Who comes out on top in this week's DLC round-up?
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, Xbox 360 and Wii, and declare a winner.
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
For PS3 owners the wait is finally over. PlayStation Home is now available (albeit in open beta form), so if you haven't given it a whirl yet, what are you waiting for? We have to admit that at the moment there's not a whole lot to do once you've created your virtual character (using the rather limited clothing options), but we're hoping Sony adds more content very soon. This week also saw the release of Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, Santa and Street Fighter costumes for LittleBigPlanet, and an expansion for EndWar.
On top of that you've got the usual selection of new tracks for Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band, PSOne games Jet Rider 2 and Astro Tripper, and a handful of trailers and wallpapers.
What time is it? That’s right, I love sports and this is arguably one of the best times of the year. The NBA playoffs are starting, MLB Baseball is beginning, and the Future stars of the NFL are getting ready to be drafted and start training camp. Oct 12, 2010 Astro Tripper. Blue Toad Murder Files - Episode 4. Split/Second, and Rock Band all have new DLC for you. If you're a PSP gamer, there's new content this week for you, too. NBA 2k11 can be purchased for $19.99, and FIFA Soccer 11 can be purchased for $39.99. There's one new PlayStation Mini to acquire: Zenonia for $6.99.
Games
Jet Rider 2: £3.99
Puzzle Quest : Challenge of the Warlords: £15.99
Astro Tripper: £3.19
Packs
LittleBigPlanet Santa Boots & Coat: Free
Tom Clancy's End War Escalation Expansion Pack: £7.99
LittleBigPlanet Street Fighter Costumes: £4.79
LittleBigPlanet Ryu Costume: £1.59
LittleBigPlanet Chun Li Costume: £1.59
LittleBigPlanet Zangief Costume: £1.59
LittleBigPlanet Guille Costume: £1.59
Rock Band - No Doubt 'The Singles 1992-2003'[Album]: £9.99
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Just a Girl'[Track]: £0.99
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Ex-Girlfriend'[Track]: £0.99
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Don't Speak'[Track]: £0.99
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Simple Kind of Life'[Track]: £0.99
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Spiderwebs'[Track]: £0.99
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Running'[Track]: £0.99
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Excuse Me Mr.'[Track]: £0.99
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Underneath It All'[Track]: £0.99
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Hella Good'[Track]: £0.99
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Sunday Morning'[Track]: £0.99
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Bathwater'[Track]: £0.99
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Hey Baby'[Track]: £0.99
Rock Band - No Doubt 'It's My Life'[Track]: £0.99
GHWT Nirvana Track Pack: £4.39
GHWT Nirvana You Know You're Right Single: £1.59
GHWT Nirvana Sliver Single: £1.59
GHWT Nirvana Negative Creep Single: £1.59
GHWT European Track Pack: £4.39
GHWT Mama Mae Single: £1.59
GHWT 54 70 90 2010 Single: £1.59
GHWT Dis Moi Single: £1.59
Videos
Crash Commando Trailer: Free
Prince of Persia Dev Diary: Free
Prince of Persia TGS Trailer: Free
Prince of Persia Theatrical Trailer: Free
SOLDNER-X Trailer: Free
Wallpapers
GTI CLUB+: Free
ENDWAR AMERICAN: Free
ENDWAR EUROPEAN: Free
ENDWAR RUSSIAN: Free
Head to page 2 for a look at this week's Xbox 360 Marketplace releases.
Xbox 360 - Marketplace
Although Xbox 360 gamers have nothing as exciting as Home to play with this week, the Xbox LIVE Marketplace updates aren't too shabby. Meteos Wars and Power-Up Forever are available on the Xbox LIVE Arcade for 800 MS Points each, there's a new Street Fighter UNO pack and the same EndWar expansion that PS3 gamers received on PSN - although by our sums 800 MS Points is cheaper than £7.99.
Also on the Marketplace is a No Doubt album for Rock Band, new track packs for Guitar Hero World Tour, and a selection festive Lips tracks. Premium theme fans can rejoice over a new Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts theme, while everyone can enjoy a snow globe that allows you put your friends inside.
Games
Meteos Wars: 800 MS Points
Power-Up Forever: 800 MS Points
Demos
Sonic Unleashed: Free
Add-ons
Street Fighter UNO Pack: 280 MS Points
Tom Clancy's EndWar Escalation Expansion Pack: 800 MS Points
Rock Band - No Doubt 'The Singles 1992-2003'[Album]: 1600 MS
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Just a Girl'[Track]: 160 MS Points
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Ex-Girlfriend'[Track]: 160 MS Points
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Don't Speak'[Track]: 160 MS Points
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Simple Kind of Life'[Track]: 160 MS Points
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Spiderwebs'[Track]: 160 MS Points
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Running'[Track]: 160 MS Points
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Excuse Me Mr.'[Track]: 160 MS Points
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Underneath It All'[Track]: 160 MS Points
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Hella Good'[Track]: 160 MS Points
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Sunday Morning'[Track]: 160 MS Points
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Bathwater'[Track]: 160 MS Points
Rock Band - No Doubt 'Hey Baby'[Track]: 160 MS Points
Rock Band - No Doubt 'It's My Life'[Track]: 160 MS Points
GHWT Nirvana Track Pack: 440 MS Points
GHWT Nirvana You Know You're Right Single: 160 MS Points
GHWT Nirvana Sliver Single: 160 MS Points
GHWT Nirvana Negative Creep Single: 160 MS Points
GHWT European Track Pack: 440 MS Points
GHWT Mama Mae Single: 160 MS Points
GHWT 54 70 90 2010 Single: 160 MS Points
GHWT Dis Moi Single: 160 MS Points
LIPS Holiday song 4 - 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer': 160 MS Points
LIPS Holiday song 5 - 'Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree': 160 MS Points
LIPS Holiday song 6 - 'A Holly Jolly Christmas': 160 MS Points
LIPS Holiday song 7 - 'Hanukkah Blessings': 160 MS Points
LIPS Holiday song 8 - 'The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)': 160 MS Points
LIPS Holiday song 9 'Santa Baby': 160 MS Points
LIPS Holiday song 10 - 'White Christmas': 160 MS Points
Videos
Pure Inspiration Trailer: Free
Themes and Pictures
Xbox 360 Dashboard Holiday 2008 Theme: Free
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts NXE Theme: 250 MS Points
Head to page 3 for a look at this week's Wii releases.
Wii
We're back to the Virtual Console this week, with two games for the C64 and one for the SEGA Mega Drive. The most exciting is the brilliant looking Last Ninja 3, which is certainly one of the most impressive C64 games ever released. Impossible Mission II isn't all that different to the original game, although it did receive a decent graphical upgrade. Boogerman is the newest game of the three, and coming from Earthworm Jim publisher Interplay you might be expecting greatness, but sadly this juvenile platformer falls short.
Virtual Console
Last Ninja 3: 500 Wii Points
Ninja golf granger. Impossible Mission II: 500 Wii Points
Boogerman: 800 Wii Points
And the winner of this week's DLC Royal Rumble is..
PS3
Despite a launched plagued with problems and a severe lack of content, PlayStation Home's belated release gives the PlayStation 3 victory this week. The PSN version of Puzzle Quest and four special Street Fighter II Sackboy costumes also give PS3 gamers something to do once the Home novelty has worn off. Xbox 360 gamers have a lot to download too, with Meteos Wars on XBLA and the Sonic Unleashed demo. Wii owners might feel a little left out, with the admittedly excellent C64 duo feeling rather dated.
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