Despite Microsoft paying some hefty money for extra downloadable content, for their players to experience the full GTA experience. More players are still going for the Playstation 3 version as a survey was conducted and the results were shown.
The Xbox 360 bagged 46% of the votes, while the Playstation 3 version bagged 49% of the votes. Yes it's not much but the players aren't getting anything extra on the Playstation 3 but they are still going to purchase that version. The other 6% have still not decided which version to purchase. With more Xbox 360's in America, the extra downloadable content and all the GTA IV previews we've seen so far have been on the 360 with the PS3 version nowhere in sight. Although honestly speaking both consoles have their positives and negatives. I'll break it down for everyone so it may help you decide on which version to purchase if you own both consoles or help you change your mind to purchasing the PS3 or 360 version.
Xbox 360
Advantages:
Extra downloadable content (Will not be free)
All GTA IV previews have been showcased on the 360
360 version might be cheaper
Don't need to install anything (you may be forced to install some of the files on your hard drive on the PS3)
Disadvantages:
Xbox Live is not free
Red Ring of Death can be encountered if the game is played for too long. Basically hardware issues
Playstation 3
Advantages:
Less chance of encountering a hardware problem
The controller (Most players used the Playstation controller since the GTA brand began)
PlayStation Network is free
Playstation Home (Still need to find out how Rockstar will implement GTA IV into Home)
Disadvantages
No extra content (So if your looking for more downloadable content this version is not for you)
Might need to waste some space installing some of the game on your hard drive (This isn't a really big issue, but can be if you purchased the 20GB PS3)
Installation on the PS3 is pure speculation, so don't quote me on it.
So which version are you going to purchase? The Xbox 360 version or the Playstation 3 version?
Microsoft is pretty confident about its chances in the upcoming console showdown around the launch of the Grand Theft Auto IV. And it has every right to be – it has bagged itself an exclusive content deal that literally means the only place to experience the ‘full’ GTA experience is on Xbox. Plus the only preview content seen so far has been running on the 360, so there’s little chance of the game looking or running any better on the PS3.
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Xbox Live is free if you have a silver account. You can still download content. And even if you play a game for a long time, that doesn't mean you're going to get an RROD.
Don't really care about downloadable content to be honest.
that white piece of crap conked out on me after 2 weeks
The chart is a nice mind trick, makes it seem like the PS3 has a HUGE LEAD when it's only a couple more votes, besides we'll see how much this holds water when GTA4 comes along.
You're on a roll, ITANI.
Also how come home is a ps3 advanatage and yet achievments for the 360 are not mentioned?
Also RROD?? I think thats an unfair argument to make.
See how annoying that gets?
Ratchet & Clank
UT III
Assassin's Creed
Uncharted
NFS: Pro Street
GRAW 2
R6: Vegas
GHIII
DMC4
Warhwawk
Motorstorm
CoD4
Burnout: Paradise
...Yeah, that's quite a bit of money I'd say.
It's more appropriate when you cite a library to note exclusives instead of ports. It essentially helps strengthen your base of what would make a console "superior" in a library.
Anyway. Editing your list then.
Let's see...
Ratchet & Clank
Uncharted
Warhwawk
Motorstorm
I'd suggest digging around again for a better list.
Never said they were all that's part of it, but if you're trying to make a selling point then try to consider using titles that other systems don't have.
Accomplishments might be better than achievments, I heard accomplishments unlock stuff in Home.
RRoD perfectly fine argument. Not Sony's fault if Microsoft make a console with an overheating problem. Granted the new ones are fine.
If that was the case I wouldn't be able to pick up a controller on any system and play it.
This is huge and important news!
Everyone cares.
As long as I can play the game, that's what I care.
And I will play my game on the PS3, not because of some + or - points, but because I never played anything else then PlayStation games for the last 10 years.
Just rename gamegrep to PS3fanboygrep aleady.
Hmm do I suck, or does gamegrep suck for registering 218 people since like..april?
A poll isn't always reliable and I think everyone should not get too excited and wait before declaring who will sell more.
And Itani. Just because DMC4 and Lost Planet (both of which are Capcom games) need an additional HDD space for the PS3 does not mean every game will. So the disadvantage part about GTA needing additional space is bull.
P.S I am getting the PS3 version of course.
Even though I made it in bold you still quoted me on it lol.
I honestly feel bad for people who take this poll seriously. The URL to the website this article cites is pspsps.com for chrissake.
This is just ITANI making another ridiculously stupid post.
First of all, 360 Games cost the same as PS3 games. EXACTLY the same. No idea why that was brought up to be honest.
Secondly, why is the installation a bad thing? For all we know the installation might turn out to be an advantage for the PS3. Not a disadvantage.
I'll be getting the PS3 version.
THERE'S A SHOCKER!
And as for Cdemon's early comment on PS3 library and online service...dude, stop living in yesteryear. We've got a monumentous year ahead for PS3. It might not be enough to finally edge over the 360, but it's still great.
Pessimist? I'm sick of idiots. That's not being pessimistic.
Let's ask Larry L which platform he's getting GTA IV on next!
Sure, it does, but the past is a more reliable source than the future.
I wasn't polled...and unless I'm completely alone in this. There there is no real way to tell which will sell better.
Honestly though I prefer the Xbox controller so I wouldn't say that ps3 controller is an advantage.