Multi-platform Games - Which to buy?

[maxlords]

I get everything for the system it was originally developed for. Whatever version is the port is generally the one to ignore. Simple as that. I like both controllers fine, have no real system preference, so it's all about programmer's intent. If a game is designed for the 360, chances are it'll run better on it and vica versa.

[heybtbm]

I used to decide which version to buy based on a whole range of factors. Now days it simply comes down the fact that my friends all have 360's and if I want to play with people I know, it has to be the 360 version.

Also, I prefer the 360 controller for pretty much any game type.

[SegaAges]

For me, there are a couple factors to think about.

Price: If you want price, go PC. If you don't have a high-end enough PC, sell your 360 and ps3 and use the profit to build up your PC. You would be surprised at what 400-500 would do for a computer. Simply put, I have not seen a PC game where it was a PC/360/PS3 release that cost as much as the consoles. PC always seems to be cheaper (I am sure there are some exceptions to that, but I have not seen them, and I don't exactly work at GameStop, but I do shop for PC games regularly).

Features: Uh, from what I have noticed, most of the time the features are the same. I don't play many games online, because I suck online (cept for SWG). Many people like 360 over PS3, but me saying many means I read people's posts on here.

Controller: would you rather hold a ps3 controller, or a 360 controller, keyboard/mouse/usb controller(which could also be a 360 controller, hahaha).

The reason why I haven't gotten a ps3 is because any game that I want for PS3 comes out for 360 as well, and if not, eventually comes out for PC. I suck at MGS games and GT takes too long, so those powerhouses I am not going to get. DMC4 coming out on 360 is another reason why I can keep using it, but it also came out for PC.

[modest9797]

Xbox 360 for Achivements and DLC.

[The 1 2 P]

Xbox 360 for Achivements and DLC.

If you play games online than that pretty much sums it up. PS3 will get it's own DLC but the lack of achievements(althought they just started getting trophies) and the far superior online play from Xbox Live usually puts the 360 version in the lead. However, controller preference should also be considered. For first person shooters and racing games I prefer the 360 controller but I need the dual shock for action and platformer games.

[mnkysuit]

I used to decide which version to buy based on a whole range of factors. Now days it simply comes down the fact that my friends all have 360's and if I want to play with people I know, it has to be the 360 version.

Also, I prefer the 360 controller for pretty much any game type.

Exactly.

It comes down to your own personal preference I believe. I tend to go for the 360 version of a multi platform game just for the fact that most of the time I can play with my friends. That, and the load time differences never really caught my attention.

I'd also be lying if I said I didn't enjoy the achievements aspect.