I just had to make the same decision as you, except i was coming from a pc Background. Been a pc gamer or my life, but recently found that I didnt have the time or flexible joints anymore to sit huddledover a keyboard or mouse in my home office for hours on end.

To this end i decided to make the switch to a console. I have never owned a console before in my life and not realy given it much thought to be honest. Obviously i knew of and about the 3 main contenders but had no real preferance.

Anyway pretty much quickly came down between the xbox and ps3 (Nintendo was just too far a step away fom my beloved pc gaming). First off my decision was not limited by cost, i could afford whichever system i wanted. So it came down simply to which system would overall give me the best value.

Looking from a purely games point of view. Alot ofpeople would say xbox. Simply because of the number of games it has, however i can only play so many games (in fact 3 months later i have10 games none of which i have actually finished yet, all of which imthorouly enjoying). So the number of games wasnt such an issue, they type of games availble was more important.

So then we come to the exclusive's aspect, coming from a pc background the concept of exclusives is completely new to me. Its not something I ever thought i would need to consider. TBH i didnt, i brought my platform without even looking into that aspect. In retrospect it would'nt have made much of a differnce both platfroms have exlcusives i wont xbox has Mass effect, PS3 MSG4 (I love rpg's,good story base games and tactical shooters).

So basically both platforms had in the game department more than enough choice to keep me happy, neither one really outweighed the other in that respect. Some will argue that the xbox 360 has the better version of the multiplats, but tbh the games i was interested the difference was neglible if any at all (Oblivion, R6Vegas, Ninja Sigma)

btw as far as im concerned both systems will be around for a long while, so all this crap you see in sw about one or the other systems losing this gen. Is just that, bollocks. Both ms and sony have too much invested in there systems to be going anywhere anytime soon.

So it came down really to which platform i thought best provided me with the features i wanted. The question was did I just want a games machine (xbox 360) or did i want something that gave me more put of the box. Remember for me, cost wa'nt an issue, but which ever system i brought i wanted to make sure i something that would last and i would get a lot of use out of.

So basically i decided to buy the system that for me personallt overall hadmore functionality and i believe longevityfor my buck. The system that had games enough to keep me happy; the system that i believe in the long run is better overall value not just as a gaming system but as an entertainment system.

Yes i brought a ps3. Do i regret it? not at all. Do i have enough of the games I like? too many too finish (damn you cod4), Do i have a product that for me provides for all my entertainment needs ? damn yes. In short for me(andwhere talking personally based on what i have saidabove)the question is'nt why did i get a ps3. Why would I get an XBOX.

Now i know i'll get xbox fanboys slamming me for this, but it doesnt matter. I have nothing against the xbox, i have no doubt its a damn fine gaming machine. i have no doubt if you get one you'll be very contented. Just personally there was not one good reason to buy it over the ps3. Because in the end when looking at cots vs value the ps3 gave me more for my dollars than the xbox ; in the end it was a simple as that.

HI,

There's no co-op for the sunglae player campaign. The only thing you can do is play a multiplayer game locallywith a 4 way split screen. In tried it out briefly and there didnt appear to be an option to have bots.

On the upside there are six multiplayer modes. Oh and you dont get to earn xp when playing locally, so wouldnt from what i can see so are limited in the weapons, addonsand perks you can use

Regards.

Badgernsw

He you go

one pic of the case and manual

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/5440/caseandmanualrn6.jpg

and one of cod on my tv

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/1453/onmytvhw2.jpg

Regards

BadgerNSW

Hi, i can take a picture of the case etc, on my camera. I understadn you not beleieving a lot of people wont. Ill do that and upload it. but belive me im legit.

Regards BadgerNSW.

Been lurking on the gs forums for a long time now, this is probably my First and Last post. However I just felt the need to sign up and be the bearer of good tidings.

As the title suggest I managed to get a copy of cod4 last week while on a business trip to Singapore. I was rather surprised as wasn't aware that it was out, or at least meant to be until next week.

Anyhow just wanted to say do yourselves a favor and get this game, even if you're not usuallyinto FPS's. It is without doubt the best game I have played in a very long while. I've been playing it on a 40" HD 1080 TV and all I can say is wow, coming from a pc background I never realize just how amazing a console game can look. The single playergame is one of the most intense gaming experiences I have ever had; I think I spend more timejust staring slack jawed at the pure beauty and scale of the carnage being played out around me.

To say I am finding this game beyond my expectations is an understatement, I mean I spent over an hour just re-doing one part of the early game tutorial, (iw 15 seconds!, you'll know what I mean when you play, and if anybody matches that your either superhuman or on drugs).

As for the multiplayer (and this is coming from someone with mp pc background) its probably one of the best I've played. It reminds me of BF2, but on a smaller and more intense level (and that's all good). Cant waitfor more people to get the gameas at the moment everybody seems to be from the uae or Bahrain, which is all good but a bit weird hearing Arabic being shouted down my Bluetooth headset.

Anyhow I realize this post is probably pretty pointless, but I haven't enjoyed a game to this level for a long time. So again if you're getting cod you won't be disappointed. If you're thinking of getting it, don't think do. For anybody else seriously consider getting what is in my opinion the best title currently available on the ps3.

Oh and one last thing, if halo can geta 9.5 (or whatever score it was) cod should get at least a 9 if not the same score. Ill be disgusted if it doesn't.

Thanks for reading my inane ramblings. See you all on the battlefield soon. (ps id BadgerNSW).