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The console war is fought everywhere these days, but the internet seems to be where people are most vocal. It also serves to give each console its own set of downloadable content, fuelling the war even more. Each week we’ll give you a run-down of what’s available to download on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Wii is no longer included in our round-up.
Our verdict is based on the content available this week only.
Note: This round-up is based on UK releases to each console’s online service and does not include premium video content. Releases outside of the UK could vary.
PlayStation 3 – PSN
Games
Trine 2: £6.49 launch discount
Phineas and Ferb Across the 2nd Dimension: £16.99
Mass Effect 3: £49.99
PS2
Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter: £7.99
Shinobi: £7.99
minis
Arcade Essentials+Arcade Essentials Evolution: £4.99
Jewel Keepers+Urbanix: £3.99
Robin Hood + Monochrome Racing: £3.99
101-In-1 Games + Fading Shadows
Demos
Trine 2
Everybody’s Golf
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13
Add-ons
Blazblue Continuum Shift Extend.System Voice Arrange Litchi Type-A,B: £4.79
Final Fantasy XIII-2 Noel Weapon Catastrophe Blade: £0.59
Final Fantasy XIII-2 Serah Weapon Genji Bow: £0.59
Final Fantasy XIII-2 Seraphic Wing: £0.59
Final Fantasy XIII-2 Noel Weapon – Muramasa: £0.59
Final Fantasy XIII-2 Pre-Order Bundle – Omega: £3.99
LittleBigPlanet 2 Deep Sea Adventures Costume Pack: £2.39
Mass Effect 3 – Online Pass (Paid): £7.99
Mass Effect 3 – From Ashes: £7.99
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Ancient Warrior Pack: £1.59
Revised Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 Value Pack: £15.99
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine: Blood Ravens Armour: £1.59
Head to page 2 for a look at this week’s Xbox 360 Marketplace releases.
Xbox 360 – Marketplace
Games
I Am Alive: 1200 MS Points
Carnival Games In Action: £19.99
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3: £14.99
Demos
I Am Alive
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13
Add-ons
Mass Effect 3 From Ashes: 800 MS Points
Forza Motorsport 4 March Pirelli Car Pack: 560 MS Points
Top Gun: Hard Lock – Unlock Multiplayer mode: 800 MS Points
Blazblue Continuum Shift Extend.System Voice Arrange Litchi Type-A,B: 480 MS Points
FFXIII-2 Pack: Fight In Style: 640 MS Points
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Ancient Warrior Pack: 160 MS Points
Revised Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 Value Pack: 1600 MS Points
And the winner of this week’s DLC Royal Rumble is…
PlayStation 3
Both platforms have a game seriously worth considering this week, in the shape of Trine 2 on PSN and I Am Alive on Xbox 360. Trine represents great value at its launch promotion price of only £6.49, but those feeling a little unsure can give the trial a go before buying.
I Am Alive hasn’t been as well received, but offers a rather unique experience for its 1200 MS Points price tag. Again, you might want to try the demo first.
Elsewhere the Mass Effect 3 From Ashes DLC is available on both systems, and Forza 4 is expanded with the release of the Pirelli Car Pack.
However, on the strength of Trine 2 the win goes to PlayStation 3.