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So I may be able to get a copy today. Now the question is PS3 or 360? I'm going to write down my console situation so that I can get my ideas in order, and to get a bit of feedback.

PS3: Launch 60GB model, 14GB free, almost assured dust build-up
360: Slim 250GB, >200GB free, good condition

From a "I hope the console doesn't crap out on me" point of view I'm inclined for the 360 version, but of course there's the risk it may very well be the GTA IV PS3 of GTA V. Well, at least it's the good kind of problem.

I'd go with the 360. I had a slim for a few years and never had a problem with it, and you have a launch ps3, maybe V won't be kind to it as it's going to push the ps3 to its limit which usually results in YLOD. ( surprised yours lasted this long )

Don't be worried about the 360 getting a dumbed down version, there's very little chance of that happening, and as history has proven it might have a slight edge over the ps3 version.

 

[Dries]

In my too, man, mine too. They will dries soon too. So close.

Ha, see what you did there

 

[KAP151]

Its almost 7pm Friday night. A few drinks with the Mrs and a movie. Thats another day down.

Then there is the weekend.

Monday will be excruciating.

 

[Duebrithil]

If you have Xbox Live just go with the 360 version. It is your safest bet.

I have a PS3 (2008/2009) model with 80GB and a Phat 360 with HDMI from 2008.

There is no safest bet if you were in my shoes.

In your situation I would not think too much.

I'd go with the 360. I had a slim for a few years and never had a problem with it, and you have a launch ps3, maybe V won't be kind to it as it's going to push the ps3 to its limit which usually results in YLOD. ( surprised yours lasted this long )

Don't be worried about the 360 getting a dumbed down version, there's very little chance of that happening, and as history has proven it might have a slight edge over the ps3 version.

Thanks for the answers guys! Yeah, with TLOU the fan was roaring something fierce and after playing IV on PS3 I'm really open to the idea of going 360 for V. Thanks again

 

[StalkerUKCG]

Tesco cancelled my CE and are going to take 5 days to refund me. Disgusting. Guess it's the regular edition for me. I hope to god that the classic characters for online and other stuff become DLC

 

[red731]

I send a message to the shop I've got SE preordered from...
...they better not dissapoint me with their answer.

 

[luknotluck]

I have a question. I'm afraid my ps3 is going to crap out on me when I get this game. I have the slim ps3 and recently it froze a few times on me. The first couple times it was when I was playing saints row 4, but it occurred when there was a lot of chaos going on. And recently, it froze at random when I was playing FIFA, which was the first time it ever froze when I played FIFA. Do you guys think its safe to assume that my ps3 is going to die soon? I got the ps3 slim around 2 years ago. I just want to be safe about it because I've been waiting for this game as much as anybody on this forum and it would truly suck if the ps3 died on me because of this game.

 

[StalkerUKCG]

I have a question. I'm afraid my ps3 is going to crap out on me when I get this game. I have the slim ps3 and recently it froze a few times on me. The first couple times it was when I was playing saints row 4, but it occurred when there was a lot of chaos going on. And recently, it froze at random when I was playing FIFA, which was the first time it ever froze when I played FIFA. Do you guys think its safe to assume that my ps3 is going to die soon? I got the ps3 slim around 2 years ago.

It's not entirely symptomatic of a dying console it could have been poor cooling at that time. However it does suggest something is at fault. If you have other consoles like an Xbox 360 I'd recommend that.

 

[luknotluck]

It's not entirely symptomatic of a dying console it could have been poor cooling at that time. However it does suggest something is at fault. If you have other consoles like an Xbox 360 I'd recommend that.

I do but none of my friends are getting it for 360. I did make it through TLOU fine and I didn't notice the fan going crazy. I've also read that a lot of people had the same problems for saints row 4. Could it be just that I'm overthinking it?

 

[StalkerUKCG]

I do but none of my friends are getting it for 360. I did make it through TLOU fine and I didn't notice the fan going crazy. I've also read that a lot of people had the same problems for saints row 4. Could it be just that I'm overthinking it?

Certainly could be. I've got a launch unit that has a crash now and then but it's fine for the most part. My best advice is of you are going with pa3 try to keep it as ventilated as possible and I know it's not easy but try to take a break now and then to let the ps3 have some cooling off time

 

[waypoetic]

The band Wavves performed at the Conan O Brian show last night, you know, the guys that are in the GTA 5 soundtrack. Check out the singers hat

http://youtu.be/Vyl-U-crH3s

 

[Wind's Howling]

Thanks for the answers guys! Yeah, with TLOU the fan was roaring something fierce and after playing IV on PS3 I'm really open to the idea of going 360 for V. Thanks again

You can always try this for your Phat PS3 and see if it helps;

http://www.ehow.com/how_8351307_use-ps3-selfcleaning-fan.html

 

[red731]

The band Wavves performed at the Conan O Brian show last night, you know, the guys that are in the GTA 5 soundtrack. Check out the singers hat

http://youtu.be/Vyl-U-crH3s

Nice. So freakin' close.

 

[Falifax]

I send a message to the shop I've got SE preordered from...
...they better not dissapoint me with their answer.

Expecting it early? I received Halo 3: ODST 2 days earlier from them but I don't know if that will be the case with GTA V.

 

[Chû Totoro]

I have a day one PAL PS3. Does anyone really think it's risky for me to play GTA V on this system?
I've never bothered with this. Should I buy another system?

I really don't want to since I've had this one since launch and I'd rather spend some money on games or for a PS4 this fall.

 

[red731]

Expecting it early? I received Halo 3: ODST 2 days earlier from them but I don't know if that will be the case with GTA V.

Certainly not expecting it earlier, but that word - PRIPRAVUJEME (PREPARING) - is slowly starting to piss me off!

 

[Wind's Howling]

I have a day one PAL PS3. Does anyone really think it's risky for me to play GTA V on this system?
I've never bothered with this. Should I buy another system?

I really don't want to since I've had this one since launch and I'd rather spend some money on games or for a PS4 this fall.

It should work. Do not worry. Buying a new system for €200,- if you are only going to use it for GTA V is not something you should do. You are better off investing that money in the PS4 or Xbone.

 

[Duebrithil]

You can always try this for your Phat PS3 and see if it helps;

http://www.ehow.com/how_8351307_use-ps3-selfcleaning-fan.html

Interesting link, I'll give it a try when I get home.

 

[GroteSmurf]

https://play.spotify.com/user/1111430149/playlist/4EsYT1R9D1VOnpoQHhzYtT

Thanks

 

[Wind's Howling]

Interesting link, I'll give it a try when I get home.

Sony's service center usually gives that information over the phone for last resort if people have a YLOD. It makes the fan blow out air instead of sucking it in at the bottom, thus removing some of the dust.

Aaaaannnddd the SPOILER thread is locked! Heads up everyone. It is going to be crowded here once again.

 

[Dries]

The band Wavves performed at the Conan O Brian show last night, you know, the guys that are in the GTA 5 soundtrack. Check out the singers hat

http://youtu.be/Vyl-U-crH3s

They even host a whole radio station.

 

[clockpunk]

Hoody hoo, a colleague who goes camping regularly has just loaned me a folding chair and thermos.

Been advised to be there for around 2200 as the store is expecting c.120-150 people for the launch (the busiest Game store in Scotland, apparently), but I might just get there for 2100. Have a load of comics on the iPad to read, so that should help.

I'm hoping they'll give out numbered tickets once the que is formed, so that people don't actually have to sit in line for the 3 hours or so, but... who knows.

This will be my first midnight launch.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

 

[Screaming Meat]

Spoiler thread is down, people. Prepare for influx of poster traffic.

 

[kittens]

Spoiler thread closed, mass migration incoming.

Spoiler thread is down people. Prepare for influx of poster traffic.

lol, yup

 

[Dabanton]

Spoiler thread is down people. Prepare for influx of poster traffic.

Yep just saw that.

It was inevitable really.

 

[Papercuts]

I feel like the spoiler thread being locked is going to bring some dummies in here posting stuff. Watch out y'all.

 

[duckroll]

Spoiler thread is down people. Prepare for influx of poster traffic.

Influx of non-spoiler traffic!

 

[Fjordson]

duckroll evicted all of us from the spoiler thread. Probably for the best. Time to move back in here for the weekend.

 

[doby]

boo to the spoiler thread locking

 

[Wind's Howling]

Spoiler thread is down people. Prepare for influx of poster traffic.

Mods should be available in this thread 24/7 until Tuesday.

 

[Screaming Meat]

Influx of non-spoiler traffic!

In Duckroll, I trust.

 

[Falifax]

Bahaha, it begins!

 

[Dabanton]

Is that official? or from a pirate stream?

 

[Wind's Howling]

too many cars

Aaannnddd... Bye.

 

[Hanmik]

too many cars

stop that..

 

[D4Danger]

that didn't take long

 

[jwtsonga]

no spoiler screens please

 

[Tankshell]

That would be early copy stream screenshot. Oh dear.

 

[MMaRsu]

You arent supposed to do that.

 

[idonteven]

ban people that post spoiler pictures

 

[Screaming Meat]

I feel like the spoiler thread being locked is going to bring some dummies in here posting stuff. Watch out y'all.

As if by magic...

too many cars

KILL IT. KILL IT WITH FIIIIRRE!

 

[Fjordson]

too many cars

duckroll gon' get ya.

 

[jediyoshi]

Is that offical? or from a pirate stream?

There's only twelve ways to find out

 

[The perfect Dark]

Hi, I'm from the spoiler thread.

What are you guys doing in here?

 

[Cyborgmatt]

We need a spoiler thread or this isn't going to work.

 

[duckroll]

New spoiler thread coming soon.

 

[GroteSmurf]

You can always try this for your Phat PS3 and see if it helps;

http://www.ehow.com/how_8351307_use-ps3-selfcleaning-fan.html

Be careful with that method:
http://www.ehow.com/info_8674993_problems-selfcleaning-ps3.html

 

[Tankshell]

Maybe shutting the spoiler thread wasn't such a great idea.

 

[Pop]

What's funny is that I wasn't following the game with major anticipation (on purpose) and it's now SUDDENLY UPON MY ASS.

Oh my gawd, 3 days?!

I can feel the hype!!