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[Rastafarian42]

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.

I can't login to the iOS thing.

Keep getting "try again later".

Me too.

 

[MercuryLS]

PS3.

And after playing a bit more, the people saying this game is a solid 30 fps with just some slight dips are frankly full of crap. It is 30 fps occasionally, but it seems to be closer to 20 fps more than that. At least while driving in the city with a lot of cars around, which is most of what I've done so far. I would honestly say it's as bad as GTA IV much of the time. It does look a lot better, of course, but it doesn't really seem to run better when there's a lot going on. That said, it does reach around 30 fps when there's less going on, which certainly couldn't be said about IV!

I see a lot of drops too, not as bad as GTAIV but it's similar. Ah well, what can you do.

 

[Cheddahz]

If the 360 version is as bad as everyone is saying, then I'm screwed

 

[smr00]

I just want someone here who has the PSN version to say its ok and maybe the few people who have complained maybe of downloaded some corrupt data or something.

So bummed out right now.

 

[ViciousDS]

I have both the PSN version bought and the physical version, sadly USA PSN store charges full amount immediately on pre-order unlike the UK store.......so lame. So I couldn't cancel my order in time, so i already double dipped and am basically going to continue using my physical disc that I've had the last 2 days. If the PSN version isn't that bad I might be able to give my buddy my physical copy......but that doesn't look like its going to be the case.

 

[Forbin5]

I just want someone here who has the PSN version to say its ok and maybe the few people who have complained maybe of downloaded some corrupt data or something.

So bummed out right now.

This

 

[Buckethead]

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!!!

Depends on your area, some no problem, I was forced to go to Walmart for Halo 3 launch and there were 100 or so people there.

 

[Artex]

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.

That is exactly what it is. Rockstar already said today not to install the play disc on 360 due to the way the game uses all available bandwidth (disc and HDD) to stream textures. Downloading the entire thing is exactly the same thing.


Main reason I ordered the disc version today from Amazon.

 

[truly101]

I still haven't decided between the 360 and PS3 versions (disc version).

 

[nikos]

Confirmed both versions run like molasses. Game is trash. Move along, everyone, nothing more to see here.

Seriously though, review and stream footage looked OK to me.

 

[Loudninja]

I see a lot of drops too, not as bad as GTAIV but it's similar. Ah well, what can you do.

How is the pop in now?

 

[Norns]

If the 360 version is as bad as everyone is saying, then I'm screwed

Sounds like bullshit to me. Not a single review mentioned anything close to what those guys are saying.

 

[MercuryLS]

Before going to bed I will give this advice to presumptive buyers: avoid the PSN version. I am sure that reviewers/digital foundry were served nice bluray copies that utilize streaming from the hard drive and the disc drive at the same time, but the psn version clearly has pop in. Street lights and road signs pop in all the time. But also smaller buildings and other random stuff. Considering the digital nature of the game, there is no quick fix like the "avoid installing disc 2" thing on 360. Rockstar might fix this down the road, but who knows, maybe the PC version is out by then. Get yourself a disc based copy of the game or wait for PC.

Yeah, I'm going to have to agree. It's got some agressive pop-in, during the intro where the camera pans around the city the pop-in was crazy. In-game it's not as bad. I think the disc version will run better.

 

[TrAcEr_x90]

Is there a chance of not being able to find this at stores?? I'm assuming there will be tons of copies shipped.

 

[bodyofanamerican]

One other thing about the iFruit/iOS app. Are the license plates first come-first serve, or can you pick whatever you want whenever you want ?

 

[flipswitch]

Riding a motorbike now and it's so hard to control because of the input lag. It's comparable to driving in just cause 2.

 

[NYHorn36]

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

VGNY called me (I'm on the preorder list) and told me they expect their copies around 11.

 

[MercuryLS]

How is the pop in now?


.

It's not as bad as it was initially. However I need to give it some more time before I give you a definitive answer.

 

[nikos]

VGNY called me (I'm on the preorder list) and told me they expect their copies around 11.

Nice, thanks!

 

[Cheddahz]

Sounds like bullshit to me. Not a single review mentioned anything close to what those guys are saying.

I really hope so...

 

[Willkiller]

Sounds like bullshit to me. Not a single review mentioned anything close to what those guys are saying.

If it wasn't so late (turned the game off) I'd take a video. It isn't bullshit.

If it isn't my 360 and this is how the game is there's no way it should have gotten the reviews it has.

 

[Arrogant Bastard]

I just want someone here who has the PSN version to say its ok and maybe the few people who have complained maybe of downloaded some corrupt data or something.

So bummed out right now.

From what R* stated with the Xbox 360 I would assume an install and physical disc would be better on the PS3 as well. Wouldn't the same technical problems arise on the PS3?

Honestly, I really want to see the digital foundry comparison now.

 

[Jersey Shore Native]

whats with the app? everything works, but when i click order it says "order not sent. order failed" over and over

 

[dubq]

That is exactly what it is. Rockstar already said today not to install the play disc on 360 due to the way the game uses all available bandwidth (disc and HDD) to stream textures. Downloading the entire thing is exactly the same thing.


Main reason I ordered the disc version today from Amazon.

Do you think that a 7200 rpm drive will be any improvement? I actually have a Seagate Momentus XT SSD/HDD Hybrod (750gb) installed in my PS3, so maybe it won't be an issue for me after all..

 

[MXRider]

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!!!

Unless you live in a very very very populated area 100%.

 

[Mr. Hyde]

Is there a chance of not being able to find this at stores?? I'm assuming there will be tons of copies shipped.

I am going to assume it will be somewhere. I remember being in Best Buy on release day of GTA IV and seeing a huge stack of copies in the front aisle. Games like this are usually bought in large bulks. I am probably going to pick it up tomorrow morning at Target or Best Buy. I might eat crow but let us hope not

 

[Loudninja]

If it wasn't so late (turned the game off) I'd take a video. It isn't bullshit.

If it isn't my 360 and this is how the game is there's no way it should have gotten the reviews it has.

Did you install both discs?

 

[weekend_warrior]

Confirmed both versions run like molasses. Game is trash. Move along, everyone, nothing more to see here.

Seriously though, review and stream footage looked OK to me.

Don't forget the input lag! Terrible, terrible input lag.

 

[ChawlieTheFair]

Riding a motorbike now and it's so hard to control because of the input lag. It's comparable to driving in just cause 2.

Awww, was hoping it would be more similar to IV .

Just cause 2 didn't have particularly great driving. IDK, can't wait to get my copy!

 

[MercuryLS]

I actually have the disc version coming tomorrow, I was going to return it and just stick with the PSN version. I think I'm going to keep it.

I'll compare the two versions back-to-back and post my findings.

Edit: Right now I'm driving around in a slow car and I see stuff like garbage cans popping in right as I drive next to it on the side of the road. I don't know if this is bad or normal because I don't have the disc version to compare it to.

 

[ViciousDS]

BTW maybe its my 7200rpm HDD that's helping a bit with the textures because I haven't had too many issues with the game....I mean its obviously 30 and under.

 

[dubq]

Sounds like bullshit to me. Not a single review mentioned anything close to what those guys are saying.

None of the reviews mentioned what a mess Skyrim was, either... =\

 

[carlos]

geez, going by the level of graphic snobbery, it seems no one here is old enough to remember living through N64 and PS1 times....

"bubububut the frame dips occasionally, bubububut some pop in"
gimme a break

Only the highest level graphic whores are going to notice differences between the two versions, and not one of the so called problems has any meaningful impact on gameplay or fun.

I thought that GAF was above this nitpicking, but it seems I have it all backwards.
(this rant is directed at no one in particular).

 

[Norns]

If it wasn't so late (turned the game off) I'd take a video. It isn't bullshit.

If it isn't my 360 and this is how the game is there's no way it should have gotten the reviews it has.

Did you install both disks to your 360? Because Rockstar said it was a bad idea.

 

[Dominican Power]

It really looks like this game should of came out for next gen.

 

[Arrogant Bastard]

Riding a motorbike now and it's so hard to control because of the input lag. It's comparable to driving in just cause 2.

PS3 or Xbox 360?

Wondering if both consoles have input lag.

 

[Loudninja]

geez, going by the level of graphic snobbery, it seems no one here is old enough to remember living through N64 and PS1 times....

"bubububut the frame dips occasionally, bubububut some pop in"
gimme a break

Only the highest level graphic whores are going to notice differences between the two, and not one of the so called problems has any meaningful impact on gameplay or fun.

I thought that GAF was above this nitpicking, but it seems I have it all backwards.
(this rant is directed at no one in particular).

I think it becomes a problem if the road pop in in front of you or buildings.

 

[cdkee]

My copy has shipped from NV. I live in San Fierro

 

[Willkiller]

Did you install both discs?

Nope

 

[Jersey Shore Native]

are you guys sure there are issues? how could EVERY review site not mention it?

 

[Gaz_RB]

One other thing about the iFruit/iOS app. Are the license plates first come-first serve, or can you pick whatever you want whenever you want ?

First come, first serve. Someone took Gaz

 

[Joeki11a]

when is DF doing their comparison?

 

[-MD-]

geez, going by the level of graphic snobbery, it seems no one here is old enough to remember living through N64 and PS1 times....

"bubububut the frame dips occasionally, bubububut some pop in"
gimme a break

Only the highest level graphic whores are going to notice differences between the two, and not one of the so called problems has any meaningful impact on gameplay or fun.

I thought that GAF was above this nitpicking, but it seems I have it all backwards.
(this rant is directed at no one in particular).

"graphic whores" and people that care about performance are two completely different kinds of people.

 

[smr00]

geez, going by the level of graphic snobbery, it seems no one here is old enough to remember living through N64 and PS1 times....

"bubububut the frame dips occasionally, bubububut some pop in"
gimme a break

Only the highest level graphic whores are going to notice differences between the two, and not one of the so called problems has any meaningful impact on gameplay or fun.

I thought that GAF was above this nitpicking, but it seems I have it all backwards.
(this rant is directed at no one in particular).

Graphics don't matter to me nor do occasional pop-in but if shit is just popping up left and right all over the place where as the physical copy doesn't? That's fucking unacceptable on all counts.

 

[ViciousDS]

For you guys saying input lag.....what TV are you running on? I would love to see your models........because there are only 5 TV's out there over 40 inches that have a total overall input delay of under 20ms including the input and tv response time.


people need to remember when buying a TV that the response time does not = input lag/delay.

 

[Amir0x]

oh god, framerate sounds disastrous. God I guess I should just wait for PC version, this sounds too bad to suffer through. I already felt GTAIV was basically that way on consoles so probably for the best

 

[ZeroMaverick]

Unless you live in a very very very populated area 100%.

It's a pretty dense area(North Houston) but there are two Gamestops, a BestBuy, a Toys R Us, and a Target within spitting distance.

I hope I'll be able to get a copy after I finish my homework :3

 

[taylor910]

Just sent a request to join the 360 crew if deathpill or whoever can hook me up

 

[Loudninja]

PS3 or Xbox 360?

Wondering if both consoles have input lag.

I would wait on that input lag stuff.

 

[Krusenstern]

when is DF doing their comparison?

They will release it tuesday at 11am british time.

oh god, framerate sounds disastrous. God I guess I should just wait for PC version, this sounds too bad to suffer through. I already felt GTAIV was basically that way on consoles so probably for the best

Yup, reading the impressions here just solidifies my wait for the PC version.