There's a game coming out at the end of this month which our insider sources tell us is a big deal. In case you haven't heard, it's called Grand Theft Auto IV. On April 29 GTA IV hits retail for both the Xbox 360 and PS3, and we're curious to see which console Joystiq Network readers will choose -- so we thought we'd ask you! The following poll will run on Joystiq, PS3 Fanboy and Xbox 360 Fanboy, but you can only vote once. Will it be the exclusive DLC for the Xbox 360 or the free multiplayer on the PS3 that will sway your purchase? Let us know. Voting will end this Sunday, at noon.
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4-10-2008 @ 12:35PM
Fox318 said...
This isn't even close. The 360 is the better version to buy.
Although I really wish they released a PC version as well. Then again my PC sucks right now.
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4-10-2008 @ 12:36PM
Josh said...
Why would anyone who has both a 360 and PS3 buy the PS3 version? Rockstar has said numerous times that both are identical except the 360 version has extra DLC.
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4-10-2008 @ 12:47PM
Gamerwillz said...
Because PS3 is real console.
4-10-2008 @ 12:56PM
PacoDG said...
Gamerwillz, you better talk to Sony about that:
"PS3 A 'Computer', Not A Console" - Ken Kutaragi
4-10-2008 @ 1:29PM
TehAdz said...
The sony fanboys make me laugh, Why are they here?
X360 for me, obviously.
360 fanboyism should be made into a religion. We hold good ol' fashioned PS3 Fanboy hunts, ending with them being burnt at the stake.
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4-10-2008 @ 1:44PM
JAKEJAX said...
It is actually Xav under a different name. Good try Xav. ha ha
4-10-2008 @ 8:05PM
Xav de Matos said...
Wha? I'm the PS3 Fanboy or this dude? I don't get what you mean Jake.
4-10-2008 @ 1:54PM
dancingtosirens said...
This seems like a rather biased question for a 360 website...
Regardless, If I do buy it, it will probably be for PS3.
Why?
I don't know. Preferences I guess.
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4-10-2008 @ 2:24PM
Knight Marquise said...
Did you post your sentiments on PS3 Fanboy as well? The joystiq crew is running this poll.
What a shocker, I just checked and you didn't.
4-10-2008 @ 2:18PM
Vcize said...
I have both consoles, so let's see here...
360 Pros:
-Live for multiplayer.
-I prefer to be signed onto Live whenever possible so I can get invites to other games, etc.
-Many multiplatform releases have been botched on the PS3 side of things (games like Orange Box, R6V2) with the idea that they'll be fixed with a patch later. I'm not running the risk of having to wait an extra 3 weeks for the game to be playable.
-DLC...even if you don't think you'll want it now it's nice to know that it's there if you change your mind. Rumors are it may include extra co-op missions, which is big since apparently there are only 5 shipping with the game.
-Achievements
-Superior controller for shooters
-I believe the 360 was the lead platform (can someone confirm/deny this?)
PS3 Pros:
-No fear of being out of the game for 3 weeks with RROD
-Quieter console
To me, this was just about the easiest choice I've ever had to make. I'll be getting the 360 version without a doubt.
The only reason I could see someone that owns both consoles getting the PS3 version is if they're deathly afraid of the RROD, but to me that's basically balanced out by the fears of a botched PS3 release where the online doesn't work for weeks like we've seen before, especially if I'm right in remembering that GTA4 falls into that same "developed for the 360 and ported to the PS3" category. Weren't there rumors that they were already having trouble with the PS3 version and that was one of the reasons for the delays? Besides, I have two of each console so hardware failures aren't really an issue for me.
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4-10-2008 @ 4:14PM
Deck said...
360 version. Duh!
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4-10-2008 @ 4:20PM
JHTM said...
x360 due to achievements and DLC - DLC has to be the winning factor, if your obsessed with GTA like me why WOULDNT u want DLC ??? answer - if its only clothes :)
the best version will be the PC version which'll get released in Oct time, PC has always been the better version since you can rip out all the cars, models, scm scripts etc and build new missions, real cars, guns clothes etc. I personally have created hundreds of cars for GTA SA and VC and have pulled em directly out of games like NFS Carbon, Prostreet, MW etc
PC rules imo HOWEVER since i own a x360 and cant wait to play it - X360 rules :-P
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4-10-2008 @ 4:27PM
emirabal said...
CHEEVOS CHEEVOS CHEEVOS
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4-10-2008 @ 5:48PM
Nintendo is fail said...
It's kind of funny having the poll on this website since we already know what the obvious choice is going to be. But I have to join the majority and say the 360 version is my choice obviously because I don't have a PS3 and I look forward to playing this online with all my friends who only have 360s also.
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4-10-2008 @ 8:06PM
Xav de Matos said...
This is a Joystiq wide poll that is up on PS3 Fanboy and Joystiq as well.
That's why!
4-10-2008 @ 5:50PM
Gemini Ace said...
Where's the "neither" option?
I'm not supporting Rockstar no matter what platform it is.
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4-10-2008 @ 7:04PM
Nintendo is fail said...
Loser
4-10-2008 @ 6:21PM
OTAM said...
I'm getting it on my PS3. My 360 has RROD twice already,so i'm not building a library of games that will only look fancy on the shelf while my unit is at the repair center. I've already bought Rock Band on my PS3 and GTA4 will be the same.
Quality hardware control Microsoft,not get the product out the door before all competitors. I'm going to wait at least a year in next console cycle before buying the next Xbox to see what problems rear their heads.
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4-10-2008 @ 8:21PM
agelgamer said...
wow... there are obviously more 360fanboys :) w00t! ftw!
PS3 owners should go out and buy a $50 DualShock3 to get rumble like the other next-gen consoles. bwahahahahaha!
Rumble not next gen my ass. How about just admit that you couldn't include it in the controller because you were in a lawsuit with the patent holder? SONY you suck. At least MS ponied up $1billion to cover repairing the RROD. The least you could do is have a recall on everyone's SIXAXIS.
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4-11-2008 @ 12:59AM
Marrvia said...
I have both consoles, and I am unbiased in this.
If I had a choice I actually would get it for PS3 for a number of reasons. First of all, I have about 30 Xbox 360 games, and I've had PS3 since launch and only have 2 PS3 games. And the loud disc spinning noises on Xbox 360 really bother me lately, and PS3 is silent. Also, I don't really care about achievements anymore, and I don't care about the DLC at the moment either.
The reason I am getting the game for 360 is because I preordered the game over a year ago at Lion Games for $42 on 360, which was obviously a great deal, and I don't really care that much about the difference to turn about and now spend $60 of the PS3 version.
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