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Multiplayer

PlayStation 3
Online multiplayer is a key component of Burnout Paradise and it's handled excellently on the PlayStation 3. You access everything via pressing right on the d-pad and as with the main game, you never leave Paradise City. Our races online proved to be relatively lag-free and very enjoyable.

Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 game performs as well as the PS3 version and thankfully doesn't call up the blade menu when you venture online - which was rumoured early in development. Both versions offer an equally seamless online experience. One observation of the two is that you're more likely to find games with people chatting on the Xbox 360, although if this is a positive thing will be down to personal preference.

Verdict:
We're calling this one a tie. There's really nothing to pick between the two. You could argue that the PlayStation 3 game is free to play online, hence making it the better option, but you're unlikely to pay the Xbox LIVE subscription fee for just this game, making the comparison slightly unfair.

Final Score
OK. Because we have to make a choice over which version is best (that is the point of the feature after all) we're declaring the Xbox 360 version the winner. While the PS3 game edges things by a fraction in the visuals department, the Xbox 360 game marginally wins out in a few other areas, tipping the scales its way every so slightly.

Before you PS3 owners dose your beloved consoles in gasoline and light a match out of protest, it's worth noting how incredibly close the two games really are. You're not going to miss out on much if you choose the PlayStation 3 version.

It's also worth noting that in terms of visuals, this is the first simultaneous Xbox 360 and PS3 release where the PS3 game comes out on top - even if it's by the smallest amount. Surely that bodes well for the year ahead where we'll hopefully see an end to poor Xbox 360 to PS3 ports.

For more on Burnout Paradise head over to our Burnout Paradise Blowout, where you'll find a review, video review, Xbox 360 Vs PlayStation 3 video comparison and developer interview.

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