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Grand Theft Auto IV, face to face.

The spanish website Meristation makes a comparison between the 360 and PS3 versions of the GTAIV game. The comparison takes into consideration all of the aspects of the game.

It afirms that the PS3 version of the game has superior AA filter, better HDR, less loading, better controls (with great use of the Sixaxis) and solves the framerate drops without any difficulty, contrary to the 360 version which this causes a little more problem.

While the 360 version has Downloadable content and achievements, not available on the PS3 version.

In the end, the article goes to say that, if you have the option, go for the PS3 version.

Translated version on the Credit URL.

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butterfinger5851d ago

buy the game, period. If you have a 360 or a PS3 you are really missing out if you don't pick this title up. This is not a rental either, this is a must buy:P Even if you're not all that into sandbox games, you should pick this one up.

Porky Pig5851d ago

But this comparison was still very good,as it definitely shows why the Ps3 version is considered by even Rockstar themselves,to be the superior version.I have both versions so I've known this since day 1,and I would've done a comparison showing the better lighting and less pop-up on the Ps3 version,but I don't have a way to capture still images/video directly from the consoles

All in all,the Ps3 gets the better version this time.Let's leave it at that

And th-th-th-that's all folks!

sonarus5851d ago

lol @ meriSTATION supporting playSTATION

Diugu5851d ago (Edited 5851d ago )

Meristation has nothing to do with Playstation.

This website/magazine is most certainly unbiased. I have followed them since I've first started to look for news concerning games on the internet and I have come across numerous criticism towards the PS3 and the Xbox 360 and also found many praises to both on this website.

I consider them to be one of the final websites of the media to be unbiased. Most of the videogame "journalists" out there are clearly biased, this is not the case.

This is one game review, if you look further on the site you will be able to encounter several reviews in which they criticize the PS3 games heavily.

They have always been able to show the flaws and the qualities of all consoles through long research and by having a serious approach to gaming journalism.

To conclude I would like to state that I am in no way affiliated to this website, I am Brazilian and Meristation is Spanish, but I admire their work and I am always looking for other sites that provide unbiased information.
I would appreciate if any of you have suggestions.

theKiller5851d ago (Edited 5851d ago )

maybe PSU.com?? they r for sony but they aren't bias i think!

i cant wait till i have my ps3 and GTA4 and MGS4!! 400EU is still a lot for me at this point!

EDIT

ur welcome bubble for u too!

Kojima touches kids5851d ago

I leave this site for a 2 weeks and come back to the same old lies.

Fact: PS3 GTA has slightly better loading times
Fact: PS3 GTA has less pop-in
Fact: PS3 has no AA

Everything else is a complete lie.

FACT: THE 360 VERSION OF GTA HAS BETTER GRAPHICS, AUDIO OPTIONS, RESOLUTION, FRAMERATE AND ONLINE PLAY.

Also the fact that they mentioned AA in the PS3 version, means anyone that agreed with this rubbish now looks like an idiot.

Diugu5851d ago

I already know PSU. I enjoy reading it, but it is a specialized website.

Anyway, thank you for taking the time to make a suggestion. Bubbles for you!

sonarus5851d ago

Well i don't speak spanish so i don't know but i have to believe they are supporting sony more since they are from EU and also carrying station in their name

theKiller5851d ago

dont believe everything u read!

Amanosenpai5851d ago (Edited 5851d ago )

Meristation is well known as an X box supporter site...

I'm impressed with their conclusion...

@Sonarus... i speak Spanish... and believe me, many Spaniard users hate this mag, specially ps3 users.

Diugu5851d ago

Well, I've seen them praise the PS3 capabilities many times as I've seen them praise the 360. They also speak poorly of them on certain areas.

I only own a PS3 and I've never felt any kind of hate from them. Also, against some of my personal belief I've noticed them praising the xbox on areas I disagree, maybe that is why the hate from PS3 owners.

Given that, I do see them as unbiased. Mainly because they always show their means to reach some conclusions, which gives them more credibility. They always make a profound research before publishing.

Tarasque5850d ago

Well i have to somewhat disagree with the article. I have played both version's side by side. Ps3 does have little less pop up's but the lack of detail compared to 360 version is a quite a bit less, i think due to the fact the ps3 version use's blurr to make it look smooth and it loose's detail cause of it. And the lose of deatil get's worse at farther distance's. There has been quite a few video's that have showed this. And far as framrate goes i think it is about equal maybe slight edge to the 360 version also. Due to the fact that the explosion's on the ps3 render's a very bad framerate. And far as loadtime's goes well the 360 doesn't have to do a install so an extra sec or 2 of loadtime is not noticable. I understand that most people on here will disagree, well mainly the ps3 only owner's. We shouldn't listen to anyone on here that doesn't own all 3 and doesn't make valid point's.

lessthanmarcus5850d ago

And I went for the PS3 version. My 360 is only meant for FPS's

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Sez 5851d ago

wow i guess frame rate and texture pop ins are more annoying than freezing and online problems that are more common on the ps3 version. i mean both games have frame rate issues and texture pop-ins. but the suffers more issue with freezing and online. sounds a little bias to me.oh well no worries i have the game for the 360. can't wait for the DLC by the end of summer.

omni_atlas5851d ago

No freezes for me yet and I'm about 30 % through the game. Those that do, have been able to work around the situation by disabling PSN. A patch will be issued by Rockstar soon. I rather have a freeze in a game then take RROD anyday.

Porky Pig5851d ago

The ironic part?Though the majority of the gaming media are trying to pin the freezing problem on the Ps3 version,I haven't encountered a single freeze or hiccup on the Ps3 (including gameplay,Online,AND cutscenes)yet have had problems getting past the INTRO screen on the 360 version

And th-th-th-that's all folks!

Kojima touches kids5851d ago (Edited 5851d ago )

The news that the freezing issue is happening on both consoles is a lie. The only people that have so called 'freezing' issues are recently created accounts on pro Sony news sites like this.

Nobody reputable in the gaming industry (developers/journalists/websit es) has experienced 'freezing' issues on their 360's. This was clearly a poor attempt by certain people to cast a shadow over the successful launch of GTA on the 360.

The fact your account has only been active for 13 days makes your lies even more transparent.

LegendKillar5851d ago

i havn't really had any framerate issues on my 360 version, and from most reviews i hear the sixaxis controls suck.

thehitman5851d ago

Used the sixaxis besides for reloading which I think is the only useful part. Everything else its easier to use the analog since u have more control over analog. But its cool using it to reload since in the game its a pain to reload since square is used for shyt like jumping and things.

BLuKhaos5851d ago

Actually hitman the circle button is the reload button.

Mozilla895850d ago

I use the six axis controls for reloading too, it just seems natural and its better than having to press circle the rest are okay. The only other one i might use if for is the boats. Bulkhaos you can turn on six axis reloading from the start menu.

As for the comparisons well I havent seen the 360 version in action but I do know some of them did have problems. One of my friends doesnt turn on until he puts the disc in three times. Then again we think its his 360 so he's going to send it in...again. Sorry I couldnt help it but hey I'll admit GTA wouldnt get past the loading screen for my ps3 (40 gig) if I didnt get offline.

Mr_Bun5851d ago

Am I the only one tired of hearing about which it is better on? I have a PS3 and I don't care which it looks/plays/loads better on...I only care about playing it. The games rocks and I am sure that it is equally cool on the 360. Unless you have both consoles, just buy for whichever one you have and have a blast like everyone else!

Nevers5851d ago

... weeks before it even launched. Can't wait til we get ACTUAL HONEST TO GOODNESS NEWS instead of these insignificant editorials and opinions designed only to get a buncha nerds ready to throw down over something completely inconsequential.

ScottEFresh5851d ago

I have a feeling getpwned secretly bought a PS3 and the limited edition of this game just for the pic of the chick on the front.

599 US Dollars5851d ago

dumbass. i would never buy a port version of a game. and i see enough of this broad every time i turn the game on. and it's not like she has a banana in her mouth, for f*ck's sake.

and what moron fanboy wrote this drivel? I'm not going to read this. what BS. first of all, he claims PS3 has better "AA"? lol, REALLY? ps3 HAS no AA at ALL! it runs in SD and upscales to hide the jaggiez. duhhh. 360 has AA. guess he got confused. "Better HDR"??? ummm, neither game has HDR LOL. dumbass. this is almost as hilarious as the paid-off morons claiming it looks "sharper" on PS3 LOL. and SD game looking "sharper" than an HD game? lol no. go look at the comparisons. Any one. go.

stupid, moronic fanboys.

Sir Ken Kutaragi5851d ago

No shes not sucking a Banana + Shes over 16!!! ;-D

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'It afirms that the PS3 version of the game has superior AA filter, better HDR, less loading, better controls (with great use of the Sixaxis) and solves the framerate drops without any difficulty, contrary to the 360 version which this causes a little more problem'

;-P

+Remember everyone...
...get the SUPERIOR PS3 Version!!!;)

If you can't (i'e you own a xBox 360) PLEASE check your
'Home Insurance Cover'! for 'Fire Damage' or possible DEATH!!! ;-D

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Looking Back At 2008, An Unbelievably Incredible Year Of Video Game Releases

Huzaifa from eXputer: "2008 was home to the likes of Call of Duty: World at War, Dead Space, GTA 4, Far Cry 2, Left 4 Dead, and many other hits, which is outright remarkable."

ChasterMies16d ago

Some of these low paid video game “news” writers weren’t born before 2007.

just_looken16d ago

Here here

Those that were around before 2000's i am sure are like me that think we entered a world of non readers or those that follow without question.

I can not wait to see fallout 3 a goty game even though it was about water with non content until you add the dlc/updates then you got the performance/crashing

CrimsonWing6917d ago

I don’t think anything can compare to 2023

lucasnooker17d ago

1998 - the best year in gaming! Metal gear solid, crash bandicoot 3, medievil, half life, ocarina of time, thief, tenchu, resident evil 2, Spyro, tomb raider 3, oddworld abes exodus, banjo kazooie.

It was a different breed of a gaming era. You’ll never understand what it was like back then. The aura of gaming, it was different!

KyRo17d ago (Edited 17d ago )

I second this. Gaming was a lot more varied and fun than it is today. I'm 35 so getting on compared to some here but I got to see all the changes from NES up to now but I've never felt so disappointed in any generation than I have this current gen. I was expecting more from this generation rather than prettier versions of games that came before it. Game mechanics have become so refined that alot of games feel the same and has done for a while now.

Maybe it's time to have a break for a while. I love gaming but I don't feel I get much fun in the traditional sense out of it anymore.

CrimsonWing6917d ago (Edited 17d ago )

Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2, Abe’s Exodus, and Ocarina of Time are the only things from that list that I liked.

Here’s the 2023 game releases that I personally liked… and big releases that I didn’t care for:

- Dead Space Remake
- Wo Long Dynatsy
- Resident Evil 4 Remake
- Diablo 4
- Fire Emblem Engage
- Hogwarts Legcay
- Street Fighter 6
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Like a Dragon: Ishin
- Octopath Traveler 2
- Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters
- Final Fanatsy XVI (actually ended up not liking this, but it was still a big deal release)
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
- Lies of P
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Starfield (Ended up hating this one, but big release)
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (I’m an old-school Zelda fan, but didn’t really enjoy this game)
- Alan Wake 2

I mean, honestly I’ve never seen a year of major IP releases like that, ever.

Profchaos17d ago (Edited 17d ago )

Isn't it just a generational thing realistically.

I've been gaming since way back and I some of my favourite games go as far back as the late 80s for me each generation has a year or two of game changing releases one after another before an inevitable dry spell.

I kind of agree gaming had a different feel games hit different because we didn't have the internet nothing got spoiled and you really had to put in the effort to beat a puzzle which could set entire groups of people looking for a solution. But most importantly games were experimental and not as cookie cutter as today even basics like controls were not universal today r2 is shoot l2 is ads garunteed you can't deviate from that in a shooter back then it could of been square, R1 or R1 and circle nothing was standard.

But as time moves on a new generation picks up their controller they are going to be interested in different things that PS1 demo disc with the t Rex blew our primitive 16 bit brains back on launch but to kids today it's laughable.
The new gen of kids coming into to hobby seem to value different things to us there seems to be a huge focus on online play, streamers, gaming personalities, and social experiences, convience of digital downloads. To me I value none of that but that's ok like my parents not liking the band's I would listen to its just the natural cycle.

Gameseeker_Frampt16d ago

Just about every year in the 7th generation was great and something we most likely won't experience again.

2009 for example had Assassin's Creed 2, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Dragon Age: Origins, Uncharted 2, Halo 3: ODST, Killzone 2, Borderlands, Bayonetta, and Demon's Souls to name a few.

just_looken16d ago

It still amazes me we got over 7 rockstar games ps2/ps3 but 3 for the ps3/ps4/ps5

Dragon age 1-3 and mass effect 1-3 in 7ish years what a generation.

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Mainline Grand Theft Auto trailers ranked from best to worst

As we have all been graced by the release of Grand Theft Auto 6's trailer, we're ranking the best and worst GTA trailers to date.

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purple101158d ago

We be getting these posts All week now lads. Someone noticed a number plate ... Someone noticed a billboard... I can see it now

Just go on YouTube and watch one of the many videos dissecting the whole 1minite 30secs worth.

This site supposed to be for news.

roadkillers158d ago

These updates on N4G are going to ruin whats rest of this site. Unfortunate since I was one of the first members.. The site shows unsecure when i login as well.

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Grand Theft Auto 4 Anniversary: The Beginning of the Age of RAGE

Grand Theft Auto 4 is an important game for Rockstar, not least because it was the first title in the franchise to use the newly created RAGE engine.

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franwex376d ago

Wasn’t the Table Tennis game the first to use RAGE?

isarai376d ago

Was about to say the same, but they do say first "in the franchise" so 🤷

cammers1995376d ago

The fact it hasnt been remastered is insane.

Abear21375d ago

Rage engine made driving on the sidewalk in cinematic slow motion camera a blast