in later generations (PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series X, PC), but it is not supported on PS3 or Xbox 360.