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The Definitive Version of GTA V is on PC

Samuel Roberts from PC Gamer discusses why he think that the PC version of GTA V is the definitive edition of Rockstar's masterpiece and how the game looks and plays when compared to the current and last gen consoles. He descibes his time with the PC version that was running at 4K resolution and 60FPS.

TehBAT3718d ago

In other news, earth continues to orbit the sun.

Seriously though, after all this time, I hope it will be worth the wait.

Genuine-User3718d ago

Almost every single game will perform better on PC, based on your hardware, of course.

Palitera3718d ago (Edited 3718d ago )

Except online games filled with cheaters.

I choose fair play and clean games.

Kingthrash3603718d ago

So this is news?
Lol it has to be ...the game is a last gen game they had all the time in the world to make it the definitive version. Plus all the money people spend on upgrading their pc I'm sure this is the definitive version. Pc always has the definitive versions of games...smh captain obvious.

HammadTheBeast3718d ago

@Palitera

That's questionable, there's cheaters on every platform, yes more on PC because it's easier to do it, but compared to the whole population not that many.

SUCKxITxEZ3718d ago

@Palitera- go play any CoD or battlefield game that is over 1 year old on console and then PC. I can guarantee you will spend hours trying not to get thrown in a hacked lobby on console. It will take you 5 seconds to find a clean server on the PC's server browser. Trust me, I hacked an OG Xbox back when I was 12 And it took 20 minutes, only children waste their time hacking games, and most children are on console.

Monkeycan83718d ago

no.. really? D: I never knew!

gamerfan09093718d ago

I get PC gamers want to play the best games at the best graphical output, but damn to wait 2 years to play a game is pretty crazy to me. I understand graphics and mods mean a lot to them, but I simply cannot imagine waiting 2 years to play a game as hyped as GTA V.

kingduqc3718d ago

The game is better, why should we care if it's released later? 720p 30 fps with dips isn't something I want to experience in 2015...

Malphite3718d ago

Why should we care? Okay you might not care but most PC gamers I know (myself included) do care. I'm glad it comes out finally but we shouldn't have to wait 2 years for a PC version of a multiplatform game especially when it's such a big budget game coming from such a high class developer like Rockstar.

ravencry3718d ago (Edited 3718d ago )

ya right i mean why won't pc gamers use console like ps3. pretty stupid right ?

i had the game on ps3 but i am gonna upgrade to pc.

atleast i paid 39$ to get 1080p 60fps and mods and video editor not 60$ to play at choppy 1080p 24-30fps

deadfrag3718d ago (Edited 3718d ago )

PS4 version now runs at lock 30fps after 1.8 patch!I own a good PC and frankly playing the game on te PS4 its suficiente because it already looks and plays more than Great i dont need 4K graphics or 60fps to enjoy this game and most of te games.Games are Games because they are made to have fun after a day of work,realism i already have every day from the time i wake up to the hour i get to sleep,4K@60fps dont give me more fun than 1080p with lock 30fps because its only a game.

HammadTheBeast3718d ago

1080p and 60 fps, hope you have a GT 970 or higher if you're planning on running at max settings.

traumadisaster3718d ago

100 year Backlog is the reason waiting doesnt matter.

I ran out and bought it on ps3 when it released even though I have a 4kpc and it was complete mush.

I was shocked how bad the low res, jaggies, and choppy frame rate was. I played 20ish hours and enjoyed it despite the gfx.

But I have such a backlog I shelved it to catch up on other games and revisit it when it was trully done.

kraenk123718d ago (Edited 3718d ago )

2 years?! The next gen version only came out half a year ago, right?! I played the game on PS3 already (real gamers play on PC and consoles, true?!) and I will happily get my next gen experience with a mouse and a keyboard in first person on PC!

cogniveritas3718d ago

Not ever gamer is just waiting around. I played it day on on PS3, then pushed it aside for other games. I'm ready for the PC version now.

starchild3718d ago (Edited 3718d ago )

First of all, it has been a year and 8 months since it came out on last gen consoles (not two years) and only 4 or 5 months since it came out on current gen consoles.

Why didn't I hear this kind of talk when the current gen console versions came out? "Oh, it's already been out for a year and a half, who would want to wait so long for the PS4 version? That's crazy".

So it's ok to wait a year and 4 months, but not a year and 8 months? Lots of people were excited for the PS4 and XB1 versions, why can't PC gamers be excited for the PC version? Especially considering all the advantages it has?

Second of all, many PC gamers also own consoles and could have chosen to play those versions any time they liked. Don't assume people were just sitting around twiddling their thumbs waiting for the PC version.

Is it ideal? No, but it's not a huge deal. The vast majority of games release at the same time on PC and consoles. And it's not like consoles don't wait their fair share of time for certain games that have been on the PC for months or years.

Shineon3718d ago

All gamers wait for games and besides the PC has a huge library unlike Ps4 and X1 so waiting for the the true version isn't anything to worry about.

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ravencry3718d ago (Edited 3718d ago )

4k 60fps on gtx 980 sli is pretty good.

before anyone quote me 4k is 4 times 1080p so a gtx 660 and r7 260x can play gta v 1080p 60fps at medium-high settings.

Gtx 960 and r9 280x will play it 1080p 60fps high-very high settings.

so gtx 970 and r9 290 will max the game 1080p 60fps.

Pretty good optimization

Grave3718d ago

I agree. I've got two 660s running in SLI, but I'm running at 5760 x 1080. I expect to get 60FPS stable with some tweaks. The game seems to be well optimized and the amount of control they give you in the graphics options is a very good thing.

massapeal793718d ago (Edited 3718d ago )

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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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LostPotato27d ago (Edited 27d 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_cheese27d ago

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

DarXyde27d ago

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

Profchaos27d ago (Edited 27d 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.

anast27d ago

Looks like a 2040 release for GTA6

gold_drake27d ago

thats insane right?
absolutely insane

rlow126d 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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Snookies1236d 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.

MDTunkown34d ago

Most of scenes are pre rendered

andy8534d ago

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

MDTunkown34d 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.

andy8534d ago (Edited 34d 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

InUrFoxHole33d ago

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

generic-user-name34d 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.

anast34d ago

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

repsahj34d ago

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

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GTA V Gets Pulled from PS Plus as PC Players Continue to Favor Legacy Over Enhanced

Rockstar’s iconic title Grand Theft Auto V is making headlines once again—but not for the reasons fans might hope. Less than a year after GTA V joined the

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ocelot0747d ago

I believe it's been on ps+ a few times over the years of I'm not mistaking same goes for gamepass.

VenomUK47d ago (Edited 47d ago )

‘GTA V Gets Pulled from PS Plus as PC Players Continue to Favor Legacy Over Enhanced’

That’s an awful clickbait title. The use of the word ‘as’ means the first statement is the result of the second, when in reality they’re not connected.

Profchaos47d ago

Also the same for red dead redemption 2 and GTA trilogy (albeit they split that into individual games)

Tacoboto47d ago

It just got put back on Game Pass recently too.

GTA V is the pass-around sub title, and it probably doesn't even matter because everyone owns a copy or even two by now.

FortWaba47d ago

Trash article and trash website.

Doesn't even mention WHEN it's leaving.

gold_drake47d ago (Edited 47d ago )

so i looked cause i was curious, its still avaliable to me.

the headline is misleading asf.

also, how did no one report this. the editing is horrendous. they'd have my arse for this ha

gamerz46d ago

Noticed my copy of gta5 on Steam was already upgraded without me doing anything. How can you still play the legacy version?

Shiore2u46d ago

There should be a second listing right under it in your library.
https://i.imgur.com/712MsIQ...

Chard46d ago

Is there anything wrong with the enhanced version if you’re just playing single player?