GTA 4 - PS3 or 360? ATTENTION: NO FANBOYS PLZ

Tidus · **Posted:** May 25th, 2008, 11:12 pm

Alright, so I was wondering, since the graphics are pretty much the same on each console and stuff... Is there any difference between the PS3 version and the 360 version? If you say that one is better than the other, please support your statement with evidence. NO FANBOYS: I can already read some kids saying it's better on the 360 than PS3 without having any evidence or facts... I don't really know why, but it seems to be a rather common behavior that a few 360 players have (Saying their console is the best without even having tried the other ones).

Thank you very much for your time. Looking forward to reading your posts.

Adbot · **Posted:** May 25th, 2008, 11:12 pm

Kenny · **Posted:** May 26th, 2008, 1:10 am

The only difference between the two I guess is that you get achievements on Xbox. That's the only difference I can notice.

CreepyPirate · **Posted:** May 26th, 2008, 2:56 am

The 360 one.

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=137829&page=2

That's about as much proof as you'll get graphically, just seems the PS3 held the 360 back graphically, R* would never of released the games if there was a big noticeable difference. Hardly any difference what so ever.

So BS technical, boring, nerdy crap out the way heres the better reasons:

1)The multiplayer on the PS3 version is done by gamespy. Gamespy are god awful, the online is already broken not sure if they've fixed it yet. Live is a more reliable service. Not to mention theres over 10 million people on Live, more people means more people to play with. Mics are standard with a 360 so you can communicate better (this is often a curse though lol).

2)You can play your own music on the 360 while playing, i dunno why you can't do that on the PS3. I heard it was coming in an update (maybe it's already come? Dunno tbh i could be wrong here.) but Sony has a habit of promising a lot. This has led to your own selection of music but not only that,custom made radio stations:
http://sarcasticgamer.com/wp/index.php/ ... es-liberty-city.html

Isn't that cool? Keeps things fresh.

3) Achievements. Re playability.

4)2 sets of exclusive downloadable content. Yeah, this sets it far out into the lead. Apparently the first set, that's coming in August will last 10 hours. That's not confirmed but I'd imagine these are more expansion packs than anything small, going by how much Microsoft payed for them.

This is still pretty fanboyish, ah well.

Ryan · **Posted:** May 26th, 2008, 3:49 am

I'd also like to say there are a lot of people on RSBANDB who have Xbox Live, such as Mike, Shane, Creepy etc. so you would be able to play online with them, and attend the official events they hold

Mr Pink · **Posted:** May 26th, 2008, 7:24 am

If you care to wait for DLC, which is going to be released this fall and no real announcments have been made on it, then get the 360 version. They are literally identical just the 360 is going to have DLC this fall. It also depends which console you prefer, if RROD doesn't scare you, then get the 360 version. Look at each of console's game and see which ones you prefer, since I hope you won't be only using your 360/PS3 for GTA IV. If Halo 3, Mass Effect, or Bioshock interest you more get a 360. If MGS4, Resistance 2, GT5, or SOCOM games interest you more then get a PS3, etc. There is no real answer for this question, you just have to ask yourself if you care about DLC and what you are going to be doing with the console in the future.

Tidus · **Posted:** May 26th, 2008, 7:49 am

Mr Pink wrote:

If you care to wait for DLC, which is going to be released this fall and no real announcments have been made on it, then get the 360 version. They are literally identical just the 360 is going to have DLC this fall. It also depends which console you prefer, if RROD doesn't scare you, then get the 360 version. Look at each of console's game and see which ones you prefer, since I hope you won't be only using your 360/PS3 for GTA IV. If Halo 3, Mass Effect, or Bioshock interest you more get a 360. If MGS4, Resistance 2, GT5, or SOCOM games interest you more then get a PS3, etc. There is no real answer for this question, you just have to ask yourself if you care about DLC and what you are going to be doing with the console in the future.

Well right now I'm leaning toward PS3... there are just a few questions I'd like to ask?

1. What is DLC :oops:

2. What is the "downloadable content" that Creepy is talking about for the 360, because that might be the only thing that affects me whether 360 or PS3 is best for GTA IV (Customizable radio etc. I don't care... I love GTA radios lol)

Adbot · **Posted:** May 26th, 2008, 7:49 am

CreepyPirate · **Posted:** May 26th, 2008, 8:00 am

DLC is downloadable content. You know how, in the old days you could buy expansion packs? Now you can download content like that, extra maps, extra game types, whole new missions. It can variey and theres been no meantion as to WHAT we're getting. We just know microsoft payed $50 million for 2 exclusive sets of DLC.

It's pretty much guaranteed they'll charge you for it though so you'd have to pay extra. Mr Pink brings up a good point though, get the ones with the games that interest you, GTA is good but it's not worth buying a console for IMO.

Iron Maiden · **Posted:** May 26th, 2008, 6:01 pm

Na they are right, Dont buy *insert console name here* for gta4, it's good game but not for that. Buy the console depending which kind of game you do like. Games are pretty much the same. Except that there is way more game on 360. However, I personally chose the PS3 80gb but, they are discountinued nowdays (GL FINDING ONE LOL) , So you wont be able to play your ps2 game with a ps3 40gb.