Andrew R.

Sandbox

I'm really looking forward to this game - didn't get into the beta, but a chance to try this game before it comes out would be great.

Actually, the Canadian XBVM is not nearly as good as the UK one. See here:

http://www.xbox.com/en-CA/community/jade/articles/1207/default2.htm

The page linked in this article is for the UK (and possibly more of Europe) only. The link above is for Canada. As you can see, the pricing is much worse, at 610 MS Points for an HD Current movie (it's 480 in the US). The movie selection to begin is also much worse, as there are pratically no current movies or blockbuster movies, save maybe the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. They mentioned in the article that they're planning to add 300, Ocean's Thirteen and more to the list, but as of now, Canada's XBVM SUCKS.

BestOfBothWorlds, you should realize that the most likely reason Haze is only a delayed exclusive and that Conviction is a complete exclusive is because Microsoft paid Ubisoft to keep Conviction exclusive. And Sony probably did the same (though with less money so that it was only a timed exclusive) with Haze.

Two planning to buy during the holidays.

HD-DVD drive, faceplate, more controllers and maybe a Live cam.

Call of Duty 3... love my FPS

Elder Scrols IV: Oblivion for sure.