DLC Royal Rumble - PS3 vs Xbox 360 vs Wii

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. Releases outside of the UK could vary.

PlayStation 3 - PSN


Just a solitary new game release for PS3 this week, and one that's been available for Xbox 360 for a while now. There's also the fact that buying the game for XBLA gets Xbox 360 gamers access to the Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD beta. The Commando 3 demo was released last week so we recommend PS3 gamers give that a try before spending £6.99 on the full game.

There's plenty of new DLC up for grabs though, including the free Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Gift Pack and the ultra cool Top Gun Anthem for Guitar Hero 3. Those who've picked up the newly released Buzz! Quiz TV can also immediately expand their question selection with a range of question sets.

Games
Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3: £6.99

Add-ons
Guitar Hero 3 - July 4th 2008 Holiday Single - Top Gun Anthem: Free
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2: Gift Pack: Free
Buzz! Australian Culture Quiz: £3.49
Buzz! UK Culture Quiz: £3.49
Buzz Rock Legends: £3.49
Buzz Sci Fi: £3.49

Videos
Movement - Movement Ep1 'Lets hit the road': Free
Movement ep2 'Paris Respects to Jim': Free
Movement Minitel Rose Be with you: Free
Movement Minitel Rose Continue: Free
Movement Minitel Rose Interview: Free
Movement Pravda Interview: Free
Movement Pravda 'Je suis french': Free
Movement Pravda 'Tu es l'Ouest': Free
BIA HH Ubidays Trailer: Free
Haze Launch Trailer: Free

Wallpapers and Themes
Top Spin 3 Wallpaper: Free
Elefunk Forest Wallpaper: Free
Elefunk Circus Wallpaper: Free
MGS4 OTC Theme: Free
Elefunk Theme: Free
Echochrome Theme: Free

Xbox 360 - Marketplace

No demos this week for Xbox 360 owners, but this week does see the release of the classic Namco Bandai beat 'em up SoulCalibur which, despite its years, is still a great fighter - the lack of online play is a big disappointment though.

As on PS3, there's the free Top Gun Anthem for Guitar Hero 3 and the free Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Gift Pack. There's also a wide range of premium DLC including new Ninja Gaiden 2 costumes, new questions for Wits & Wagers and a selection of songs for Rock Band.

Games
SoulCalibur: 800 MS Points

Add-ons
Guitar Hero III July 4 Holiday Track - Top Gun Anthem: Free
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Gift Pack: Free
Wits & Wagers DLC: 320 MS Points
Ninja Gaiden 2 Costume Pack Shadow Walker: 200 MS Points
Ninja Gaiden 2 Costume Pack Biometal: 200 MS Points
Ninja Gaiden 2 Costume Pack Fiend Hayabusa: 200 MS Points
Rock Band: Vesuvius "Promised Land" [Track]: Free
Rock Band: Trapt "Who's Going Home with You Tonight" [Track]: 80 MS Points
Rock Band: Papa Roach "Time is Running Out" [Track]: 80 MS Points
Rock Band: Motley Crue "Down at the Whisky" [Track]: 80 MS Points
Rock Band: Crue Fest Pack 01 [Track Pack]: 240 MS Points

Videos
Alone in the Dark Eden Trailer: Free
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution BtS Trailer: Free
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows Behind The Scenes Trailer: Free

Themes and Pictures
LEGO Indiana Jones Gamer Picture Pack: 130 MS Points
LEGO Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Theme Pack: 100 MS Points
LEGO Indiana Jones Temple of Doom Theme Pack: 150 MS Points
LEGO Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark Theme Pack: 150 MS Points
Soulcalibur IV PICTURE Pack 01: 80 MS Points
Soulcalibur IV THEME 01: 150 MS Points

Wii

There's nothing new on the Virtual Console, but there are two new titles available for WiiWare.

My Pokémon Ranch will see the loveable creatures interacting with user created Miis for the fist time. By linking up with Pokémon Diamond or Pearl on the Nintendo DS, captured Pokémon can be transferred to the ranch. At the ranch players will be able to take pictures and share them with friends.

The second new release is Pop, which as the name suggests will see players popping bubbles. Each bubble is worth points and players can chain together coloured bubbles for big points. Players will earn badges for completing certain objectives and also compete to place high up on the online leaderboards.

Also available this week is a bunch of new content for Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King. Simply select "Purchase Add-on Content" from either the main game menu or the in-game castle menu.

WiiWare Games
My Pokémon Ranch: 1000 Wii Points
Pop: 700 Wii Points

Add-ons
Infinity Spire: 300 Wii Points
Library: 200 Wii Points
Castle Renovation: 100 Wii Points
New Royal Outfit 2: 100 Wii Points
New Chancellor Outfit 2: 100 Wii Points

And the winner of this week's DLC Royal Rumble is...

Xbox LIVE Marketplace
I know we sound like a broken record but the Xbox 360 Marketplace comes out on top yet again. It has the better new game release in SoulCalibur, letting everyone experience one of the classics of the beat 'em up genre. We'd also argue that the Xbox has the better selection of add-on content. Wii at least puts up a fight this week, with two new WiiWare titles and some Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King DLC, but it's not enough to lift the platform out of third place.

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