As another thread rages on about the differences between PS3 and Xbox I can say I agree with you on the PS3 side of things.

I had a PS3 "fat" since launch and it recently died. I had 100k+ kills on the PS3 version but instead of buying another PS3 I bought MW3 for the Xbox to hold me over until BO2.

Like you it seemed I was always put into foreign lobbies as it didnt seem there were a ton of players online when I was looking for a game. Its not like I play odd hours either it can be anywhere between noon and 10:00 PM EST (Retired).

I dont have this issues with the Xbox. I routinely find 10-15 games everyday while searching the 50 ms ping and never am I put into a foreign lobby.

I have since picked up another PS3 because that was also my Blu Ray player for that TV but I am staying on the Xbox version.

The heat map in the MP main menu shows nearly all of North America lit up. I don't think not enough people are playing, match making just shoves the first 12 people it can find into a lobby and send them on their way

I posted a video of me ranting about this earlier, its absolutely ridiculous. No disrespect to the fine people of Mexico and I am eternally greatful for you bringing Taco Bell to my country, however I do not want to play Call of Duty with you.

Taco Bell...lol