Planet GTA : "PS3 version is undoubtedly superior to the Xbox 360"

PlanetGTA writes: "Contrary to what many expected, it seems as though the PlayStation 3 version is selling more than the Xbox 360 version at certain large retailers. UK retailer ASDA is reporting that the PS3 version is selling three times more than its rival - the Xbox 360. Over in Australia, EB Games is reporting that while their pre-sales figures show both versions selling fairly close, the PS3 version is in the lead. Another retailer in that country, Gametraders, is saying the PS3 version is selling double than the Xbox 360.

Interesting indeed, I myself - who is a big fan of the Xbox 360 - will be getting the PlayStation 3 version, as I've read and heard personally from people who have played the game already that this version is undoubtedly superior to the Xbox 360. Granted, not as much that I would recommend going out to buy a PS3 console if you have a 360 already. Too bad that episodic content is Xbox exclusive, is Take-Two/Rockstar regretting that decision now?"

[niall77]

here come the fanboys

"duck and cover"

But yeah... the harddrive would really help a open world game.

didnt the devs of Mass Effect said the pop in problems on the 360 version where because of no HDD at some point?

but I wouldnt pay attention to what this guy is saying, we have less then a week left before we find out which version runs better of if both are the same

[sonarus]

I'll be waiting for confirmation myself but honestly i wouldn't be surprised. With a standard hard drive, it could really boost the performance of the ps3 version.

This is going to be good though. Some epic comments are inbound

[HighDefinition]

How many more to go? is the question.

Problems w/ the PS3 are a thing of the PAST.
Problems w/ the 360 are a thing of the FUTURE.

:P

[gamesR4fun]

Cant wait to get it going on my ps3 From what Ive seen of the 360 footage it looks amazing. Doubt it will be much better graphics wise but still cant wait to see it on hi-def on the ps3!

[ukilnme]

It has been proven time after time that the fanboys will show up no matter which version was said to be superior. They show up even when the devs say both versions are equal. I'll rent them both first and decide from there but that will be well after launch day.

[sonarus]

Yea graphics wise they will probably be about the same but when you consider things like pop in e.t.c. with ps3 having a hard drive i imagine it will be less frequent

[HighDefinition]

"During an interview with the UK's Official PlayStation Magazine, Rockstar's creative vice president Dan Houser was posed this question: "On PS3 you've got a guarantee that every machine is going to have a hard-drive and, with Blu-ray, you've got plenty of storage, whereas on Xbox 360 there's no guarantee of a hard-drive and you're working with the DVD format. Does that create limitations?" To which he simply answered, "Yep."

[Drekken]

All these reports about which is superior, besides the elusive DLC... I havent heard anything about the xbox version being better.

PS3 with the install is sure to have less pop up and load times. Just look at UT3 before and after the optional HDD install. Cleary noticable difference!

[HighDefinition]

that people are currently are playing these games....

That make this hold some weight, IMO anyway.

[kevoncox]

i'll wait for the reviews...Just last month industry insides heard and saw the ps3 at the sales charts....Then we know what happened...

BTW does everyone still doubt MS' supply issues statment?

[chaosatom333]

Ps3 has finally starting to show it potential.

if ps3 version > 360 version, then it will make xbox fans eat their own words when they said that the ps3 multiplatform games is going to always have 'problems' and is never going to be better than xbox multiplatform games.

[ATLRoAcH]

Every since I read a preview in P:TOM, I knew Sony was on top of it. Rockstar told P:TOM that Sony had its technicians come in and help. Rockstar said they wore "White Lab Coats" like they were some mad scientists or something. I think Sony gave Rockstar A LOT of attention to insure that the PS3 version would be great. If the PS3 version is superior, than you can think those guys in the "WHITE LAB COATS".

[NO_PUDding]

Yes, I still doubt the 360 hardware shortages.

PS3 dropped in sales, 360 didn't gain very much at all. The 500 difference was made in a big drop for the PS3 that month.
And anomalies, like people deciding not to buy the PS3 that month, will never be predicted by analysts.

It's why it's a well paid, but tricky and pointless job.

[JsonHenry]

Lol, you can keep GTA, I don't care what platform it is on. The GTA series has been the SAME damn game repackaged since GTA 3.

[captainpwn]

- HDD
- Free online
- Amazing controller
- Playstation franchise

vs.

-...
-...
-...
-DLC???

[Sev]

Holy crap, this article has exploded.

This is sure to spark some debate.

Im getting the PS3 version.

[P4KY B]

- HDD (yes, i give you that one)
- Free online
- ...
- Playstation franchise (not quite, I played GTA first on an AMIGA!)

vs.

-...
-Amazing controller
-...
-DLC

[Homicide]

It's true. The PS3 version is better. The PS3 version has faster load times, less frame rate problems and Rockstar likes the way the PS3 version looks. Also free online, home, sixaxis support and it will have DLC.

[Black_Jack]

bah, who really gives a f*K i'm gettin the ps3 version because i own one so why would i argue otherwise. Those of you with two consoles i think the debates plain stupid, are you in some way argueing to justify your own purchase? just buy it and play it. this whole our version is better than yours thing is getting old.

[dantesparda]

Drekken, why you gotta use my avatar? lol!

[Tarasque]

No Fanboy's the game isn't even out yet. So how can ps3 sell more, what the title should say is that more people are pre-ordering on ps3. Well i have to say i am picking the game up the first day and not pre-ordering along with quite a few friends not a single one of us pre-orderd.

[Tarasque]

- HDD (Same as 360 version)
- Free online (You paid for the system didn't you?)
- Amazing controller (Your opinion)
- Playstation franchise

vs.

- HDD (There is an optional install for 360 if you have HDD)
- Reliable Online (Dont have to worry about dedicated servers going down)
- Amazing Controller (IMO)
- Microsoft Franchise
- DLC

See that whole deal isn't even worth talking about. Who care's, Just buy on the system that's best for you or the only one you own.

[TheUsedVersion]

Here is the entire article that was pulled in case you missed it:

Firstly, this week IGN is running a "GTA IV week", where new content is posted everyday. Yesterday we already reported on the interview with the game's Art Director, Aaron Garbut, which can be read here. Last night they published an article detailing four of the game's multiplayer modes - covering Free Mode, Team Mafiya Work, Team Car Jack City and Turf War. Read that over here.

Yesterday we reported on the US edition of OXM giving the game a final score of 9.5/10, as seen here. Today we have news on another Xbox magazine, Xbox World 360(UK), who gave the game a score of 98%, saying the game has an "oscar-worthy dialogue", "unfeasibly rich gameworld" and "inspiring mission design".

Contrary to what many expected, it seems as though the PlayStation 3 version is selling more than the Xbox 360 version at certain large retailers. UK retailer ASDA is reporting that the PS3 version is selling three times more than its rival - the Xbox 360. Over in Australia, EB Games is reporting that while their pre-sales figures show both versions selling fairly close, the PS3 version is in the lead. Another retailer in that country, Gametraders, is saying the PS3 version is selling double than the Xbox 360.

Interesting indeed, I myself - who is a big fan of the Xbox 360 - will be getting the PlayStation 3 version, as I've read and heard personally from people who have played the game already that this version is undoubtedly superior to the Xbox 360. Granted, not as much that I would recommend going out to buy a PS3 console if you have a 360 already. Too bad that episodic content is Xbox exclusive, is Take-Two/Rockstar regretting that decision now?

If you live in the U.S. and have access to G4TV, then you can tune in this Sunday at noon, as the channel will be showing game play footage of the game. According to them, this will be the first place where such footage will be available to the public.

Lastly, Capcom in Japan announced that they'll be publishing the game locally later this year. Stay tuned for all the updates!

[fermcr]

PC version will rull them all. Waiting for PC version :)

[Fishy Fingers]

"I've read and heard personally from people who have played the game already that this version is undoubtedly superior to the Xbox 360"

What people?? Once again, no evidence, no real news, just more opinion and unless the source is stated that opinion is no more valid than yours or mine.

[HighDefinition]

But I hear ya.