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They will both have different DLC.


Like i said before all reviews will be a tad different but mostly the same ( a wash)

"Grand Theft Auto IV is a digital masterpiece. Period. You will like the Xbox 360 version of this game. You will like the PS3 version of this game. Technically, they are the same! However, there are some minor variations."
The review states that their is a mandatory, 10 min install on GTAIV for the PS3, and an optional install on the 360. The review also comments that the 360 version runs a bit choppy, with pop ins and frame rate issues without the install, although hardly noticeable. here is there quote:
"When popping the disc into the PS3 for the first time, you’ll have a brief installation. Don’t worry, it only takes ten minutes or so, and there’s a pleasant bit of GTA history trivia to keep you occupied. So, unlike with Devil May Cry, you’ll be able to eat your sandwich prior to playing the game. On the 360, this installation is optional if you have a hard drive. I advise to proceed with installation—it reduces the already minimal frame rate issues on the 360. When the game finally begins, you’ll be treated to the best opening credit sequence I’ve seen for a game in a long, long time."
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STORY
As for the story, the article leaves this section nearly blank, wishing not to spoil any surprises, the only note being that the game has a much more indepth, and involved story than previous GTA installments.​
GAME PLAY
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There are numerous notes in this section, but since the game was not viewed in the finished form, we will cut this out as things may have changed. we will leave you with the following quotes:
The Good:"Vehicles are fantastic."
"The cover system is effective and easy to get used to."
" The squeaky car animation used when hookers do their thing is now accompanied by foggy windows—sweet."
"You can store your favorite vehicles in garages or parking spaces."
"There will be one time moments of sheer bliss—and it’s worth every second."
"Riding in a Taxi is awesome."
The Bad:
"The absence of the Dodo stinks."
"Going on rampages is now almost impossible."
"The ability to commit crimes is much more difficult."
"The 5-0 in GTA4 are smart, and they work really hard to bring you down."
"Euphoria didn’t do as much as I hoped."
CONTROLS

As seen on CGReviews.com:
"I preferred the PS3 controls because I’ve always played GTA on PS hardware. The controls aren’t identical to previous games, but the learning curve is really small. Most people will probably prefer the 360 controller, but that’s to be expected.
There were a couple minor things about the controls that bugged me. I’ll mention the single big thing: running. Tapping a button to run works well in theory, but I just know that the wear and tear on my controller has to be increasing exponentially. Still, it’s better than having fatigue in game, as how much you run literally depends on your fatigue in the real world. If you’re tired of tapping, you walk or take a cab. If the cops are on your tail, you muster up the energy to tap some more. All in all, it works as a concept…but it’s bitter-sweet. "

GRAPHICS
This is where things get interesting. We are sure that both versions of the game will be amazing, but the key points hit here are just enough push for us to say that even with a slew of DLC, the PS3 seems to be the better experience.​
"The PS3 has a more relaxed color pallet, but this gives everything a more realistic look. If you don’t like the realistic look, and you have a HDMI connection, you can fiddle with your PS3 display settings and get it looking much more saturated. The textures are just as sharp as the 360 version, and there’s little to no pop-in or screen tearing. The PS3 takes longer to load than the 360, but I took several different head counts in game at different locations, and I always found the PS3 to be more populated than the 360. This could be attributed to the dynamic nature of the world, but it’s hard to tell. Either way, the difference was never more than five to seven pedestrians or three to four cars—it’s not really much of an advantage.
The 360 is bright. Boy is it bright. Based on discussion history, this one will be claimed to look better, but it’ll really be preference. The texture quality is the same on both systems, but the 360 has a more cartoon-like look. This isn’t a bad thing. It just depends on preference. I’d compare the difference to that of Oblivion on each system. The 360 also suffers from some frame rate drops that are almost non-existent on the PS3. Installing the 360 version on your system’s hard drive, however, will bring performance almost up to par with the PS3.
 
Yeah, either way, this game will be absolutely ^^^^ing amazing and mind blowing!!

And if I had my PS3 right now, I would get it for both systems, no doubt! Easy choice really. Having friends on both systems is always cool. I wish now that I wouldn't have gotten rid of it when they first came out. Bad desicion on my side. But the games the PS3 had were crap and I got more money out of it than I paid.

So just get it for both!! It's an extra $60! Just don't buy as much Booze/Figures/Cheetos/Ding-Dongs/Hookers this month!!
 
I'm not wrong, the UK IGN team already stated that they thought the 360 version played smoother. But I am just repeating what they are saying. But with Rockstar North being located out of Scotland, you take take that for what it's worth.

And yes, there will be PS3 DLC, but not the Exclusive DLC just for the 360. There is "supposed" to be a total of 5 planned DLC packs. 2 will be exclusively for the 360 and the next 3 will be available on both the 360 and the PS3. This was mentioned the other day in the streamed radio show I posted up.

Yep, that's what the guy said during the radio show. I'm all for downloadable content and playing online with my buddies. :rock
 
The review that matters is out!!!!!

IGN 10/10 WOW!!! ^^^^ING AWESOME.

https://ps3.ign.com/articles/869/869541p1.html

https://xbox360.ign.com/articles/869/869381p5.html

vid review check this out

https://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/827005/grand-theft-auto-4/videos/gta4_review_042508.html

Edge goes to the PS3 in terms of graphics but both look awesome and play awesome.

"For those wanting to know which version looks better, the edge goes to the PS3. The textures and framerate are comparable, but the PS3 has far less pop-in. The 360 has richer colors, but the PS3 has better anti-aliasing making it look a little cleaner. Because GTA IV can preload onto the PS3 hard drive, the in-game loads are faster. Don't worry Xbox owners, the load times are rarely more than 30 seconds and don't occur very often. The slight visual edge goes to PS3, but the 360 is no slouch. Either version will do you proud."

"While GTA IV is pushing the PS3 and 360 to the limit, it also runs amazingly well. Sure, there are framerate hitches here and there and (particularly on 360) there is some texture pop-in, but it actually runs better than I expected"

"A "10" is not a score we give out very often. In fact, the last time we gave a 10 to a console game was Soul Calibur in 1999. A 10 doesn't mean a game is perfect -- it means a game is pushing boundaries, expanding a genre, and doing many things to a level so far above and beyond its competitors that they overshadows any flaws. Certainly, GTA IV has some issues, the most noticeable being the occasional flaw in the cover system, but there are many more pieces of GTA IV that are better than anything I've seen from a game in the past decade. We don't give 10s often -- just to games that merit the score."



Can't wait to get the CE on tues!!!!!!

Can you say game of the year?
 
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Hell yes, GOTY!!!! I knew it would be pretty dope, but I didn't know they haven't given a console game a 10/10 sense 1999. That's just ^^^^ing nuts!!

As of know, this game's only contender is MGS4, which may fall slightly behind because of it's MP. And don't get me wrong, MGS4 is the reason I am buying a PS3 and I will love, love, love that game as well, it just seems that games that give both a near flawless single player and MP will always win out.

Damn I can't wait for Tuesday!! It's gonna be a long ass day at work!!
 
Is there a site where we can see what the soundtrack on the game is?

The IGN review said there is over 200 songs.

:monkey5
 
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