hg199 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 A little interesting. No need to reply or flame. 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 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 A$749.95 ($709.44). http://au.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/gran...tml?sid=6189713 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA3LK Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Good new for me that means lots of people to play online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallo92 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 ITS ALL A LIE! nah just kidding but seriously i hope this topic doesnt turn into a fanboy war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesm Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Flame bait. Sorry but I wouldnt believe some EB-games spokeswomen. How would she know? Wouldnt trust her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRender Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Hmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjMiikkii Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 kool.......GO AUSSIES na but thatz pretty interesting. who would have thought.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafioso86 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 hmm... yeah... good job... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molotiv Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 whoo, lookin foreward seeing you guys online. Kick some aussie butt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenal_fan Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 well the statistics are pretty useless in australia since most people are odering overseas, so maybe more xbox 360 people are odering overseas than ps3 owners buying local. just an idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaniWani Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 yeh agree with the guy above^^ Jhis is just from an EB games perspective of things and I reckon there could be many more people ordering their 360 Version online or from different stores. But then again the ps3 version is $120 so people could be buying the ps3 version for much less (i got mine for $70) on line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggson Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Wow the game sells more for ps3 in australia..... No seriously thanks for the info i shall remember that whenever i go there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurk Morrison Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Flame bait. Sorry but I wouldnt believe some EB-games spokeswomen. How would she know? Wouldnt trust her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nego00 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 let us... the ps3 fanboys..... rejoice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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