Gta IV

pert · 11th April 2008, 00:22

I am hardly a fanboy

James Parkin · 11th April 2008, 00:22

i have all 3 consoles and I am getting it for the 360

better controller that wasnt designed for midgets

esmufc07 · 11th April 2008, 00:25

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Originally Posted by pert

I am hardly a fanboy

Of course you're not.

rufus diabolus · 11th April 2008, 01:15

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Originally Posted by James Parkin

i have all 3 consoles and I am getting it for the 360

better controller that wasnt designed for midgets

Fat fingers?

Solius · 11th April 2008, 01:59

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Originally Posted by rufus diabolus

Fat fingers?

Must be

Christofaux · 11th April 2008, 02:28

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Originally Posted by rufus diabolus

Fat fingers?

I used to think the same back when i was all about hte PS2. But the 360 controllers are the perfet size.

I felt like i would break a playstation 2 control now.... i think the ps3 ones are heavier which helps.

kietotheworld · 11th April 2008, 02:32

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Originally Posted by Christofaux

I used to think the same back when i was all about hte PS2. But the 360 controllers are the perfet size.

I felt like i would break a playstation 2 control now.... i think the ps3 ones are heavier which helps.

PS3 ones are a lot lighter.

Christofaux · 11th April 2008, 02:39

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Originally Posted by kietotheworld

PS3 ones are a lot lighter.

oh really? well that shows how much i have actually played a ps3. Do you mean lighter then xbox or lighter then ps 2 controls? I hate controls i feel like i can break in one fit of Fifa rage.

Solius · 11th April 2008, 02:43

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Originally Posted by Christofaux

oh really? well that shows how much i have actually played a ps3. Do you mean lighter then xbox or lighter then ps 2 controls? I hate controls i feel like i can break in one fit of Fifa rage.

Lighter than PS2, though the Dual Shock 3 will be heavier once it's out.

kietotheworld · 11th April 2008, 02:46

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Originally Posted by Christofaux

oh really? well that shows how much i have actually played a ps3. Do you mean lighter then xbox or lighter then ps 2 controls? I hate controls i feel like i can break in one fit of Fifa rage.

Lighter than both - a lot lighter, they have no Vibration system. The new ones that do will be heavier though.

esmufc07 · 11th April 2008, 10:15

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Originally Posted by Christofaux

I used to think the same back when i was all about hte PS2. But the 360 controllers are the perfet size.

I felt like i would break a playstation 2 control now.... i think the ps3 ones are heavier which helps.

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Originally Posted by Christofaux

oh really? well that shows how much i have actually played a ps3. Do you mean lighter then xbox or lighter then ps 2 controls? I hate controls i feel like i can break in one fit of Fifa rage.

Come on, that obviously shows you have never played a PS3. The first thing you notice when you pick up the pad is how incredibly light it is.

Caught out!

GE · 11th April 2008, 11:38

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Originally Posted by esmufc07

Come on, that obviously shows you have never played a PS3. The first thing you notice when you pick up the pad is how incredibly light it is.

Caught out!

Exactly what i thought

Redlambs · 11th April 2008, 11:43

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Originally Posted by esmufc07

Come on, that obviously shows you have never played a PS3. The first thing you notice when you pick up the pad is how incredibly light it is.

Caught out!

Isn't that a bit like you arguing MGS is a better series than Splinter Cell, despite admitting to only briefly playing the first of the latter?

Just saying like

GE · 11th April 2008, 11:51

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Rockstar Screws Microsoft on GTA IV

April looking good for Sony

by: Chris Stead 11/04/2008

We published an article a few weeks back called Microsoft in GTA IV Panic in which we detailed how the industry giant was stressing about the number of PS3 consoles the release of GTA IV would ship over Xbox 360s. We argued that this was evident in the way Microsoft had gone about marketing the Xbox 360 version of the game. We also pointed out how Sony had, it appeared, done very little in response (you’ll have to read it for the full explanation).

Now we know why.

As you have no doubt read, it has come to light that a new version of the PS3 will be made available in time for the launch of GTA IV. It is the 40GB model of the console, but it comes bundled with GTA IV. This is a big, big deal. Especially as the package doesn’t cost any more money than the unbundled version of the console.

The deal is only officially announced for a UK release, but we’ve been given the tip-off that Australia will receive the deal too… in fact we’ve heard unconfirmed reports that some retailers are already promoting it. And if it is making it all the way to little ‘ol Oz, then it should hit every other major territory as well.

This is a massive blow for Microsoft, who has already lowered the Xbox 360’s price point in Europe, and paid US$50 million for downloadable content in an attempt to lure the 12 million-odd PS2 owning GTA fans away from the Sony brand. Given the money and marketing that Microsoft has thrown at Rockstar, the console manufacturer may have expected to get some support back from the developer. On the contrary, Rockstar has, deliberately or not, undermined Microsoft’s chances of not only shipping a bucket-load of consoles, but potentially from coming out on top of the console wars.

Make no mistake; this play by Sony is the most explosive strike yet in the ongoing war between the two console makers.

We’ll probably never know whether Sony paid megabucks for this deal or not, but the facts are on the table. Sony’s most affordable version of the PS3 will come bundled with GTA IV. Currently, in Australia, that model retails for $699 (and has room to move should Sony feel the need).

What does Microsoft offer...

By comparison, local retailer Harvey Norman is promoting an Xbox 360 Elite with GTA IV for $698 (it RRPs for $729 without the game). It’s the same price, but of course the Xbox 360 is minus Blu-ray, built-in wireless and, yes we have to say it, reliability. This is the only bundled deal we have found for the Xbox 360 thus far.

If those missing features don’t bother you, you can always look at the other Xbox 360 SKUs that don’t come bundled with GTA IV. You can buy the core console for $399, and the game at $119, to be playing the game for $520. You will not be able to play online, however, or save your game, because there is no hard-drive – this makes this option close to useless (unless you want to spend a further $70 on a 512MB memory card, brining it to $590).

And what of the standard premium pack? Well it is $579 which, if you buy GTA IV at $119, comes to the same value as the elite deal at Harvey Norman. Which makes the premium console frickin’ worthless.

So for the informed consumer, this deal makes it something of a no-brainer. The best value for money deal in order to play GTA IV is Sony’s 40GB bundle. And no, we haven’t forgotten which console has the best game’s library, DLC and online, but as we argued here, this won’t mean a lot to a casual consumer who just wants to play GTA IV.

Bring on the 29th

Make sure you check out our GTA IV Multiplayer Hands-on. It will leave you very excited, and offers some support to why the Xbox 360 version of the game will probably be superior, even if in terms of pure console sales, it is looking like the PS3 might romp home.

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Redlambs · 11th April 2008, 11:58

Still won't make me buy one yet. I'm more tempted, admittedly, but the shear price and the cost of games is still making me think "yeah right, fucking rip-off".

Besides, I'm more interested in the difference (if any) between the two games.

SmashedHombre · 11th April 2008, 12:04

Whats this about xbox having downloadable content?

pert · 11th April 2008, 12:07

I've just realised something terrible

I have to get up at 4am to catch a flight on the release day

Mozza · 11th April 2008, 12:12

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Originally Posted by SmashedHombre

Whats this about xbox having downloadable content?

There'll be two lots of missions released at some point in the future, Microsoft will probably want Christmas this year for the first one

SmashedHombre · 11th April 2008, 12:13

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Originally Posted by pert

I've just realised something terrible

I have to get up at 4am to catch a flight on the release day

SmashedHombre · 11th April 2008, 12:14

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Originally Posted by Mozza

There'll be two lots of missions released at some point in the future, Microsoft will probably want Christmas this year for the first one

Will the ps3 be getting it as well?

Mozza · 11th April 2008, 12:14

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Originally Posted by SmashedHombre

Will the ps3 be getting it as well?

No, Microsoft paid for exclusivity

SmashedHombre · 11th April 2008, 12:15

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Originally Posted by Mozza

No, Microsoft paid for exclusivity

Then surely thats worth more than getting the ps3 because it comes in a fancy GTA box?

Mozza · 11th April 2008, 12:18

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Originally Posted by SmashedHombre

Then surely thats worth more than getting the ps3 because it comes in a fancy GTA box?

Absolutely, though you'll have to pay for it, what that is worth depends on how much you'll get, Rockstar normally give great value for money with GTA

SmashedHombre · 11th April 2008, 12:20

I already have a 360 and I am getting a ps3 on the 28th butthis has pretty much made up my mind for me on which console to get GTA. 360 it is

Addict · 11th April 2008, 12:25

Thinking about pre-ordering this from Game.

Has anybody pre-ordered from Game (in-store not online) and know if they will deliver it to my house?

WeasteDevil · 11th April 2008, 12:25

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Originally Posted by Mozza

No, Microsoft paid for exclusivity

$50,000,000 AFIK.

Mozza · 11th April 2008, 12:27

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Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

$50,000,000 AFIK.

Something like that

Yianni · 11th April 2008, 12:32

Heard the 'MA' version of GTA IV will only come to Australia.

Will have to order the 'R' rated version from America or something. Might look at getting it off eBay.

Trippin_Stoned · 11th April 2008, 12:35

Just so everyone knows there is no difference between the Xbox and Sony version apart from the downloadable content which will hit late this year more than likely. Also, the DLC isn't planned to be Online multiplayer content.

So other than that, they're more or less identical.

11th April 2008, 00:22	#241 (permalink)
pert Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,167	I am hardly a fanboy

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James Parkin Over 65s Team Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Based Northerner Posts: 1,814	i have all 3 consoles and I am getting it for the 360 better controller that wasnt designed for midgets

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Redlambs First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Be careful what you reply, unless you want to be drawn with Carragher's cock up your arse... Posts: 6,141	Still won't make me buy one yet. I'm more tempted, admittedly, but the shear price and the cost of games is still making me think "yeah right, fucking rip-off". Besides, I'm more interested in the difference (if any) between the two games.

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SmashedHombre Has a date with the Grim Reaper - lol Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Slightly more handsome, intelligent and talented than Rams. Far more likely to shag sheep than most rams too. Posts: 17,882	Whats this about xbox having downloadable content?

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pert Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,167	I've just realised something terrible I have to get up at 4am to catch a flight on the release day

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SmashedHombre Has a date with the Grim Reaper - lol Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Slightly more handsome, intelligent and talented than Rams. Far more likely to shag sheep than most rams too. Posts: 17,882	I already have a 360 and I am getting a ps3 on the 28th butthis has pretty much made up my mind for me on which console to get GTA. 360 it is

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Addict Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,527	Thinking about pre-ordering this from Game. Has anybody pre-ordered from Game (in-store not online) and know if they will deliver it to my house?

11th April 2008, 12:32	#268 (permalink)
Yianni First Team Sub Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,189	Heard the 'MA' version of GTA IV will only come to Australia. Will have to order the 'R' rated version from America or something. Might look at getting it off eBay.

11th April 2008, 12:35	#269 (permalink)
Trippin_Stoned Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,259	Just so everyone knows there is no difference between the Xbox and Sony version apart from the downloadable content which will hit late this year more than likely. Also, the DLC isn't planned to be Online multiplayer content. So other than that, they're more or less identical.