PS3 version of GTA4 - lack of publicity is suspicous

I have looked absolutely everywhere on the internet for any news as to how the PS3 version of GTA4 is shaping up. The complete abscence of any relevant news about the PS3 version is getting me worried as I have just preordered the PS3 GTA special edition pack. Does anyoe have any conclusive evidence that shows the PS3 version will at least hold up against the xbox 360 version? Or, if you dont, how many think the ps3 version will be compromised in some way?

I have looked absolutely everywhere on the internet for any news as to how the PS3 version of GTA4 is shaping up. The complete abscence of any relevant news about the PS3 version is getting me worried as I have just preordered the PS3 GTA special edition pack. Does anyoe have any conclusive evidence that shows the PS3 version will at least hold up against the xbox 360 version? Or, if you dont, how many think the ps3 version will be compromised in some way?

en3sge

Microsoft paid Rockstar to publisize the 360 version.

The PS3 version is identical.

I don't think R* would make the PS3 version of GTA IV in any way less adequete to the 360 version. They have a HUGE fanbase on Playstation.

Didn't Rockstar say they thought the Playstation version was slightly betteravataraang1

Do you have a reference for this? I would be very interested to read that as thats straight from the horses mouth

Didn't Rockstar say they thought the Playstation version was slightly betteravataraang1

Yep they said they liked it more. But biased gamespot won't admit to themselves liking it more, so they said it was identical.

[QUOTE="avataraang1"]Didn't Rockstar say they thought the Playstation version was slightly betteren3sge

Do you have a reference for this? I would be very interested to read that as thats straight from the horses mouth

I remember reading this,I forgot where. Could have been IGN.

The only differences are the exclusive episodic content and MS just advertising it more.

Im no tech geek but I would have thought GTA4 would play to the strengths of the PS3 - with so much going on at once in the game e.g. ped behaviour, cars and their routes, lighting according to time of day, thousands of sounds happening at the same time etc I would think this would play into the hands of the cell processor.

But that aside, Im feeling more confident with everyone's comments so far. Its just when anyone play tests this game it seems they are commenting on the xbox 360 version only. Apart from the odd review - oh I bought the official UK Playstation mag that gave GTA 10/10 but didnt mention graphics anywhere, which is conspicious by its absence...

[QUOTE="en3sge"]

[QUOTE="avataraang1"]Didn't Rockstar say they thought the Playstation version was slightly better1uP_OnYou

Do you have a reference for this? I would be very interested to read that as thats straight from the horses mouth

I remember reading this,I forgot where. Could have been IGN.

I think the Ps3 version will have a slight higher npc count on screen and longer draw distance. I could be wrong though, Im just stating what I remember reading from somewhere.1uP_OnYou

that was never said

Yes I agree with you it is suspicious, Sony should have been waiting at R*'s doorstep and paid off R* for DLC, and advertising... I don't know who was stupid enough to let MS get there first...Dreamable

Sony never pays for anything you should know that, besides MS pays 50 Mil for DLC that sooner or later will drop on the ps3 maybe a lot later but it will happe. Not to mention it will probably cost Xbox Owners 20$ for that content you dont think MS is not going to get some money back from that deal? GTA games are usually so big DLC does not really matter but its gladly taken when it comes so i am not really that worried about it and niether should you

[QUOTE="Dreamable"]Yes I agree with you it is suspicious, Sony should have been waiting at R*'s doorstep and paid off R* for DLC, and advertising... I don't know who was stupid enough to let MS get there first...KurupSoldr

Sony never pays for anything you should know that, besides MS pays 50 Mil for DLC that sooner or later will drop on the ps3 maybe a lot later but it will happe. Not to mention it will probably cost Xbox Owners 20$ for that content you dont think MS is not going to get some money back from that deal? GTA games are usually so big DLC does not really matter but its gladly taken when it comes so i am not really that worried about it and niether should you

two thing wrong with your post:

1. sony did pay rockstar to keep the GTA series exclusively on the ps2 last generation..why do you think it took nearly so long for it to finally hit on the xbox and PC?

and 2. why on earth would you think microsoft would loan rockstar (yes loan..microsoft is expecting the money back) 50 million for content that will end up on the ps3? the only way the ps3 version will get content similar to the content the 360 is getting is if the DLC is a massive success and rockstar decides to add more packs. these packs arent going to be just new guns and cars btw

[QUOTE="1uP_OnYou"]I think the Ps3 version will have a slight higher npc count on screen and longer draw distance. I could be wrong though, Im just stating what I remember reading from somewhere.lawlessx

that was never said

It actually was said, but in that fake review that was posted a week or so ago. That's what a lot of people here are referencing.

[QUOTE="lawlessx"]

[QUOTE="1uP_OnYou"]I think the Ps3 version will have a slight higher npc count on screen and longer draw distance. I could be wrong though, Im just stating what I remember reading from somewhere.ItsEvolution

that was never said

It actually was said, but in that fake review that was posted a week or so ago. That's what a lot of people here are referencing.

oh..must have been one of those early review's that kept popping up last week

[QUOTE="KurupSoldr"]

[QUOTE="Dreamable"]Yes I agree with you it is suspicious, Sony should have been waiting at R*'s doorstep and paid off R* for DLC, and advertising... I don't know who was stupid enough to let MS get there first...lawlessx

Sony never pays for anything you should know that, besides MS pays 50 Mil for DLC that sooner or later will drop on the ps3 maybe a lot later but it will happe. Not to mention it will probably cost Xbox Owners 20$ for that content you dont think MS is not going to get some money back from that deal? GTA games are usually so big DLC does not really matter but its gladly taken when it comes so i am not really that worried about it and niether should you

two thing wrong with your post:

1. sony did pay rockstar to keep the GTA series exclusively on the ps2 last generation..why do you think it took nearly so long for it to finally hit on the xbox and PC?

and 2. why on earth would you think microsoft would loan rockstar (yes loan..microsoft is expecting the money back) 50 million for content that will end up on the ps3? the only way the ps3 version will get content similar to the content the 360 is getting is if the DLC is a massive success and rockstar decides to add more packs. these packs arent going to be just new guns and cars btw

we will see, i know the DLC is not just cars and stuff, its san andreas size big stuff. But DLC does not stay exclusive forever and thats the point i was trying to make. Ok so you Sony paid for exclusive on the ps2 thats about as far as they really have gone, but in recent years they hve decided not to take that route as seen my all the exclusives that have now gone multiplat.

Have you seen any publicity for the PS3 in General!!!

it seems its the hated system and developers treat it like is a 3rd rate system

[QUOTE="en3sge"]

I have looked absolutely everywhere on the internet for any news as to how the PS3 version of GTA4 is shaping up. The complete abscence of any relevant news about the PS3 version is getting me worried as I have just preordered the PS3 GTA special edition pack. Does anyoe have any conclusive evidence that shows the PS3 version will at least hold up against the xbox 360 version? Or, if you dont, how many think the ps3 version will be compromised in some way?

LtColJaxson

Microsoft paid Rockstar to publisize the 360 version.

The PS3 version is identical.

Actually, R* is hyping GTA4 itself. Microsoft is the one bragging about DLC on 360 and how it looks.

[QUOTE="en3sge"]

I have looked absolutely everywhere on the internet for any news as to how the PS3 version of GTA4 is shaping up. The complete abscence of any relevant news about the PS3 version is getting me worried as I have just preordered the PS3 GTA special edition pack. Does anyoe have any conclusive evidence that shows the PS3 version will at least hold up against the xbox 360 version? Or, if you dont, how many think the ps3 version will be compromised in some way?

LtColJaxson

Microsoft paid Rockstar to publisize the 360 version.

The PS3 version is identical.

[QUOTE="lawlessx"][QUOTE="KurupSoldr"]

[QUOTE="Dreamable"]KurupSoldr

Sony never pays for anything you should know that, besides MS pays 50 Mil for DLC that sooner or later will drop on the ps3 maybe a lot later but it will happe. Not to mention it will probably cost Xbox Owners 20$ for that content you dont think MS is not going to get some money back from that deal? GTA games are usually so big DLC does not really matter but its gladly taken when it comes so i am not really that worried about it and niether should you

two thing wrong with your post:

1. sony did pay rockstar to keep the GTA series exclusively on the ps2 last generation..why do you think it took nearly so long for it to finally hit on the xbox and PC?

and 2. why on earth would you think microsoft would loan rockstar (yes loan..microsoft is expecting the money back) 50 million for content that will end up on the ps3? the only way the ps3 version will get content similar to the content the 360 is getting is if the DLC is a massive success and rockstar decides to add more packs. these packs arent going to be just new guns and cars btw

we will see, i know the DLC is not just cars and stuff, its san andreas size big stuff. But DLC does not stay exclusive forever and thats the point i was trying to make. Ok so you Sony paid for exclusive on the ps2 thats about as far as they really have gone, but in recent years they hve decided not to take that route as seen my all the exclusives that have now gone multiplat.

the DLC that rockstar are making for the 360 is exclusive (not timed exclusive) to that console. expecting to see it months down the road is wishful thinking.

From what i've been reading the dlc for the 360 are more missions, nothing more,nothing less. Only in time we will see.1uP_OnYou

yup..50 million for a mission pack :roll:

I wouldn't be worried about PS3 version. Don't forget that GTA is essentially a PlayStation game. The preview of played PS3 version is featured in April OPM (Official PlayStation Magazine) and it plays without any issues.

If anything, I'd be looking out for other console version.

I wouldn't be worried about PS3 version. Don't forget that GTA is essentially a PlayStation game. The preview of played PS3 version is featured in April OPM (Official PlayStation Magazine) and it plays without any issues.

If anything, I'd be looking out for other console version.

Sokol4ever

the 360 is the game's lead platform. and lets not forget that the ps3 version was the reason why the game was pushed back in the first place. both versions have been said to be running fine now anyway

That's not true.

X360 and PS3 both have separate developing team working on it. GTA is a PlayStation game from previous installations, that's a fact. The reason why it won't have any issues on PS3 is became of that.

As for the push back release date, that is System Wars forums speculations that goes on daily, nothing more.

That's not true.

X360 and PS3 both have separate developing team working on it. GTA is a PlayStation game from previous installations, that's a fact. The reason why it won't have any issues on PS3 is became of that.

As for the push back release date, that is System Wars forums speculations that goes on daily, nothing more.

Sokol4ever

http://kotaku.com/348603/rockstar-blames-ps3-in-part-for-gta-iv-delays

got anything stating that the game is being worked on two different teams? because that is the first time i ever heard that.

i think i read somewhere the xbox version doesnt get online co-op or splitscreen or something because it would be too bigPsychadelichaos

I just read an article about an interview with Dan Houser (Head of Rockstar Games) that the DLC on the 360 is an experiment. I'm sure he was hinting that eventually content will be available for the PS3, but MS is doing everything they can to convince people they should buy the 360 for the full GTA experience.SonyGamer93

he said that if the DLC is an success on the 360 that they will consider releasing more packs for both consoles. and note that both rockstar and microsoft are selling the 360 version as the version to buy

[QUOTE="Sokol4ever"]

That's not true.

X360 and PS3 both have separate developing team working on it. GTA is a PlayStation game from previous installations, that's a fact. The reason why it won't have any issues on PS3 is became of that.

As for the push back release date, that is System Wars forums speculations that goes on daily, nothing more.

lawlessx

http://kotaku.com/348603/rockstar-blames-ps3-in-part-for-gta-iv-delays

got anything stating that the game is being worked on two different teams? because that is the first time i ever heard that.

[QUOTE="lawlessx"][QUOTE="Sokol4ever"]

That's not true.

X360 and PS3 both have separate developing team working on it. GTA is a PlayStation game from previous installations, that's a fact. The reason why it won't have any issues on PS3 is became of that.

As for the push back release date, that is System Wars forums speculations that goes on daily, nothing more.

Sokol4ever

http://kotaku.com/348603/rockstar-blames-ps3-in-part-for-gta-iv-delays

got anything stating that the game is being worked on two different teams? because that is the first time i ever heard that.

I am trying to figure out where the news about 360 being the lead platform coming from. BTW, I doubt 50mil is a 'loan' which is plenty fee to develope a new game by itself. Either way, all it seems what you want to do is bashing PS3. As Soko is saying, your arguement aren't even on the point. Begone, troll, at least don't come back until you actually own a PS3 console.

PS3 is always treated unfairly

The multiplayer mode was the main reason for the delay:

http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=320277

- In all multiplayer modes entire Liberty City is available (Host sets what area people respawn at this is the main battle area but you can go anywhere)

- Your online person can be male or female

- Money you get determines you rank online

-Get money by killing people (probable more ways but thats the only way I read)

-Host can set how voice chat works (everyone hears you, only teams can hear eachother, or proximity chat)

-In race mode anything goes (you can use helicopters, boats, or even run across finish as long as your first you win)

-Shooting and driving is fairly difficult (as it should be)

- Hangmans NOOSE is 4 players and starts at airport where you must take Kenny Petrovic to safe zone in city while persude by the NOOSE team (National Organization of Security Enforcement)

-You can skip rockets across the ground if aimed correctly

- Free roam is just that no rules, no cash, host decides weapons

- Networking Code to allow for 16 players in whole city is why it was delayed

- Free Roam is 16 players
-OXM believed that free roam will be GTA IV's killer app and said it was incredible fun and will last for years and years they believe