1UP: 360 FFXIII "runs just as smoothly as it does on PS3"

1UP's posted what we think are the first impressions of the Xbox 360 build of Final Fantasy XIII, saying it "runs just as smoothly" as the PlayStation 3 version.

Here's a blurb:

"It was therefore a pleasant surprise when I discovered FFXIII runs just as smoothly on 360 as it does on PS3. It's a brisk, action-packed RPG with tons happening on the screen at any given time (and the series' requisite flashy visuals cranked up to full throttle), yet I didn't see a hint of slowdown or choppiness or screen tearing or any of the other visual hiccups that serve as hallmarks of a sloppy port. Admittedly, I didn't see the two versions running side-by-side -- the bus set them apart with a looping trailer dividing the kiosks -- but I honestly saw no tangible difference from my time with the PS3 version."

Go Xbox 360, etc.

The game releases on March 9 in the west for both PS3 and 360.

The game got a new trailer and screens last night.

The game's now finished for Europe and US, according to director Motomu Toriyama.