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[Fjordson]

Touch Arcade said this might release tonight on the App Store. Are they reliable?

That would be dope, but I doubt it. I remember R* announcing GTA III and Vice City weeks in advance with trailers and everything and interviews about the original games leading up to their iOS releases.


Edit: although, now that I think about it part of all that was for the 10 year anniversaries of III and Vice City. Not the case this year with San Andreas (that's next year) so maybe we will get a sudden release.

 

[infiniteloop]

It's rolling out to the app stores tonight. Should be out in your local store by 11pm local time.

 

[dreamfall]

It's rolling out to the app stores tonight. Should be out in your local store by 11pm local time.

Yay or nay?! Are you serious - don't tease me like this!

 

[infiniteloop]

Yay or nay?! Are you serious - don't tease me like this!

Serious.

http://appleinsider.com/articles/13...-ios-app-store-as-pinterest-steam-see-updates


Talking about iOS. I have no idea about android.

 

[dreamfall]

Serious.

http://appleinsider.com/articles/13...-ios-app-store-as-pinterest-steam-see-updates


Talking about iOS. I have no idea about android.

WHOAWESOME! Goodness, this'll be grand. $6.99! [edited]

Trusted source? You've got me believin'!

 

[xXJonoXx]

Nice, it's up on the Apple App store. Needs more Android, where I can pair my PS3 controller wirelessly with my Note 3!

 

[Dragon]

Sorry to ask a dumb question, can I sync my ps3 or ps4 controller to my ipad or Android phone?

 

[xXJonoXx]

Sorry to ask a dumb question, can I sync my ps3 or ps4 controller to my ipad or Android phone?

You can sync your PS3 controller to your Android device. You'll need root access and an App from the Play Store.

Here is a video that describes the process: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aocpOPbym4E

 

[Maximus.]

$9.99? Damn way higher than VC or GTA 3. I do love the idea of these games on my phone, but really dont play games on it. I probably will buy this anyways when it drops in price haha.

 

[BigDug13]

Hmm, so will this work on a first gen ipad mini?

 

[Wario64]

$9.99? Damn way higher than VC or GTA 3. I do love the idea of these games on my phone, but really dont play games on it. I probably will buy this anyways when it drops in price haha.

It's $7.

Assuming you're living the USA

 

[neptunes]

Hmm, so will this work on a first gen ipad mini?

heh

 

[Taco_Human]

Shit. I would have bit if it was 5 bucks. I already own it on steam. Not gonna shell out 7-10 bucks for it.

 

[AranhaHunter]

You can sync your PS3 controller to your Android device. You'll need root access and an App from the Play Store.

Here is a video that describes the process: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aocpOPbym4E

You may not need to root it. I haven't tested, so I can't verify.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNGUbOTEoYM

 

[Kibbles]

I feel like the majority of people that buy these GTA games on mobile boot it up for 5 minutes, say "wow" that this huge game fits on their phone and than never play it again. I can't imagine playing through any of these games through touch only on that tiny screen.

This was my experience with GTA III on mobile lol

edit: Hmm might try that GameKlip thing if I figure out how to get a PS4 controller working on my HTC One

 

[The Albatross]

You will probably need root to sync your PS3 controller via bluetooth. If you do not want to root, seriously, this cable is $1.50:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00871Q5PI/?tag=neogaf0e-20

It plugs into your Nexus 7 or any Android device.. and then plugs into your PS3 controller's USB cable.. and your device recognizes the controller. It works without issue.

 

[BigDug13]

heh

Why is that a funny question? GTA3 and VC work fine.

 

[xXJonoXx]

It's up on the U.S. Apple App Store for $6.99, now for Google Play.......

 

[dreamfall]

Downloading now.

Dem nostalgic feels!

I'm excited. And then I realized I'm on a 4s :/ Are there any controller work arounds?

 

[Why would you do that?]

A quick question: Does GTA III and Vice City on Android allow you to drive/fly with pressure sensitive triggers (L2/R2, or for Xbox 360 users, LT/RT)?

If so, I'm totally buying San Andreas on Android, as I can't get pressure sensitive triggers to work on PC. It'll be the best version of the game I'll own simply because of that.

 

[Fjordson]

Is it up? Can't find it.

 

[AranhaHunter]

It's up on the U.S. Apple App Store for $6.99, now for Google Play.......

I can't find it on my iphone, but can find it on itunes. $7 is cheaper than I thought it was gonna be. Well worth double dipping, but I might wait for the android version since tablet play will probably be superior to phone play. It doesn't seem like it will have gamecenter/play games achievements, which is kind of a let down.

Is it up? Can't find it.

I don't think it's up on ipad/iphone, but it's up on itunes. You have to go to the link that shows all games by rockstar. Just search for GTA, click on GTA VC and then click on Rockstar Games and it'll be there.

 

[IHaveCandy]

What obstacles would have to be overcome to bring it to the Vita since it is being ported to ARM hardware?

 

[Aaron]

It's up on ipad. Just go to GTA3 and click on related apps.

 

[Odrion]

What obstacles would have to be overcome to bring it to the Vita since it is being ported to ARM hardware?

The publishers giving a damn (they don't).

 

[Black Door]

Ah, such a wonderful time to inadvertently destroy my Android phone!

God above, please let me get a job again so that I can get my hands on a Galaxy note...

 

[AranhaHunter]

It's up on ipad. Just go to GTA3 and click on related apps.

That works on iphone too and it confirms no achievements. Damn R*, why?

 

[Fjordson]

It's up on ipad. Just go to GTA3 and click on related apps.

Yeah, found it on iPhone like this as well.

 

[BSherrod]

Really would like to see the graphics enhancements compared to the PC version.

 

[Outlaw Torn]

iTunes Link

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas/id763692274?mt=8

 

[dreamfall]

YIPES.

It keeps crashing after loading completely? 4s here- sadness :/ iOS 7.0.4 here

 

[CronoShot]

Not on Google Play that I can see...

 

[kudoboi]

Android and Windows phone will be released next week

 

[BigDug13]

YIPES.

It keeps crashing after loading completely? 4s here- sadness :/ iOS 7.0.4 here

Well we can't be expecting these developers to have this tested against all the millions of hardware spec variations in the iOS line, can we?

 

[francisnobleman]

I wonder why there is no 3DS version.

The userbase is huge, and a port couldn't be that much costly.

 

[AranhaHunter]

Not on Google Play that I can see...

iFruit app came out on android a week or two after it was out on iphone. I wouldn't count on GTA:SA coming out on google play today. When it does, it will be listed here

 

[nofi]

Hmm, so will this work on a first gen ipad mini?

Not sure why that was a funny question.

Anyway, yes - looks like it, according to the blurb:

"*** PLEASE NOTE: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is only supported on the following devices: iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPod Touch 5th gen, iPad 2, 3rd and 4th gen, iPad Air, iPad Mini and iPad Mini with Retina Display.***"

No idea on the framerate though.

 

[twisted89]

Guessing it'll be like the last releases and the Android version will be mysteriously delayed.

 

[DonMigs85]

I wonder why there is no 3DS version.

The userbase is huge, and a port couldn't be that much costly.

Not sure if the slow ARM11 can handle it

 

[BigDug13]

Guessing it'll be like the last releases and the Android version will be mysteriously delayed.

There's nothing mysterious about game delays on heavily pirated devices. PC gaming endures the same thing from GTA releases.

 

[twisted89]

There's nothing mysterious about game delays on heavily pirated devices. PC gaming endures the same thing from GTA releases.

Still seems like speculation to me unless you have a reliable source saying 'we delay on devices with high piracy rates'. Wouldn't surprise me if they're just in bed with Apple.

 

[BigDug13]

Still seems like speculation to me unless you have a reliable source saying 'we delay on devices with high piracy rates'. Wouldn't surprise me if they're just in bed with Apple.

You realize how much simpler it is for them to port a game to only a handful of spec variations, right? It's not always some moneyhat conspiracy.

 

[twisted89]

You realize how much simpler it is for them to port a game to only a handful of spec variations, right? It's not always some moneyhat conspiracy.

See my previous post - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=91380916&highlight=#post91380916

 

[dreamfall]

You realize how much simpler it is for them to port a game to only a handful of spec variations, right? It's not always some moneyhat conspiracy.

Welp, it's certainly not working here.

I booted up Vice City also, and I'm having texture problems that I never encountered before- stuttering and objects popping in all over the place. Maybe it is my phone, I don't know!

 

[NomadFH]

Well, it doesn't speak well to portable gaming as a whole when a 10 year old port on mobile is the most interesting thing happening across all handhelds.

.

Are you kidding me?

 

[BoosterDuck]

I wonder why there is no 3DS version.

The userbase is huge, and a port couldn't be that much costly.

moving the camera would be a bitch

 

[BigDug13]

See my previous post - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=91380916&highlight=#post91380916

Then I'll go back to my original claim. Piracy. They delay the PC version of all GTA's as well and I'm sure it's not Sony/MS moneyhats keeping it off PC.

 

[DonMigs85]

Then I'll go back to my original claim. Piracy. They delay the PC version of all GTA's as well and I'm sure it's not Sony/MS moneyhats keeping it off PC.

You are right though - testing and validation for Android is considerably more complicated. For example Sonic Dash just recently came out on Android but the iOS version was released in March.

 

[BigDug13]

Well, gave it a try. 2 crashes in a row. Can't get to a save point. That was after killing all programs, rebooting, and playing only that game. This is first gen ipad mini which plays the other GTA's fine.

 

[nolips]

Well, gave it a try. 2 crashes in a row. Can't get to a save point. That was after killing all programs, rebooting, and playing only that game. This is first gen ipad mini which plays the other GTA's fine.

Same here. 2 crashes on iPad mini. On iPad Air it won't even start.