Weekly sales watch: GTA IV 360 outsells PS3 at major US and Euro retailers

falviousuk - 586 days 8 hours ago

Because both Sony and Microsoft get a fee for every game sold. Thats how they make their money, not selling the actual consoles

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InYourMom - 586 days 8 hours ago

I would say the same thing about all the "COMMENT" and "OPINION" blogs being posted about how one particular console is "On the comback" or "Slips into Top Gear". Bunch of stories about nothing and the same blah blah blah we've been hearing since the toy launched. Not even a shred of new information or of gaming relevence beyond having the name in the story.

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ErcsYou - 586 days 8 hours ago

You think Sony and MS make most there profit in liscening fee's... thats chump change.. the real money is when you keep increasing your fanbase so that when the company release's a first party game, its all profit... thats where the moneys at and thats how Sony and Nintendo make a profit ....

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joe382 - 585 days 22 hours ago

How unexpected.

J/k

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Bzone24 - 586 days 8 hours ago

You do realize that Microsoft and Sony make money off of the software sold for their systems don't you?

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solar - 586 days 8 hours ago

lol! as long as its not in that walmart bag :P

what is the different between ketchup and catsup anyways?

as far as im concerned...still working my way thru GTAIV. some very hilarious moments and the next gen offering is amazing to say the least. not 10/10...but definitely 9.5-9.7/10.

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1stKnighT - 586 days 8 hours ago

As it should! If you don't own a 360 and have a suped up PC. Do yourself a favor and pick up this gem. One of the best games I have every played.

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theox2g7 - 586 days 2 hours ago

omg why did I get a disagree? 1stknight, you have the wrong conan, I'm talking about Age of Conan:Hyborian Adventures, the MMO not the crappy hack and slash conan game which was a blatant god of war knockoff

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Fx35 - 586 days 8 hours ago

That's why PS3 sales are much better than the xbox360,people have chosen the ps3 to play GTA4 and they made the right choice since it runs and looks better on the ps3

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Voiceofreason - 586 days 5 hours ago

Nobody knows what the sales numbers are yet..NPD data isnt out. Anything you have read at this point is just opinion. LOL if it really runs better on PS3 why did Rockstar have to release a patch just for the PS3 version? It wasnt because it was running better than the 360 version..

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kewlkat007 - 586 days 5 hours ago

I'm not sure why you got disagrees but anyone read your post and its FN true.

If were gonna say user-base is much important to sales and while it is, it's not the only factor. Like Blade said looking at PS2's user-base and look at the amount those games sold?

Almost like the Xbox had a huge Game attach ratio looking at it's past user-base, and now the Ps3 is in the same position (currently ) this gen.

So it goes both ways but as you can see having 120 million user-base and you can't sell at least 5 million, is not so super. So you really can't use the User-Base card for like every game.

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wallace1000 - 585 days 14 hours ago

Nice post Bladestar. He got disagrees because he said something that is pro xbox 360.

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PS3thedestroyer - 585 days 7 hours ago

hey dude i'm just stating facts many Xbox fanboys are quick to attack Sony you know!

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PS3thedestroyer - 585 days 7 hours ago

Freezing issues what freezing issues mines has no freezing issues, mabye the guys who have this problem shouldn't leave there console on for 10 hours without a brake aye, 360 has far much problems like RROD or the fact it may burn down your house lol, there smart enough to switch GTA IV off after 3 hours, how about that GTA IV will burn your house down after 3 hours lol, your Xbox version can't even last untill 10 hours morons.

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alexM - 586 days 8 hours ago

PS3 version of GTA4 outsold the x360 version in Spain/Italy/France and Germany

In uK ps3 version fell short of just 100k units despite having 70% of x360's base in UK

However in other parts of EUROPE .......PS3 version of GTA4 outsold the x360 version 2:1

@BULLSHITX360

PS3 version of GTA4 outsold the x360 version in EUROPE

PS3 has a bigger LTD base in EU than x360 (FACT ,,BBC,GFK etc)

PS3 had a better attach ratio for GTA4

GTA4 moved more PS3s in USA too. GTA4 moved A HUGE AMOUNT OF PS3s in EUROPE

All those are facts

In amazon France/germany /spain/italy X360 version of GTA4 outsells the PS3 version. However Amazon is used by a few foreigners

In GFK's charts PS3 version of GTA4 outsold the x360 version 2:1 in SPAIN/FRANCE /GERMANY and ITALy --regions which make up 55% of EU sales

@BU:LLSHITX360

http://www.next-gen.biz/ind...

SPAIN and GERMANY right up there

ITALIAN and FRENCH charts sooon too

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WIIIS1 - 586 days 8 hours ago

Nasim I don't think juuken is interested in your babble since he has claimed such news put him to SnoreZone.

*Edit
Correction. NOBODY is interested in your babble.

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Hatchetforce - 586 days 6 hours ago

...and in other news, NPD figures for April show the PS3 outsold the 360 in North America. This despite Microsoft spending $50 Million for GTAIV DLC.

A spokesman for Microsoft stated that due to lower than expected 360 sales, and the lack of a sales boost driven by GTAIV, Microsoft is now expected to charge for the GTAIV DLC due later this year.

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Gam71 - 585 days 16 hours ago

And if you don't think £ony paid to have rockstar delay the release of the game on 360 your delusional.

Hello DooDoo. Still crying.

Also for the size of the proposed dlc i would expect a charge.
In fact I would expect a charge for the ps3 dlc if its as big as ps3 fans are saying and not some new clothes.

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Hatchetforce - 585 days 12 hours ago

This is what happens when DVD9 limitations - which not only delayed the game but also reduced the size of the game - cause problems. Nothing like a non-next gen medium being still forced down gamers throats because MS is too greedy and to ignorant to produce a true next gen machine.

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Gam71 - 585 days 11 hours ago

Hatchet the game wasn't delayed because of dvd9.

The game was ready last year on the 360 but delayed, and this is from the game developers, because of the ps3.

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juuken - 586 days 9 hours ago

I did read it but I still fell asleep. '__'

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WIIIS1 - 586 days 8 hours ago

Of course you did that's why you were so quick to post your defensive sentiments.

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juuken - 586 days 5 hours ago

Um BS3, I'm a girl...not a guy.
Nasim doesn't bother me even though he could be annoying at times.
That 360 news did make me yawn. Makes me wonder what MS will brag about next...

And I was so quick to post up defense?

O rly now?

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karlostomy - 586 days 1 hour ago

If you are soooo bored by this topic, how come you have made 3 (three) pathetically superfluous posts so far?

Next time, when you don't like the sales news, feel free to not post.
Or better yet: enjoy a nice cup of STFU.

you go grrrrl!!!

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juuken - 585 days 18 hours ago

Lol, more xbots come runnin', especially the biggest xbot of them all-karlostomy ! It seems that you're stalking my comments with that Adolf Hitler avatar!

I was falling asleep because all the xbots and MS could do is brag about software sales when Sony is kicking their asses in hardware sales. Why brag so much about the software when the hardware matters the most? When MGS4 comes out next month...it will the beginning of MS's end. :]

Oh, and GTA is still superior for the PS3.

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Gam71 - 585 days 16 hours ago

Its not a superior.

Its lower res, no aa, freezes, not the complete game (dlc) mandatory hdd installation.

Kicking M$ arses. Are you serious. outselling by between 5,000 to 20,000 for half a year over a competitor who has an install base off millions ahead of you is barely scrapping a minor victory at best.

It will still take years at this rate to catch up and that is only if the 360 doesn't sell another machine.

And you was quick to put up a defensive statement.
A few in fact. You didn't say anything intelligent, that added to the discussion, or that had anything at all.

It was stupid comments that I would expect from a child that doesn't understand what the grown ups are talking about.

You are delusional and the fact you are a girl and post like that prooves you are one of Nasims multiple accounts.

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power of Green - 586 days 8 hours ago

Thats not because multi platfrom reviewers gave each version different scores but because some Xbox only reviwers were harder on the game. Could be that there was more PS3 reviwers reviewing the game too.

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WIIIS1 - 586 days 8 hours ago

juuken's not here, he's asleep remember?

Cried himself to slumberland maybe.

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Homicide - 586 days 6 hours ago

Nah, it's just that the 360 version is inferior.

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juuken - 586 days 5 hours ago

BS3, in my profile I clearly mentioned I'm a female.
My goodness...you xbots are so stupid that you can't tell genders apart now.

And actually, I went home from work. I'm home now and I'm still here.

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Gam71 - 585 days 16 hours ago

We was confused about your gender because the illogical statements you come out with that would normally come from a woman come so thick and fast from ps3 fans on here

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KnaveX - 586 days 9 hours ago

Yeah major pop in and framerate drop are no problem whatsoever ..

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LevDog - 586 days 9 hours ago

PEOPLE you mean 360 owners.. cause those are the only people that bought it.. No new gamers bought a 360 just to play GTA4.. All the 360 user base did.. Ps3 are dominating 360 in sales hardware wise..

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power of Green - 586 days 8 hours ago

Its also superior visually with DLC. Runs slightly better too.

EDIT: And doesn't freez and has better draw distance. And is in true HD

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alexM - 586 days 8 hours ago

Swedish gaming mag Gamereactor said that there are MAJOR DIFFERENCES between the 2 version

http://www.gamereactor.se/r...
Swedish Gamereactor mentioned in their 10/10 review that they were pretty surprised regarding the difference between the PS3 and 360-versions. The PS3-version features better colours, contrast, load times and what looks to be better resolution textures. The game also looks sharper and has a more stable fps.

IGN

http://www.n4g.com/NewsCom-...

"For those wanting to know which version looks better, the edge goes to the PS3. The textures and framerate are comparable, but the PS3 has far less pop-in. The 360 has richer colors, but the PS3 has better anti-aliasing making it look a little cleaner. Because GTA IV can preload onto the PS3 hard drive, the in-game loads are faster. Don't worry Xbox owners, the load times are rarely more than 30 seconds and don't occur very often. The slight visual edge goes to PS3, but the 360 is no slouch. Either version will do you proud".

X360 version has FR dips too . more frequent than the PS3 version
"Past GTA titles have had mild-to-serious framerate issues and technical glitches, because the games were trying to do far more than the PlayStation 2 could handle. While GTA IV is pushing the PS3 and 360 to the limit, it also runs amazingly well. Sure, there are framerate hitches here and there and (particularly on 360) there is some texture pop-in, but it actually runs better than I expected. That a game with great AI, an awesome physics engine and a detailed open world runs so well and with such short load times is a technical marvel. For that, I can forgive framerate issues and some noticeable aliasing. "

http://www.n4g.com/NewsPend...

"PS3 version looks slightly more vibrant and sharp "

GAMESRADAR

http://www.gamesradar.com/x...

"Occasional pop-up".........ONLY IN X360 version of GTA4

http://xs226.xs.to/xs226/08...

So happy that i own a PS3

GAMESRADAR also confirms that PS3 version is SUPERIOR

"While the PS3 and 360 versions of the game are functionally identical, the PS3's visuals sport noticeably smoother edges, along with a warmer color palette that makes everything look slightly more realistic. If you're looking to compare Accomplishments with your Achievement-hoarding friends, though, forget it - GTA IV ignores these half-assed consolation prizes altogether. PS3 owners also have to put up with a nearly eight-minute installation the first time they start the game, which puts the normally slower Blu-ray load times on par with the Xbox 360 version. (That is, unless it's running on a 360 with no hard drive, which we're told will face much longer loads.)"

Others here u go

x360 version of GTA4 will cause your xbox 3 FIX me to permannently RROD

apparently there is no fix for the FREEZING on the X360 version

x360 version's freezing is HW related

http://kotaku.com/385183/ro...

soi freezing in GIMPED BOX 3 FIX me version has no FIX

x360 version cant be played at FULL SCREEN also

NOT TO MENTION that GIMPED BOX 3 FIX ME version has UNBEARABLE AMOUNTS OF POP INS

POP INS in GIMPED BOX 3 FIX ME versions

http://www.sonydefenseforce...

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http://www.gamesradar.com/p...

It is OVER for XBUTTS and 3 FIX ME

VIDEO COMPARISON between GTA4 PS3 and WASHED OUT VERSION OF GTA4 ON x360

You can easily determine the best version from a series of Comparison videos

Gamevideos

http://www.n4g.com/News-140...

As seen in the video one version sports SLIGHTLY brighter and more saturated colours . Look at the water at the end. Look at the ROADS.

You could compare this video to IGN's comparison

http://www.onlineflvplayer.... http://media.rockstarwatch....

Spoiler

look at the DIFFERENCES in COLORS of the cars/ shadows/ roads. Notice that one features yellow stripes on the roads which appear as white stripes on the other version. Notice the shadows which appear dark orange on one version. Notice the car which appears slightly more greenish on the ps3 version. The yellowish green tint is VERY MUCH NOTICEABLE in one version only. see the comparison footages from 3:00 to the end to base your judgement

Gamesradar

http://www.n4g.com/News-140...

Clearly the video demonstrates the slight improved brightness and color depth in one of the versions

VIDEO GAMER comparison

http://play.tm/wire/click/1...

IGN VIDEO COMPARISON

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

@inyourgaymom

You mean POP INS in x360 version/ permanent freezing with RROD/washed out colours/ LONG LOADING times

also GTA4 is ported from x360 to PS3

PS3 has games that run at 1080P NATIVE at 60 fps --something impossible on x360

NGS runs at 1080P NATIVE at 60 FPS

rr7 runs at 1080P NATIVE at 60 FPS

WARDEVIL runs at 1080P NATIVE at 60 FPS

GT5P runs at 1080P NATIVE at 60 FPS

GT5 will run at 1080P NATIVE at 60 f

plus there are 26 NATIVE 1080P games on PS3

vs 0 games on x360

That GARBAGE BOX 3 FIX ME has 0 games that run at 1080P NATIVE.

absolutely 0 games

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LevDog - 586 days 8 hours ago

HAHA who cares about DLC.. By the time it comes out no one will care about the game.. You will have your unimpressive GOW2 to play by then.. as far as superior visually thats a joke.. it might run better but like you said its only slightly..

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BlaST_ProCesSiNG- - 586 days 8 hours ago

pog & pp. U guys are funny, with ur subtle/zhuk like comments. Thanks 4 the chuckle

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power of Green - 586 days 8 hours ago

Why do you guys reply? can't see your rabid moronic BS anyways. lol

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Mike Bowden - 586 days 8 hours ago

AlexM of course forgot to post this comparison: http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

As it shows the 360 version having a better frame rate, better graphics, better everything pretty much.

I wonder why he didn't post it?

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Nadine Coyle - 585 days 16 hours ago

= SAD ASS TO POST THAT MUCH TIME AND EFFORT JUST FOR US TO SCROLL OVER

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Gam71 - 585 days 16 hours ago

I'll translate nasim, alexm, doodle, juukan and all future accounts she creates for you.

WAH WAH WAAAAAAH!!!

I have nothing to say but if a say it loud enough and often enough someone might hear me.

I post lies and spam in the hope someone as deluded and desperate as me who is also on my childish I.Q. level will agree and help me to justify my belief system thus feeding my insecurities and keeping me friendless undateable and avoidable to all around me.

But in mixed caps.

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InYourMom - 586 days 8 hours ago

Yeah!!

Sub-HD, Framerate choppiness, huge game install that wastes disc space, unable to access online, game freezing, DRE problems, exploding batteries and a poor mans online service.

You made the right choice droid!

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vega75 - 586 days 5 hours ago

nice ownage dude. that should shut him up. bubbles for you on that one

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cmrbe - 586 days 8 hours ago

Lachance the xbot cheerleader. Nice.

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juuken - 586 days 5 hours ago

Of course he's the cheerleader! Give him a dress, some makeup and pom poms and he'll make even Bill Gates smile.

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Fx35 - 586 days 8 hours ago

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!You are ridiculous

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power of Green - 586 days 8 hours ago

Rockstar said they can't fix the PS3 issues with a patch because PS3 was the problem. He's not ridiculous.

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digger18 - 586 days 8 hours ago

If it was the PS3 hardware problem, then why does every other game work on the PS3? Its BS and you know it.

Oh and why was nothing posted about Rockstar saying it was the PS3 problem in the Playstation Europe and UK forums, only in the US ones.
I can tell you why, it all BS as I phoned Sony (UK) and they said Rockstar never sent out emails like that.
SO my guess is that it was 360 fanboys posting BS on the PS3 forums, plus looking at the date when the guy who wrote this only joined the forums that day...hmmmmmmmmm

Oh and I've just read what you said up there ^^ POG:

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Its also superior visually with DLC. Runs slightly better too.

EDIT: And doesn't freez and has better draw distance. And is in true HD "

I give you that the PS3 version is not true HD and doesn't have DLC, but do you own a PS3 to say the 360 version is superior visually?

Well stop talking crap, as I have both version I can say, with all the processing effects (which the 360 can't do, no Cell) and little to no popins the PS3 is superior, even the guys who tested the screen rez said it looks better on the PS3 because of this.

You have only seen the video which GameTrailers shown and we all know how they tamper with things don't we now. I wonder how many other PS3 vs 360 videos they have tampered with?

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joevfx - 586 days 7 hours ago

works fine on my ps3, no freezes no frame rate issues, onlien runs lag free and money free :)

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Vito_corleone - 586 days 7 hours ago

You remind me of Zhuk, the only difference is that his actually funny ur just and ignorant 10yr old with a cold spoon up your arse

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