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Grand Theft Auto 5 For Switch, Not A Question Of If, But When?

In my mind, it’s not a question of IF it will happen, but WHEN. I do think Grand Theft Auto 5 on the Switch is inevitable.

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wonderfulmonkeyman2484d ago

I'll believe it when there's some credible sources/evidence.
Till then, basically a pipe dream.

badz1492482d ago (Edited 2482d ago )

the file size of the whole thing alone which amounted to the volume of 65GB on the PS4 is enough to debunk any hope of it ever going to grace that puny storage. but if R* is willing to dumb everything down and skip lots of contents just to make it fit...who knows but they are already swimming in money thanks to the PS4 and Xbone and to a certain extent, PC too. I don't think they would be bothered to port it to the Switch.

Apollosupreme2482d ago (Edited 2482d ago )

The Switch would be gettig the last gen version if it comes. It was a 8 GB install file size on PS3 & 360.

badz1492482d ago (Edited 2482d ago )

@BrettAwesome

You do know that the PS3 has more storage than the Switch, right? Plus, full install was not mandated for the PS3 but I'm not sure about it because I only have the PS4 version.

But why are you bringing up the PS3 here? Just so you can claim that the Switch has more power?

The 10th Rider2482d ago

Pre-update GTA 5 is much smaller though. Rockstar already required a download for L.A. Noire, so it's likely they would just put the base game on the cartridge and make updates a download. It's not like that would stop the game from selling an insane amount again. 64GB cartridges are coming out next year, so if it came out next year they could use one of those and put 90% of the game on a cartridge.

And why would they have to dumb everything down? The game already runs on PS3/360 and even in handheld the Switch is substantially more powerful than either of those consoles.

NotoriousWhiz2482d ago

@Badz, obviously if it can run on the PS3, it can run on the Switch. Anyone who thinks otherwise is delusional. It's also why I'm not surprised Diablo 3 was ported to the Switch.

Profchaos2482d ago

Odds are that it won't contain the higher resolution textures and next gen enhancements which will cut the game size down significantly. Still it's not a small game.

kevnb2482d ago (Edited 2482d ago )

They wont use the same assets as the ps4 version, ps3 version was around 8 gb. I actually have the physical pc version, it comes on 7 dvds and is one of the last physical releases on pc I've seen.

kevnb2482d ago

@NotoriousWhiz not only was diablo 3 ported to the switch, it has a better framerate than last gen consoles. The switch is actually quite powerful for a console you can take with you!

BrettAwesome2482d ago (Edited 2482d ago )

Lol. Disagrees for asking about install size

wonderfulmonkeyman2482d ago (Edited 2482d ago )

If they did it at all, they'd have to rework it for a cartridge format.
Along with that, comes the opportunity to work with Nintendo on compressing the file size down to something manageable.

And Nintendo has shown they can make some nearly magical results happen in compressing data before now.

The game would fit in Switch just fine.
That's not even close to being an issue, let alone being the reason why I don't think it'll happen.

I just don't think R* has any intention of bothering with it.
They're made their money on that game.
I think, if they work on Switch at all, they'll want to move on with something new and different, rather than revisiting GTA 5.

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Cmv382482d ago

They should put that effort towards gta 6

Moonman2483d ago

Make it happen, it would just sell millions more to the gazillions it already has sold...lol.

ZeekQuattro2483d ago

Meh. I'm way more interested in SR: The Third. I had a lot of fun and put a lot of hours into that game on the PS3.

Goldenhawk5212482d ago

Waaay better than GTA V in my opinion. Saints Row 3 was so awesome and spent so much time with it on the PS3 when I was a teen. I am totally getting it for the Switch! Bring on the dislikes idc.

letsa_go2482d ago

They can probably port the xbox 360 or ps3 version

Orionsangel2482d ago

It's possible but it'll be the 360, PS3 style downgraded version. Unless they stream it online.

DarXyde2482d ago (Edited 2482d ago )

360/PS3 is the standard version. XBOX One/PS4 version is UPGRADED.

But yes, it'll likely be a halfway version.

I doubt they'll stream it. I think a big draw for people with a Switch would be portability and if you need a connection, that defeats the purpose.

Apollosupreme2482d ago

I can live with a PS3 port. Switch isn't about cutting edge graphics.

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GTA V Enhanced Updated vs Original Ray Tracing Comparison Shows Major Improvement

GTA V Enhanced has been updated on PC with improved ray tracing features. Read ahead to learn how it compares with the original version.

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Pyrofire956d ago (Edited 6d ago )

kinda feels like it just makes the image have less contrast, removing shadows somewhat.
Even if it's "more realistic" I think the standard looks better. Not in every situation but the standard likely runs better so I'll side with that more than likely.

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GTA5 Has Sold Over 215 Million Copies, Red Dead Redemption 2 Has Sold Over 74 Million Units

Take-Two announced its financial results for the fiscal year 2025, also sharing an update on the sales of GTA5 and Red Dead Redemption 2.
The anticipation for GTA6 has reached fever pitch, with the latest trailer being the biggest video launch of all time.

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LostPotato43d ago (Edited 43d ago )

Milk...get your milk...and so much more. Really when you release the same games in three editions over 15 years it's amazing how much money, and the amount of sales you earn. It's amazing how no one can compete.

Mr_cheese43d ago

To be fair, no many companies could release the same game over and over. They've earned that whether we agree or not

DarXyde42d ago

I mean Resident Evil 4 has had longer legs and still hasn't done anything like this.

Profchaos43d ago (Edited 43d ago )

GTA v isn't the only game that's released three consoles generations running but nothing has sold those numbers including GTA San Andreas which is now 4 console generations deep.

anast42d ago

Looks like a 2040 release for GTA6

gold_drake42d ago

thats insane right?
absolutely insane

rlow142d ago

No surprising considering that it’s been on every major platform and store.

I decided to look up the longest and most sold games list. To my surprise Tetris has takes the top spot.

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GTA VI Early Comparison Highlights Massive Jump in Character Detail, Environments & More Over GTA V

A new Grand Theft Auto VI early comparison video highlights the massive jump in character detail, environments and more over its predecessor.

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Snookies1251d ago

I mean, considering the amount of time between the two. It better be a massive upgrade. Especially with the amount of money Rockstar raked in from GTA Online.

MDTunkown50d ago

Most of scenes are pre rendered

andy8550d ago

Literally none are. If you know anything about rockstar they don't do that. Confirmed by themselves that this is all in-game

MDTunkown50d ago

Is that why first gta5 trailer looked better than the final product? Or is that why same happened with rdr2 ?
Rockstar told 50% are cutscenes and rockstars always used better models during cutscenes than in game.
You legit seems to know rockstar very well.

andy8549d ago (Edited 49d ago )

It didn't though? And neither did RDR2. In fact it was actually the opposite. What's with the hate boner? If you don't like it just avoid the topic

InUrFoxHole49d ago

Why don't either of you provide proof. This is just a he said, she said argument at this point

generic-user-name50d ago

You're either lying or just don't know what pre rendered means. Pre rendered means that if you change the character's appearance (clothes, accessories etc) they wouldn't show up in the cutscenes because they were already made and aren't being rendered in real time. This is something that doesn't happen in Rockstar games.

"Is that why first gta5 trailer looked better than the final product? Or is that why same happened with rdr2 ?"

In fact some of the scenes in RDR2 looked better in the retail version than at launched.

anast49d ago

The OP is taking the shot-gun approach: say a bunch of random tripe and see if something sticks.

repsahj49d ago

Damn! GTAV graphics are still awesome! But, I am so excited to play GTA6!!!