Bethesda Softworks has announced plans for Fallout: New Vegas that will once again see the content coming to Xbox 360 before PlayStation 3.

The game is set for release this week on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC - but console owners wanting to play DLC before Christmas will need to pick up the Xbox 360 version.

"We’re excited to continue the partnership between Bethesda and Microsoft, and build on the success of the game add-ons released for Fallout 3 on Xbox LIVE," said Pete Hines, VP of Marketing and PR of Bethesda Softworks. "Fans will once again be able to continue their experience in the Fallout universe with the add-on packs planned for after the launch of the game."

"Bethesda set a high bar with the quality of the Fallout game add-ons," said Matt Barlow, General Manager, IEB Product Marketing for Microsoft. "We have no doubt that gamers will be thrilled with seeing a new add-on pack extend their adventures with Fallout: New Vegas on Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE."

Given this is how the wind blew on Fallout 3 this announcement isn't a great surprise. Sucks for PS3 owners though.