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[UltimaPooh]

This just occurred to me... but wouldn't it be neat if for an add on to Red Dead Redemption they had it set in Liberty City circa that time period? Of course you would have an outlying New York area to offer an environmental side still.

 

[Cobra84]

This just occurred to me... but wouldn't it be neat if for an add on to Red Dead Redemption they had it set in Liberty City circa that time period? Of course you would have an outlying New York area to offer an environmental side still.

It wouldn't really be RDR then, it would just be Mafia with GTA gameplay.

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

I wonder if they are planning any expansions like Liberty Cities Episodes.

 

[Mik2121]

This just occurred to me... but wouldn't it be neat if for an add on to Red Dead Redemption they had it set in Liberty City circa that time period? Of course you would have an outlying New York area to offer an environmental side still.

That would be one hell of a BIG add-on. Also I don't think both games share the same world? Maybe they do, but still not sure..

 

[Magnus]

How does the game feel controlwise? One of my least favorite things about GTAIV was the sluggish/clumsy controls. Have they been improved at all?

After some more time with it yesterday, I can confidently say that between the solid horseback riding and more precise shooting and cover controls, the overall control experience is improved over GTA. But the on foot running around is just as clumsy and laggy as ever.

 

[UltimaPooh]

That would be one hell of a BIG add-on. Also I don't think both games share the same world? Maybe they do, but still not sure..

I doubt they do, but it would be neat none the less!

 

[Elios83]

Full unboxing (with game map):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MtOnyvVO64

Should be out next friday in Europe (21), shouldn't it?

 

[enkeixpress]

Full unboxing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MtOnyvVO64

Should be out next friday in Europe (21), shouldn't it?

Yep, it's out the 21st in the UK.. 18th in the USA.

That unboxing video was posted earlier in the topic

 

[magicaltrevor]

After some more time with it yesterday, I can confidently say that between the solid horseback riding and more precise shooting and cover controls, the overall control experience is improved over GTA. But the on foot running around is just as clumsy and laggy as ever.

Have been reading this thread from my cellphone the past two days, as I was away from home...

What a mess that was, with all negativity that surrounded the PS3 version of the game.

@ Magnus: If I understood correctly, you now own both the PS3 and the Xbox 360 version, am I right?

 

[panda21]

I can confidently say that between the solid horseback riding

does your horse lean way left/right as you turn like you do when you run? that annoys the crap out of me in gta4

 

[mujun]

I preordered the game on Play-Asia (I live in Japan, so Play-Asia is usually the fastest way to get games) yesterday and hopefully receive it within this week...

Do you normally get them that fast? Mine usually ship Tuesday and arrive the following Monday or Tuesday so I won't be getting mine for another 8-10 days

 

[Robot 492]

.

 

[Magnus]

Have been reading this thread from my cellphone the past two days, as I was away from home...

What a mess that was, with all negativity that surrounded the PS3 version of the game.

@ Magnus: If I understood correctly, you now own both the PS3 and the Xbox 360 version, am I right?

Yeah, I'll have access to both tonight. I unfortunately only have a launch 360, so no HDMI/1080p, but of course, got component cables. Some friends want to play it tonight, so I'll probably start them on the 360 version and make comparisons while they look at me strangely. :lol

 

[enkeixpress]

If you want to have a really good shooter in your posse for the PS3 version.. then add me. You will not regret it.

PSN ID: Enkei-Xpress

 

[zero margin]

This just occurred to me... but wouldn't it be neat if for an add on to Red Dead Redemption they had it set in Liberty City circa that time period? Of course you would have an outlying New York area to offer an environmental side still.

Would it still be lacking any side missions?

Couldn't help myself.

 

[Magnus]

does your horse lean way left/right as you turn like you do when you run? that annoys the crap out of me in gta4

Nah, riding feels fucking awesome. It's clear they spent time on making that experience solid.

 

[zero margin]

I guess that would be a good way to kill time tonight is to add people on the 360 list. Since I've basically lived in this thread the last few days I will send invites to the people I've seen the most active in this thread, obviously better chances that those same people will be playing the game longer.

 

[Chaplain]

Is there a list yet of what the differences are between the 360 and PS3 versions?

 

[panda21]

Nah, riding feels fucking awesome. It's clear they spent time on making that experience solid.

yay. horse riding is pretty much the only reason i'm buying it

 

[Mik2121]

Do you normally get them that fast? Mine usually ship Tuesday and arrive the following Monday or Tuesday so I won't be getting mine for another 8-10 days

I always pre-order from Play-Asia using Fedex which has a 1-3 days delivery, so if they get stock for the game, say, today.. I could get the game as soon as tomorrow morning, which would still be earlier than the release in the US. Worst case scenario would be them getting stock by Wednesday or Thursday, so I would get the game by Friday.

 

[UFRA]

Is there a list yet of what the differences are between the 360 and PS3 versions?

Considering that this is the same dev as GTAIV, I doubt there will be any significant differences between the two.

 

[zero margin]

Is there a list yet of what the differences are between the 360 and PS3 versions?

oh shit, it has been over 10 posts since the version question came up. Ha! Time flies when you're having fun.

 

[mujun]

I always pre-order from Play-Asia using Fedex which has a 1-3 days delivery, so if they get stock for the game, say, today.. I could get the game as soon as tomorrow morning, which would still be earlier than the release in the US. Worst case scenario would be them getting stock by Wednesday or Thursday, so I would get the game by Friday.

Oh, I see. I'm a cheapass and get the standard shipping

Now I regret not getting the faster one.

 

[IronFistedChampion]

Full unboxing (with game map):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MtOnyvVO64

Should be out next friday in Europe (21), shouldn't it?

Every time I see someone unbox a video game, I feel like beating the shit out of them.

 

[magicaltrevor]

Yeah, I'll have access to both tonight. I unfortunately only have a launch 360, so no HDMI/1080p, but of course, got component cables. Some friends want to play it tonight, so I'll probably start them on the 360 version and make comparisons while they look at me strangely. :lol

Great!

For me, it's 2 AM right now, so I'll check it out when I wake up... but will you do (direct-feed) video's/screens, or just write about your findings?

Also: I picked up some talk about unlockable avatars for Xbox Live. As PSN (finally) provides extra/premium avatars as well now, are these in on the PS3 version too?

O and what's up with the multiplayer using Gamespy again on PS3? GTA IV was laggy as hell, the matchmaking was horrible and the voicechat was of a depressingly low quality... FUCK! Not again... =(

 

[Magnus]

yay. horse riding is pretty much the only reason i'm buying it

It's little things like finding yourself against a fence, and being able to just press Square to leap over it and run, instead of having to double back, get a running start and maddeningly fail to make the horse jump half the time like in other games.

It's great.


Trevor: can't do direct feed and would kind of fear doing it if I could. Haha

 

[Mik2121]

Oh, I see. I'm a cheapass and get the standard shipping

Now I regret not getting the faster one.

For RDR they are still in Pre-order / backorder, so you could go and change it now

 

[Chaplain]

Considering that this is the same dev as GTAIV, I doubt there will be any significant differences between the two.

So the resolution is the same on both consoles? What about screen tearing?

 

[Wthermans]

Just pre-ordered for PS3 on Amazon. PSN is Wthermans.

 

[Pooya]

So the resolution is the same on both consoles? What about screen tearing?

360 version is 720p 2xMSAA
We don't know about the PS3 version yet.

 

[elrechazado]

So the resolution is the same on both consoles?

Not according to all of the word we've had from the pixel counting crew.

 

[V_Ben]

Well, i have the PS3 version arriving next week. PSN is V_Ben

 

[Chaplain]

360 version is 720p 2xMSAA
We don't know about the PS3 version yet.

Thank you.

 

[Big-ass Ramp]

Not trying to troll, but I'm surprised people are still considering the PS3 version after it was revealed it will be using Gamespy. It seems like that should be the answer to all the "which one is better, PS3 or 360?" It seems pretty clear to me that the 360 version has the leg up.

 

[The Elite]

Full unboxing (with game map):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MtOnyvVO64

Should be out next friday in Europe (21), shouldn't it?

Holy shit! That's how you open a PS3 Case!!??!!! Now I can play my games!

 

[dread9]

Not trying to troll, but I'm surprised people are still considering the PS3 version after it was revealed it will be using Gamespy. It seems like that should be the answer to all the "which one is better, PS3 or 360?" It seems pretty clear that the 360 version has the leg up.

Can you clarify with clear facts as to why Gamespy hurts the Ps3? I was thinking about picking that version up.

 

[elrechazado]

Not trying to troll, but I'm surprised people are still considering the PS3 version after it was revealed it will be using Gamespy. It seems like that should be the answer to all the "which one is better, PS3 or 360?" It seems pretty clear to me that the 360 version has the leg up.

Depends I guess on whether you're about the single player or mp. Lots of people never touch the mp in games like GTA4.

 

[mujun]

For RDR they are still in Pre-order / backorder, so you could go and change it now

It would end up costing me a lot more coz I managed to preorder it before the price got changed to 59.95

Still got Skate 3 and Alan Wake coming this week so I'll be patient

 

[WreckTheLaw]

Not trying to troll, but I'm surprised people are still considering the PS3 version after it was revealed it will be using Gamespy. It seems like that should be the answer to all the "which one is better, PS3 or 360?" It seems pretty clear to me that the 360 version has the leg up.

Stop trying to measure the game's quality by examining a feature that will dramatically affect actual play performance and ease of use!

 

[cjtiger300]

Not trying to troll, but I'm surprised people are still considering the PS3 version after it was revealed it will be using Gamespy. It seems like that should be the answer to all the "which one is better, PS3 or 360?" It seems pretty clear to me that the 360 version has the leg up.

This is getting old. Plus when a post begins with "Not trying to troll", that is usually all you are doing.

 

[zero margin]

Can you clarify with clear facts as to why Gamespy hurts the Ps3? I was thinking about picking that version up.

O and what's up with the multiplayer using Gamespy again on PS3? GTA IV was laggy as hell, the matchmaking was horrible and the voicechat was of a depressingly low quality... FUCK! Not again... =(

Basically what was said above.

 

[elrechazado]

This is getting old

Agreed, games should stop using gamespy on the ps3.

 

[MercuryLS]

Not trying to troll, but I'm surprised people are still considering the PS3 version after it was revealed it will be using Gamespy. It seems like that should be the answer to all the "which one is better, PS3 or 360?" It seems pretty clear to me that the 360 version has the leg up.

I never played GTAIV online and I won't for this either. I'm more concerned about its technical performance, but from all the impressions it seems to run just fine on PS3.

 

[Pooya]

Agreed, games should stop using gamespy on the ps3.

I'm not sure how it is on PS3 but on PC it was awful, it's pretty much dead these days in PC gaming.

 

[magicaltrevor]

After the many complaints about GTA IV's laggy and unplayable multiplayer on PS3, one would think Rockstar would've listened to this...

Unless Gamespy's multiplayer-servers have improved, I really can't see why they would use their services again...

 

[DaveH]

The Xbox 360 version uses Gamespy as well... look at the box:
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/1517/20100513140809.jpg

 

[The Last Wizard]

Man, sending this many friend requests on PSN sucks. I'm going to try to add everyone on the list tonight...


That would be amazing, but it would require them to basically re-create New York City in the early 1900s. With that amount of work, they might as well charge $60 and sell it as a completely new game

everyone, thats alot of people.

I'm gonna have to start adding some people too, can't believe the game is almost here

 

[Big-ass Ramp]

Plus when a post begins with "Not trying to troll", that is usually all you are doing.

so, was I trolling?

 

[FrankT]

The Xbox 360 version uses Gamespy as well... look at the box:
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/1517/20100513140809.jpg

Why would it use Gamespy.

 

[Big-ass Ramp]

Why would it use Gamespy.

Maybe Gamespy has some Xbox Live optimizations that devs can buy. I doubt it's the same thing as the PS3 version.