welcome to 2002!
by the way, even if both are FPS, they are VERY different, and thank god, BF is second to none in its sub-genre (although I think ET:QW fans disagree :P). and unless they come up with a micro-transaction model or release a map editor (for PCs), I don't see a reason to get this one. you can buy 1942, 2 or 2142 for cheap and all of them are very complete, especially with Desert Combat and Project Reality. and if you NEED a console BF, my guess is that Bad Company is a more complete experience (I'm not saying it's the SAME)
and yes, I agree that it even the most shallow BF is better, but you know how auto-aim players are...
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