Magnalon

If they're 100% the same excepting their graphics, then by definition one is inferior.

I think Magnalon is just saying that it's really not that huge of a difference. Which, as far as I know, is true.

Now if only SNK had taken that approach to KoF XII then maybe more than 5 people would have bought that craptastic game.

Seems like an admission of guilt to me.

As far as I was aware, the problems witht he PS3 version also extended to frame rate issues, which can be a game-breaking (see Warriors Orochi 2)

Even if the difference was just slightly gimped graphics, that can stil be a deal breaker and is a reasonable cause for this price difference.
Let's say you already had both consoles and the game cost the same on both - you'd get the 360 version, because that looks and runs nicer, there would be no reason to get the PS3 version. But now with the price difference, you've got to decide what's worth more to you, prettier visuals or a fiver. Bayonetta is a very visual game so I won't be surprised if the price difference is ignored and the 360 version still sells better in the West.

And if you don't have both consoles then there's nothing to debate.

Well, that's actually pretty substantial.

Wait, so is alleged pricing on GameStop of all places web site a news story now?
I love your posts Jim but this is really reaching. :P

@Jim
I didn't notice the frame rate issues in the demo, but I believe you. That could be an issue late-game when the action gets more hectic.

@Jim
Don't spread bullshit that the xbox controller is better its nothing but preference

Tha Meat:

There are fourteen posts on the frontpage that aren't about Bayonetta or MW2. Should I wake you up now or have you had enough hyperbole for the day?

IronKnight:

I never said the controller was better. I said this game was designed for the 360 and not the PS3.

Oh, you wrote something about Alice....guess you can wake me up now.

@ Covah - Wow, that's really interesting. And strange? But I guess I'm preordering then.

I've yet to understand why Platinum isn't giving both versions the proper care, but the differences aren't huge so I can deal with it.

Yay. Console wars.

@Wheatspin
The TV argument makes sense when you're talking about things like the PS3 properly supporting 1080p and os on, but this isn't one of those issues. Bayonetta has, reportedly, large frame rate issues on the PS3 and the colours and effects overall are more muted. Any screen will show up those differences, especially the frame rate problems.

lower price doesn't necessary means its worse. if its cheaper to produce it on a blu-ray you can charge a lower price and still earn more per unit sold. lowering the price also tends to increase the amount of sales. basic economics.

in Canada all Sony 1st party games cost $59.99 CAN. All other games are at a $69.99 standard. Some games, like Tekken 6 are priced at $59.99 Canadian. No doubt that MW2 will be at the $70 standard. It's Platinum games trying to make sell more of the version that was crapped on the most. Don'y hold your breath for the PC version of MW2 being back to $50.

i think i read this in the platinum games forums, but i've heard that all ps3 users really need to do is take the resolution down to 720p to eliminate all the framerate problems.

@ covah

Amazon prices just about every PS3 and XBOX game below 59.99 except for MW2 and a select few others. Go figure.

I just walked into Gamestop today to ask about this.

The manager told me it was nationwide, on both platforms.

Despite diffferences between video games, I believe price is the biggest influence for the average gamer. I have a feeling that only the rare collector or gamer snob will care about the port issue and be willing to spend the extra $5.

Mark
www.GamesOgre.net

Bayonetta cheaper on PS3...yeah that's what I've...wha--wait?? OH you mean cheaper as in "costs less"??

Well yeah...duhhhh, if the game is nearly as inferior on PS3 as it's been made out to be then it should be $10 to $20 less.

Honestly...Devil May Cry sucked, IMO...and this game doesn't really look to do much more than DMC did...well, other than have show some beehive wearing weirdo half naked.

Sorry dude...I'm not a virgin. In fact, up until my decision to enter into a monogamous relationship with the woman who today is my wife, I'd NEVER had a problem pulling hotties down for a night or two.

Not a virgin, not a fan of Devil May Cry = No Bayonetta purchase for me. Not unless it's half price for PS3. Or if it has some good hardcore action. Like...ACTUAL HARDCORE ACTION though.

None of this "hair obscuring" crap. For me, there's porn and there's garbage. If she's just naked, 3/4 naked, 1/2 naked and not doing anything...it's worthless.

I wanna see that broad getting pounded by eighteen in--you get the point.

It seems alot of people take Jim more seriously than they should whenever he says... anything.

Subtle British humour is lost on you people.

Most of Jim's humor just isn't that funny. And he often sounds like a fanboy, just to get a reaction. This whole "it feels better on the 360 controller" thing is soooo stupid, and no doubt just another way for him to get attention.