What SMGamers (www.smgamers.com) found in reviewing Metacritic scores of multiplatform games is the PS3 has indeed reversed the trend of lower review scores of the 2006, 2007 period to the point where for the first half of 2009, the majority of PS3 multiplatform titles released outscored the Xbox 360 versions. 54% of games released in the first half of 2009 scored higher on the PS3, 11% of the titles tied and 35% scored higher on the Xbox 360. In contrast, from the time the PS3 was released to the end of 2007, 57% of the multiplatform games released scored higher on the 360, 26% higher on the PS3 and 17% resulted in a tie. Clearly we can see 2008 as a transition year as of the total multiplatform games reviewed on Metacritic had 50% scoring higher on the 360, 30% higher on the PS3 and 20% dead even.
Also found in our review, according to reviewers differences between versions of games were most often slight when the game was assessed in its entirety. Factors such as graphics, load times, and controls could all influence reviewers to award one game version a higher score versus the other but ultimately scores on average rarely strayed more then 2 or 3 points from version to version. When choosing which console version to purchase, review sites such as Metacritic can assist you in making an informed buying decision but a difference of 2 or 3 points should not greatly influence consumers purchasing decisions. When faced with similar review scores it all comes down to system preference, costs involved with playing online and, of course, which console you currently own.
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