Coming into 2009 anticipation towards Sony’s software line-up was at an all time high as the PS3 was primed to have a breakout year. Outside of a plethora of multiplatform titles, the playing field almost seemed unfair as Sony’s list of exclusives looked to do away with the competition from the start. With an incredible list of exclusives and a countless number of multiplatform titles coming to the PS3 this year the black behemoth was all but crowned 2009 console of the year from the start.

Today PS3 exclusive titles like GOD OF WAR III, White Knight Chronicles, HEAVY RAIN and multiplatform titles like BIOSHOCK 2, SINGULARITY and Max Payne 3 are now 2010 launch titles. Despite the software delays Sony still has a strong line-up remaining for the rest of the year however, just how strong that line-up remains to be is the real question. With MAG now speculated to be another PS3 exclusive delay title until Qtr (1) 2010, Sony is definitely losing their dominant edge in 2009 and fast.

On the competitive side of the equation the Xbox 360 has remained even keel so far not losing too many big name title along the way. With hopefully no software delay updates in the forseeable future Xbox 360 users can still expect exclusive titles in the form of Splinter Cell: Conviction, Shadow Complex, Section 8, HALO 3: ODST, LEFT4DEAD 2, FORZA 3 and the GTA4 DLC entitled Ballard of Gay Tony. While these are great exclusives, Xbox 360 user can also be excited for a great list of multiplatform titles as well in the form of ASSASSINS CREED 2, DARK VOID and the ever popular FPS Modern Warfare 2 just to name a few.

Despite the incredible start to 2009 with blockbuster exclusives like KILLZONE 2, MLB09: The Show and inFAMOUS, it appears as though the playing field has become arguably more even as we look into the latter part of 2009. With all the software delays a surprising PS3 price could give an attractive edge to the remaining PS3 line-up. With great exclusives like UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves, DEMON SOUL’S, Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack In Time and hopefully Gran Turismo 5 along with some meaty PSN titles the PS3 is definitely not done raising the roof in 2009.