it seems the game is excellent.

final word:

"

So with the classic, new-school, and infinitely customizable character roster at the ready, and with online play fully operational, it's not a stretch to say this might be 2008's best fighting game. Some other hot fighters -- notably Street Fighter IV, Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, and Battle Fantasia -- are on the horizon, but considering how fun Soul Calibur 4 is after a month of nonstop play, I think it'd be hard to top what Namco's accomplished with what is unquestionably their best fighting game to date.

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as for 360 Vs ps3 comparison:

"As of this moment, the PS3 version has the technical edge, since it allows you to install to the hard drive for faster loading times -- but with the upcoming Xbox 360 update that allow gamers to similarly install any game they want, it's almost a moot point"

http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3168981

Oh yeah, Soul Calibur! I love this game.

Almost as much as VF5

my best fighting game

Good news for Soul calibur 4.

Best 3D fighter by a landslide. Street Fighter 4 is going to own it, though ;P.

Sweeeeeeeeeeet. Day one purchased confirmed.

Looks like I'm going to have to buy this.

Lets hope that these good reviews turn into strong sales for a worthy game. I am excited to rent this at some point.

I put in over 100 hours in Soul Blade. I was a Soul Calibur addict. Soul Cal II was also incredible. I'm salivating in anticipation for part four. Glad to see it's a great game.

 You'd rent a fighting game?!!