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GTAV PS4/Xbox One coming November 18th, PC coming January 27th
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That would be golden!
ffejeromdiks
Banned
I think I'm going to renew gamefly for two months and rent the PS4 version while I wait on the PC release lmao. Definitely beats triple-dipping but I know the 2 month wait will be unbearable and I'd probably end up buying it.
Will definitely soften the blow of them delaying the PC release yet again.
Will definitely soften the blow of them delaying the PC release yet again.
The Shogun
Banned
From someone that works with devs / pubs reguraly trust me this doesn't work.
It lowers the revenue they receive and thus lowers the future priority of further installments. If you want "better treatment" then buy it close to launch as long as the quality of the port is good
OsirisBlack
Banned
It was $49:99 on PSN a few days ago not sure if it is still up at work now.
IcyRhythms
Member
Why should anyone do that when the treatment we receive now is nothing but horse shit from devs like Rockstar? Many in this thread have already say things like "PC gamers make me sick. You should just be happy you're getting the game"
Yeah, first of all, there is no reason the PC version shouldn't release side by side with Xbox One and PS4. Second, if this game comes to PC as a poorly optimized piece of dogshit on top of the delay, PC gamers will never let Rockstar hear the end of it. It won't be good for business.
Well it's true, PC gamers should be happy Rockstar is actually releasing the game on their platforms.
"Waiting for 10 bucks" and "Not getting the game now" are idiotic responses that will only make Rockstar consider the PC platform even less.
Black Republican
Member
so 54.99 in canada
Sax Russel
Banned
That PC date is hillllllarrious.
It's hilarious how so many PC gamers make a point in every GTA V thread to point out how happy they are they've decided to wait for the "best version," then cry about Rockstar being such horrible people for releasing it later. Just play it on an available system now, play it on PC later. Having the "best" experience isn't all it's cracked up to be.
IcyRhythms
Member
Gotta give a little to get a little
Delaying the game and sticking it to PC gamers(likely just for a laugh)just doesn't make a lot of sense and isn't helping your rep with PC gamers. Yeah, let's make the NEW consoles with a combined install base of 15-17 million a priority over the 75 million(on Steam alone)
Yeah, makes total sense. lol Made perfect sense with 360 and PS3. Not really an excuse with the new consoles.
Altered Juice
Member
looking forward to upgrading.
edit:
wow at the reactions to the January release
"OH NO! NOT TWO MONTHS! THE HORROR.....THE FUCKING HORROR!"
edit:
wow at the reactions to the January release
"OH NO! NOT TWO MONTHS! THE HORROR.....THE FUCKING HORROR!"
Besides, there's something else I don't get.
PC gamers claim that they will get the PC version "because it will undoubtedly be the superior version".
But then we get "There's no reason the PC version shouldn't release at the same time as the PS4/XBone versions".
If the PC version will be the "ultimate version", doesn't it make sense that it will need some more time to polish it to it's very best? Why all the bitching, then?
PC gamer's motto seems to be "It's worth the wait as long as you get to play the best version". Well then PC gamers, just suck it up and wait, then.
IcyRhythms
Member
Look at the history of GTA titles on PC. Not very good ports. Poor optimization. If you think this delay is to "optimize further" you'd be kidding yourself.
The Shogun
Banned
If Rockstar delivers a poor port on PC then I 100% agree don't purchase it at full price. No need to reward them for poor quality.
If however its high quality you should go out and purchase early to prove to Rockstar how important the PC user base really is.
Crimsonclaw111
Member
How will we know the port is high quality enough to buy early?
because it's been 14 months since the game released?
They're not delaying it two months for polish.
but hey, let's just ignore that.
Well i'm hoping with the new releases, they will have significantly fixed it. The mission payments, race winnings and exp need an overhaul definitely. Less grindfest. The bugs as well.
But I was thinking more players would almost certainly cause full-scale warfare and a regular bitchfest in the city. But there is so much potential with an increased player count too. Let's see how it pans out.
Hopefully Criminal Records is removed forever though.
Lastly, for the umpteenth time, Heists, goddamn it.
IcyRhythms
Member
Oh, I plan to be suckered in for this mess. I'm there day one. I have my doubts, but we'll see what happens.
The Shogun
Banned
Give it a week or so to hear feedback. I dont mean necessarily to purchase it on Day 1. Just early enough that the revenue the developer still receives is high
Then why even wait? Why not getting it on PS4 or Xbone, if you believe that the PC won't be superior? That's the whole point of PC gaming, isn't it? Get the game version with the better visuals?
We are. What we shouldn't be happy with is the delay. Personally I don't mind, I can wait, but I totally understand people who do. If someone feels Rockstar is treating them badly, then it's totally fair to not want to pay full price for the game. Why should they?
Nope, it's not that at all.
drotahorror
Member
Definitely gonna buy this on PS4 or/and PC but man, after watching the trailer via gamersyde the character models leave a lot to be desired. They look so, strange or something. Very unnatural. I thought the e3 trailer was so much better.
IcyRhythms
Member
PC version of GTAIV is one of the worst ports of all time. It's still superior to the console versions. I'm waiting so I don't fall victim to double and triple dips. $400 to play one game a couple months early doesn't sound very appealing.
Barack Lesnar
Banned
Also notice how the date is at the end of January, the 27th. They kept it in January so it feels like "ehh, not bad, just after Christmas", but it's at the very end. I guarantee that was planned. I'm paranoid and neurotic and notice these things.
It's £47 on Amazon right now which seems incredibly stupid.
Hopefully near launch time it will be lower than that.
OldmanAndroid
Member
Was hoping for some new single player DLC....hopefully they keep releasing content (as much as I want to see a Red dead 2).
Anyone else planning on jumping into GTA Online on day 1? I spent way more time with single player on last gen version.
Anyone else planning on jumping into GTA Online on day 1? I spent way more time with single player on last gen version.
So how much with BBY GCU? $40? And it's part of the promotion to get $10 back if I pre-order at BBY? And I've never played it as I knew a PS4 version was likely coming? HNNNNNNNNG.
Then gamestop owes me ten bucks cuz I paid off my copy a month ago.
Some of us want the controls and not garbage analog for certain situations. Some us enjoy mods that don't involve eye candy the same can be said for how you can alter the game in terms of content, not happening on consoles.
The point of the pc version is to enjoy it as you want and not how the consoles leave you limited after the main course is done.
Well, such "luxuries" will be worth the wait, right?
Why do people do this? It's not a collector's edition or anything that will sell out. And you should want $20 as you missed out on BBY's "get $10 back for pre-ordering this game" promotion (unless you have no BBY's by you).
Believe me I'm shit grinning at when mods get good and sales happen but don't act like we are happy about waiting nor that we should be.
Not a luxury to ask for proper support it's sad that you think that.
I traded in stuff that I didn't want any more during some 50% extra trade in deal they were doing
Spectral Entity
Member
Ughhh, I don't want to want this! Especially knowing I'll have to do that damnable flight school helicopter mission again (I do know flight school is optional).
zero margin
Member
fuuuuuck yesss so soon too. Day one on PS4. Love the new content, guess I'll preorder for the loot.
I just don't think releasing two months later than the remastered version is "poor support", that's all.
It's not great or all that appealing either is my point.
Actually GTA, GTA london, GTA 2 and GTA 3 were all excellent when I bought them on PC at launch. Didn't play vice city or san andreas on PC till late 2000s since I had bought those on the og Xbox. Understandably those two games had dated, and notably had no support for xinput since the 360 wasn't around.
San Andreas at least runs without issue BUT amusingly just over a week ago rockstar started a beta for San Andreas which they accidentally made public and then password protected, but some GAFers saw that they had indeed got xinput working in that build triggers and all but didn't have chance to check out much beyond that.
GTAIV is the exception and is indeed one of the worst ports available with GFWL adding insult to injury. However today's PCs can almost brute force there way through it.
GTAV appears to have had PC builds in the works since 2012. Not that that proves anything but arguably that is somewhat positive. While I don't think "further optimisation" is what is happening here, I'm optimistic for a much better game than GTA IV. Time will tell
Edit: if we're looking at Rockstar games, I've had a great time with LA Noire and Max Payne 3. Not a fan of Rockstar Social Club, but it isn't a hindrance either, and doesn't need any other clients or any funny business, so I can live with that
Gangxxter
Member
We have nothing else, Max Payne 3 is the latest (and second) port using the RAGE engine. And it's far better than the first port (GTA IV).
I do believe though that GTA V on PC will be very good optimized. The additional two months should give them plenty of time to get it right.
You know, for all pc gamers still looking to get this, i hope you're right.
endlessflood
Member
I really hope that Rockstar Social Club will actually track the 100% stuff properly this time. In the PS3 version I missed flying under one of the bridge properly and wasn't able to figure out which one. There was no way I was going to go back and fly under every single one again. If the game tracks this stuff then I really don't understand why they can't display it on the social club website.
There was already some proof that PC version was under development when last gen versions were released. The X1 and PS4 versions are definitely ports too and are probably based on the PC version. It's hard to tell how the game performs at this point but Max Payne release is a good indication that they have improved their technical prowess over earlier games. Regarding features and the overall gameplay, all PC versions have been superior.
Gangxxter
Member
AFAIK the GTA 3 port was not that good either and plenty of people had performance issues, comparable to the GTA IV disaster.
But luckily I had no problems with GTA 3 PC back then, just like you.