Why GTA IV will be better on Xbox 360

Slice writes - "With the release of Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA4) only days away now, gamers may be wondering which console is getting the better end of the deal when it comes to the two titans. We believe that Microsoft's Xbox 360 will be the console that will enable the game to really show its full potential. Below we have listed 4 things that we think will make GTA best on 360."

[DevilsJoker]

I can guess 360 will be the better version because of more content. And i am getting it on the 360, but deep down i want the ps3 version to be better because thats where it SHOULD be without microsofts moneybags.

[AlterEgo]

I was planning on doing this EXACT same post.

with the title: "without even reading the article"

i know what they'll list...

etc etc etc

but mine was gonna say:

Exclusive DLC :-|
Rumble :-|
Achievements :-|
Xbox LIVE :-|
zOMG 360 Versions Always PWN ALL!!1! :-|

and STILL without reading...i'm pretty sure they follow those lines more or less

so I won't read it. and if those are the bullsh!t points they bring up...then I haven't wasted my time reading rubbish

PS3 Version FTW

[gamesR4fun]

"Almost made the list The Xbox 360 systems Soundtrack - Anyone that owns an Xbox 360 will know that it sounds like you’re vacuming a vacum when you’re playing games. This excessive noise coutusy of the DVD drive will allow us to know when our younger siblings are trying to turn on our consoles in order to play the greatness that will be GTA IV. No more messed up game saves for us then.

RRoD - Keeps players on their toes when it comes to saving 100hours of gameplay. Creates an "on-the-edge" experience."

LOL nice to see them having fun with it :D
The only real advantage worth mentioning imo is the exclusive dlc. Psn onlines pretty solid and with home coming this month expect it to be on par with live for communication and psn's own unique achievements.

[chaosatom333]

ONLINE was never even part of any GTA game before, so are ps2 or wii people going to care for it. Hell NO!

[Cwalat]

xbox live on that list ?

yeah, pay 50 bucks for unlocking the online experience and what do you get ? idiotic children bragging about what popstikkle they like better.

well if u are stupid enough to choose the 360 just cause it has extra content is beyond my understanding... wait another 8 months while i'll be playing MGS4, KZ2, RE2, White Knight Story, MS2 and many more... so go ahead, get that 360 with GTAIV, hope u felt u deserved it...

[The Killer]

its already proven that ps3 version is the better one!

[consolewar]

that actually is a better option....or the Killzone 2 wich I'm actually looking forward 2. 360version > ps3version
If people really dont care....this comment section should be empty.

Edit:yeah yeah yeah, keep posting how much you don't care....and give us your awesome excuses please....I actually enjoy those
Edit2: they sure are in full force...lmao.....look at them, what do you think... 9:1 ratio?

[Genesis5]

I just want the game to come out so I can play. I mean really, all these which version is better stories are getting kind of old. Then we're going to have to go through the same damn thing after it's released. But then at least we'll have a better idea.

[CrazzyMan]

I wonder, will it effect many people or not. =))

The game for 60$ will be pretty same on both consoles. On both consoles you will have great time playing the Game. =)

The MONEY costing content, ANYONE know what exactly will be IN it? I guess NOONE. =)) It`s just some MYSTERIOUS BUBBLE. =]
I suggest you just buy a game on a console that you prefer and EJoY it! =] This is what Gaming about. =)

[IntelligentAj]

These articles are getting really old. And your reasons are the online experience? Are you serious? In a game which will possibly have 100 hours of gameplay and has been traditionally a one player game, your gonna tell me that the online experience and custom soundtracks makes the game better? Be serious...

[yesah]

"The Xbox 360 systems Soundtrack - Anyone that owns an Xbox 360 will know that it sounds like you’re vacuming a vacum when you’re playing games. This excessive noise coutusy of the DVD drive will allow us to know when our younger siblings are trying to turn on our consoles in order to play the greatness that will be GTA IV. No more messed up game saves for us then.

RRoD - Keeps players on their toes when it comes to saving 100hours of gameplay. Creates an "on-the-edge" experience."

......roflmao, its actually there look.

[MADGameR]

But if the ps3 version sells more, or if the PS3 still outsells the 360, MS has NO EXCUSE!!

[wow4u]

Ha, look at the 19 agree v 21 disagree. Only on N4G does PS3's less equal better.

Even if the two were *exactly* the same in content -- they arent, because Xbox 360 is getting the Exclusive Expansions -- the Xbox 360 would be better because of LIVE.

[Official General]

I agree with you. Xbox Live, Custom Sountracks, Achievements - I really dont give a sh*t about all that stuff. Well we PS3 owners now have the DualShock control-pads for rumble anyway. As for episodic DLC, well thats only advantage I'd say the 360 version has over the PS3 version of GTA 4, but who is to say that the PS3 won't be getting any exclusive DLC of it's own at some later stage? What if this DLC is not what all it's cracked up to be? I'd like DLC no doubt, but I'm not so excited about it nor would I be too bothered if it dont come to the PS3. Either way I'm getting the PS3 version because thats the console I own, I'm not bothered by all the points that guy brought up in this article, they are simply not spectacular enough reasons to sway me to go out and buy a 360 for GTA 4, not even for the exclusive DLC.

EDIT: @ ng4user and Glad to be a gamer - Ahhhh I'm so sorry your feelings are hurt because of the constant, merciless 360-bashing on here by PS3 militants. It's such a shame is'nt it? How dare they harm your poor souls. Man the two of you need to grow up - we are only talking about consoles here, you acting like politicians that have just unfairly lost an important election and protesting about it LOL damn!

[sonarus]

Microsoft paid 50million for DLC and embraced GTA4 pretty darn tight to create an illusion that it was exclusive to their platform but at the end of the day it didn't work out

If you have a 360 only, you will buy this game for your 360 assuming you are interested in it.
If you have a ps3 only you will buy this game for your ps3 assuming you are interested in it

Vast majority of GTA4 purchases are going to come from this category so all these arguments are relatively irrelevant.

As it stands new console owners ARE better off choosing a ps3 over a 360 for GTA4 whether or not DLC is available for 360, PS3 has blu ray and is a more reliable console. The features you get from the ps3 just outweigh the 360 features right now.

Assuming you have both consoles, then there are a lot of factors that you consider when choosing which to buy for. However at the end of the day all these factors such as achievements, customs soundtracks, xbox live e.t.c. are irrelevant because you WILL simply buy it for your preferred console. Whether or not those 360 features such as custom soundtracks, xbox live e.t.c. is a different story.

[Hercules]

everything in that article, i can counter

1) Xbox Live - the ps3 has PSN, and according to many gaming sites (mainly, ign) both versions are the same, there is no difference in online play

2) GamerScores and Achievements - they did mention Home, but that doesnt make it any better, GTA has never been a game for bragging rights (unlike Halo), im just saying, PS3 will get this feature

3) Custom Soundtracks - the article says, the they R* custom soundtrack program is available, so they are contradicting their sevles..

4) Epic downloadable content - this has been one of the major "which console should i get?" topics, the be honest, no one knows what the content could be, it could be Niko going back to Russian for all we know, hell, it could be released one year later , my point is, by the time you finish the game (and i mean 100% completion, plus MP mode) you will not even want the DLC

now as you can see, there is really no BEST console for GTA4, both consoles offers the best of the best (and i really dont like the 360) so stop having things like this, either way the money is going to R* so the can make GTA5...so be happy, pick up the game at the midnight release and play!!!

[Fallen_Angel]

Wow its amazing how many idioit ps3 fanboys are posting rants without even reading it.

Anyways what makes gta4 better for me is being able to play with my friends

[littletad]

If that's the case, Metal Gear Solid and Final Fantasy, should be on Nintendo. Get over yourself fanboy.

[Spike47]

Fail.

Custom soundtracks do not make a difference in which version is better, neither do achievements since most of us will be busy trying to beat the game and explore.

xbox Live? It's all about preference, want a good online service for free? PSN

Want to pay 50 dollars a year for service with lots of lag but nice features? Xbox Live.

I really don't think that th online service matters much, as long as it's good.

Exclusive content that comes out months after GTA4 and that you have to pay for does not make one version better than the other. Because some people don't want to buy exclusive content.

**As a Ps3 owner, I have to save up for MGs4 right after Gta4, xbox360 oners can't say the same, :P **

[crck]

Like if you aren't a Gold Live subscriber you only get half a game for $60 and the fact that the dlc will cost $. They make it sound like its a free bonus. lol

[consolewar]

"As a Ps3 owner" yeah like you have an option. Like it or not the 360 one is superior. Nice try tho....

[tgh machines]

good point

[wow4u]

@2.1

Having the option of getting the Exclusive Expansions is better than NO OPTIONS.

Having the option of custom soundtracks is better than than NO OPTIONS.

What colour is the sky in your world N4G?

[Adamalicious]

I agree. All 4 of these reasons = Fail.

[fenderputty]

besides the content has to do with the network. What's going to happen when Home gets released?

Granted ... we have no freaking clue when that will be but, 3 of those 4 reasons it will be better are banking on Home never coming to fruition.

[INehalemEXI]

Well that leaked spreadsheet said Home would be in july. Since its been reliable on dates of other things that are on the list. I would think of that as a clue.

[wow4u]

What happens when home gets released?

Will you be able to send messages across all games?
Will you be able to send game invites across all games?
Will you be able to send messages from *inside* your game to a PC?

Home is not the answer to the lack of in-game features that the Guide provides.

Home != Guide. Home == Second Life.

[fenderputty]

it does not equal Second Life. There's a lot more functionality to Home then you give credit. I can't decide if it's that you haven't done any research or if it's that you're blinded by your own Bias. I have a feeling it's a combination of both.

Ingame messaging is coming. We know this as Sony has stated it. It will work with Home.

You'll be able to launch into games from Home. Certain games will have features in Home that LIVE doesn't offer. Warhawk is going to have a war-room where your clan can meet and plan attacks using a scale map and figurines. RFOM and other games are creating their own creative ways to use Home as well. There's more but I'm not going to do everything for you.

[SeanScythe]

1. The only thing better is the DLC and that is for only the really hardcore players.

2. No one knows if the PS3 will have in-game messaging yet. Many new games have this feture already, I find it hard to belive R* isn't adding this aswell.

3. The PS controller is much better for this game just like all the past GTA games.

4. PS3 online is free and we don't know if the game has entitlements for PS3 yet.

[toughNAME]

...too easy

[gamesR4fun]

actually RS already confirmed tons of entitlements for gta4 on home pretty solid chance sony will b releasing home this month just to tap some of that good stuff.

[wow4u]

You're out too lunch man.

1. The only thing better is the DLC.
There, I fixed it for you.

2. No one knows if the PS3 will have in-game messaging yet.
Messaging, Game Invites and Friends managment on Xbox 360 is GAME AGNOSTIC. You can send all those things across all titles.

3. The PS controller is much better for this game.
What? The Xbox 360 controller is built for 3D games like this. The PS3 controller is not. That's the purpose of off-setting the thumb-sticks. The Xbox 360 controller permits your hands to remain in a natural position, and reduce movement to play (look and move) 3D games.

4. PS3 online is free and we don't know if the game has entitlements for PS3 yet.
The Xbox 360 *will* have Achievements. Big deal, half ass service for free isnt worth saving $50 a year, thanks.

You == epic fail.

[Daishi]

N4user1, you have to realize that 14cents a day for Live can break the piggy bank for some people...

[C_SoL]

haha playstation 3 has 3 of those things that r on that list, i'll still apporve it.

[Hydrolex]

it has jaggies = OLD School !! Reminds you of Nintendo 64 and Sega

It has cartoonish colors = Comon man, lets remember 1990s

It's laggy = Don't you like to play slow motion ?

Your Xbox 360 might break = So you focus on your School !!!

Yea Actually Im going to get it for my Xbox 360 because of ^

[Sir Ken Kutaragi 4]

...xBox360 Blowing up!!! ;-D
He was only playing it for 30 minutes!!! ;-D

PS3 HAS WON ANYWAY NOW!;)

[CrazzyMan]

GAme - 60$.
Online - 50$.
2DLC - 2x30$(if it cost less, then it`s not worth).
Total: 170$. EnjoY "nextgen" gaming. LoL.

Oh, sh1t, don`t forget RROD $. =)))

[ELite_Ghost]

LMAO KUTARAGI!!

[ForTheFallen]

Sir Ken can always make a situation funny..bubbles for everyone's console that works!!!

[Niedermayer_20]

FIRST ALL 360 IS QUEER
SECOND OF ALL GTA SHOULD BE PS3 EXCLU
THIRD OF ALL I HAD TO THROW THIS IN BUT HALO 3 SUCKED GARBAGE JUICE A PLENTY
FOURTH OF ALL HEY PAULY G I SEEN KEN SNELL DRINKING AT CLANCY'S AT 10PM LMFAO
FIFTH OF ALL MAN THOSE 360 ARE GONNA BREAK LIKE CRAZY UR GAME GONNA BE IN A CHASE AND UR SH!T GONNA FREEZE OR SUMFINSOME GAY SH!T LIKE THAT QUEER!
IM LOST BUT THE PS3 IS DYNO (MITE) I HAD TO PUT THAT JUST INCASE U D!CKBOTS THOUGH DIFFER( ENT) GET THAT ONE TOO QUEER

PS3 US GUYS ROCK OUT WITH OUR CåCKS OUT
360 U GUYS GOT SH!T
FINALLY GTA WILL PROLLY BE SO MUCH GR8TER ON 3QUEER60 THAT I MIGHT HAVE TO BUY ONE SINCE MICRO PROLLY SPEN BILLIONS ON SOME USELESS MAPS THAT WILL COME OUT IN NOVEMBER WHILE WERE TO BUSY PLAYING KILLZONE2 RESISTANCE AND SO MANY OTHER DYNO (HOPE U RETARDS GET THAT) GAMES THAT THIS DOWNLOADABLE SH!T WON'T MATTER
SO WHOOPIE DO ADAM SANDLER STYLER FòCK 360

THE ROCK REIGNS'S

[niall77]

100% flame bath that will be appoved no problem due to the not so fanboy proof nature of N4G's news system

[wow4u]

This site has story after story after story after story that trashes the Xbox 360 and praises the PS3.

Stories that dare question the PS3s "superiority" are ruthlessly reported -- against the N4G Posting Guidelines.

This site's approval system is broken, but that is because the zealots for the PS brand are in control here.

Anyone who's interested in reasonable discussion has long-ago left this site, I only stay because I'm a glutton for punishment, and because this site is so ridiculous and funny I cant help myself.

[fenderputty]

Equating Home to second life != reasonable discussion. You might want to check your superiority complex at the door.

[Glad to be a gamer]

Joined a month ago and have already realised everything you say is true. To be honest i dont even post much anymore or read comments. Im just bored of the constant bias in every article and 360 bashing even when not related.

The 1st post on this article really does show you how bad this site is. Luckily most of the general public who are actually gonna be buying consoles dont bother with this site so it dosen't really matter what they say or do.

Kinda funny to see what lengths some people will go to on this site to reason there choice of console. Imbeciles.

[IntelligentAj]

How long have you been here? I joined in October and all I saw were articles claiming the PS3 a failure and the 360 the clear winner of this gen and the superior console. All the members who have been here longer than me can testify to this. IN that respect turnabout is fairplay. Your bias seems obvious and I wonder, would you have cried foul when the site was populated with pro 360 news?

[THUNDERMARE]

I knew this site since April-June last year but only decide to join in September. I can tell you that before the like of wageslave is here we have people like The Mart (which at the time still use The Mart with out @ Xbox king)

The reason that I join N4G is because during that time, N4G was full xbox extremist, that say, they can find endless reasons to hate PS3, even with bad reason. So I feel the need that some one has to say something about it. If anyone is here long enough will know that during that time PS3 has been hit with barrage of bad press and embarrassment from sub-par port games to over price console and uncertainty of Blu-ray fate. Oh boy I'm telling you, its not funny being PS3 fan then.

We were hoping that Lair and Heavenly Sword will vindicate some of those "no-game" image on the PS3.... well you know, Lair bomb pretty hard and Heavenly Sword barely gather enough score to pass the finish line (That's doesnt mean both game suck ok, I love HS and Lair is actually really fun if you can handle the control)
However, things change a lot since the introduction of War Hawk, Ratchet and Uncharted (and to add to that... water effect in Uncharted where Nathan only get wet to the part of the body where he actually in the water is still impressive)really up the ammo for the PS3, with Blu-ray ultimate victory and popularity of GT5:P, Sony has certainly turn around the fate of the PS3, and that's why you feel like N4G is being take over with fanboyz, actually its been that way since long ago and it never seems to stop to amuse me.

BTW, the reason I leading toward the PS3 more than the 360 is that my 360 got RROD 4 months after I got it (its the November 2005 release) and you know right, MS didnt have the extend warranty then so I have to pay extra to get my console fix. Figured that the console that can only work for 4 months aint gona be any good if I have to fix it again in 4 months, so I sell it back to EBgame at 70% original price (luckily EB doesnt have the checking policy like they do now) and then not long afterward MS announce the extend warranty policy to 1 year.... oh boy aint I feel dumb... and piss. So i save up my money and get the PS3 laster that year.

[Surfman]

It wont be better. Thats it.

[consolewar]

there you have it.....now you will sleep happy tonight. Now just stay away from the forums and websites.......or get ready for a nasty surprise.

[DFresh]

Dude.
Extra Content sounds cool in all but Sony has an exclusive PS3 Bundle with this game coming out soon I believe Sony has the upper hand.
More PS2 Users still waiting to buy a PS3 and buy giving them the new PS3 Bundle it's already said and done the PS3 owns this game.

[Phil Harrison Mklll]

The First GTA IV Review

With PS3 & Xbox comparisons:

The PS3 has a more relaxed color pallet, but this gives everything a more realistic look. If you don't like the realistic look, and you have a HDMI connection, you can fiddle with your PS3 display settings and get it looking much more saturated. The textures are just as sharp as the 360 version, and there's little to no pop-in or screen tearing. The PS3 takes longer to load than the 360, but I took several different head counts in game at different locations, and I always found the PS3 to be more populated than the 360. This could be attributed to the dynamic nature of the world, but it's hard to tell. Either way, the difference was never more than five to seven pedestrians or three to four cars—it's not really much of an advantage.

The 360 is bright. Boy is it bright. Based on discussion history, this one will be claimed to look better, but it'll really be preference. The texture quality is the same on both systems, but the 360 has a more cartoon-like look. This isn't a bad thing. It just depends on preference. I'd compare the difference to that of Oblivion on each system. The 360 also suffers from some frame rate drops that are almost non-existent on the PS3. Installing the 360 version on your system's hard drive, however, will bring performance almost up to par with the PS3.

I know, you want details, but all I can confirm is split-screen on PS3 only. I was alone, so I didn't actually get to have any matches, but I could tell that the split-screen worked really well. There was a significant decrease in the amount of traffic and pedestrians, but it didn't ruin anything. This is understandable. Rendering two instances of Liberty City is a chore for any machine. I can't conclude one way or the other why the split-screen mode was not available on 360, but I assume by the drop in on-screen objects on the PS3 that the 360 just couldn't handle it. If you own a 360, don't worry. You have Xbox Live…so you're set.

[lalilulelo]

good comparisons

[ForTheFallen]

I learned something today!

[t-0_ot-]

"Dude.
Extra Content sounds cool in all but Sony has an exclusive PS3 Bundle with this game coming out soon I believe Sony has the upper hand." What's that have to do with you buying the game, If in fact you already own a PS3? For people that already own a console, then I think the PS3 bundle is useless. I own both systems, and if I had to choose.. Hmm, PS3 bundle with GTA4!! w00tWooT(sarcasm) or DLC, whatever it may be.. it's still something and is exclusive to the 360, what would I choose? The DLC. If it is something good then I have the choice to download the DLC if it's not something I want then I won't bother. But, I personally would feel stupid if I bought GTA4 for the PS3, and the DLC was something good..

[power of Green]

No one cares if PSN is free the people going to play online already pay for XBL GOLD or will. Not many people care about $40 - $50 a year when they buy almost every game that releases lol.

Dualshock isn't better for Geow type games the cover system in GTA4 is suited for the 360 pad, this isn't a Hack'n Slash game.

Comfort for this sandbox genre is more important playing long hours lol, this isn't like older GTA's.

EDIT: This mutha fuka says *Yawn* yet she bothers to respond I mean come on. lol

[Archaeox]

Yawn, GTA games are better on DualShocks, and you know that

I care if PSN is free

Plus, the only thing 360 has over PS3 is the content, everything else is the same

Pointless, pointless article

[OJ_juice]

"Comfort for this sandbox genre is more important playing long hours lol, this isn't like older GTA's. "

lol. you'll play through 10 minutes of GTA4 and your 360 will overheat. GTA4 will be so long, that I don't think you get through the game without RROD.

[Snukadaman]

psn is not one of the big selling points for people who want too buy a ps3...indeed its a great feature but when you go around the internet you find most games played on psn are terrible...Some of you can deny that fact but your only lying too yourselves....I would honestly own a ps3 at this point of not for terrible internet and problems with multi platform games.

[TheREALHarryEtTubMan]

Xbox Live isnt a seeling point for the 360 either... thats why there are only 7 million active Gold members right now... becuase no one wants to pay for it LMAO.

In the end the Xbox 360 fails and Snukadaman is just another one of Power of Gays names... just like Toot and Jack Mekhoffer. Lame douche.

PS3 is going to kill the 360 in sales this generation... have more people on PSN and a better online service by the end of the year. Get over it. People are out searching for Xbox 360's to buy so they can jump on Xbox Live... only 7 million 360 owners are active on the 360 right now. It's really not as big as u make it sound. PS3 has probably passed that by now. Would you like a link saying there are only 7 million ACTIVE GOLD MEMBERS??? I dare you. I will make you look as stupid as everyone knows you are.

[psnDevistator356]

A free service, also one that gives almost as much as a service that cost.

[Diabloz]

How in the world would you think that dualshock isnt good? LOL the GTA was MADE for dualshock.

[Expy]

lol @ "epic" downloadable content.

[fenderputty]

it may very well be epic. If you're a hardcore GTA fan, then that content will play a role in your decision making.

Still ... the other reasons are all network related and shouldn't last through the summer.

[Expy]

I don't see the content playing a factor in anybodies decision, since nobody knows what that content actually is or how much it'll cost (additional to the game). As well, new buyers will also have to take into account if they want to play online or not, new entries into the next-generation scene will have to think about the Gold Live fee if they chose the XBOX 360, THAT is a true factor in decision making since it's a part of the game that you can only have access to if you pay additional fees.

[fenderputty]

isn't a deciding factor. Is it a factor for games like COD4? Unless you pay that fee, you're only getting half a game for anything with online components on the 360. It's the same for Halo, Gears etc etc etc. I understand that no one knows the price of the additional content but, I've heard people on here who have both systems say they're getting if for the 360 simply because it's an option. Downloadable content is an issue. It might not sell consoles but, it's going to sway some people decisions on which console to purchase it on.

[JD_Shadow]

...that we have YET to hear anything from R* that says that th PS3 wouldn't get any DLC support, much less get EQUAL DLC support. We know the 50 mil is a drop in the bucket for Rockstar and the GTA series.

Jesus, you guys, get it through your heads about the DLC. Rockstar shouldn't have to confirm that there IS DLC support on the PS3 because there was nothing creditable saying there there wouldn't be.

So can we please stop acting like there is some secret pact that is keeping R* from doing anything, or that we need something concrete from R* about that (seriously, even if God Himself came and told you that there would be support for the PS3, you Xbox fanbots would never believe it because it's not what you wanted to hear)? And can we PLEASE stop with this fanboyish BS? We know the DLC extras were adding 10 hours, it's NOT this new GTA4 length game. C'mon, people, do a LITTLE more research than this, CHALLENGE what the unheard of blogs try to tell you. For once in your life, use some common sense and logic.

[Fishy Fingers]

Custom soundtracks #3

lol they currently have a story in "pending" saying THEY believe the PS3 will have custom soundtracks!!?

Quote "slice Writes - "we believe that Sony’s Playstation 3 will get Rockstars custom soundtrack system"

Hit seeking nubs.

[Skerj]

This is almost the same damn list from the other day except this one doesn't reek of fanboyism. In any case buy whichever one you want, it really doesn't matter as much as kids are making it out to be. I'll be picking up the "inferior" PS3 version.

[TitanUp]

why would you 360 owners pay for something extra that should come with the game if its planned.

makes no since to me i pay for nothing extra if i get dlc its the free stuff.

[njd82]

If it turns out that it is better on the 360, the only question then is will you be able to get through the game (let alone the DLC) before the 360 explodes in a puff of smoke?

I had both machines up until a couple of weeks ago. Lets just say its a whole lot quieter under my TV now.

[Adriokor]

lol that was awesome funny.

All these points are invalid. Fail.

[darkshiz]

It's sad enough that MS is acting like the game is exclusive to them.

It's multi platform it'll sell on both systems.

Do they expect PS3 owners to buy a 360 version just because it got DLC?
That'll be the dumbest thing ever to do.

[HelloBabe69]

yeah pretty much. i could care less about DLC. The game is freaking huge anyway.

[jaja1434]

No, but they might expect someone who owes neither to choose to by the 360 over the PS3 for X reason.

[Dann7978]

PS3 will have rumble

[njd82]

If the ps3 doesn't have rumble then i've got a serious case of the shakes and should go see my doctor.

[brothersimon]

3 simple things make xbox the best version

Achievements,
Live,
Down loadable Episodic content.

I can add a few more..

Best pad (triggers!)
Cheaper,
Faster loading times

[Alcaponedyou]

trying too hard?

[TheREALHarryEtTubMan]

Its another one of Power of Greens names. He's losing his mind and defending the failing FLOPbox on it's way into the tank.

Enjoy 6th place sales while you can LMAO... Microsft will pull the plug on it soon enough.

[brothersimon]

Explain yourself.. whos power green or what?

psfail failt!1

[lalilulelo]

how do u not know who he is, his post is right above you. were u sucking his d!ck last night?

[Garrison]

And that is on a playstation my friends, no xbox live 50 bucks a year, downloadable game content paying especially for a game that most ps3 fans are have on it on their checklist to have finished with already before the big kahuna comes out....
MGS4.

[Alcaponedyou]

more like weeks.
and no, the PS3 will own.

[Oom]

Just report it and it will go away.

By the way from what ive seen thay are equal games. PS3 is geting its own content as well plus 360's is just missions so there is no superior version.

Rumble? Ps3 has that

Acheivements? Ps3 will have that

Xbox live? Psn is free.

Exclusice content? Nope. Ps3 is geting content. and it wont be that epic for either system just like all other DLC's http://www.gamecollision.co...

Home integration? Ps3 exclusive.

[jaja1434]

Well if one version has more content than the other, and all other things being equal(graphics, frame rate, ext) then the one with more content is by definition better.

I'd give an example where the PS3 version of a game has more content but the only thing I can think of at the moment is Lost Planet which has the extra maps and playable character. But other than that I think most games released on the PS3/360 at the same time are the exact same game.

[Adriokor]

Quality over Quantity. (applies to xbox too lol)

[Varsarus]

"We believe that Microsoft’s Xbox 360 will be the console that will enable the game to really show its full potential"

When the ps3 will only show 30% hahahahahaha.

[Booyah]

LMAO

[TwissT]

Oh man I like the 360 and all but that comment was pure ownage. lmao

[Spike47]

LOLZ
Power of green you looked like the average MS worker trying to make a consumer buy their crap.

Archaeox looked like the consumer himself, Nice one man, bubbles for you.

Not everyone buys very game that is released, the Ps3 controller is simple and easy to use for GTA fans

WOW, THE NEW XBOX360 TROLL: BROTHERSIMON,

FASTER LOADING TIMES? The Ps3 has no framerate isssues and will have faster loading times if sony decides to include that 25 minute GB install thing before being able to play

[BrianC6234]

GTAIV won't be better on either console. That dweeb who wrote that trash needs to get a life. And why was that garbage even posted on this site? Now a lot of dumb people will probably infect their computer by allowing whatever spyware popped up from that site to install on their computer. N4g.com should refuse all links that have spyware pop up with them. We don't need to stinkin toolbar crap.

[Dann7978]

1. GTA has always been with playstation
2.By the time the downloaded content will be out this game willl already be done
3.OMG gamer points while we get trophys
4.Xbox live is stupid why pay for a service when you can get it for free
5. Custom tracks please i got my ipod right here
6.Get ready for scratches discs and RRoD's

This article was a waste of time and space

[brothersimon]

And then 360 came, stole it, and made it the best version.

GO CRY.

[power of Green]

Yet you're taking up our time and taking up space. lol.

*I hate 360, RROD, scratched disc, DVD9* Blah blah blah.

[lalilulelo]

effin xbots. 360 didnt steal sh!t from the PS3. 360=EPIC, EPIC, EPIC FAIL!!!!

[ForTheFallen]

Although all of these arguments are VERY convincing...I'd have to say PoG...Wow, dude.

"I hate 360, RROD, scratched disc, DVD9* Blah blah blah."

You sound like Bush...

"Blood for oil, mass civilian casualties, outdated military...blah, blah ,blah..."

When will your reality become real?

[GUNS N SWORDS]

it was built on 360 hardware, so it's got a good deal of hardware optimization for the 360,

the ps3 version was the reason why it got delayed till april 08.

in this case the 360 version was the dominate from the beginning.

[SeanScythe]

Yeah just the network part not the signal player. They had to get the online working for the game. Which it is working and running with no problems.

[HelloBabe69]

actually it was multiplayer that delayed the release. 360 blows anyway, i only play it to play my friends that have xbox live.

[ianp622]

But people who have played the game said the framerate and number of people was better on the PS3, so it didn't make a difference that it was on 360 first.

[GUNS N SWORDS]

and there you have it.

http://www.ps3fanboy.com/20...

[Adriokor]

It was built separate for both platforms. And the PS3 version was only a week behind so it didn't really get delayed because of it. Lie some more why don't you?

[Kaz Hirai]

Sony Soldiers- we should pity the POOR PIG JACKASSES who believe this BILGE!
And then, of course, we shall LAUGH at them!

MWAH-HA-HA-HA!!!

[Sir Ken Kutaragi 4]

I LAUGH WITH YOU!!! ;-D Pathetic they are

[Shadow Man]

I Skeet Skeet on you sony soldiers B!tch -------

Its riiiidge Raceeer...Ridge..Racer........ ...
Its riiiidge Raceeer...Ridge..Racer........ ...
Its riiiidge Raceeer...Ridge..Racer........ ...
RIIIDGE RACCCERRR!!!!!!!!! i remember that one LOL n_n

[carl ps3]

and i remember the xbox for erm NOTHING! :D

[s8anicslayer]

this is one of many stupid posts that will get approved due to the nature of extreme fanboyism on this site! it's ashame but who cares! i'll still buy the ps3 version and while most people who get off on sh!t like this will be downloading gta4 extra content i'll be launching a missile up liquid snakes ass!

[ProperFunked]

well said. *golf clap*

[LSDARBY]

Its been confirmed that the PS3 version will have rumble, lame article. With lame points, its not like the game itself is actually any better its just which console you would prefer to play it on.

[toughNAME]

Clearly the 360 version is the better one. IF ANYTHING the PS3 version will equal the 360 version.

But this is all common sense (it's like slice gaming are reading my posts!) and we all knew this already.

Some of these comments are pretty disgusting by the way. Funny and a little sad, but disgusting.

[boodybandit]

to amaze me with your comments yet you complain about your bubbles. What is even more amazing is that you have more then 1.

How about we wait until the game actually comes out instead of all this crystal ball reading and wishful thinking. Both versions will most likely be nearly identical in every way. This article is complete crap and it's sad nonsense like this even gets approved in the first place. But without it guys like you would starve.

[Adriokor]

Do you work for MS or you have no life?

[toughNAME]

When have I ever complained about my bubbles?

I know you like your console...but seriously there is nothing wrong with this article. More disgusting comments to add to the list...you guys amaze me.

[boodybandit]

so which console are you referring too my liking? Your assumptions wreak of insecurity.

[power of Green]

MGS was always a Nintendo franchise, didn't stop PlayStaion from taking over lol.

EDIT: Whatever I use to play Metal Gear on NES. lol.

[Jerkapotamus]

Metal Gear Solid (MGS) was a Playstation 1 game. Metal Gear (not MGS) was a Nintendo game. So no, Metal Gear Solid was never a Nintendo game, aside from Twin Snakes for the Gamecube which came out quite a bit later.

[lalilulelo]

only MG was on NES. ONE EFFIN GAME AS I BELEIVE. ONE!!!

[tweaker]

Get your facts straight POG. There is a difference between Metal Gear SOLID vs Metal Gear. MGS started life on PS1.

You see how easily you're misinformed?

[eagle21]

xbox live: only 6 million gold members since 2001/2002.

PSN is free. Over 7 million psn members in 1.25 years.

Playstation 3: $60 + FREE online + Home + Wifi = 60 bucks. :)

360: $60 + $50 (live) + $99 wifi + DLC (cost around: an arm and leg)) = too damn much! :(

plus the PS3 version is pretty. ;)

[Archaeox]

Well the Xbox fanbase isn't counted now, is it?

Also, where is the $60 on the PS3 side coming from?

[eagle21]

$60 is the price of Grand Theft Auto IV. 100% complete out the box.

PSN has more people playing the full experience of multiplayer games. Like 7.4 million psn accounts worldwide.

360 has 3.5 million people with only silver memberships (can't play GTA IV). And only 6 million active members.

Live will probably crash when GTA IV launches. (better knock on wood)

I have been told that the PS3 version sure is pretty. :)

[Archaeox]

Thanks for reminding me of Live crashing, MS fails at predicting when the Live subscribers will explode

[Snukadaman]

http://kotaku.com/341399/xb...

You have been coming onto this website for awhile...I have also...how is it I remember this story and you dont...selective memory?

[ICUP]

WOW!!!

10 million suckers!!!!!!!

[Varsarus]

90% of Xbox live members are american.

[Fan Tastic]

But I will be playing the smoother framerate and less laggy PS3 version so I don't mind.

[Dann7978]

How is it the better version, in this website where they reviewed it. They said the ps3 version was more realistic, while you guys have cartooish charaters face it 360 is a flop

Now go wait for about 2 years until you get your box from Microshit

[Boldy]

Hasn't a story similar to this already been posted?

[Spike47]

toughName where did you get the time machine?

Right now we don't know which version is better, the reasons listed in the article are either too small or dont decide which version is better because it's optional or comes with a price.

[toughNAME]

Stop making excuses it's one game, enough already!

Do you think if you join your fellow Sony fans by outright denying anything postive 360/negative PS3 that it will just go away?

[GutZ31]

You sure this site isn't Sarcastic Gamer?

[BigKev45]

It will be better because it's X360.

[Phoebian]

Which ever version is better, I am still buying a PS3 when it comes out.

[Archaeox]

A high amount of casual gamers will buy the PS3 version

Casual gamers don't listen to features or content

They will get GTA on PS3 because they are used to the DualShock, and many people think of PlayStation when you say Grand Theft Auto, because of brand association.

Lets say PS3 and Xbox 360 had the same amount of consoles sold

If Halo 3 came out for both systems, the Xbox 360 version will sell more

Simply because of brand association, when you say Halo, you think Xbox

When you say Grand Theft Auto, you think Playstation

To casual gamers who don't care about DLC, PS3 version will be better, because they are eighter

a) Used to the controller

or

b) Want to play online, but don't care about extra features

[Varsarus]

Exactly!, It doesn't seem the 360 owners understand that multiplatform games that are brand associated to one console will sell better on it, it's a proven fact, way I see it.

[ElementX]

I don't think brand association means much. Look at the people buying DMC4 on 360 or Final Fantasy games showing up on Nintendo and Playstation. How about Sonic on all 3 systems?

Talking about brand association, you mean Mass Effect 2 shouldn't be on PS3 because it's associated with 360? How about Farcry? The sequel shouldn't be on consoles because the original game was on PC?

GTA started on PC, sure people played it on Playstation, where it became extremely popular, however don't rely on associations to sell products.

I could say Sony sucks because I associate Sony with BetaMax, Minidisc, and UMD movies, all obsolete.

[Archaeox]

I never said it shouldn't be on that, it will just sell more on the brand that it is associated to

[ElementX]

Ok, you didn't say that it shouldn't be there. However, I don't think people will run out and buy a PS3 because they played San Andreas on PS2. They bought PS2 because it was dirt cheap and their friends had them. These days I go to Gamestop and people say 360 is selling more in my area (Minneapolis). It could be different elsewhere, however console cost does play a factor.

[KingItachi]

This article is dumb some people may care about that stuff, but I don't they are all meaning less and yes I have a 360

[Cyb3r]

This article was clearly written by a 360 fanboy he praises the 360s noisy DVD drive and even the RROD.

[whoelse]

It was a joke...

[Varsarus]

Rockstar are not happy with the DVD9's limitations and the lack of hard drives on the 360's stupid Core system, a decision to go ps3 exclusive after GTA IV would be a very smart one, I have no doubt that they want to take full advantage of the Cell, RSX & Blu-ray.

[Mr_Luke]

Wow, another article made by a fanboy. And the usual fights here. When a good article written by normal ppl that explain differences for REAL (if there are any)?
And who cares about the version, if you have a PS3 you buy it for PS3, if you have an Xbox360 you buy it for that. I don't understand why ppl keep attacking the consoles they don't have hiding behind a "and i have this and that!" and they don't even know that PS3 version has rumble too.

[whoelse]

I cant see why Rockstar wont update the game so PS3 owners can enjoy custom soundtracks. I think i heard they're doing that with Burnout.

[power of Green]

RockStar had either simply announced some of the other issues causing the delay with the multi player excuse or it was a tactic due to PS3 fanboy blow-back. PS3 fanboys will destroy anything that stands in their way.

[Rockstar product development VP Jeronimo Barerra has revealed that technical issues with the PS3 were partly to blame for last fall's delay of Rockstar North's Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3, X360).

"It's really no surprise to anybody that the PS3 was definitely a contributing factor to that," Barerra told MTV. "Now, we're neck and neck. That's not an issue anymore. But back then that was something we were taking into account."

Grand Theft Auto IV missed its original release window last fall and is now scheduled for release on PS3 and X360 April 29. The Xbox 360 version of GTA4 ... Read more]

http://www.shacknews.com/la...

[TheREALHarryEtTubMan]

Dude your an idiot. What are u even desperately fighting aobut? Xbox 360 sales are TANKING. It's a flop and PS3 IS GOING TO SALE MORE HARDWARE. ALOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT MORE.

You are almost creepy.

[lalilulelo]

hahahah power of Sh1t, are you crying now?

[Blademask]

GTAiv will be holding over other people until Alan Wake comes out... Lets hope that DLC is 10 months long.

[Noah]

The PS3 version is better, here why,
In Three Red Lights Podcast Episode 30 Hilary Goldstein(Editor-in-Chief of the Xbox Team)says that the PS3 version looks better and you can play two player on one PS3 System, something you can't do on the xbox version.

[from the beach]

Quite frankly the DLC is reason enough - whatever it ends up being I'd rather have the choice of getting it than not at all. Hopefully the versions on both systems will play exactly the same

[SKUD]

Complete yet expensive. DLC isnt free on XBL. They should point that out as well.

[Alcaponedyou]

"exclusive" DLC : $50 million
PS3 exclusive bundle: feels like paying $100 million
RRODing after 5 hours of playing: Sh!t mother F*cking Priceless.

[cr33ping_death]

god not this again.

[TheREALHarryEtTubMan]

Xbox 360 is failing. Seriously it's going to even get outsold by the Gamecube. Xbox 360 sales are HORRIBLE for this time in its life. Right now it should be selling stronger than anytime in its life and stay that way for 3-5 more years. IT'S LITERALLY FLOPPING HARD. LMAO.

It's selling just like Xbox 1. Which makes sense.

[Asurastrike]

lol this is stupid. People will like the game no matter what system it's on. If you never play the extra content, you can't miss it.

[Blademask]

I think the version of the game that doesn't increase hardware failure likely hood is the better version.

[cellypower]

Let's put this way, if your buying a system for a game it should be for the long term and not short term.Ps3 is a better choice for me.

[IzKyD1331]

haha wow, now bill gate's slaves claim that the RRoD is actually GOOD....

[NWA TA]

It was a joke genius

[Xiru]

If that review that was posted is to be believed, the PS3 version of the game is the superior version.

PS3:
no frame rate issues
split screen multiplayer
more npcs in the city
free online
home dlc
more realistic look
mandatory 10 minute install

360:
exclusive dlc
achievements
more cartoony look
some frame rate issues with no installation
have to pay for online (not that big of a deal)
extended play = broken 360 if its not a falcon

Personally I am going with the PS3 version. Even if the PS3 version were flawed compared to the 360 version, I would go PS3 because all my other GTA experiences are on PS2. To all those saying the DLC makes the 360 version better, techically you are right if you mean longer lasting gameplay. But better could mean a number of things. And to me, it looks as if the PS3 version will be better in the long run.

[dork0783]

IM still getting it for the 360 Disagree with me all you want.

[PSWe60]

Seems like PoG missed his nap today, still whinny, still crying, although I do admire how he deffends his crappy console till the end, and that end is June 12.

[GUNS N SWORDS]

yes i would definitely have to agree with reason number 3.

i can have the entire sound track of GTA3, vice city, San Andreas, liberty city stories, and vice city stories playing along with having gta4's original audio, plus my own custom tracks.

BIG FVCKING PLUS

[xhairs]

is it really? With the amount of people I hear with their radios on and talking to everyone in the world on their cell phone, I don't see how this GTA radio is such a disaster. I didn't mind it on GTA 3, so what's the big deal with in game soundtrack? Not to mention if you read the article they display a section where it could be bypassed on the PS3.

To me, soundtracks? Sweet, but that doesn't benefit game play my friend.

[power of Green]

You guys better hope and pray the PS3 version has the same amount of detail and runs on par with the 360 version. The reviewers that have gave their opnions and fear their careers will be over if they say anything about PS3 in a negative light don't count.

[Peekay]

POG you better hope that a 100 million PS2 owners don't get a PS3 to play GTAIV. You might be out of a job =P

[Xlll]

At least i don't have to worry about my PS3 breaking when i turn it on to play GTA, can you say the same about that over priced toaster?

[Varsarus]

Why should we pray? both versions will play and look the same, clown.

[Shadow Man]

Damn look at all the sony fangirls trying to convince you that the ps3 is the best version lol. I feel like Im in Dead Rising surrounded by a bunch of Sony Zombies... To bad I can't slash them up with a chainsaw :D

[prunchess]

pretty weak arguments in favour of the 360. not convinced by them. expected a much better case in favour of the 360 than that.

[367 To Your Ass]

your going to have to chop me up to bits if you want to change anything.

[jackdoe]

So, this article is pointless. They give reasons why the 360 version would be better, but then they counteract with saying that the PS3 version would have similar features, making it all moot in the end.

[Shadow Man]

We are outnumber theres too many Sony Zombies. Theres no way in hell we can survive. It was nice fighting over What we believe but it seem the Sony Zombies have acquire 90% of N4G. But there still hope left...

[Xlll]

hope is gone good bye

[Shadow Man]

there still hope my little Shinigami.
Retreat or fear the power of my zanpakuto.

Edit: lol too slow "BANKAI" senbonzakura kageyoshi!!!

[Xlll]

if your zanpakuto is anything like you console i'll just watch it break when you try to use it and give you a white box to put it in.

[Xlll]

was that your "banki"? all i seen was a white box and you started running to a post office

[Bzone24]

Xbox 360 fans play games.
ps3 fans spend all their time posting here. Must not be anything to play on ps3.

[Neurotoxin]

Those 4 reasons don`t make the game better on 360. End of.

[BigKev45]

I get 7 disagrees on the Xbox 360 being better? Bunch of Sony fanboys, lol.

[captainpwn]

What the heck is slice gaming?

Loner site trying to get some hits? Im not surprised.

[367 To Your Ass]

this game was made on 360 hardware so, the ps3 version is a port, once again 360 remains as the console of choice for developers to work on first, just like assassins creed, dark sector, and all of the multiplatform games before those games.

[Adriokor]

Lie much?>

It is a sin you know.

[TradingWarStories]

You can chat some cr*p, PS3 contributed to its delay however it wasnt the only reason to its delay. And am not right that this is R*'s first game on the PS3 ...?

Yeh thort soo.

[Kenshin_BATT0USAI]

Alright so they countered two of their own arguments within the same post, the is sad, but the article does have some truth to it. I won't lie about that.

[Bathyj]

So pretty much any Bot will take pretty much any game and claim those first 3 reasons for superiority. The thing is lots of people dont care about them so if you're one then it fails to be a selling point.

I prefer controller preference, since its a long game. Console reliability, since its a long game.

And can we change the word Epic in point 4 to "Tacked on". I'm sick of everyone assuming these extra mission will be LC and VC Stories sized games based on the wonderings of one random blogs. The bottom line is we know nothing about them other than R* is 100% committed at the moment only to GTA4 and will then worry about DLC which M$ has to try and make $50M from.

Along with paying for live the title of this story should read "Why GTA4 will cost twice as much on Xbox."

[Lilbambit]

that article was clearly written by a ps3 fanboy, he was mocking all the reasons xbox 360 fanboys (like myself) will be enjoying GTA IV that little bit more than ps3 fanboys

[longduckdong]

1-FREE ONLINE
every PS3 owner can be a multiplayer foe.

2-THE GAME RUNS SMOOTHER ON PS3.
bully sure runs great on 360, don't it

3-HOME
there will be tons of cool stuff for this game in Home

4-THE CONTROLLER
grand theft and playstation controllers go together like PB & J

5-THE PS3 GTA IV BUNDLE
it comes with the system

[kenjix]

Anyone else see the fanboys trying to prove that the 360 is still viable?

You can't spin the gamers anymore fanboys 2007 is over along with the 360!

[GUNS N SWORDS]

all 5 million who got gears1 say so.

[IntelligentAj]

Your comment is way too easy to counter with a pro PS3 comment so i'm not gonna bother. You know that the same can be said for the PS3 though.

[Whoooop]

fail....

Anybody hear bundle???

[PSh1t3]

---360 wins. ps3 sucks d1ck like all you fanboys. suck it.

"RRoD - Keeps players on their toes when it comes to saving 100hours of gameplay. Creates an "on-the-edge" experience."

---See, even the RRoD is a good thing. PS3 just sucks.

[Xlll]

is that what you tell yourself to make you feel better every time you have to pack that thing you call a console in a box to send back to M$?

[Rapture333]

ROFL

[tomfoolery]

YOU SO NERVOUS.
Relax.
Your getting GTA4 too.

Just not the good one!! BWWHAHAHA.
I love to see Sony scum squirm.
Ahhhh.........as I wipe a tear of laughter from my eye.

tom

[Funky Town_TX]

Custom soundtracks are in all games. It has been that way since Nov 05.

[xhairs]

This article is complete crap. PS3 is getting exclusive DLC as well, so scratch out your "DLC is going to be pwnzorssss" because it's not the only console getting it.
2) Gamerscore, HOME achievements? OK you got me there not.
3) Custom Soundtracks, they even posted that PS3 users can have a way around it, it's all up to Rockstar and whether or not they'll implement it for us so we can't say it WONT be there as of yet.
4) XBL sure, you can say that, but without HOME we have no idea what the PS3 side of "XBL" will be like, but as of now yes XBL will have a lead, but that's the only 1 of 4 things he listed are worth saying the 360 version will be better.

People need to start looking at the other side of things before they start saying which is going to be better.

[367 To Your Ass]

so what ever the ps3 version gets goes.

chances are it's free content that's practically worth........nothing.

[IntelligentAj]

And there are the same chances that the DLC for the 360 is nothing or 2 extra episodes in a +100 hour game that you have to pay extra for so stop with the fanboy nonsense.

[xhairs]

I'm not even sure if you read my post. I am saying that PS3 is getting DLC and so is MS. Two different sets of completely different (EXCLUSIVE) content. So how can you say xbox will be better? Because they had to pay for it? Sony didn't pay for theirs which makes me chuckle because we still got it.

[Legion]

The basic argument would be... IF you owned both systems the VAST majority of owners would purchase the game for XBox360 over their PS3 system.

Why would you not? It has more options... simple.

[TradingWarStories]

I own both systems, im choosing the PS3 version and so are a 3 of my mates who both own the PS3 and 360. However we will see the real result on release ;)

[xhairs]

I fail to see what extra options you're allowed in GTA 4, was there something I missed somewhere?

[Booyah]

Even though I have both consoles, I'm still getting GTAIV on Ps3, simply because I'm used to the controller from GTAIII.

[Legion]

So far just 3 fanboys who are lieing to themselves and others.

[sumfood4u]

I think it doesnt really matter which system it comes on. The Best news i've heard about this game is there isn't anymore Delays! Now i wish FFXIII took the next step in that direction!

[kingOVsticks]

It really doesn't matter if the 360 version is better along the lines of extra content and custom soundtracks. Those things didn't really matter to me in the last GTA installments and it won't matter to me in this one.

[TheREALHarryEtTubMan]

3fixme is finished.

PS3 will finish the fight. Don't worry bots. HAHAHAHAHA

[Defectiv3_Detectiv3]

It is no secret that the early reviews of GTA4 have been more favorable towards PS3 due to the standard install that takes a whopping 8 min. This keeps the game running smoothly, unlike the 360 version, which is prone to hiccups and has been said to have less cpc's walking the streets.

DLC is a joke! No one plays this game that long! B4 I even have a chance to finish this game I will be playing HAZE, GT5, and MGS4.

And I'm sorry, but I hardly think that the online play will be anything more than an afterthought. In order to do a multiplayer game of that magnitude justice it would have to be its own game!

That being said here is a direct quote from an early review posted on N4G that describes how PS3 has split screen but not XBOX360:

"I know, you want details, but all I can confirm is split-screen on PS3 only. I was alone, so I didn't actually get to have any matches, but I could tell that the split-screen worked really well. There was a significant decrease in the amount of traffic and pedestrians, but it didn't ruin anything. This is understandable. Rendering two instances of Liberty City is a chore for any machine. I can't conclude one way or the other why the split-screen mode was not available on 360, but I assume by the drop in on-screen objects on the PS3 that the 360 just couldn't handle it. If you own a 360, don't worry. You have Xbox Live…so you're set"

Hmmm, I didn't hear them mention anything about this when they tried to pimp out the xbox version...

[Genuine]

Look I understand that you love your ps3, but 50 million dollars worth of GTAIV content says that maybe you should rethink your whole "I own a ps3, that's why it's better" view.

[gamesR4fun]

Wow looks like some of our local fanbots have a lot riding on this.
POG you little green homo I hope your versions the best cause really looks like you have nothing else to live for.
As for all the rest of ya who cares I mean were all going to be playing this both will be close enough to each other so it wont really matter and the fact is the superior version will be the one they put out on the PC. You know the one thats going to look better and have unlimited user generated content just like every other gta game to date.

[Rhezin]

Why do you people even own that piece of junk

[Genuine]

My bowels can finally rest easy, thanks Geritol...

[Guitarded]

N4PS3G should do nicely.

[IntelligentAj]

You've been here longer than me so I'm sure you remember all of last year when there were nothing but pro 360 articles on this site and anti sony news right?

[Guitarded]

I'm refering to the constant Sony fan circle jerk that goes on en-mass with every seemingly positive Microsoft story or negative Sony story. The ratio of fanboys on this site has always been Sony=or>Microsoft. So spare me.

[xg-ei8ht]

MS spent 50mill on nothing tbh,lmao.

It's a ps3 game through and through.

Runs better on ps3, i've already played both, friend of mine is an editor, i get a go of new stuff now and then:)

Looks more realistic on ps3. Much more 360 looking on the 360, well isn't every game.lol.

Home will Own u. Wait for it.

U can call me a fanboy etc, but i my eyes don't lie. Smoother framerate, more going on per scene. Better shaders. Its all there for ps3.

[GUNS N SWORDS]

GTA4 started on 360 NOT ps3....plus

other titles with the same concept like assassins creed, looks more realer than GTA4, and guess what the 360 version is more solid by 2x

said by 5 different reviewers.

winer 360.

[Says you]

Own that piece of junk that is truly a piece of junk you guys are a !joke! atleast the fans with a working console don't have a nervous breakdown or have an obsessive impulsive disorder unlike many of you! the probability that all the guys that use to bash the ones that has a working console probably went to another forum to spread the lies, like somebody here we know power of the lamest and theMart at XBoxKings.

[phctheone]

don't think it will be that better..
from what i've seen..
ppl are saying that the ps3 looks better..
we will see..

[kingofps3]

naa, it wont be.

[atomdooze]

KILL yourselves nerds. Keep telling urselves you got a better deal while I get to play an extra 10 hrs or more of GTA4. Keep telling urselves your awsome for buying a ps3 and becoming good little lemmings. You all say it dosent matter but hear you are pissing on my parade again. If you already won why so much hate. Afraid ur getting screwed on that 600$ movie machine. 750$ for the gta4 bundle, nice move there. might as well be a million for most people. Calm dawn and play dance dance rev. sony fans.

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

I like how Microsoft stole GTA away from Sony while they were napping. GTA went from Sony exclusive, to Xbox superior and exclusive episodes.

[The Fake Deal]

"I like how Microsoft stole GTA away from Sony while they were napping. GTA went from Sony exclusive, to Xbox superior and exclusive episodes."

How Did MS steal gta away from sony?"its still coming out for ps3. It seems everyone but your xbox fanboy mind know gta is and will always be known as a playstation frachise. You are in extreme denile to even think gta is an xbox franchise,Ms had to pay 50 million for gta4 to even show up on your sad and pathetic console now all of a sudden its "Xbox Superior" lol you sir are an idiot.

[Honor_in_Armor]

For now we can only wait and see. But in all honesty will real gamers even care come April 29th?

[Rapture333]

Live is no better then 360, Gamerscores are pointless (and I hope "Achievements never make their was to PS3, no matter, I just wont try to get them), Custom soundtrack, Yeah umm, your ipod, with your ipod speaker base, or computer , Ingame XMB coming soon. I LOLed when they said "Epic" DLC, supposedly its just gonna be some side missions, they said no new island, So like, will you beat the whole game? All the missions, enough to get the DLC. nuff said, this is sorta biaste in my opinion, I thought it was gonna be a graphical comparison. DLC CAN SUCK MY C****! EA'S MAKING YOU PAY FOR DLC GUNS IN A FPS! BFBC!

[Rapture333]

I own a 360 to. Im serious about DLC, I wouldnt buy the DLC on PS3 either. You now GTA3 was first released on PS2 10 months before Xbox cause sony paid $300,000 (maybe euros).M$ paid in the millions, yet I still dont know if the DLC will be worth it. P.S. The day DLC comes out Live will crash, just like COD4 map pack and X-mas.

[gnothe1]

i have a PS3 an a 360 an i have GTA pre ordered for my 360, just like i bought DMC4 an dark sector an COD4 for my 360!! I only want a few games for the PS3 (MGS4, GOW3) because MOST multiplat games thus far look an play better on the 360 an also have better online features. disagree all you want but its the truth. the controller is a matter of personal preference, i like the analog placement of the 360 sticks but dont really care for the bumpers, an dont like the triggers on the PS3 controller!! but anyway 90% of my gaming has been done on the 360 so unless something changes with the PS3 the 360 will remain MY console of choice!!

[phalanges]

how many RROD comes from playing GTA4 for too long.

[DevonTheDude535]

The only thing I will agree with is the exclusive DLC, Sony is rumored to have Exclusive GTA 4 DLC after all of Microsoft's packs come out though. As for the in-game messaging and custom soundtracks (why when GTA is known for great music); in-game XMB is right around the corner so for a month or two it will be an issue then it will be forgoten. The Achievements agreement is just plain dumb since many (late 07' and 08')PS3 games (both third and first party) have either Accomplishments (which are out of 1000 points just like Achievements on 360) or skill points (which are also oddly out of 1000 too, look at Uncharted). I have a 360 and love playing FPS games like Halo 3 and RSV one and two, but GTA has always been known as a Playstation game since the original PSone, and many people love the controller layout from GTA on the PS2. I'm buying mine on PS3 despite the DLC, heck that early review made the 360 version sound inferior.
He forgot to mention that Microsoft is giving away 800 free marketplace points and one month free gold subscription with purchase of GTA 4 on 360, Sony is confident about people buying it on PS3 since they are offering no freebies.

[juuken]

They're so sure of that huh?

[DevonTheDude535]

""RRoD - Keeps players on their toes when it comes to saving 100hours of gameplay. Creates an "on-the-edge" experience." "

This is the biggest joke I have ever heard, that sounds like the HD-DVD fanboys when their ship was sinking a few months back.

I have a 360 and PS3, that is the most idiotic comment I have ever read.

[t-0_ot-]

I see SOOOOO many people in here saying "But RROD!! Ohz Noez!" Well, hope your Blu-Ray drive doesn't crap out on you. Seriously, for all your BS about how the 360 sucks cause of the RROD, then you get struck with your Blu-Ray crapping out. Hilarious to think of. =]

Both my 360 and PS3 are working fine at the moment. My 360 stays cool, it hardly EVER gets hot. My PS3 has only once stated it couldn't read the disk but that was bout 4 months ago.. sooo, it's all good for me. =P

Sucks for you FANBOYS that only own ONE system. That must suck. =/

t-0_ot-

[CaliGamer]

And the 360 has nothing I want so therefore it doesn't suck for me. I know my gaming needs and they sure don't include the 360.
You on the other hand with both systems still sound angry all the time when negative news emerges about the 360, could it be you are lying about owning both??
Just a thought because if you did own both then none of this back and forth would affect you.

[Xbox is the BEST]

finished playing 8 straight hours of COD4 and Halo 3 and I see that these Sony fanboys got nothing to play just posting trash like they always do.

[lelik]

"RRoD - Keeps players on their toes when it comes to saving 100hours of gameplay. Creates an "on-the-edge" experience."

EPIC ^^

oh and we have cod4 too retard.

[Spydr07]

My favorite thing is to see those 360 owners with Gamerscore's of like 30,000. Way to advertise to the world you have no life. I think Gamerscore is completely synonymous with "LoserTag". It's like saying, "Look, I have no job, no car, no girl, and no friends. I can play video games for weeks on end!" I couldn't care less about it, but that's just me.

[Mikey Mike]

cannot spell bored!

[Spydr07]

Did you mean bord, bourd, board, or bored? Like, OMG, there's so many ways to spell that! Which one is the correct one?

...yup, I'm bored...

[PopEmUp]

it got rrod

[trancefreak]

this game will rock on both systems we'll probably be buying new controllers when finished from excessive use.

[sixaxis]

the only thing what i saw worth mentioning was DLC. The other things were nonsence, blurry excuses. I will be laughing if ps3 version of GTA IV will outsell 360s. I know, in my last gta post, i sayed that sony dosent move itself, but, maybe they really trying to suprise us and bring out Home, so we can access from there to GTA IV, collect some kinda points, and mess around with them in Home etc. So. sony this is your chance, bring out Home before the release of GTA IV and start advetisin it

[Niedermayer_20]

REASONS WHY U HATE THE PS3

BARRACK OBAMA IS QUEER

WHOPPIE DO
GO GET RED OR SUMFIN

[beans]

Without a doubt the 360 version is the only way to go for someone who wants the complete experience! Feature for feature the 360 version just sounds like the way to go! Seriously I don't understand why some of you are so bent on trying to ignore the truth! The PS3 version just isn't the way to go unless it's the console that you own! If you own both then the 360 version is a no brainer and if your just entering this generation then the 360 version is still a no brainer! To many people here don't want to hear the truth and yes we no the PS3 version will be fun but not as fun as the 360 version! Soundtracks make a huge difference as well as achievements and the DLC is going to be insanely huge! If they charge for it I really don't care because like with live you get what you pay for!

[flappo]

my fave 360 feature is the noise it makes , it helps build up the explosions and crashes in gta4 with it's very own crash bang wallop soundtrack of the pos blowing up mid game

[PopEmUp]

but to be cautious cause 360 are next gen so make sure you where the helmet on your head before it take off

[Gantrfaxx]

I don't give a slightest fu*k if the X360 version will be better, which i doubt anyways. I bought my Ps3 a long time ago and one of the reasons was to play GTA on it.

[beans]

It's funny you say that because thats the same reason i purchased my 360 along time ago and could carless about it being on the PS3! Also the 360 version is already better with more features and dlc so quit fooling yourself thinking anything else! Get your PS3 version and be happy because thats really all that matter! I for one would be upset if I purchased the lesser version!

[Gantrfaxx]

The X360 version is not better, it only has DLC which is BTW months away. By saying it's better you mean you're gonna have to pay for playing GTA online while i'm gonna play it for free? LOL
You can hype the X360 GTA as much as you want but i'm not gonna fall for that. I prefer playing games on Ps3 and with Playstation controller and that's enough reason to play GTA on Ps3.
I also have much more friends on my Ps3 than on my X360 so X360 GTA is not an option.
You are fooling yourself buddy. Go play your GTA on X360 and i'm gonna play my on Ps3.

[InMyOpinion]

You fanboys really feel the need to convince yourself that the 360 version won't be better than the PS3 version. They even write articles to defend it lol!

Makes you look afraid, you know. There are some features that you just can't take away from it. I'm not gonna fall to your level and list them though, deep down inside you all know what I'm talking about.

[Spydr07]

Blah, blah, blah, bippidy, bappidy, boo. Much like your little post here makes you look afraid that it might be true.

[beans]

I dont think he's afraid at all just like I don't think any 360 owner or even MS are worried! The only ones that seem to be in a panic are Sony only fans and Sony themselves! He's just telling it like it is and it's quite obvious you and every Sony fan on this site are in a state of denial!

[Spydr07]

Yes, because I obviously like GTA. Check my post history, man. GTA is an overly repetitive game that needs a serious overhaul to make it fun again. It's like Madden; the gameplay has been exactly the same since GTAIII and hasn't changed at all.

I just call it like it is, man. If MS is right, I'll say it. If Sony is right, I'll go that way. But from looking at your comment history, you don't seem to wanna hear rhyme nor reason unless it's "MS this, MS that!" Go, fanboy!

But I agree with you...paying 50 million for DLC to this game doesn't seem worried at all. I definitely wouldn't be worried if I set aside 1 billion for repairs. What's their true profit margin for the 360?

Both companies are worried, genius. PS2 had what, 120 million sold--around 20 million per year. PS3 isn't close to that. Yup, Sony should be a little worried. And from blue screen to red ring, MS should be worried, too. What can they design right?

So, bring on your little fanboy reply. The only 'obvious' thing I see is your lack of an objective thought process.

[lelik]

roflmao i love the xbox hate

[GameDev]

yes GTA "might" be better on the 360 as far as online features are concerned, but at the end of the day will this really matter against a competitor who is not only offering their own and in the case of a certain well publicized interview with a rockstar developer the "version with the graphical edge" but also Gran Turismo, Haze, MGS:4 and this article starts to look pretty silly on its face.

I know I would rather play all those titles PLUS GTA then to play through GTA on the 360, get tired of it and then have nothing to look forward to till Gears 2 hopefully in the fall but most likely early to mid 09. Yup it's a no brainer which is the better choice.

[NWA TA]

It's called why GTA will be better on 360... Not why Gran Turismo MG4 and Haze will be exclusives so it doesn't matter...

[beans]

Good point NWA TA! I don't understand why SOny fans have to keep throwing there lineup in the mix when 360's lineup is just as good if not better and will be realized come E3, Ubidays, TGS, and XO8! This game will sell well on both consoles but with the etra content and features it's a no brainer to pick up the 360 version!

[djcosta]

bla bla...MGS4, bla bla more exclusives...ps3 will rule, bla bla...
face the truth: xbox is much better in all games compared to ps3!!! FACE IT AND STOP CRYING!!! just go and buy an xbox which costs only £130 now...you will realize why nobody cares what you ps3 fans are always moaning about games...(you pay more money to have worse games than xbox or sometimes just equal!!!)

so why not GTA being better on XBOX360 "again"? i believe it will be once more far better and worth buying ...

PEACE!!!