(10 at Gamespot) Official GTA thread - Keep it here or face SUSPENSION!

This is starting to cool down... :P Here's a little fuel to keep the fire burning:

Metacritic GTA 4:

PS3: 100 out of 100 (14 reviews)

360: 99 out of 100 (18 reviews)

Not much, but should be enough to p*ss lemmings off.

*sits back and waits

mangas

Meh, more reviews just means the score can either go up or down, also I think the only review that really matters around here is GameSpot's review. If it isn't the same for some reason then that's when you'll see reactions. But I really doubt it'll have any differences at this moment in time. I hope it gets a 10 here.

According to GR:

PS3 - 99.8

XBOX360 - 99.3

I guess you couldn't go wrong with either.

[QUOTE="mangas"][QUOTE="justforlotr2004"][QUOTE="mangas"]

This is starting to cool down... :P Here's a little fuel to keep the fire burning:

Metacritic GTA 4:

PS3: 100 out of 100 (14 reviews)

360: 99 out of 100 (18 reviews)

Not much, but should be enough to p*ss lemmings off.

*sits back and waits

james28893

Why would that piss off the lemmings, there are more reviews on the 360 version that arent on the PS3 version which lowers it to 99. Mainly ActionTrip with 97 and Computer and Video Games with 95 are only on the 360 page but not the PS3.

Not sure, but Computers and Video Games gave the PS3 version a 100.

They did use two different reviewers though.

Yep and they didn't have a pros or cons section for the PS3 version. Stupid on their part IMO.

According to GR:

PS3 - 99.8

XBOX360 - 99.3

I guess you couldn't go wrong with either.

RonnieLottinSF

Yeah, I know, I was just trying to stir things up a little. :D

[QUOTE="Rhubarb9"]"For those wanting to know which version looks better, the edge goes to the PS3. The textures and framerate are comparable, but the PS3 has far less pop-in. The 360 has richer colors, but the PS3 has better anti-aliasing making it look a little cleaner. Because GTA IV can preload onto the PS3 hard drive, the in-game loads are faster. Don't worry Xbox owners, the load times are rarely more than 30 seconds and don't occur very often. The slight visual edge goes to PS3, but the 360 is no slouch. Either version will do you proud."
- IGN review of GTA IV

aww how cute they made the colors richer for the halo fans
james28893

Yeah, the extra content too.

[QUOTE="james28893"]

[QUOTE="Rhubarb9"]"For those wanting to know which version looks better, the edge goes to the PS3. The textures and framerate are comparable, but the PS3 has far less pop-in. The 360 has richer colors, but the PS3 has better anti-aliasing making it look a little cleaner. Because GTA IV can preload onto the PS3 hard drive, the in-game loads are faster. Don't worry Xbox owners, the load times are rarely more than 30 seconds and don't occur very often. The slight visual edge goes to PS3, but the 360 is no slouch. Either version will do you proud."
- IGN review of GTA IV

aww how cute they made the colors richer for the halo fans
Rhubarb9

Yeah, the extra content too.

And the three year warrenty ;).

[QUOTE="james28893"]

[QUOTE="Rhubarb9"]"For those wanting to know which version looks better, the edge goes to the PS3. The textures and framerate are comparable, but the PS3 has far less pop-in. The 360 has richer colors, but the PS3 has better anti-aliasing making it look a little cleaner. Because GTA IV can preload onto the PS3 hard drive, the in-game loads are faster. Don't worry Xbox owners, the load times are rarely more than 30 seconds and don't occur very often. The slight visual edge goes to PS3, but the 360 is no slouch. Either version will do you proud."
- IGN review of GTA IV

aww how cute they made the colors richer for the halo fans
Rhubarb9

Yeah, the extra content too.

Please don't troll in here. This has been a productive thread and trolls are not welcome.

Only 8 hours and 15 miunutes to go!!! Why is time standing still? :|

[QUOTE="Rhubarb9"][QUOTE="james28893"]

[QUOTE="Rhubarb9"]"For those wanting to know which version looks better, the edge goes to the PS3. The textures and framerate are comparable, but the PS3 has far less pop-in. The 360 has richer colors, but the PS3 has better anti-aliasing making it look a little cleaner. Because GTA IV can preload onto the PS3 hard drive, the in-game loads are faster. Don't worry Xbox owners, the load times are rarely more than 30 seconds and don't occur very often. The slight visual edge goes to PS3, but the 360 is no slouch. Either version will do you proud."
- IGN review of GTA IV

aww how cute they made the colors richer for the halo fans
james28893

Yeah, the extra content too.

And the three year warrenty ;).

[QUOTE="james28893"][QUOTE="Rhubarb9"][QUOTE="james28893"]

[QUOTE="Rhubarb9"]"For those wanting to know which version looks better, the edge goes to the PS3. The textures and framerate are comparable, but the PS3 has far less pop-in. The 360 has richer colors, but the PS3 has better anti-aliasing making it look a little cleaner. Because GTA IV can preload onto the PS3 hard drive, the in-game loads are faster. Don't worry Xbox owners, the load times are rarely more than 30 seconds and don't occur very often. The slight visual edge goes to PS3, but the 360 is no slouch. Either version will do you proud."
- IGN review of GTA IV

aww how cute they made the colors richer for the halo fans
Rhubarb9

Yeah, the extra content too.

And the three year warrenty ;).

Don't care, I can ogle my AAAE catalogue. Sorry guys if someone challenges me to fisticuffs I have to accept.

[QUOTE="Dreams-Visions"]title in the hearts and minds of gamers. If it wound up with that kind of exclusivity, it would have been a wrap for Microsoft this year. Danger-Dog

Its already outselling the 360 version in terms of pre-orders. ASDA in the UK reporting 3-1. As far as the casual gamer is concerned, its still a 'Playstation game'.

GTA III on PS2 woke up a lot of 100,000,000 PS1 owners.

lets just wait until we see the reality of the situation k bud?

perfect 10 at IGN. Ahh why did wife have to lose her job last week. Now I have to go around here back cause were "budgeting". Curse my video game addiction. Ok, maybe I can hold off, shut down a few more oblivion gates. Ah this sucksDarthmatt

when it gets like that - this is what i do.

pack up every game i can trade in. go get the game. or, sell my ps3 and psp, which i've also done to fuel gaming on other platforms.

3 hours to go (UK)

3 hours to go (UK)

carlisledavid79

Stop taunting me, I have to wait till eight :(.

3 hours to go (UK)

carlisledavid79

i thought you said you ordered yours through amazon :P i can't wait... might be getting mine early in canada, mind you early here is an hour after launch in the UK, heh.

[QUOTE="carlisledavid79"]

3 hours to go (UK)

james28893

Stop taunting me, I have to wait till eight :(.

Ditto. I have 8 more LONG hours to wait. Nap time?!?

[QUOTE="carlisledavid79"]

3 hours to go (UK)

3picuri3

i thought you said you ordered yours through amazon :P i can't wait... might be getting mine early in canada, mind you early here is an hour after launch in the UK, heh.

Yeah im waiting for amazon to deliver mine in the morning. Got a few friends getting it at midnight though.

[QUOTE="carlisledavid79"]

3 hours to go (UK)

james28893

Stop taunting me, I have to wait till eight :(.

and i have to wait till friday

3 hours to go (UK)

carlisledavid79

2 hours. I'm not that desperate though. Going to pick up my copy 12 hours later or some such.

[QUOTE="Rhubarb9"][QUOTE="james28893"][QUOTE="Rhubarb9"][QUOTE="james28893"]

[QUOTE="Rhubarb9"]"For those wanting to know which version looks better, the edge goes to the PS3. The textures and framerate are comparable, but the PS3 has far less pop-in. The 360 has richer colors, but the PS3 has better anti-aliasing making it look a little cleaner. Because GTA IV can preload onto the PS3 hard drive, the in-game loads are faster. Don't worry Xbox owners, the load times are rarely more than 30 seconds and don't occur very often. The slight visual edge goes to PS3, but the 360 is no slouch. Either version will do you proud."
- IGN review of GTA IV

aww how cute they made the colors richer for the halo fans
james28893

Yeah, the extra content too.

And the three year warrenty ;).

Don't care, I can ogle my AAAE catalogue. Sorry guys if someone challenges me to fisticuffs I have to accept.

[QUOTE="Danger-Dog"]

[QUOTE="Dreams-Visions"]title in the hearts and minds of gamers. If it wound up with that kind of exclusivity, it would have been a wrap for Microsoft this year. 3picuri3

Its already outselling the 360 version in terms of pre-orders. ASDA in the UK reporting 3-1. As far as the casual gamer is concerned, its still a 'Playstation game'.

GTA III on PS2 woke up a lot of 100,000,000 PS1 owners.

lets just wait until we see the reality of the situation k bud?

Are you saying that the pre-orders in huge chain ASDA outnumbering 3-1, and in other places like Play.com and stores in Australia are taking place in a parallel world?

Sorry, you just can't deny reality because its unappealing :)

[QUOTE="carlisledavid79"]

3 hours to go (UK)

InsaneBasura

2 hours. I'm not that desperate though. Going to pick up my copy 12 hours later or some such.

WTF?!? Are you not a true gamer! :P

j/k You sir have more discipline than me.

I just got my special edition from Amazon....Now I have to get off work so that I can take it home and play it.heretrix

Is it uber sweet? That lockbox is teh bomb, right? (sorry for the fanatic dribble- just so amped for the game :D )

[QUOTE="james28893"][QUOTE="Rhubarb9"][QUOTE="james28893"][QUOTE="Rhubarb9"][QUOTE="james28893"]

[QUOTE="Rhubarb9"]"For those wanting to know which version looks better, the edge goes to the PS3. The textures and framerate are comparable, but the PS3 has far less pop-in. The 360 has richer colors, but the PS3 has better anti-aliasing making it look a little cleaner. Because GTA IV can preload onto the PS3 hard drive, the in-game loads are faster. Don't worry Xbox owners, the load times are rarely more than 30 seconds and don't occur very often. The slight visual edge goes to PS3, but the 360 is no slouch. Either version will do you proud."
- IGN review of GTA IV

aww how cute they made the colors richer for the halo fans
Rhubarb9

Yeah, the extra content too.

And the three year warrenty ;).

Don't care, I can ogle my AAAE catalogue. Sorry guys if someone challenges me to fisticuffs I have to accept.

Yup. Or play on my PS3 or my PC.

I just got my special edition from Amazon....Now I have to get off work so that I can take it home and play it.heretrix

You got it already? Did you get next day shipping? Does Amazon always ship this fast? If so I'm pre-ordering my games from there from now on.

Are you saying that the pre-orders in huge chain ASDA outnumbering 3-1, and in other places like Play.com and stores in Australia are taking place in a parallel world?

Sorry, you just can't deny reality because its unappealing :)

Danger-Dog

I think he is saying that sales results for one store or even one country are not necessarily representative of sales as a whole, and that it is much better to wait and see.

[QUOTE="3picuri3"][QUOTE="Danger-Dog"]

[QUOTE="Dreams-Visions"]title in the hearts and minds of gamers. If it wound up with that kind of exclusivity, it would have been a wrap for Microsoft this year. Danger-Dog

Its already outselling the 360 version in terms of pre-orders. ASDA in the UK reporting 3-1. As far as the casual gamer is concerned, its still a 'Playstation game'.

GTA III on PS2 woke up a lot of 100,000,000 PS1 owners.

lets just wait until we see the reality of the situation k bud?

Are you saying that the pre-orders in huge chain ASDA outnumbering 3-1, and in other places like Play.com and stores in Australia are taking place in a parallel world?

Sorry, you just can't deny reality because its unappealing :)

Lol, on a small proportion of consumers in the UK shops for games at Asda though, and the Play.com report was a bit old. Let's just wait til sales reports come in.

[QUOTE="heretrix"]I just got my special edition from Amazon....Now I have to get off work so that I can take it home and play it.dhjohns

Is it uber sweet? That lockbox is teh bomb, right? (sorry for the fanatic dribble- just so amped for the game :D )

[QUOTE="dhjohns"]

[QUOTE="heretrix"]I just got my special edition from Amazon....Now I have to get off work so that I can take it home and play it.heretrix

Is it uber sweet? That lockbox is teh bomb, right? (sorry for the fanatic dribble- just so amped for the game :D )

Lucky you! I will get my special edition in 7 hours and 38 minutes. Not like I am counting or anything. :P

[QUOTE="heretrix"]I just got my special edition from Amazon....Now I have to get off work so that I can take it home and play it.butteater86

You got it already? Did you get next day shipping? Does Amazon always ship this fast? If so I'm pre-ordering my games from there from now on.

man im tempted to get the special edition -_- wonder if i can....i pre-order the game....but im not sure if i`ll get the option to choose beetween regular or special edition

man im tempted to get the special edition -_- wonder if i can....i pre-order the game....but im not sure if i`ll get the option to choose beetween regular or special edition

Dante2710

[QUOTE="Dante2710"]

man im tempted to get the special edition -_- wonder if i can....i pre-order the game....but im not sure if i`ll get the option to choose beetween regular or special edition

heretrix

[QUOTE="heretrix"][QUOTE="Dante2710"]

man im tempted to get the special edition -_- wonder if i can....i pre-order the game....but im not sure if i`ll get the option to choose beetween regular or special edition

Dante2710

i heard its like 90 bucks

2 And a half hours to go.Xbox360_4_Me

No No! 7.5 hours to go. :cry: Damn you time zones!!

[QUOTE="Xbox360_4_Me"]2 And a half hours to go.dhjohns

No No! 7.5 hours to go. :cry: Damn you time zones!!

be quiet, i still have 9 hours and 21 minutes to go >.>

[QUOTE="RonnieLottinSF"]

According to GR:

PS3 - 99.8

XBOX360 - 99.3

I guess you couldn't go wrong with either.

mangas

Yeah, I know, I was just trying to stir things up a little. :D

pretty pathetic, IMO, that some of us are interested in "stirring up" a game that is getting acclaim on a scoe and scale rarely seen in gaming.

why not just be happy?

[QUOTE="Dante2710"][QUOTE="heretrix"][QUOTE="Dante2710"]

man im tempted to get the special edition -_- wonder if i can....i pre-order the game....but im not sure if i`ll get the option to choose beetween regular or special edition

linkin_guy109

i heard its like 90 bucks

pretty pathetic, IMO, that some of us are interested in "stirring up" a game that is getting acclaim on a scoe and scale rarely seen in gaming.

why not just be happy?

Dreams-Visions

[QUOTE="Darthmatt"]perfect 10 at IGN. Ahh why did wife have to lose her job last week. Now I have to go around here back cause were "budgeting". Curse my video game addiction. Ok, maybe I can hold off, shut down a few more oblivion gates. Ah this sucks3picuri3

when it gets like that - this is what i do.

pack up every game i can trade in. go get the game. or, sell my ps3 and psp, which i've also done to fuel gaming on other platforms.

[QUOTE="Dreams-Visions"]

pretty pathetic, IMO, that some of us are interested in "stirring up" a game that is getting acclaim on a scoe and scale rarely seen in gaming.

why not just be happy?

Dante2710

[QUOTE="Dante2710"][QUOTE="Dreams-Visions"]

pretty pathetic, IMO, that some of us are interested in "stirring up" a game that is getting acclaim on a scoe and scale rarely seen in gaming.

why not just be happy?

Dreams-Visions

[QUOTE="linkin_guy109"][QUOTE="Dante2710"][QUOTE="heretrix"][QUOTE="Dante2710"]

man im tempted to get the special edition -_- wonder if i can....i pre-order the game....but im not sure if i`ll get the option to choose beetween regular or special edition

Dante2710

i heard its like 90 bucks

I can't wait to get home.