SCEE confirms Grand Theft Auto IV PS3 bundle for Europe
by Ludwig Kietzmann 
on Apr 23rd 2008 9:00AM
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Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 9:05AM (Unverified) said
Good move that. I know a few people who don't have either 360 or PS3 and want this game so this kinda makes it easier.
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Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 4:39PM (Unverified) said
free online play + superior performance (less aliasing issues as reported by IGN) = PS3 version FTW.
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Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 9:09AM (Unverified) said
packaging a console with a non exclusive title seems funny to me - I'm not specifically slamming Sony, it just seems silly.
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Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 9:15AM (Unverified) said
I'm going to wholeheartedly agree with you but also point out that they realize what sells. If nests of dead baby squirrels were a "hot item" than you could count on Sony to neatly package a nest of dead baby squirrels with your Sony product. It's almost like when they sold Battlefront: Whatever with the PSP, I mean everyone loves Star Wars so it seemed universal enough to them.
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Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 9:52AM (Unverified) said
I'm more surprised that they are packaging a M (18+) Rated game.
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Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 9:56AM SheppyReturns said
I don't know, doesn't seem THAT insane of a concept. Because no matter how you look at it, both Sony and Rockstar benefit from this.
Sony's name gets associated with GTA yet again and bundles are attractive to many people although adding exclusive extra swag would really push it into keen gear. Such as some TV ads on BluRay or making ofs that are all over the net. Or hell, why not an exclusive behind the scenes book?
Rockstar essentially sells more copies because whether or not this bundle is success, they've been paid by Sony for the copies of the game.
Win win all around.
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Sony's name gets associated with GTA yet again and bundles are attractive to many people although adding exclusive extra swag would really push it into keen gear. Such as some TV ads on BluRay or making ofs that are all over the net. Or hell, why not an exclusive behind the scenes book?
Rockstar essentially sells more copies because whether or not this bundle is success, they've been paid by Sony for the copies of the game.
Win win all around.
Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 10:10AM (Unverified) said
It might as well be an exclusive in Europe, the PS3 is kicking the shit out of the 360. After the price cuts, 360 sales doubled and the PS3 still outsold it.
There's no way the 360 can outsell the PS3 with the US alone. It's a piece of shit.
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There's no way the 360 can outsell the PS3 with the US alone. It's a piece of shit.
Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 10:15AM SheppyReturns said
Wow, thanks name123. I was wondering when the first console warrior post had the potential to derail this thread...
idiot.
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idiot.
Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 10:17AM (Unverified) said
Oh, and I forgot to mention, the PS3 is still a lot more expensive in Europe than the 360:
In the UK:
PS3: $560
360 Pro: $370
Wii: $350
Microshit's piece of junk system can't die soon enough.
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In the UK:
PS3: $560
360 Pro: $370
Wii: $350
Microshit's piece of junk system can't die soon enough.
Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 10:26AM (Unverified) said
We Sony fanboy's have our own PremierAss...lol
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Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 10:39AM Vegeta has a ps3 said
@123
Yep, from now on, I'm just going to report all of your comments since there's no point in you being a member on this site at all.
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Yep, from now on, I'm just going to report all of your comments since there's no point in you being a member on this site at all.
Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 10:44AM SoCoolCurt said
i thought Microsoft was doing the same thing with the 360 version? sure it kind of defeats the purpose in most peoples eyes but some people still love bundles. people are going to want the game and there are some people who will need to buy a console to play it on, so these bundles are great for those guys. GTAIV ftw.
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Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 12:19PM (Unverified) said
Not ragging on you, but remember there were PS3 AND 360 DMC4 Bundles
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Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 1:37PM (Unverified) said
@name123
im curious did you have stock in ms and then proceed to lose a shitload, or perhaps you were left at the alter by gates himself?
seriously though, perusing your comment history ALMOST singlehandedly convinced me to not buy a ps3 next month purely out of spite ....
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im curious did you have stock in ms and then proceed to lose a shitload, or perhaps you were left at the alter by gates himself?
seriously though, perusing your comment history ALMOST singlehandedly convinced me to not buy a ps3 next month purely out of spite ....
Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 9:09AM (Unverified) said
I estimate that 14 will be sold by 2009. People who want to play GTA4 already have a PS3.
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Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 10:23AM (Unverified) said
Yup you certainly are the one with a breakthrough in analytical skills.
GTA 3, VCity and SA didnt shift consoles at all right?
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GTA 3, VCity and SA didnt shift consoles at all right?
Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 11:32AM Demon G Sides said
PS2, when it was exclusive. Xbox 360; lower price point WITH the game included, no unnecessary bundling with no extras.
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Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 1:01PM (Unverified) said
No,we meant PS3,as GTA is still known primarily as a Sony game.
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Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 1:30PM (Unverified) said
Good point Demon, I forgot about the whole Xbox part of the equation. My new estimate is 4.
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Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 9:12AM (Unverified) said
Totally irrelevant: These over-the-night ads and sponsored links are killing my flow of things...I scroll down to read something and all of a sudden Honda wants to tell me about a car...and not a video game. Sigh, sorry for unkindly redirecting anyone's attention from the intention of this article. Anyways...Buy IBM computers...? CLICK HERE!!!11
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Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 9:17AM Peacefuloutrage said
Because the SIXAXIS controller is the future.
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Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 10:29AM Peacefuloutrage said
No, but it would be a nice incentive, seeing how you can go to Zavi's and get a PS3, GT5: Prologue, any game including GTA IV, and a bluray for the same price (as heard elsewhere on the 'net).
I'm not European, but I get tired of them getting shafted as a fellow human being.
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I'm not European, but I get tired of them getting shafted as a fellow human being.
Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 9:31AM Hyams said
I wouldn't really say inferior, exactly. After all, if you buy the game and pay the same ammount for each, you get the exact same game.
The 360 version, however, has the option of paying //more// money for new content, exclusive to the 360 console.
So, I wouldn't say the PS3 version of GTA is weaker than the 360 version; they're exactly the same. Rather, I would say that the 360 //console// is better to play the game on than the PS3 //console//.
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The 360 version, however, has the option of paying //more// money for new content, exclusive to the 360 console.
So, I wouldn't say the PS3 version of GTA is weaker than the 360 version; they're exactly the same. Rather, I would say that the 360 //console// is better to play the game on than the PS3 //console//.
Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 9:50AM SheppyReturns said
Well, my point of view is this. Everyone I know in real life who is buying this game, is buying it for PS3 (well, except two), so that's one reason for the PS3 version.
I'm also currently out a 360 (although I am planning to snag an arcade here real soon... I still have all my games and hard drive from last time I owned one).
And most importantly, despite my enjoyment of those games, the only open world games I've finished are Assassin's Creed amd Saints Row. I don't think I'd MAKE it to the DLC in GTAIV.
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I'm also currently out a 360 (although I am planning to snag an arcade here real soon... I still have all my games and hard drive from last time I owned one).
And most importantly, despite my enjoyment of those games, the only open world games I've finished are Assassin's Creed amd Saints Row. I don't think I'd MAKE it to the DLC in GTAIV.
Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 10:53AM FrankTheCrank said
Inferior? huh?
Everyone is just speculating. Nobody even knows what the DLC is going to be. Or if the multiplayer is any better on either system. Most likely, it will be the SAME EXACT experience on both systems.
What exactly is the DLC going to be? A new map? A new chapter of the story. Some new missions? And how much will it cost? With all the fervor over this game, it's going to run at least $19.99 for any decent DLC.
Also, how "exclusive" is the DLC? Is it a timed exclusive?
Rockstar would be dumb to sign exclusive DLC that they couldn't monetize on the PS3 or PC.
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Everyone is just speculating. Nobody even knows what the DLC is going to be. Or if the multiplayer is any better on either system. Most likely, it will be the SAME EXACT experience on both systems.
What exactly is the DLC going to be? A new map? A new chapter of the story. Some new missions? And how much will it cost? With all the fervor over this game, it's going to run at least $19.99 for any decent DLC.
Also, how "exclusive" is the DLC? Is it a timed exclusive?
Rockstar would be dumb to sign exclusive DLC that they couldn't monetize on the PS3 or PC.
Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 1:40PM FrankTheCrank said
Tim, that's my point. Nobody knows. For all anyone knows if could be wallpapers. Although, I doubt it.
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Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 9:23AM RKN said
Your right John, the PS3 is certainly more popular in Europe than in North America it seems. Its a huge market for Sony and its a shame they had delayed its release there by several months compared to the U.S and Japanese launch. Maybe they should have released it in Europe first since they like it more than we do. : /
So Microsoft paid money to advertise the 360 version of the game and Sony paid to get a PS3 bundle of the game. Yeah, I think the former was a smarter move. : /
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So Microsoft paid money to advertise the 360 version of the game and Sony paid to get a PS3 bundle of the game. Yeah, I think the former was a smarter move. : /
Posted: Apr 24th 2008 1:37AM (Unverified) said
Hey all,
Lord Nikon hre from the nerd crew over at www.omynerds.com. were having a little contest nothing major but the winner does get a free copy of GTA IV. And we will be doing a 24 hour marathon play of the game starting @ 10am on april the 29th. so when you take your totino's pizza break from doing what were doing stop by and check out our video blogsl
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Lord Nikon hre from the nerd crew over at www.omynerds.com. were having a little contest nothing major but the winner does get a free copy of GTA IV. And we will be doing a 24 hour marathon play of the game starting @ 10am on april the 29th. so when you take your totino's pizza break from doing what were doing stop by and check out our video blogsl
Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 9:52AM SheppyReturns said
My, that's uncalled for. He's just promoting something related to the thread. Nothing wrong there.
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Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 10:02AM (Unverified) said
And you say I'm angry ninja...
Lol...he wasn't even attacking your precious ps3 and yet you still have the audacity to attack out of no where.
sony fanboys...
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Lol...he wasn't even attacking your precious ps3 and yet you still have the audacity to attack out of no where.
sony fanboys...
Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 10:09AM RKN said
Its because he's a spammer.
I just cannot believe how much of a fucking idiot you are, I don't even know anymore if your faking your assholic stupidity or really acting the way you do.
Anything you see, you spin it into a Sony fanboy acting crazy.
I swear to god, some Sony fanboys had to have broken into your home last year, done some awful awful things to your family and have burned down your Wii and 360 before your eyes.
You managed to rebuy both systems and all the games and things but the painful scar you will bore forever.
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I just cannot believe how much of a fucking idiot you are, I don't even know anymore if your faking your assholic stupidity or really acting the way you do.
Anything you see, you spin it into a Sony fanboy acting crazy.
I swear to god, some Sony fanboys had to have broken into your home last year, done some awful awful things to your family and have burned down your Wii and 360 before your eyes.
You managed to rebuy both systems and all the games and things but the painful scar you will bore forever.
Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 10:18AM (Unverified) said
The PS3 raped his family.....but what can you expect with a Hard Drive in every Box ;)
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Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 10:18AM SheppyReturns said
Actually, Lord Nikon has contributed to threads before and comes off as fairly level headed in mosts post. Plus this post is relating to a contest in which people reading this thread may be interested in.
So what if he's promoting a contest on another site? He's been an asset to the Joystiq community when he is here.
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So what if he's promoting a contest on another site? He's been an asset to the Joystiq community when he is here.
Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 10:20AM borland502 said
"He's just promoting something related to the thread."
Then he should post what he has to say here. If I reply to your comment on Facebook and reference it here, is that ok?
"...yet you still have the audacity to attack out of no where."
I can't speak for the Ninja, but it's not any reference to the PS3 that's irritating. It's the fact that he's hit whoring. Managing to hit whore on topic is irrelevant.
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Then he should post what he has to say here. If I reply to your comment on Facebook and reference it here, is that ok?
"...yet you still have the audacity to attack out of no where."
I can't speak for the Ninja, but it's not any reference to the PS3 that's irritating. It's the fact that he's hit whoring. Managing to hit whore on topic is irrelevant.
Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 10:32AM RKN said
Hey Fidious Wong, I clicked on Lord Nikon's profile which goes to omynerds.com which states he's got one post here and on Xbox 360 Fanboy promoting that contest.
So I assumed he signed on as a spammer. My apoligies if I was mistaken. : (
Yeah, I got this problem when I see people like PremierAssassin acting like assholes and attention whores, I get on them instead of doing the right thing which is ignoring them. I gotta work on that. : )
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So I assumed he signed on as a spammer. My apoligies if I was mistaken. : (
Yeah, I got this problem when I see people like PremierAssassin acting like assholes and attention whores, I get on them instead of doing the right thing which is ignoring them. I gotta work on that. : )
Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 10:59AM borland502 said
Typical forum behavior all around. This thread is the largest, but is largely off-topic. The opening parent is debatable spam, but didn't force any of us at gunpoint to wax poetic on it. What has been posted before will be posted again. So bitch we all.
Uh...the EU bundle of GTA IV is nice?
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Uh...the EU bundle of GTA IV is nice?
Posted: Apr 23rd 2008 9:26AM (Unverified) said
Please translate the price from Euros. This is primarily an American blog, no?
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