Take that Xbox 360!
When Microsoft announced its multi-million deal with Rockstar for exclusive downloadable content for Grand Theft Auto IV, many predicted that this would provide a significant incentive for gamers to choose the 360 version of the game over the PlayStation 3 version. But Australian presale figures seem to be telling a different story, with major retailers contacted by CNET.com.au's sister site GameSpot AU today saying the PS3 version was currently in the lead.
A spokeswoman for EB Games Australia--the largest specialty games retailer in the country -- told GameSpot AU that the PS3 version of GTA IV was just ahead of the 360 in terms of presales. "We are happy to tell you it's neck and neck, but at the moment, PlayStation 3 is currently in the lead," EB Games Australia brand and public relations manager Debra McGrath said.
The PS3 version was even farther ahead with retailer Gametraders. The company's national marketing manager Chad Polley said "according to the figures we have at the moment, we're [pre-]selling two PS3 versions for every one 360 unit."
Last night, Sony Computer Entertainment Australia fired back at Microsoft's DLC incentive, finally confirming rumours that there is indeed PlayStation 3 GTA IV bundle on the way for Australia. The pack comes with a 40GB PS3, one SixAxis controller, and a copy of the game. If you haven't got a PS3 already, the bundle will be available on April 29, the same day as the game's release, for AU$749.95.
chris manuel
24/04/2008 01:26 PM
Even on ebay there are more sales for PS3 than Xbox 360, Up The PS3!!
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Xbox
24/04/2008 04:20 PM
I'll laugh if comparative reviews prove the 360 version runs much better. Not to mention the online will pe so much better. PSN network lags like all hell. Not to mention ps3 gamers will not experience the content. cop that!
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ME
27/04/2008 02:00 AM
lol 'xbox' thats sad, PSN uses exactly the same servers as Xbox live so there is no different... except your paying $100 a year...and dont have wifi....sooo have fun :D
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J..
17/05/2008 03:45 PM
Does it really matter??? I don't care who sells more, as long as the game sells off the shelfs, so they can make a big **** profit so the next GTA will be 20 times better!
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Diamonded Core
05/06/2008 12:24 PM
I still prefer the 360 version because of the future downloadable contents. It's the same game anyway no matter what console.
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