Grand Theft Auto IV: PS3 vs. Xbox 360 Special Comments by Richard Leadbetter

"Game on both versions sucks since i can't find a copy anywhere :) "

go to blockbusters. Random i know but they have loads

This is what really happened:
Microsoft: "Hi there Sony! I've just seen the preview code of that GTAIV game, and our version actually looks BETTER than yours! - WTF is that all aboot, with your cell and all?"
Sony: "WTF indeed - OK, we'll cut a deal with you, if you accept a blurry texture filter on your code to make it look like poo, we'll let you have exclusive DLC!"
Microsoft: "DEAL!"
Both: "MWAHAHAHAHA - Fools!"

/de-activates flame-bait cannon

Only kidding, just wanted to stir the phanboi's about a bit.

EDIT: Spelling, see teacher

A good article which I must admit makes me glad I went the Xbox route rather than believing Sony's launch hype about it's cell processor superiority.

The fact the PS3 version has to have a mandatory hard drive installation, runs at a lower resolution and suffers lower frame rates kind of says it all. Of course this could be that Rockstar haven't got to grips with programming for the Cell still, but they delayed the initial release of GTA IV due to the Sony machine anyway, so they should have been able to get their heads round coding it by now.

Add to that Achievements, Xbox Live multiplayer and DLC to follow, the winner is clearly Microsoft here. As for the warmer hue, well my TV has hue adjustments so can't really say that's a big deal.

I do genuinely feel sorry for anyone that fell for Sony's spiel about them having the superior console.

Anyway the game rocks, and we can all enjoy it, that's what counts. :-)

Must suck to own the PS3 version. Talk about getting the shitty end of the stick here.

360 takes the PS3 to the cleaners, any day of the week.

"Gosh, its like the great Street Fighter 2 Turbo debate of 93......:)"

Its nothing like that because at least then it was obvious to anyone with eyes that the SNES version PWNED the megadrive version.

SNES4LIFE

Makes one wonder though: Who is right? IGN or EG? Did money play a role?

/dons tin hat

/masturbates furiously

I don't feel sorry for owning a PS3 thank you very much! Hardly looking to sell up and migrate in the near future.

"I feel sorry for anyone that fell for Sony's spiel"

Don't feel sorry for you owning a PS3, it's a cool Blu Ray player after all. ;-)

Megadrive SF2 forever man. Forever.

interesting article, thanks EG.

Glad I've got the 360 version though.... and it works online. I always love the PS3 fanboys talking about free online. ha ha - ITS RUBBISH IN COMPARISON TO LIVE - thats why its free!

I know this to be true because i've got both consoles! LOL!

Summary:

PC Wins + Mods.

Consoles suck ass.

oh oh, should I read between the lines for a "no games" comment there?
perhaps a rousing chorus of "not a proper gamer" maybe?

@Aretak

Good attempt at a bit of baiting, but i think no one is going to go for it.

Nah, it's more like the big Mario vs. Sonic debate of the early 90's!

Allthough Mario had the coolest tv-show! (DO THE MARIO!!!)

Burnout Paradise's lead platform was PS3, that is why there is no difference.

"Must suck to own the PS3 version. Talk about getting the shitty end of the stick here.

360 takes the PS3 to the cleaners, any day of the week."

As someone else said above - and as I and many others have said in other comment threads - I would have taken the PS3 version even if it was significantly inferior (which is clearly not the case here) simply because of the hellishly obnoxious drive and fan noise of my 360.
I know this doesn't matter at all to many gamers, but it certainly does to me. The 360 is - and might remain throughout this console generation - a slightly better gaming console (and I also prefer its controller to the small, flimsy Sixaxis), but the PS3 just seems like a much more well designed living room media/gaming system.

I want to be a part of this.

Just wait for the WonderSwan Color port, then we'll see who is the "real next gen".

Remember, opinions can never be wrong, just different to your own. In addition, nobody but you probably cares in the slightest about your opinion. Such is life. I now only visit here to read the nonsense people spew in their strange loyalty to some massive brand who couldn't care less about them.

Fantastic game, great on both platforms. that's all that matters really.

Here's a serious question - I played GTAIV with 5.1 surround last night for the first time (didn't notice the separate audio menu) and the framerate started stuttering something ROTTEN. Anyone else experienced this on either console? I'll not mention which console I have it on so that i remain impartial.

I want GTAIV on the DS so I can touch lapdancers with my stylus...

Good read!

For me though I got 360 version for achievements and Live, any graphical differences really didn't matter.

Edit - Plus I can play GTA 3/VC/SA and 4 all on one console!

SNES SF2T > Megadrive SF2T

It's not even a fair fight. The megadrive version was complete pants.

good comparison, well said that its great on both systems, very negligable differences that dont affect the gameplay. ENJOY IT EVERYONE :)

It's still early days yet for the PS3. I'm quite optimistic about a game coming along that will blow the 360 out of the water.

What you gonna do then with your fucking 360? Link back to this GTA article? Sad fucks.

I have to confess I like the look of the PS3 version out of the two comparisons.

But so what eh?

Seriously, judging from the full-size comparison video, the Xbox version has horribly pixel noise all over the place. I would prefer the blurrier look of the PS3 version over this any day.

Can't be arsed reading the thread. Technically both games have inconsistant frame rate issues throughout. Which personally effects my enjoyment of the game. Neither version is perfect. And while a damn good, game, there are to many issues to make it a 10/10. 9/10 for me.

so much for the more expensive hardware always being on top - i got the PS3 version and i have to admit as a graphics junkie the fact a cheaper console runs identicale if not better, ah sony what the hell are you doing where is all this power from the cell? me thinks another emotion chip in the making.

"I want to be a part of this."

I want to be a part of you.

The SNES version was much better. The Mega Drive was always second rate on multi-platform.

*RETRO FANBOY HIJACK* :0

It was the speech on the Megadrive version that got me...

'Shpinninj burd shit!'

Quality!!!...also the fact that they had to bring out a new controller especially for it....

I have the 360 version, but shouldve gotten the ps3 version. the fan is on full blast whenever gta is playing, its like the 360 is screaming, and is close to a terrible death.

The Megadrive version of SF2T was far inferior to the SNES version. Megadrive Championship Edition however was awesomes, and it powzed (or whatever the word is meant to be) the SNES World Warrior edition.

@chris_ace - Get a better sound system and turn the bitch up FFS!!! :)

"Megadrive Championship Edition however was awesomes,"

Although it sounded like they were fighting underwater :)

If microsoft had a dick all you 360 fanboys would be sucking it.

Playing as Balrog with the default Megadrive pad was cheap though - you cold charge up Turn punches while holding a single button.

So...

In short.. The PS3 almost plays up to the Xbox in terms of framerates.. but looks better visual wise, all whilst taking into account
that the XboX was the lead console in the developing process and that Rockstar haven't quite figured out how to code the PS3
to maximize its potential yet?

I'd say not too shabby.. but who cares.. great game on both ;)

LOL, to all those cocky PS3 fanbois - IN YOUR FACE!

360 wins.

Again.

And will continue to win.

Forever.

You're comparing framerates when one is v-synced and the other isn't? That's pointless. Of course the non-vsynced one is going to run faster, it's not necessarily even drawing all those frames to the screen.

Vsync tearing is one of the most annoying things about this generation of games.

"Although it sounded like they were fighting underwater :) "

It gave you that authentic 'Playing at a noisy arcades' feeling. (Albeit minus the jingle jangle of someone winning at the fruit machine behind you) :D

I have been playing the PS3 version for 15 hours and it looks fine and plays fine to me. This is just eurogamer adding fuel to the buring fanboy fire

@ps3_2310 "If Microsoft had a dick all you 360 Fanboys would be sucking it."

Where as all the PS3 Fanboys have to suffer with taking it up the arse! LOL

I'm glad I ain't a Fanboy as neither of those instances appeals thank you!

Actually the Megadrive version was superior in graphics and frame rate....but no one could take their favourite characters all of a sudden talking like retards coz of the MD's skank ass sound chip.

Controllers were better too....took 5 or 6 good throws at my brothers wardrobe before they broke....

All this talk of SNES vs Megadrive is pointless. Amiga version FTW!

Well I had the Amiga 500 version of Street Fighter 2. You should try playing that with just the one button and 4 discs to swap about with when selecting characters!

ha, synchronised A500 memories...

@Gavilan

We have been taking it up the ass but it's geting better and PS3 is beating the 360 in europe FACT. It did better on GTA sales if you think of the number of 260's there are to the PS3's