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[smr00]

Considering no one mention nay pop-up as bad as that and from the streams I never seen pop up that bad.

This is like the 3rd person that said this with the PSN version.


I think that is the third person now that mention bad pop in with the PSN version.

3 out of how many people?

I'll wait and find out myself. I highly doubt that the digital version has massive game breaking pop-in while the disc doesn't and if it does i am sure rockstar will patch it extremely fast. This, if it is a problem will cause sim city like backlash. Out of everyone who is able to play the PSN right now i haven't heard but 1 person complain, you would think if it was THAT big of a problem we would of heard from more people.

 

[vilmer_]

I wonder if the PSN pop-in issue is a result of HDD rpm's? You'd think there would be less of an issue as the game is installed fully onto the hard drive.

 

[Loudninja]

3 out of how many people?

I'll wait and find out myself. I highly doubt that the digital version has massive game breaking pop-in while the disc doesn't and if it does i am sure rockstar will patch it extremely fast. This, if it is a problem will cause sim city like backlash.

I dont know man this is massive pop in these people are talking about like light poles and roads appearing. :/

We will see I guess just making sure people know atleast.

 

[Buckethead]

I can't login to the iOS thing.

Keep getting "try again later".

 

[Madness]

you guys are harshing my buzz with all this framerate dip talk...

 

[doby]

Thanks for the advice but ill take it with a grain of salt since nobody else has complained and i really don't see how it could be that much worse.

If it's that bad rockstar will have to patch it ASAP or they will have a massive shit storm coming their way.

Its not really something than can be patched, they cant increase the data bandwidth/streaming speed of the hdd.

 

[tookhster]

Does anybody with experience with next-day-delivery UPS know that if my scheduled delivery date says the 17th by 10:30 AM, it might actually come before or by then? I've never had a UPS truck come that early before.

Btw, I ordered from Rockstar Warehouse if that means anything.

 

[Loudninja]

360 version btw. I was expecting this but it's still sad. The first mission (I'm exaggerating a little but..) almost felt like a slideshow to me. The IQ leaves a bit to be desired too. Again all things I was expecting but damn, I have a hard time dealing with sub 30fps these days. Getting used to it after a couple hours but this is not the way i wanted my first time with this game to play. If only there was a PC version.

Sounds like the exact same situation Road describes on the Ps3 version in the beginning.

Heh so I guess they are pretty much equal now.

 

[Surfheart]

Trying to resist not switching to the 360 version. I really want to play it on PS3. Wonder if the 360 version is the same way.

I'm in the same boat. Was really set on ps3 version but would definitely switch to. 360 if performance was better.

 

[Krusenstern]

Is the map bigger than San Andreas or no?

It's even bigger than Skyrim if this map comparison is accurate.

 

[KINGofCRA5H]

I can't login to the iOS thing.

Keep getting "try again later".

Yeah, took me quite a few tries before I got in

 

[Ya no]

Is there any way for me to cancel my PSN preorder..? I want to just go get the disc version.

 

[smr00]

Its not really something than can be patched, they cant increase the data bandwidth/streaming speed of the hdd.

They will have to allow refunds if they are selling a broken version, if they don't they will see the biggest shit storm of their life.

Either way im not worried. If if it is broke and they can't fix it and RS/Sony refuse to refund ill cancel my PS4 preorder and never buy another sony/rockstar product.

 

[Firehead]

Played for 40 hours straight very bad game bad graphics and gameplay you should cancel your pre-orders trust me.

Jeeeeze, fiiiine, EC. I forget why I listen to you all the time, but I'm sure it was a good reason. I'll just continue following suit.

 

[Willkiller]

Maybe my 360 is dying because the game doesn't look good at all, framerate drops everywhere, crazy pop-in. Just had the gate around the Tennis court pop-in :/

 

[RoadHazard]

Well, I wasn't expecting perfect 30 fps, of course. I was just worried cause it seems a lot like I would describe IV's performance, which was something that soured the experience for me.

Well, no, it's not as bad as that at all. In certain sequences it seemed like it pretty much was (again, while driving in the middle of the city with a lot of cars around), but generally it's much better. As I said, it does reach and stay at around 30 fps quite frequently, and that certainly wasn't the case with IV. And even when it doesn't, it still looks hella better than IV ever did.

Haven't seen any noticeable pop-in at all yet, BTW (PS3 disc version, in case anyone wasn't aware).

 

[Betta Lines]

If only there was a PC version.

There is. My patience will be rewarded.

 

[Loudninja]

Well, no, it's not as bad as that at all. In certain sequences it seemed like it pretty much was (again, while driving in the middle of the city with a lot of cars around), but generally it's much better. As I said, it does reach 30 fps quite a lot, and that certainly wasn't the case with IV. And even when it doesn't it still looks hella better than IV ever did.

I thin thats all people want to hear lol much better than GT4.

Thanks for you honest impressions btw

 

[flipswitch]

I have no issues with pop in on the ps3 retail version.

 

[dubq]

Reading these performance issues, I'm starting to regret my PSN pre-order.. I can't figure out how to cancel it, either, in case I just want to grab a disc version instead. (There's no cancel option in my transaction management/account settings).

 

[Gambit61]

I'm in the same boat. Was really set on ps3 version but would definitely switch to. 360 if performance was better.

Me too, mainly the PSN version. I hope digital foundry releases a Face-Off this week.

 

[doby]

They will have to allow refunds if they are selling a broken version, if they don't they will see the biggest shit storm of their life.

Either way im not worried. If if it is broke and they can't fix it and RS/Sony refuse to refund ill cancel my PS4 preorder and never buy another sony/rockstar product.

I think you have pretty good grounds to demand a refund if its a lot worse than the disk version and if they refuse you throw consumer laws at them, they'll soon comply.

 

[vilmer_]

I have an after market 7200 drive so I'll see if that makes any difference. Are PS3's still shipping with 5400's?

 

[Fried Food]

If i wanted to be attached to my toilet instead of my sofa i would.

but it would be a good excuse to rest your eyes in between the marathon sesh

 

[VisceralBowl]

I have an after market 7200 drive so I'll see if that makes any difference. Are PS3's still shipping with 5400's?

Yes

 

[Celcius]

I just might go to my first ever midnight release...

 

[Arrogant Bastard]

Reading these performance issues, I'm starting to regret my PSN pre-order.. I can't figure out how to cancel it, either, in case I just want to grab a disc version instead. (There's no cancel option in my transaction management/account settings).

If you cannot cancel and Sony/R* refuse to issue a refund couldn't you get one through your credit card? Faulty product/etc.?

Amazon order is showing an early scheduled delivery for tomorrow...going to be a long night.

 

[Loudninja]

Reading these performance issues, I'm starting to regret my PSN pre-order.. I can't figure out how to cancel it, either, in case I just want to grab a disc version instead. (There's no cancel option in my transaction management/account settings).

We have to wait and see but so far 3 people said massive pop in on the PSN version and 2 people said little to no pop in on the disc version.

 

[oneils]

Played for 40 hours straight very bad game bad graphics and gameplay you should cancel your pre-orders trust me.

haha. Ok, I'm cancelling right now.

 

[sdornan]

In a few hours, all us US PSN buyers will get to play the "what percentage is everyone at?" game. Such a thrill!

 

[vilmer_]

In a few hours, all us US PSN buyers will get to play the "what percentage is everyone at game?" Such a thrill!

And then the agonizing 1 hour install afterwords :lol

Yes

I'd be willing to bet this is the problem.

 

[RoadHazard]

I have no issues with pop in on the ps3 retail version.

Same here. No noticeable pop-in at all thus far.

 

[Yerolo]

Me too, mainly the PSN version. I hope digital foundry releases a Face-Off this week.

It was mentioned earlier they are posting one on the 17th. No idea what time, but Im sure the second it goes up, a gaf thread will appear.

 

[smr00]

And then the agonizing 1 hour install afterwords :lol

And crying over inferior version apparently.

Ugh i am tempted to just drive to walmart at midnight.

 

[flipswitch]

Same here. No noticeable pop-in at all thus far.

The draw distance is crazy.

 

[Mr. Hyde]

Hmm. I just saw someone in that roaming stream run over a coyote on a mountain bike and it literally squashed it. I guess I will drop by target or walmart in the morning to buy this gem.

 

[Pollux]

Reading about some issues, the game will be ok on 360 right?

 

[panty]

2-3 hours in. PS3 disc version, runs nicely and looks good. Of course you can tell the hw is at its limit but nothing like you guys have said about heavy framerate dibs etc.

Game is awesome but only complaint is the driving. Don't like it but I guess it'll grow on me. It's too arcadey compared to IV's driving. Wish they would've just tweaked it a bit. Now the cars just turn like they are glued to the road.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

Got my copy

Will post some CFW screenshots after I've done a bit of exploring.

 

[leng jai]

Yeah the opening mission has a pretty woeful framerate even on 360.

 

[dubq]

If you cannot cancel and Sony/R* refuse to issue a refund couldn't you get one through your credit card? Faulty product/etc.?night.

I would hope so. It's so bizarre that there is no cancel option.. it is a pre-order after all.. but upon investigation, it appears they took the money from my wallet right when I pre-ordered it (Aug 27). Is this normal for pre-orders?

 

[The Dear Leader]

Has Rockstar said anything about the PSN Digital pop in?

 

[scojitsu]

Not experienced any kind of slow down yet, much smoother than GTA IV with far more detailed textures.

 

[weekend_warrior]

you guys are harshing my buzz with all this framerate dip talk...

You should probably just leave the thread then, anybody who has the game already and is in here instead of playing probably only has negative things to say.

There's probably also a lot of PC people who were forced to buy it on console and the lower framerate seems much more jarring.

 

[gotoadgo]

I sent a request to join the gaf crew for PS3 and if someone could ok for me that'd be great.

 

[nikos]

Any NYC crew have an update on VGNY or J&L? I dread calling multiple times per day but probably will try again soon.

 

[doby]

Reading these performance issues, I'm starting to regret my PSN pre-order.. I can't figure out how to cancel it, either, in case I just want to grab a disc version instead. (There's no cancel option in my transaction management/account settings).

To quote Sony...

'It's always frustrating to spend your hard-earned money on something, only to have it not meet your expectations. While the PlayStation Network Terms of Service and User Agreement prevent us from granting refunds in this situation'...blah blah blah

So basically they have their ass covered. You'd have to prove it defective/unacceptable quality to get a refund i should think.

 

[Loudninja]

Reading about some issues, the game will be ok on 360 right?

The game hovers in the 20s on the 360 version too don't think for one second this is a PS3 thing. I played a few hours on the 360 version and it was definitely noticeable; especially when driving. It's not annoying to say the least and take it from me, a guy who'll spend precious time trying to find the perfect settings on a PC game to get it running at a locked or near 60fps.

360 version btw. I was expecting this but it's still sad. The first mission driving around the city (I'm exaggerating a little but..) almost felt like a slideshow to me. The IQ leaves a bit to be desired too. Again all things I was expecting but damn, I have a hard time dealing with sub 30fps these days. Getting used to it after a couple hours but this is not the way i wanted my first time with this game to play. If only there was a PC version. The game itself though seems like it's gonna be amazing. Haven't seen any pop in either.

Maybe my 360 is dying because the game doesn't look good at all, framerate drops everywhere, crazy pop-in. Just had the gate around the Tennis court pop-in :/

Seems like the first mission is bad on both PS3 and 360 framerate wise.

 

[Storm360]

Looking at those midnight launch pictures are crazy


I was first in line, shortly after I arrived people started turning up from other stores because of the queues of 300+

 

[ZeroMaverick]

How likely will it be that I'll be able to stroll into Walmart at around 1am and pick up a copy if I didn't preorder? I must know!!!