Previous comments this week made by Microsoft’s Senior VP, Don Mattrick, hinted that the Xbox 360 version of GTA IV would feature multiplayer support that would be "unique" to the Microsoft console.
Understandably, this came as a shock as it was always believed that online multiplayer would be compatible for both platforms.
"It’s an amazing piece of software, and I’m really excited with its downloadable content and online multiplayer support – again, that’s something that’s unique to 360," said Mattrick.
"We think consumers are going to love that, and it’s going to create what I would describe, again, as the premium experience on our platform."
Despite initial backlash from the gaming community, we can confirm that the comments from Microsoft are nothing but murmurs, and that both the PS3 and Xbox 360 will indeed support online multiplayer for GTA IV.
It is speculated that Mattrick may have been refering to Xbox Live when suggesting multiplayer support was "unique to 360."
"It’s always something we’ve been open about, both versions will support online multiplayer capabilities," a Rockstar spokesperson explains.
Grand Theft Auto IV will be released on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 April 29, 2008.