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[SirNinja]

One thing I think is going to split everyone down the middle (and this is partly speculation based on what I've read and seen so far) is the driving. It seems to be intentionally a little unrealistic in order to make it easier to do really amazing and exciting manoeuvres while in chase.

Nice, sounds like they struck a good balance between the driving physics of the GTA3 trilogy and GTA4. Pretty much exactly what I wanted from the cars in this.

It looks like they made a similar compromise with the on-foot controls, which is also much appreciated.

 

[Deaf Spacker]

Unless my copy is dispatched tomorrow I doubt I'll see it before Wednesday.

 

[Mr. Luchador]

Sabareesh:As your order has already entered the shipping soon process it will certainly be delivered on time.
I have also contacted our fulfillment center to speed up your order delivery.

lolol what

 

[U2NUMB]

Just cancelled my pre-order at GameStop, that was a fun experience lol

You can not leave it at that... do tell??

 

[jacksepticeye]

That really is a staggering price difference.

It is indeed, when I say 70 up on screen I thought maybe it was a deluxe edition or something but nope, just normal.

 

[Camper182]

so how does the ps3 version compare to the xbox 360 one ?

 

[GazzaScotland]

Just thought I'd share some info for the people who pre-ordered through Amazon UK and had their orders sent today.

Their customer service just informed me that the games are being sent using Royal Mail Tracking 48, not 24, which is a 2-3 business day service. Which means it's probable they won't come on Monday and could possibly even come on Wednesday.

I'm rather pissed off at this news, considering I used Prime One Day delivery for this. Not to mention I'm moving to another country on Wednesday and kind of need my copy on Tuesday, which I was guaranteed to get.

On top of that I can't even track it because they gave me an incorrect tracking code and are unable to supply me with a correct one because it's a "known issue."

The amount of contradicting things I've heard from Amazon Customer Service today I'm not 100% what is happening. They advertised as them getting send first class so to change to to 48hr Tracked is a bit iffy.

Still, should be here by Tuesday so I'm happy enough.

 

[Gaz_RB]

so how does the ps3 version compare to the xbox 360 one ?

Equal, as far as we know, they're both pretty solid performance wise.

No one can seem to agree on system specific issues, so I think you're safe with either

 

[Pagusas]

Just got done watching some very NON spoiler high quality videos of the 360 version, am not worried AT ALL now about its performance or looks. It looks and performs great. Rest easy 360 and multiplat owenrs going 360 for the controls and live, it performs and looks good.

 

[cdkee]

US AmazonGAF, they ship Sunday night right?

 

[GrimmUK]

Anyone else preordered from GAME?
Despite the email saying they'd ship on the 16th I checked mine this morning and it said shipped, they said they were going to use first class delivery, does this mean I'll get it on monday? I'll cry if I do.

 

[Psychoward]

Just got done watching some very NON spoiler high quality videos of the 360 version, am not worried AT ALL now about its performance or looks. It looks and performs great. Rest easy 360 and multiplat owenrs going 360 for the controls and live, it performs and looks good.

Yep, I broke down and quickly scrolled through a page or two of the spoiler thread, just saw the screens and some gifs. It's much more stable than I thought it would be.

 

[Heimbeck]

My dad saw the trailer on TV earlier and said that doing tax returns on a game is stupid :/

 

[otakuderek]

US AmazonGAF, they ship Sunday night right?

A release day delivery always ships out Sunday night for Tuesday delivery at least by me.

 

[schwupp]

Just got done watching some very NON spoiler high quality videos of the 360 version, am not worried AT ALL now about its performance or looks. It looks and performs great. Rest easy 360 and multiplat owenrs going 360 for the controls and live, it performs and looks good.

eh - you must have been watching a different game then. look at any area with crowds of people and cars, fps drop so much.

 

[MCN]

My dad saw the trailer on TV earlier and said that doing tax returns on a game is stupid :/

It's more than a game. It's a world.

 

[dandoolan]

Wished Amazon would ship my copy by now, preordered this game back on August 20th!

That's nothing, the date on mine is March 16th.

 

[Pagusas]

eh - you must have been watching a different game then. look at any area with crowds of people and cars, fps drop so much.

who knows, but there is a ps3 / 360 comparison video out now too which shows both versions holding steady most of the time. Neither looks better or worse. Im sure in the coming week we will get detailed analysis and breakdowns, but for now watching these has made me feel much more comfy getting the 360 version.

 

[Foxycotin]

Will definitely cop a ps3 bundle if the frame rate is more stable than IV.

 

[Aranath]

The Royal Mail website:



So unless you live in the middle of nowhere, it's likely Tuesday. But almost certainly not Monday

That's good to know. I am pretty positive it will be here on Tuesday, but if it isn't, they'll be getting their game back (considering I'll be in another country) and can give me some vouchers for not following through with the guaranteed release day delivery.

I really think they shouldn't have sent it with a service that could allow it to arrive late, given their guarantees. It should have been sent in whatever manner ensures 100% it'll be here Tuesday.

I know First Class has a 90-something percent probability of arriving next day, but I've had a few things through the years take the two days. I hope this episode won't be a case of something similar.

I really wish the game came out a little earlier, so I didn't have to worry about getting my copy before I move.

 

[Zeth]

Shout out to all the poor customer service reps

 

[Camper182]

who knows, but there is a ps3 / 360 comparison video out now too which shows both versions holding steady most of the time. Neither looks better or worse. Im sure in the coming week we will get detailed analysis and breakdowns, but for now watching these has made me feel much more comfy getting the 360 version.

link / pm to said video ?

tia

 

[Heimbeck]

Wished Amazon would ship my copy by now, preordered this game back on August 20th!

Why would that change anything?

 

[MCN]

Spoke to a staff member at my local Grainger Games, and he said they have over 300 preorders for GTAV. Bearing in mind that it's only a medium-sized town.

 

[| Praxis |]

Shout out to all the poor customer service reps

They must be used to it.

The ones that weren't either quit or killed themselves.

Poor bastards.

 

[Courage]

Did anyone have any luck for an early copy in NY?

 

[abundant]

A release day delivery always ships out Sunday night for Tuesday delivery at least by me.

It depends where it is shipped from. I've had some ship out Sunday night, others on Monday.

 

[Gaz_RB]

Will definitely cop a ps3 bundle if the frame rate is more stable than IV.

It runs waaaay better than GTA IV

 

[piratepwnsninja]

link / pm to said video ?

tia

Same. Would be great to see. Thanks.

 

[jacksepticeye]

It runs waaaay better than GTA IV

Good news then

 

[GazzaScotland]

For those that have been sent tracked by Amazon, is it only the email that has the tracking number? When I check my account page it doesn't mention it and just says 1st Class.

Edit: Nevermind, was looking at the wrong bit. Tracked it is!

 

[DrM]

So, EU preload in 16 hours

 

[Gangxxter]

Sabareesh:As your order has already entered the shipping soon process it will certainly be delivered on time.
I have also contacted our fulfillment center to speed up your order delivery.

lolol what

Win

 

[kev26b]

So, EU preload in 16 hours

*rubs hands together*

 

[GrayGrey]

Did anyone have any luck for an early copy in NY?

I second this. Any Chinatown shops willing to dump it early?

 

[GrimmUK]

What if there's a postal strike before tuesday

 

[Psychoward]

What if there's a postal strike before tuesday

Mass riots obviously.

 

[Timu]

Why would that change anything?

Why wouldn't it?=p

But really though, I don't mind as long as it's in my house on release day.

 

[MCN]

What if there's a postal strike before tuesday

Wouldn't bother me. Midnight launch at a local store, baby!

 

[Dark Octave]

What if there's a postal strike before tuesday

Drive down to any Gamestop, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Kmart or equivalent in your area and pick up one of the many copies that will be available for everybody?

 

[PHOENIXZERO]

That's nothing, the date on mine is March 16th.

I originally pre-ordered on Amazon on April 12th, 2012 only cancelled it last month when RDD became available for the SE which I ended up pre-ordering, on July 31st just in case, probably a good thing since the PS3 version sold out. Amazon transferred my free shipping from my original order from when I had Prime which lead me to deciding to stick with it. Only reason I decided to get the SE was because I had decided that it would be worth going to WalMart at midnight if I was just getting the regular version which would've cost an extra $10 (gas and sales tax) to do but I was still a little on the fence on if I'd stick with it or not. But then Amazon had a promotion going on that gave me a $5 promo credit making the final price difference only $5 between my two choices. I think the SE and the extra wait is worth it, just means I'll probably get a decent night's sleep.

Two days and about 19 hours from when I expect my copy to arrive. =D

Nice, sounds like they struck a good balance between the driving physics of the GTA3 trilogy and GTA4. Pretty much exactly what I wanted from the cars in this.

It looks like they made a similar compromise with the on-foot controls, which is also much appreciated.

That's also what I wanted and going by the stuff I've read from interviews and previews, what I've been expecting for a long time now. It seems like they fixed most if not all of my issues with IV's driving mechanics and physics.

 

[kittens]

What if there's a postal strike before tuesday

Quick, let's start up a NeoGAF-run alternative postal service. It's the only way.

PostalGAF: Believe

 

[GrimmUK]

Quick, let's start up a NeoGAF-run alternative postal service. It's the only way.

PostalGAF: Believe

Get the kickstarter going.

 

[VelociMaster]

i wonder what Trevor does on his day off?

 

[Askherserenity]

i wonder what Trevor does on his day off?

Man, Trevor weirds me out. To the point that I probably won't feel comfortable playing with him. (from what I've seen)

Anyone know if Walmart is going to be selling at Monday midnight? Not sure if I should just order it from Amazon with one day shipping or go to Walmart on Monday...

Have a feeling I'll get shot if I go to Walmart.

 

[Alienous]

i wonder what Trevor does on his day off?

Well, when I play, he'll be starting into the windows of Michael's house when he gets a day off.

 

[MCN]

Anyone know if Walmart is going to be selling at Monday midnight? Not sure if I should just order it from Amazon with one day shipping or go to Walmart on Monday...

Have a feeling I'll get shot if I go to Walmart.

I'd imagine so, as Asda, the UK version of Walmart is doing Midnight launch.

 

[zerotol]

Anyone know if Walmart is going to be selling at Monday midnight? Not sure if I should just order it from Amazon with one day shipping or go to Walmart on Monday...

Have a feeling I'll get shot if I go to Walmart.

The Walmart near me are selling it at midnight.

 

[Heimbeck]

i wonder what Trevor does on his day off?

Get drunk and kill the lost.

 

[Jhoan]

Can anyone see the new emblem in Gaf Street? It says I changed the emblem and when I go to create an emblem it shows up with the "start new" prompt. So it technically changed but it isn't showing itself.

I love Rockstar, probably my favorite developer, but Social Club makes me want to tear my hair out.

I can. It's definitely visible. Social Club is a bit cumbersome to use as it has a bit of a clunky UI that needs to be better designed.

Also, to reiterate for any late comers, the GTA V 360 Online thread is now up and running.

All this talk about GTA IV is about to make pop in Episodes From Liberty City to replay some Ballad of Gay Tony missions and refresh my memory. It's been over 2 years since I last popped it in. I think the last Achievement I got was Gobble Gobble and attempted to go for King of Cubo.

I honestly forgot what the driving physics were like but I know it was weighty and hard to manage. I would let go of the accelerator to brake. Rolled Over was a hard achievemnt to do.

I was indifferent to the driving otherwise IIRC. I think I prefer something in the middle between Arcade style (Sleeping Dogs and Saints Row The Third) and realistic. There's been a few open world games that I've played where the driving physics feel floaty ala Just Cause 2 which I didn't like all that much since all the vehicles felt more or less the same regardless of type.