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Old 04-29-2008, 11:49 AM   #251
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Old 04-29-2008, 11:50 AM   #252
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The 360 has a monster lead over Sony in the US. The other issue is that there are quite a few of the PS3's that are being used as Blu Ray only players. It wouldn't shock me at all to see the 360 version outsell the PS3 version by 2.5 to 3 to 1 in the US.
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Old 04-29-2008, 11:50 AM   #253
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I just purchased it for the 360. At the Target there were plenty of copies of both versions left.
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Old 04-29-2008, 11:51 AM   #254
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Gonna head over to Fry's at lunch and see if there are any copies left.
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Old 04-29-2008, 11:55 AM   #255
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Just picked mine up at Wal-Mart. Thought I'd give that a try because otherwise I was making a much longer trip to find a Best Buy or Target.

They had tons of both. I ended up going with the PS3 version. Not entirely sure why, but The Show seemed lonely as the only PS3 game on my shelf. I also am still leery of my 360 blowing up at some point so there was that.

I also took this afternoon off. Less to do with the game and more because I need an afternoon off. This just seemed like a good day for it.
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Old 04-29-2008, 11:59 AM   #256
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Why the US player base is much larger for 360 then PS3?

This is actually a pretty good testbed for the question: "are people buying the PS3 as a game machine or as the best Blu-Ray player on the market?"

Or maybe better: "are people buying the PS3 as a machine to play games like GTA IV or as the best Blu-Ray player on the market?"
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Old 04-29-2008, 12:03 PM   #257
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This is actually a pretty good testbed for the question: "are people buying the PS3 as a game machine or as the best Blu-Ray player on the market?"

Or maybe better: "are people buying the PS3 as a machine to play games like GTA IV or as the best Blu-Ray player on the market?"

Or both. Obviously, the ratio in the U.S is going to be higher for the 360. It's how much higher that matters. Conversely, the PS3 version has the upper hand in Europe, which is currently the world's largest console region of the three major regions. That ratio will be similarly interesting to watch.
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Old 04-29-2008, 12:05 PM   #258
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Got my PS3 copy at Circuit City with the $10 gift card. They had 3 more PS3 copies and 10 more 360 copies left. Also, they had 4 copies of the special edition for each of the consoles. I was actually surprised that they had that many copies left for either system.
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Old 04-29-2008, 12:19 PM   #259
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Heads up for those that bought the game. Rockstar is reporting that some users on both the PS3 and 360 are having some freezing issues during the game. Doesn't sound like they have a firm grasp on the issue yet........

http://kotaku.com/385183/rockstar-su...e-fix-in-sight
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Old 04-29-2008, 12:24 PM   #260
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Bought the game, xbox 360 version at Target.

Maybe my TV is bad, but the color sucks on the game
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Old 04-29-2008, 12:30 PM   #261
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Bought the game, xbox 360 version at Target.

Maybe my TV is bad, but the color sucks on the game


Go to the menu and adjust bright and contrast. I only have problems at nights in very dark areas, i need to turn up the bright and contrast or i can't see anything. For me it's fine during the day.
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Old 04-29-2008, 12:33 PM   #262
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Dola, i have played for 4 hours already and made only 4.5% of the storyline, and i'm not doing a lot besides it so for sure this is going to last way more than 48 hours as i'm now going to start to drive around and create some chaos. Also need to try online that is being said to be awesome, for example, 3 guys getting into a car and while one drives the other two can shoot around trough the car windows, max destruction!
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Old 04-29-2008, 12:35 PM   #263
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I think the 360 version will also sell higher because of the multiplayer aspect. For example my brother has both a 360 and a PS3, but all the rest of his friends only have 360's. So he will likely buy the 360 version just so that he can play online with everyone.
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Old 04-29-2008, 12:36 PM   #264
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Wife just picked up our copy for the 360 and is headed home to play it. I...on the other hand...am at work until tomorrow morning at 8 am....so I get to hear stories of HER having fun with it first.



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Old 04-29-2008, 12:54 PM   #265
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Looked through the manual and map over lunch since I can't play until I get home. Always love the 'guide book' look of the manual including the fake advertisements. My personal favorite was the ad for the 'Honkers' strip club. Motto: "We are breast in town!"
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Old 04-29-2008, 12:55 PM   #266
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This game is incredible. Driving is frustrating at first but I like it. I need to rail this bitch already though.
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:01 PM   #267
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:13 PM   #268
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Well, I wasn't sure if I was even going to buy this game right away, but after reading from you guys, I guess I will. I'll hit Wal-Mart tonight. Somehow, I think they'll have tons of copies in this bumblefuck city I work in.
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:14 PM   #269
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Game is sitting in my work bag right now. Picked it up from the BB on 23rd/6th. Stacks of the game behind the registers, I'd guess the supply was 3:1 in favor of 360 (of course, that could mean more PS3s have been sold, but I doubt it). But between the people ahead of me buying and what I heard as I was at the register, 7 360 sales to 0 PS3.

I'm actually pissed there's a Ranger game tonight. Hope it's a quick victory.
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:15 PM   #270
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Wow i just created a free mode online game and all the weapons are around, it's just about taking them and creating chaos, up to 16 humans in the whole city with citizens, police, etc etc. I just took an ak47 and started a huge fight vs 5 cops cars.
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:17 PM   #271
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Damn you Icy...I can't wait to get home now!
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:18 PM   #272
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:19 PM   #273
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We need to get an FOFC game on 360 together soon
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:20 PM   #274
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Pump, I don't want to know which of those sentences you're laughing at .
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:21 PM   #275
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No, no, you really don't.
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:22 PM   #276
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Figured out the color issue so it wasn't that bad.

Playing for an hour and it's kind of boring. Hopefully a little bit more playing time and I'll enjoy the game more
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:24 PM   #277
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I think mine's broken. I went to the strip club and Pumpy Tudors gave me a lap dance.
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:26 PM   #278
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Figured out the color issue so it wasn't that bad.

Playing for an hour and it's kind of boring. Hopefully a little bit more playing time and I'll enjoy the game more


It's just at first until you get into the action. At first you just drive around in some stupid missions.
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:27 PM   #279
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I think mine's broken. Pumpy Tudors went to the strip club and I gave him a lap dance.

Fixed. The previous scenario you presented was unrealistic.
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:28 PM   #280
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Maybe you should buy them GTA IV .

My last two patients were teen boys.. they both were out sick today.. I wonder why..
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:28 PM   #281
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I think mine's broken. I went to the strip club and Pumpy Tudors gave me a lap dance.

I want your copy sailor.
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:28 PM   #282
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Fixed. The previous scenario you presented was unrealistic.

wait, now are you saying I can be pumpy tudors in this game and have myself give him a lap dance?

whoa, that's cool.
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:30 PM   #283
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I want your copy sailor.

the cheat code is "bowling inferno"

it installs the pumpy facepack and schlongs on all female characters
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:36 PM   #284
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It's just at first until you get into the action. At first you just drive around in some stupid missions.

Ya. I dislike driving but I guess it's to be expected in a game called Grand Theft Auto
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:41 PM   #285
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My last two patients were teen boys.. they both were out sick today.. I wonder why..

shocker .
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:42 PM   #286
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How do you change your MP character
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:43 PM   #287
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In the cell phone, multiplayer -> Player model
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:44 PM   #288
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In the cell phone, multiplayer -> Player model

Thanks man, much appreciated
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:48 PM   #289
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This might be a stupid question, but I really haven't followed this game at all until about a week ago when I decided I have to have it.

The 360 exclusive content...when exactly do we find out what it is?
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:50 PM   #290
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Just got back from Fry's. I can echo the 360 landslide is occurring at the Austin Fry's as well. The said they've sold over 300 360 versions versus about 25 for the PS3.
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:55 PM   #291
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I am very curious to see how the 360 vs. PS3 sales pan out.

I enjoy the monthly threads and have a good laugh poking fun at MBBF as much as the next guy, but this is the chance i think for one of these two to flex their muscles a bit. Console sales are good, but to sustain them you have to sell software so that developers care about your console. In theory the ratio of game sales should be around what the ratio of consoles is. If one console has a signficantly better ratio of software sales that is a huge bragging point and a good indication of their impact on their market as a gaming console.

This is a very popular game that is being released at the same time on both consoles. It is basically equal on both consoles (if not a slight bit better on PS3 due to the mild graphical glitches on the 360) rather than the situation with the EA Sports games where they were inferior on the PS3 last year.

I really don't care who "wins out". I have a 360, but even if they don't "win" in the end the console is enough of a success that i don't have to worry about whether games will be made for it, etc, etc.
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Old 04-29-2008, 01:56 PM   #292
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why would you buy the ps3 version if you don't have a ps3 like most of the country?
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Old 04-29-2008, 02:01 PM   #293
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why would you buy the ps3 version if you don't have a ps3 like most of the country?
Well, that's why I say the ratio is what matters.
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Old 04-29-2008, 02:01 PM   #294
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why would you buy the ps3 version if you don't have a ps3 like most of the country?
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Old 04-29-2008, 02:08 PM   #295
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I don't think I'll ever be doing one of those ridiculous "midnight launches" ever again...

The Game Crazy I went to had their 360 copies of the game plundered - pretty much everyone I heard in the line were talking about snagging it for the 360...

Maybe it was the late hour, combined with being tired that I kind of felt bad for the PS3, so I picked up the PS3 version.

Anyways, having vested just an hour into the game, I think I'm having problems like MrBug's... things looks a little 'blurry/soft' to me. Then again, it's probably because I was really tired... but I'll have to adjust that setting later tonight. Are folks running this in 1080p? My system keeps defaulting to 720p.. it's like I have to de-select that resolution from the list and keep the rest selected on the PS3 for it to go for the highest resolution that it can afford...
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Old 04-29-2008, 02:21 PM   #296
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I didn't ask about PS3 vs 360 sales, but the Gamestop I bought mine from said they have sold over 300 copies in the last 12 hours.

I love the new GPS/routing system to help get me familiarized with the city.
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Old 04-29-2008, 02:27 PM   #297
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The new TV shows are funny. I spent my first 15 minutes just watching a show on TV in the starting apartment.
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Old 04-29-2008, 02:31 PM   #298
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Is there much in the way of small text? I still have a stupid old lo-def TV.
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Old 04-29-2008, 02:33 PM   #299
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Old 04-29-2008, 02:35 PM   #300
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I don't think I'll ever be doing one of those ridiculous "midnight launches" ever again...

The Game Crazy I went to had their 360 copies of the game plundered - pretty much everyone I heard in the line were talking about snagging it for the 360...

Maybe it was the late hour, combined with being tired that I kind of felt bad for the PS3, so I picked up the PS3 version.

Anyways, having vested just an hour into the game, I think I'm having problems like MrBug's... things looks a little 'blurry/soft' to me. Then again, it's probably because I was really tired... but I'll have to adjust that setting later tonight. Are folks running this in 1080p? My system keeps defaulting to 720p.. it's like I have to de-select that resolution from the list and keep the rest selected on the PS3 for it to go for the highest resolution that it can afford...


It improves a lot in 1080p, as for any other PS3 game, you need to remove the other resolutions but the minimum and 1080p, then i will run at 1080p.
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