Yes, this makes me think a bit, because I've read similiar stuff a few times. I guess it differs from game to game, but in overall my feeling is that (theoretically) XBox versions are performing better.

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The tricky part for me is that you guys mentioned a lot of games I don't actually know. And that's good, but I need some more reading to make up my mind.

Put in mind 2 things... Exclusives .. Live functionality - PSN is free(PS + is not) & Xbox Live Gold is 60$ a year. Good exlusives on both consoles... but more AAA exclusive for PS3.
Test the gamepads ...some people prefer the Dual Shock...some the Xbox pad.

Put in mind the price diff too...
Xbox 360 250 GB - £149.95
PS3 160 GB - £189.00

Probably this is too much to ask, but can you briefly describe how PSN or Xbox Live work? I pay "subscription" but what do I get for it? I guess I still need to pay for downloadable games??

Xbox Live & PS + are paid subscriptions - with PS+ you get couple of free games every month(April was... click,with XBL you don't. Both are 60 $.

And yes you have to pay for downloadable content.

You won't really need those subscriptions (unless you really, really want to play online, in the case of the Xbox). All you get out of it are some extra discounts and (in the case of PS+) some temporarily free games (you only own them as long as the subscription lasts). Would never pay for either service, particularly as I think many of the features they provide should be free anyway (online play in Xbox Live's case, automatic background updates on PS3, cloud saves...).

Uncharted series on PS3 is fantastic.

MLB The Show 12 (PS3), well what can I say. I'm blown away by the awesomeness of it.


When my brother bought a PS3, it was $249.99 ($299.99 - $50 coupon for spending over $250) for a 320GB PS3 + Uncharted 3. That was a too good a deal to pass up.