Platform differences

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been released and is available on three platforms: PC, Xbox 360, and, PlayStation 3. In terms of actual gameplay content, the three platforms perform mostly the same. The PlayStation 3 version has the Knights of the Nine official plug-in included at start, which PC and Xbox 360 users have to buy separately. There are several other differences:

PC advantages

 * Use of The Elder Scrolls Construction Set
 * Download and use of third-party mods
 * Use of console commands
 * Potentially faster loading times (depending on system specifications)

Xbox 360 advantages

 * Ability to obtain Achievements
 * Able to play games with good visual graphics, yet still not as good as a PC, but may cost less than a gaming PC.
 * Portability.

PlayStation 3 advantages

 * Automatically contains the Knights of the Nine official plug-in
 * Able to play games with good visual graphics, yet still not as good as a PC, but may cost less than a gaming PC.
 * Portability.