PS3 Version of GTA IV Two Weeks Behind X360's Version

Speaking to the gaming websites gather who were at the GTAIV preview event, Rockstar has confirmed that that the PS3 version of GTAIV is a week to two weeks behind the XBOX360's version.

The demo which was shown is from the Xbox 360 version of the game. The PlayStation 3 version is still "a week or two behind," according to Rockstar. The build shown is 5 weeks old, and the framerate has improved considerably since the last demo.

[TriggerHappy]

This is not going to end well..

*runs in a corner and covers himself with a fanboysism shield*

[Effects Guardian]

Just reporting the news, my friend.

EDIT: Err.. our news. :P

[TriggerHappy]

True..:), i just did not wanna get attacked by TNS that is why i added it as a tip. He got his eye on me ...:)

[Machety]

IT is the way it is.

[OC_MurphysLaw]

Do you really think Microsoft is going to let this game release without a specific ad campaign pointing out that the 360 is the only place to get the extra content? Do you not think every video game store known to man also does not know this and will be pointing it out as well?

Word will get out that you can be sure of.

[Caxtus750]

wth?? Halo 3 and GTA IV same week??

LMAO

im sure they are not....

aplolgies im im wrong but i could swear there is a few weeks gap

[MJY2K]

This is a quote (note these are not my opinions, it's what has been writen, so don't get angry at me because I'm just passing on the news) from a magazine about the exclusive content:

"Microsoft reveals that the Xbox 360 will be getting exclusive downloadable episodic content - however, it turns out that the PlayStation 3 will get the same stuff stuff and perhaps even more."

[Lifendz]

It's not like it's 2 months behind. And the game isn't set to come out till October right? There's 2 whole months for them to get the PS3 version up to speed.

[D_U_I]

And... SHlT will hit the fan if it gets delayed for the ps3, but then again if you buy it for 360, your playing it on a ticking time bomb :)

Hardware: Console Weekly Total Week Ending 7/21
DS 131,851
Wii 95,470
PSP 65,501
PS2 60,938
PS3 45,101
X360 32,345
GBA 23,816
GC 1,697
Xbox 26

[TriggerHappy]

your comment made me lol. You know you will get attacked for that right ? :I

[synce]

I'd rather play it on a time bomb than the PS3. And yes I own them both.

[Machety]

@ Synce why would you rather a time consuming game on a time conscious machine like the Xbox360. You know the more you play it the more chances you have of it dying on you. And What The F(_)ck does I have both consoles mean. Does that mean you can make idiotic comments.

[AngryTypingGuy]

Ahhhhhhhh, yes. People are very quick to generalize that all 360's are bad, when the fact is that it's far from the truth. My 360 works perfectly and runs at a rather cool temperature most of the time.

Don't forget that the only place to get the FULL GTA IV experience will be the Xbox 360! The extra content will appear nowhere else!

[eLiNeS]

I would definitely play it on the Xbox 360 first and for most since there will be achievements to be had. Achievements make any game worth playing and from a good game you just get more out of it, more bang for your buck. Only someone with an Xbox 360 can attest.

You know what I will do, I will give you PS3 owners a small taste of what an achievement feels like:

http://achievements.schrank...

[clownfacemcgee]

That's called human psychology, and apparently it works. Just by recording some pointless number, you feel better. Just the act of observing something, changes the way you feel about that act.

So it was very very very smart of Microsoft to quantify your success with some numbers. You and some other people I know, will buy a game on the 360, just to be able to get a few more points. It makes you feel good. Microsoft made a smart move there, and unfortunately it means, you're getting scammed. Sony's trying yo do the same thing. Sony's "trophies" (such a rip off of achievements) are also attempting to suck you in, except without assigning a numerical value to it. (which I believe is instrumental to the achievements system) It's all a giant corporate scam for your money.

[eLiNeS]

I really don't care much for the points really, at least not until the next Xbox Rewards Challenge comes around. I also know there are the gamer score whores out there, I have a few of them on my friends list but I'm not one of them. I can tell you this though, I never got more out of a game then I have with the Xbox 360 thanks to achievements. I have played through campaigns more than once, I have tried things I would never had thought of and have tried harder at things that I would have given up within a game that really didn't matter a whole lot but when your friends see that you did something in a game that they have tried countless times to do, it gives you pride. It goes both ways, I can see what other friends have accomplished and it gets me to try to match them or even beat their accomplishments. It’s just a great way to see what you and your friends are playing, had played, what they completed, how far along they are in a game, the list goes on and on. The bottom line, it adds value to the game in more ways than none.

To give you an example of late, I noticed a few friends have Robotron: 2084 as I do and I really didn’t play it a whole lot but noticed they had a few more achievements then I did so I thought I would fire it up and see if I could match them. After a few hours and day or two coming back to it, I finally matched them. Now I am trying to get the next achievement to outdo them but can’t seem to get to wave 10. So it’s like a leader board in a way. nothing wrong with that, all games have leader boards, right?

[Maddens Raiders]

Better ingredients.
Papa John's

[InMyOpinion]

If it stays in the oven for too long it gets burned.

[Odion]

it may be a bomb but my game comes with 2 prizes, while yours comes with... ya...

lol I am sorry i couldn't resist flaming this! LET THE TROLLS RUN FREE

[AnDy FrOm MiAmi]

odion while my game comes with a console that is reliable and wont crap out on me. OWNED

Edit: sticky doja do you have any proof that gta4 will be delayed for the ps3 and how about if the article is talking about the demo and not the complete game. Enjoy playing this on your 3fixme! OWNED

Edit: Dlacy13g does it really justify that while you are plaing gta4 on your 360 that suddenly it craps out and you have to wait 3-5 days for them to send you the damn box for your 360 to be placed in like i did and then send it and wait anoter 3-5 days just to play the damn game again and then it craps out again and you have to reapeat the process. Does it really justify now?

[sticky doja]

360 will have extra content, and might come out sooner, I would consider your PS3 version PWNED!

Edit: I guess you didnt read the word "might." Or simply didn't understand its meaning. Maybe you will learn the meaning to that word in Jr High.

[SmokeyMcBear]

woohooo a prize that will cost me half of what the original cost, for just a couple of side missions, woohooo

[D_U_I]

Then it bre************* error code wa??? 69... Damn it!!! S*it... Mam!!! i need the phone. 'Why' I need to call MS my 360's bust. 'WHAT, AGAIN' Yep.

It happens everyday in a home in the us. can we stop it. (preview guy voice) the movie that got a ban on n4g.com. The movie that made bill gates jump for joy. This fall get ready for the action, the light, the flashing, the NOISE

3 RED LIGHTS.

this movie is not yet rated.

[OC_MurphysLaw]

You can shout about how the 360 breaks all you want....it still isn't going to give you the extra content a 360 owner can play. And even if the 360 craps out...guess what...3 year warranty...done deal...fixed for free....not an issue my friend.

[OC_MurphysLaw]

I am replying to your updated comment. I think you are assuming that everyone will run into the same bad luck you apparently did. While failure rate could be as high as 30% according to some sites...what does that mean? Does it mean that day one you open your box and boom...its toast? It means 3 out of 10 people could expect to see their 360 get red rings at some time ...its not a lock..its not a garauntee...its just a possible percentage. Most people, a vast majority of people are not having this issue.

So to answer your question....yes, yes it is worth it. There are great games on the 360 I want to play now and in the near future games that I can only get on the 360 such as GTAIV w/ the special content. My 360 is working great...so I will play those games. If it should fail...I will send it in for warranty for free...get it back in a couple of weeks and begin playing again.

I think the other peice of this that should be addressed is the "End of the World" attitude people place on not having your console for a few weeks. While I get we are all avid gamers...not playing games for one or two weeks is not the end of the world...you will survive it should you ever have to endure it. Get out...see what the sun feels like, breath in some fresh air...actually read a book! LOL...point is...the warranty makes repairs free so not being able to game for a few weeks is a fair trade given the great games coming out. And if you are able to I would suggest you get a PS3 and a 360...this way you get the best of all worlds in gaming on consoles ...and if your 360 dies...you can play your PS3 while you wait...and then get back to the 360 version of GTAIV,

[SofaKingReetodded]

to make one of the most moronic comments yet....

it's doesn't come with the extra content you idiot, do you really think Msoft would shell out 50mil for it and then turn around and give it to you for free??

they charge for extra maps for christ's sake....lol

GODDDDDDDDD XBOTS ARE DUMBER THAN A BOX OF ROCKS. no wonder they act like a console that breaks down is a good thing.

when you're done paying nearly $120 for one game PS3 fans will be enjoying two games for that price.

[hikikimori]

I don't care, as long as it comes out and the frame rate is playable.

[ParaDise_LosT]

@Nomad117...ofc you give a crap...you took the time to read this post and even posted here....
wait....I though Xbox was the one 'hindering' this games development...
lol sorry hikomori ^^; clicked the wrong one :D this was ment for the one below :o

[Xeoset]

So let me get this straight...

There is confirmed Xbox 360 Exclusive DLC, while the PS3 has none and now we can expect the PS3 version to be delayed?! OUCH!

[lVlemphizStylez]

the ouch thing is already stale...seriously...don't draw attention to it..

[Rockstar]

If this is the worst thing that happens to PS3 gamers I'm sure we'll cope.

Lol

[nomad117]

who care's i mean seriously go ahead talk sh!t like i give a dam

[Infernus]

1) Rockstar North have already said that BOTH systems will get downloadable content. Read here: http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

2) The exclsive content for the 360 is not likely until early-mid 2008 so it won't affect initial sales imo as both systems will get content anyway by this time...

3)MS bought the content as Rockstar never announced any content before, but they wasted their money as they won't be able to make that back (not even with sales and DLC combined). The $50 million was used to officially acquire the content and it will also prevent Rockstar from 'officially' announcing content for the PS3 (as this will burst MS's GTA4 bubble).

From reading that article the PS3 version is getting more areas added onto Liberty City, while the 360 gets episodic content.

To sum up... As MS payed R* for the content, Microsoft can hype up the 360 version with this 'exclusive' content (to boost their sales), while the PS3 content cannot be officially confirmed until after release...

[jolshwar]

I own every 3D GTA released and yet i have never fully completed the whole game,so from this i just cannot see a good reaason for buying more of something that has become boring

[Covenant]

Death and Taxes!

[Azures]

They'll still probably come out togeather. PS3 naturally takes longer to code for, quality usually does.

[codeazrael]

Then why has just about every cross platform game to come out, including Virtua Fighter 5 which had the PS3 as lead console always getting a better review on the Xbox360? Just wondering

[Wolfgang187]

I'm sure I'll be playing too much Warhawk to care.

[lVlemphizStylez]

i miss the beta = ( all my rank and awards gonna get deleted

[Wolfgang187]

Our beta experience will have us owning all the noobs in our path.

[felidae]

GTA IV is not that important.

[VirusE]

The gta series was the highest selling series of the last gen. I think lots of people will care but i doubt anyone will ditch their ps3 to get a 360 over a 2 week delay.

[The Wood]

I dont think thats going to change peoples mind. Maybe the extra content could even though it isnt coming til next year but not the 2 weeks delay and thats even if they release two weeks apart.

[gunnerforlife]

i could swear its talkin about the demo and not the final game o.O correct me if im wrong

[Azures]

you can make a demo for gta games?

[OC_MurphysLaw]

They made a demo for Saints Row so I dont see why they cant' for GTA. Basically just walled off the major portions of the city w/ a visible red barrier and kept the game demo to a very small portion of the city. so yes..it can be done.

[harpua]

i guess the xbots will spin this as a timed exclusive...

[WaggleLOL]

GTA IV has turned out to be garbage as anyone can see from the pathetic looking screens. No one cares about a gimped down to Xbox 360 level game.

Rockstar dug their own grave with this game by gimping it to fit on the 7GB 360 DVD and lack of standard harddrive and crappy graphics hardware.

[D_U_I]

Bubble for you

[VirusE]

That is an idiotic comment. Oblivion fit on a dvd and i doubt gta will be able to match its size. You do realize that if needed they could put it on 2 dvds? They did this MGS1 on ps 1 and quite a few other games. Quit being a fanboy, nothing was gimped down.

[OC_MurphysLaw]

GTA has never been a game about graphics. From day 1 the game ALWAYS has looked inferior to other games out on the market. The game has ALWAYS been about the freedom to roam and do as you want while having a solid, well voice acted story line.

GTA IV will crush in terms of total sales...it is a big franchise, very big indeed. You are more than welcome to pass it up, but I am pretty sure a large chunck of the populace are not going to pass on this game.

[Firestorm]

I can see your point when you say about the standard hard drive and the limited space on a DVD9, but "crappy graphics hardware"? Ah, that made me laugh.

I'm sure most people on here know that 360's Xenos is somewhat more advanced than ps3's RSX.

[aiphanes]

They game will release on the PS3 and Xbox 360 at the same time...even if it gets delayed on one or the other...the game will release at the same time.

Rmember GTA4 was developed concurrently on the PS3 and Xbox 360. It is not a port to the PS3. We will see the almost final version at TGS 07 in september.

[VirusE]

Please tell me how "xboxs" made this up?

[ASSASSYN 36o]

Sounds about right. This will be the second grand theft auto I buy. Not much of a fan but this game is going to be nice.

[Meus Renaissance]

This is hardly news worthy by default considering the game is still months away from release. There is no need for anyone to take advantage of this because it means as much as this post; nothing.

[Premonition]

I guess this is why Rockstar didnt respond to sony's e-mail about showing a trailer at their E3 conference. Also from that germany mag that said those were PS3 pics, if they are true, they look better then these new pics shown on this site.

[Robotz Rule]

Yeah!...because Sony isnt dumb enough to throw millions down the drain!

And I don't care...still getting PS3 version.

@VirusE(below)

I own both a X360 and PS3,I have yet to sign up for XBOX Live is all,and the only reason Im getting the PS3 version is because I own all GTA games on PS1/2 and will NOT break the chain!

And plus,I'm already buying a bunch of 360 titles this year anyway...

[VirusE]

You only own a ps3 what other option do you have?

[Xeoset]

Virus, that was probably the greatest comment I've seen on this site.

Keep them in check.

[aaquib2]

I can guarantee you all some ps3 gta4 news is coming soon. GOOD news.

[Vojkan]

How much did MICROSOFT pay for this 2 week delay? So basically when all hype and excitement dies, than we will get GTA4? In those two weeks a lot of people will not want to wait so they will buy 360, smart move by Microsoft, but very unmoral by Take Two. Sony made them what they are or what GTA is. Focking scumbags! I hope GetAway 3 pawns this crap

[ASSASSYN 36o]

OOOOOOhh Your mad aren't you!?

[kevoncox]

I don't know why everyone is up in arms. This isn't a sign of a delay. They never said anything about a delay. Why ar eyou guys bashing the 360? Why must everything melt down to 360 = RROD? No one cares that you are only using your PS3 to surf for porn. Just STFU already. Why must you guys always ruin every thread. Every F*cking thread. If it's good news for 360, it has to be ruined. Bad news for 360, it has to be ruined. GTFU. No one wants you here. I only wish to speak to no biased gamers like myself. At least you guys sht the hell up about GTA not being possible on 360 due to disc size. Remember that, It was being made for blu-ray. lol...

[kevoncox]

I can't tell if you are being serious.

[VirusE]

They are bashing the system because many of the people in this thread are known fanboy trolls. Look at the bubble count most of them have. The game will be great regardless of which system you buy it on.

[The Real Joker]

Keep em in check man. :)

[dantesparda]

But you're not a troll? along with those other fanboys that are backing you up

And people, this means nothing! why are you people thinking it means that the PS3 version is coming out 2 weeks after the 360? That's not what its saying. Now stop being stupid about it

[ThaGeNeCySt]

This means nada... as long as the games drop at the same time and look/perform identically then what's the big deal?

[VirusE]

Well said