So, despite this not being Thursday, Sony has decided to give PlayStation gamers a chance to experience what is Resident Evil 5 by making available a demo that was exclusive to the Xbox 360 last week. Shawn Baxter from Capcom explained the changes that RE 5 went under during development on the PlayStation Blog.

For those new to the series, the controls can seem a bit different than you may expect. The RE brand has always forced you to take your time, stop while shooting, and conserve your ammo. It really helps add a sense of tension a normal shooter can’t offer. But to help those who are new to the world of RE, we have new control types that ease things up a bit. My favorite is Type A, which is probably best if you’re a fan of the previous games, especially RE4. Next on my list is Type D, which I find myself loving more and more. Type D is best if you’re new to the game, and it offers something the others don’t… Strafing! May seem like a simple thing, but in a game as tense as RE5, it can really help in those situations where you have little time to react.

You can read more over at the official post on the PlayStation Blog