I never quite got used to the 360 controller. I'm far more comfortable with the PS controller.

I'm getting the 360 version for a variety of reasons -- in no particular order, the achievements, the XBox controller, and the fact that I don't own a PS3 so it would just be an expensive coaster if I bought that version.

Well, I can see a preference for FPS games, but in a game like this, I think the DS3 is more than adequate. I've played like six Ratchet & Clank games with this style of controller by now so I'm fairly comfortable using it for third-person action/platformers.

As far as Achievements, yes they're better than Trophies, no doubt, but why someone would give up an (apparently) fun gameplay mode for a few hundred nerd points is beyond me. I never really got that appeal, actually.

your bias is showing.

Damn! And I was trying to keep my secret preference for 30 minute game installs and 20 minute patch updates well hidden.

I am hoping to see some more opinions on the Joker missions before I pull the trigger on which platform. I know it is silly but I will feel like I am cheating on my 360 if I buy a game for another console that is available on the 360 unless it is for my kid. Tiger Woods for the Wii was hard enough.

Anyone seen any in depth reporting on the Joke missions rather than just a small blurb?
And are the Joker mission included or are they just DLC only? I never have an PSN points so that may help me make that decision right there.

Once I get my copy, that's the first thing I plan on checking out. Should be this week...I hope.

Pre-ordered this for the PS3 last night at Gamestop. Can't wait. They are doing a midnight release next Monday, and are also giving away a bonus Scarecrow challenge map for those who preorder.

I decided to get the PS3 version only for the Joker stuff and the batcave for PSHome. I couldn't really justify the 360 version this time.

As the blurb says, it's free DLC. It's probably a code that you enter online.

Oops. Overlooked that.

This is actually a tougher decision than I was expecting.

It maybe included on the disc. I heard the Batcave is on the disc only.

As Decker said it will probably be a code (the blurb makes it sound that way). I think more companies are doing things like that so you only get the extra content if you buy the game new. This is companies trying to dig into the used market a little.

FYI, someone reported at CAG: Pretty good damn deal if it's true.

okay, to clarify, it's buy Batman at full price, get a $30 gift card as a rewards member or $20 gift card otherwise.

Yep.

Or get it on Amazon for $47.99 using the code 5OFFARKM for $5 off.

If I am not mistaken rewards membership is free....

Can that be used with another discount? Cos I have a $10 off discount I've yet to use.

No clue, I guess it depends on the discount you have.

I do know that you can stack the ECA discount with the above coupon code.

Darn, I wish I had ECA to use with this myself.

Amazon is also doing a thing right now where if you trade in $60 worth of games to them, they'll add an extra $30 to your total - so trade in $60 worth of games, you actually get $90 worth of credit.

What's ECA?

Check out this thread at CAG, they do way better at explaining it than I ever could:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/...d.php?t=230169

Okay. Thanks for the link.

ECA is pretty great if you buy most of your games through Amazon.

It's a hell of a deal. I figure to save well over $100 with this, and it only cost $20. Even if you only buy The Beatles Rock Band Limited Edition, you come out ahead.

Yeah, I combined the ECA discount with the Amazon 50% trade-in deal coupon, and got the limited edition for free. But even if you don't, 10% off every game means you pay off the $19.99 membership after you buy four games at $59.99, and most people here buy more than four games a year.

Don't forget that the ECA membership also applies to anything video game related except consoles. So you can get RB guitar straps, Turtle Beach headphones, guitar stands, drum sticks, controllers, etc. and still get 10% off if they are in the video game section.

I got it just for The Beatles set and have already used it on other things already.