Mass Effect 2 Questions?

I have both an xbox 360 and a ps3. I never played mass effect 1, so is that ok? I know you cant import anything, and i already know the story of mass effect 1, sorta, with the different endings, no. Also, my friend can let me borrow mass effect 2 on the 360, but it looks better on the ps3, and you get all the dlc, but i hear a lot of that expired anyways, plus its $60 which i cant afford because i want to either get socom 4 or mortal kombat. Its $20 on 360. And ill get mass effect 3 on 360 probably, so should i borrow it or buy it? and which system(probably 360), because i wanna get the dlc. Was the dlc worth it? my questions were...



1. Is it ok i didnt play mass effect 1, like how much will i miss?



2. Should i borrow it or just buy it? Which console?



3. is the dlc worth it? if i buy it for xbox, ill get the dlc as well, but if i borrow it, probably not.Mass Effect 2 Questions?
I played the second without playing the first; it was still a lot of fun and I didn't feel like I was missing out on anything. I hear the first is really good though and that you get know more about the characters that you play with in the second.Mass Effect 2 Questions?
if you don't play ME1 for the 360, you'll miss out on a great number of choices that could effect ME3...



those choices aren't available in the PS3 comic to catch u up on events as far as i knowMass Effect 2 Questions?
mass effect series is the single most greatest achievement of mankind!
1. I'd recommend playing the first one, The PS3 Version has an interactive comic to give you the rundown of the first game, and allow you to make most of the major choices. It's only out for 360 and PC. I think it's available on Games on Demand for 360 at a reasonable price. If your computer is decent you can get it off steam for $20. If you can borrow it even better.

Keep in mind Mass Effect 3 will also have a "Previously on Mass Effect" Comic for both games if you start a new game, so if you want to wait for that.

2. If you borrow it, you won't have access to any of the free features from the Cerberus Network, which includes a new character, vehicle missions, and several pieces of equipment. If you get the first one get it for the same console so you can import your save.

3. DLC for the first game is mediocre so I wouldn't recommended it. The PC version has the "Bring down the Sky" mission for free.

The ME2 however has some great DLC especially Lair of the Shadow Broker. (There's several other purchasable missions and other items like guns and armor, I highly recommend the Firepower Pack)