Grand Theft Auto IV: "Complete experience" only on Xbox 360

Xenctuary | July 26, 2007 | News | Playstation 3 XBOX 360

Rockstar Games' hit Grand Theft Auto titles are notorious for attracting more than their fair share of controversy and, rather unsurprisingly, the latest addition to the series is no different. However the unlikely culprit this time around seems to be a feud among the gamers themselves. Ever since Microsoft announced exclusive Grand Theft Auto IV downloadable content for its Xbox 360 video gaming system, rumours have been rife as to whether fans of Sony's PlayStation 3 console will receive a similar deal after the simultaneous mid-October release.

A recent unofficial statement by Rockstar spokesperson Hosi Simon confirms the exclusivity, echoing reports of substantial amounts of money being paid by Microsoft for the additional content.

Despite this, Simon reassures that both versions will otherwise remain totally identical.

When asked during a preview of the game whether there would be any advantage to owning the PS3 version that could rival the 360's exclusives, Simon said, "not that I can think of."

"They're identical games," he said. "We're not hardware makers, and we're not like a pawn between these companies, we try not to be as much as we can. We make great games for people to enjoy on whichever system they want.

"But I guess if you want the complete experience with the episodes, then yeah, you should buy the 360, I suppose," Simon said.

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Light Warrior | July 26, 2007

Heh, for once, Xbox might be getting something better. (I hate how the PS3 versions of pretty much any shooter game that was for the 360 first has exclusive content to only the PS3.)
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Airashii | July 26, 2007

Nothing too surprising here then.

He didn't say one way or the other which was the best console and simply stated the common sense. I know which one i'll be buying and like he said whichever console it is, you'll still be recieving great gaming experiance.
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Reenee | July 26, 2007

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(I hate how the PS3 versions of pretty much any shooter game that was for the 360 first has exclusive content to only the PS3.)
Someone doesn't know about Rainbow Six: Vegas.
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Existenz | July 26, 2007

As i say all over the place the core games are identical and awesome and if downloadable missions serve any credibility they usually never hold a candle to the official games storyline anyway.
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Subzer0 | July 26, 2007

I don't understand what Simon means by the 'expeirence'. If they're both gonna be identical then say so and shut up..
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  Xenctuary | July 26, 2007
  
  The "complete experience" is the full game plus the downloadable content.
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regice | July 26, 2007

i don't really understand what is that "downloadable content" also i gonna buy the game for x-box 360 because its sound like the game will be better on the 360
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  Xenctuary | July 26, 2007
  
  Downloadable content expands upon a game by offering items such as new cars or levels to download. In the case of Grand Theft Auto IV, two "chapters" will be added to the story in early 2008. You can download these and extend the storyline of the game.
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Final Blade | July 27, 2007

Yup you can't tell that now.
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  Xenctuary | July 27, 2007
  
  quote finalblade98
  Yup you can't tell that now.
  Can't tell what now?
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Cruxis Mana | July 27, 2007

^{I'm pretty sure that the PS3 version will end up with downloadable content - probably more than is available for the 360.
If money is involves, then its really just Rockstar being a little greedy - maybe to make up for the possible loss of Manhunt 2. Rumours like these are always flying around and are usually unproved ^^}
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  Xenctuary | July 28, 2007
  
  "Being greedy" is not a term in the real world of business. What separates this from being a rumour is the fact that Peter Moore (former Microsoft Entertainment VP) announced the exclusivity at E3 2006.
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tidus04 | July 28, 2007

Opening the Wallet again are we Microsoft... ^^

I do not mind if they get anything extra, if they did I would not care less =]
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sten mk II | August 04, 2007

I don't think the complete experience will be on the 360, for one it doesn't have the Cell processor that the PS3 has, the PS3 can probably have more A.I. which = more fun.

It's up for the developers to use it though.

If GTA was an exclusive game, it would be better than a multi platform version. Because they have to balance the game out for all platforms otherwise fanboys would be crying and moaning.

If it was exclusive they could take advantage of the systems capabilities.