Exclusive 360 GTA IV content not so exclusive?
- Posted January 28th, 2008 at 09:03 EDT by
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Microsoft's exclusive deal for Grand Theft Auto IV downloadable content might not be so exclusive after all; with rumours circulating that content will be available to download for PS3.
Microsoft allegedly paid upwards of USD 50 million for the exclusive rights for the hugely anticipated GTA debut on PS3, but it appears that the exclusive content will be restricted to two longetivity-friendly downloadable game chapters.
Although these two chapters will be available only on Xbox 360 through the Xbox Live Marketplace, all other downloadable content related to the title will be available for the PlayStation 3 just as it is for the 360.
The rumours have been gathering pace amongst online communities, and have been neither confirmed nor denied by Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive. Watch this space.
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IONIXX |
IONIXX- 9:27am GMT - January 28th, 2008
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@jd-82- who on earth doesant want downloadable content? anyway, FINALLY , i was hoping ps3 would come through on this one :) the gta series are a part of the playstation signiture, none of this shoulda happened (gta iv being on xbox360) let us pray that the rest of the series will be exclusive to the sony playstations
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Organic_Shadow |
OrganicShadow- 10:36am GMT - January 28th, 2008
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JD-82, no, not so simple. Not everyone has both a 360 and a PS3. If you want the DLC you have to pay for it on top of buying a 360? That's a bit lame.
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JD-82 |
JD-82- 10:44am GMT - January 28th, 2008
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@organinc_shadow - yeah but if you only have one console you don't have a choice so the point is moot...if you only own a PS3 you're gonna buy the PS3 version DLC or not and vice versa...When it comes right down to it you buy the version of the game you want...i've got my special edition preordered for the 360 because of the DLC, I love the fact that a game can be extended beyond it's lifespan for a few extra quid. If Sony had done the same I would have ordered the PS3 version...i bought Burnout Paradise for PS3 solely because it runs slightyl better than the 360 version, independant comparisons have stated that it looks better and runs slightly better...not a big advantage but i'll always buy the best version of a game rather that stick religiously to one system to show "solidarity".
@ IONIXX - The GTA games have been on XBOX before...they were TIMED playstation exclusives...so make sure and get your facts straight before shooting your mouth off dude...
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liquidghost |
LiquidGhost- 11:21am GMT - January 28th, 2008
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.... I thought Microsoft paid the 50mill for exclusive right to show GTA IV Nothing that had to do ingame just exclusive footage and videos that would only be seen on xobox before the release of the game but maybe not thats just what i thought dont matter much to me
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Anim3Fr33K |
Anim3Fr33K- 11:30am GMT - January 28th, 2008
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who cares about extra content i just wanna get my hands on the new engen used in game
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TekkenLord |
HitMan00- 1:00pm GMT - January 28th, 2008
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they could of taken that money and buy capcom or someone else
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wiganlad26
- 1:13pm GMT - January 28th, 2008
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bill gates has so much money he got no idea what to spend it on!!! microsft could have built the most futuristic console but instead paid a man to buld it in a shed out of old pc parts, then say i know it looks like a sky + box but instead of the green bit in the middle it goes red after a few days!
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vfitz22 |
vfitz66- 2:04pm GMT - January 28th, 2008
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meh...not 2 bothered with this game, Rockstar have already said it wont be the game that makes the ps3, they just left the team to do their best and take their time. The point being that dc or not this will probs jus b a decent game...maybe itll b an amaz in game but i dnt think so.
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Dro-Z |
Drowsywoozy- 2:54pm GMT - January 28th, 2008
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I hope the PS3 version does get the DLC,I don't want to buy an Xbox 360 because of the ridiculous failure % and none of the games on the system interest me,but if the DLC is only for the Xbox 360,then so be it,I will be quite busy with other PS3 games anyway:P
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Ryoma
- 3:15pm GMT - January 28th, 2008
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this is pointless it says what we know, both will get downloadable content but there will be a special content which is also available for the 360.
the 2 chapters only for 360 but ofcourse there gonna be stuff like 6 new guns and cars pack for both ps3 and 360.
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InfernoReaper |
GrimDarkling- 5:14pm GMT - January 28th, 2008
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@ Babiloo - My thoughts exactly. I'm tired of all these companies releasing games for regular price and then adding extra content for more money. $1 here, $5 there. I don't want a chopped up game.
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Alpha2
- 8:17pm GMT - January 28th, 2008
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it's logical that any other downloadable content would be avaiible for BOTH systems. Why would anyone think otherwise? The problem is that there's been nothing else announced.
The point is downloadable content could be a factor in the decision which system to buy it's important that the PS3 version be of equal or grater value for it to have an effect on system sales.
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solbaid |
Solbaid- 9:50pm GMT - January 28th, 2008
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now im not a GTA fan but i take the whole DLC thing as they paid for it to be DLC not saying they cant put that content on the ps3 bluray version due to extra space but thats just my take on it and im probably wrong but they just paid for it to be exclusive to the DLC part
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Trojans24601 |
trojans24601- 12:55am GMT - January 29th, 2008
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i for one dont want downloadable content. all it is is the devlopers making more money. why cant they just put the content in the game in the first place(unless ur xbox cuz of their limited space on disk) or if they come up with new ideas save them for a new game
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E__A__G__L__E |
E__A__G__L__E- 3:55am GMT - January 29th, 2008
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xbox gets 2 Xclusive bonus missions but after that PS3 gets theres
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PS3-The Ultimate Machine
- 5:25am GMT - January 29th, 2008
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Wasn't that made pretty clear before?MS paid $50 million for the episodic content,not ALL DLC,i'm sure if there is any OTHER DLC,it would make it's way to the ps3.
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zbamf
- 7:35pm GMT - January 29th, 2008
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I'm sure the games big enough without the added chapters. I'm going to gp with the version that offers free online multiplayer which is the PS3. I'n not keen on buying gold membership and then paying for 2 chapters.
Spending 50 million for 2 chapters, wow. Can Microsoft make their money back? Will 2 chapters benifit sales? They will only get a piece of the pie for every copy and D/C sold and I still think the PS3 version will sell more, especially in Europe.
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