Coldgunner Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 would be better off getting a better bundle at that price and picking up GTA4 seperately imo. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesc Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=623986 That thread is already too long Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I wouldn't expect to receive a pre-order from HMV on time, let alone early. They are notoriously bad for this kind of thing. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted April 23, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted April 23, 2008 would be better off getting a better bundle at that price and picking up GTA4 seperately imo. Yeah no doubt, but people in retail will no doubt jump all over this. Ps. I added a short gameplay clip in my last post ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldgunner Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 if the content of some of the longer threads were broken down the forums would be a mess Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kushan Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 MS can't really ban for playing early.The game is available to buy in some french/german shops it's reported, and there's even people in the UK selling it on ebay. It'll be frustrating for them, as they'll see an unrealistic spike in people playing, but if they ban, they'll take out innocent people as well. Halo 3 caused bans due to the first leak being by an everyday person who ripped the game incorrectly. Orange Box was also ripped incorrectly. I dunno about COD4. I never meant to say that they'd ban you for playing it early, but what I was saying was that ANYONE who is caught playing in the next week is going to be heavily scrutinised by their pirate game detection software. If you have yourself a legit copy, count yourself very lucky. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovedude Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I'm pretty certain the only stores that would sell early are the mom and pop kind of set ups. there are heavy fines for breaking street dates. for the managers of the stores its pretty much there job on the line i believe as its a clear break of the rule.. discipline etc.. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted April 23, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted April 23, 2008 GTA IV: PS3 outselling 360 3:1 at UK’s AsdaAccording to this MCV piece, Asda’s seeing the PS3 version of GTA IV being pre-ordered three times to every one 360 copy. “Both titles have generated great interest on the Asda website, with strong pre-orders, and the PS3 version is selling three times that of 360, which is surprising and not in line with what we’d expect,” said Duncan Cross, Asda’s head of games. HMV was telling a different story, though. Tim Ellis, buying head at the UK retailer, said interest for the 360 version was higher due to store promotion: “Demand for both formats is high, but our 1,000 Xbox points offer generated a huge amount of interest.” Thanks, Blerk. Source: http://www.videogaming247.com/2008/04/23/g...31-at-uks-asda/ PS3 GTA IV presales outpace 360 version down underWhen Microsoft announced its multi-million deal with Rockstar for exclusive downloadable content for Grand Theft Auto IV, many predicted that this would provide a significant incentive for gamers to choose the 360 version of the game over the PlayStation 3 version. But Australian presale figures seem to be telling a different story, with major retailers contacted by GameSpot AU today saying the PS3 version was currently in the lead. A spokeswoman for EB Games Australia--the largest specialty games retailer in the country--told GameSpot AU that the PS3 version of GTA IV was just ahead of the 360 in terms of presales. "We are happy to tell you it's neck and neck, but at the moment, PlayStation 3 is currently in the lead," EB Games Australia brand and public relations manager Debra McGrath said. The PS3 version was even farther ahead with retailer Gametraders. The company's national marketing manager Chad Polley said "according to the figures we have at the moment, we're [pre-]selling two PS3 versions for every one 360 unit." Last night, Sony Computer Entertainment Australia fired back at Microsoft's DLC incentive, finally confirming rumours that there is indeed PlayStation 3 GTA IV bundle on the way for Australia. The pack comes with a 40GB PS3, one SixAxis controller, and a copy of the game. If you haven't got a PS3 already, the bundle will be available on April 29, the same day as the game's release, for A$749.95 ($709.44). Source: http://uk.gamespot.com/news/6189713.html Looks light it's tight, which is good for Sony, seeing as they have seemed to let MS do most of the advertising :/ UK adverts are all 360 ones! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 That thread is already too long It's the official thread for all GTA4 discussion. Pretty much everything related to the game is posted there. If you can't be bothered to read all the pages, then that's fair enough. But don't start another topic when an already more established discussion already exists. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted April 23, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted April 23, 2008 I never meant to say that they'd ban you for playing it early, but what I was saying was that ANYONE who is caught playing in the next week is going to be heavily scrutinised by their pirate game detection software.If you have yourself a legit copy, count yourself very lucky. Ah right yeah, that is true! You'll no doubt see bans anyway, word is bans on Live are delayed bans, so you aren't chopped right away, but in a "wave". There is no doubt a nice collection of people lined up to be banned and I can see MS dropping the hammer shortly after GTA4 is out. They most likely do that to keep you on as long as possible paying for your subscription :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlusher Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 not other typical ps3 vs 360. 'sigh' We'll see how both performs on actual date. A presell doesn't mean it's guaranteed. For instance, some people would preorder, then on launch day, some wouldn't pick up or just happen not to have money to pick it up. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldgunner Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Ah right yeah, that is true!You'll no doubt see bans anyway, word is bans on Live are delayed bans, so you aren't chopped right away, but in a "wave". Most likely to keep you paying for your subscription as long as possible :p most likely so you can't be entirely sure what you were banned for Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 GTA more popular on PS3 in Australia?! Who would have thought it :rolleyes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted April 23, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted April 23, 2008 not other typical ps3 vs 360. 'sigh'We'll see how both performs on actual date. A presell doesn't mean it's guaranteed. For instance, some people would preorder, then on launch day, some wouldn't pick up or just happen not to have money to pick it up. Just reporting sales news so far, if anyone turns that into some sort of debate, they need to get a life :p Of course ACTUAL figures and NPDs are what we need, however what I posted is just a heads up on what we may see. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldgunner Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 GTA more popular on PS3 in Australia?! Who would have thought it :rolleyes: stick a 360 next to the barbie and see what happens :p j/k Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovedude Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 ps3 gta4 bundle is good though.. :).. althought play are doing a XBOX360+gta4 one now as well for ?199.99 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlusher Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 stick a 360 next to the barbie and see what happens :p j/k lol ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kushan Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Yup, it also makes it very difficult to know how exactly they've caught you, which makes it extremely difficult to prevent it in future. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 stick a 360 next to the barbie and see what happens :p j/k You never know, they may actually mistake a PS3 for the barbeque. It is kinda fat and deformed after all :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovedude Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 You never know, they may actually mistake a PS3 for the barbeque. It is kinda fat and deformed after all :laugh: hehehe :D oh gta its soooo near :p! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted April 23, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) Another gameplay video - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=yEW6JJtAUzw and another - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ilFLSxT0QrI Edited April 23, 2008 by Audioboxer Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken-royal Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I wouldn't expect to receive a pre-order from HMV on time, let alone early. They are notoriously bad for this kind of thing. I'm remaining quite hopeful. The last two items I pre-ordered from HMV came two days early (released on Monday, they came the Saturday before). One was from a couple of years back and the other one was in January. They were albums though, so might be different for games. Nice pictures of the special edition a few pages back, even more excited for the 29th now. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589350974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazuyette Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 it's out ... :ninja: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589351003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovedude Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 it's out ... :ninja: lol :p.. play catch up! are there any free roam vids yet anyone has come across? :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589351008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeta_immersion Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Delivery estimate: May 1 2008 - May 2 2008 1 of: Grand Theft Auto IV Special Edition Sold by: Amazon.com.ca, Inc. that is a heartbreaker .... i want my damn GTA IV licence plate Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/623986-official-grand-theft-auto-iv/page/16/#findComment-589351013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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