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>>16867519
The Steam version is the best way to go. Whether the PS3 graphics patch is applied or not, it's all up to your friend. Personally, I would recommend downloading it, since the voice acting is absolutely superb, with some big names among the cast. Sayaka Ohara's performance as Beatrice is simply stunning and is definitely worth hearing in my opinion.

The translation used in the Steam version was handled by the Witch Hunt themselves, and is hardly any different from the original, other than some grammatical improvements. It fixes a few translation errors found in the original and reads much more smoothly overall.

You can read more about it here: https://forum.rokkenjima.org/t/an-announcement-by-the-witch-hunts-usagitenpura-regarding-uminekos-upcoming-steam-release/380

As for PS3 sprites for the Steam version, there is 07th Mod's patch, which is available over at GitHub. This patch only implements voice acting, CGs and replaces the sprites and backgrounds, nothing more. It does not edit the script in any way.

On the other hand, you've got the 'Umineko Project', which is not a patch but an entire, standalone program. It is a full port of the PS3 game, and features flashier effects, animated lip syncing and a 1080p resolution. It uses a supposedly 'enhanced' translation, based on that of the original, but as you can see on the previous posts, it can get ridiculous at times. The 1080p graphics and effects can be tempting, but I would advise refraining from downloading this version.