TheDavid Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I'm having trouble deciding which console to purchase GTA IV for. I would like the following topics if possible: Ā Graphics Performace Multiplayer Thanks! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434948-which-console/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopHat01 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 The right PC will exceed the X360 & PS3 in all of those categories. Ā Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434948-which-console/#findComment-1059676870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useless Dave Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 If you have an Xbox 360, though, you can get the DLC by downloading it. But if you don't have live, you can get EFLC with all of the DLC on a disc. Ā The DLC is exclusive, mind you. Although it may later come to PC. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434948-which-console/#findComment-1059676873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCstuntman Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 ^^^Yeah, and consoles are less than half the price of a decent PC. I recommend the X360, simply because you get the DLC, and it performs exactly the same as a PS3. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434948-which-console/#findComment-1059676877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useless Dave Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Or if he has a PC good enough to run it on full, he should do that. It actually looks better than the console version when running on full. Ā Then he could just pick up EFLC for his 360, if he has one. Ā I think the DLC will be coming soon, though, due to TLAD achievements appearing in the PC version of GTA IV. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434948-which-console/#findComment-1059676879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCstuntman Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Or if he has a PC good enough to run it on full, he should do that. It actually looks better than the console version when running on full.Ā Then he could just pick up EFLC for his 360, if he has one. Ā I think the DLC will be coming soon, though, due to TLAD achievements appearing in the PC version of GTA IV. Yeah, it definitely looks better on full than a console, and you get a video editor. Ā Use this to test your PC. If the bar goes past the 'Recommended' line, you should probably just get it for PC. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434948-which-console/#findComment-1059676883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macorules94 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Graphics....................PS3 Performace................PS3 Multiplayer.................PS3 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434948-which-console/#findComment-1059676938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCstuntman Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 (edited) Ā Ā Graphics....................PS3Ā Performace................PS3Ā Multiplayer.................PS3Ā Actually they're almost exactly the same. (X360 and PS3) Edited December 9, 2009 by LCstuntman Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434948-which-console/#findComment-1059676948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddsock Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I just prefer my 360 overall and I've never played GTA IV on the PS3 so I can't offer up my opinion. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434948-which-console/#findComment-1059677321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonp92 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=431771 Ā here you can see which console most people play on. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434948-which-console/#findComment-1059677539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyMufc-Champs Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I would go with 360. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434948-which-console/#findComment-1059677598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murcchachosa Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 The right PC will exceed the X360 & PS3 in all of those categories. Could not said that better. PC looks more detailed and clear. Ā Unleash he haz a sh*t PC and sucky eyes. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434948-which-console/#findComment-1059677640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord tammerlain Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I have a PS3 and xbox360 Ā GTA4 on the PS3 and the BOGT and LOTD on the 360 Ā Ā The graphics are generally equal, but they take far longer to load on the 360, I have my car or bike floating over ground because the 360 has not processed the ground details yet. Ā The frame rate is higher on the PS3 Ā As for Multiplayer, I think the 360 is better with the DLC options Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434948-which-console/#findComment-1059677794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDavid Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 Problem is, I'm living with an iMac and even when using my bootcamp partition, no games. I've got $380 to get a console and a game. When I tried IV for PC it was buggy to the point where it was unplayable. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434948-which-console/#findComment-1059677961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
That_Guy28 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I have it on the 360 and the PC. The graphics are not as good on my PC (because of my ATI 3450 256MB card) but the PC has the exculsive possiblilty for mods. Ā If you have a really really really really really good PC I recommend playing it on the PC. If you don't have a PC that was made before 2008, go with the console version. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434948-which-console/#findComment-1059678092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopHat01 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Problem is, I'm living with an iMac and even when using my bootcamp partition, no games. I've got $380 to get a console and a game. When I tried IV for PC it was buggy to the point where it was unplayable. You must have played it on an underpowered/poorly optimized system. I run GTA:IV on the system specifications in my signature, which aren't particularly high-end, but I can still produce higher frame rates with higher resolution textures then either console versions. Ā However, if you're deciding on a console, get a PS3. Blu-Ray capabilities, free multiplayer network (no subscription charges), etc. They also recently released the slim version for $299, which is quite a steal when most of us paid in excess of $400 for the original models. Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434948-which-console/#findComment-1059678102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintdave Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Iām keeping close eye on this topic and the slightest hint of āfan-boy-ismā will result in me passing the offenders name onto the mods/admins for a possible banning. Ā Being a PS3 owner I was pleased with the graphics but the 360 is almost identical. As mentioned with a decent enough PC this would sub seed both consoles. With the DLC and a seemingly more active MP community (PS3 is nearly always dead) I would go with the 360 version. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434948-which-console/#findComment-1059678131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macorules94 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Everyone says 360 has better multiplayer. Ā I have both PS3 and 360, and fail to see what's so good about paying $79 a year, when the multiplayer is exactly the same as the PS3, except the marketplace. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434948-which-console/#findComment-1059678198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
homedogdude Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Id say 360. I've played both, xbox's multiplayer is good, but i think the controls are better on the 360. The fact that the controller has a trigger makes driving at controlled speeds much easier. Not to mention that when you beat IV you can get EFLC. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434948-which-console/#findComment-1059678316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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