GTA V Pre-release Discussion - ***DO NOT POST SPOILERS*** (Mod warning in first post)

Zero-Cool

So, PS3 day one purchase it is then, not gonna hang around for a PS4 version. Sounds like PC'ers are screwed for the time being.

"We don't have anything to share about the possibility of a next-gen or a PC platform release at this time and we are completely focused on delivering the best possible experience for the consoles people have right now."

KeithM89

How long would 8gigs usually take to install on a ps3??

xerces

For Xbox 360, Grand Theft Auto V will ship on two discs; Disc 1 will be used for a one-time mandatory install and Disc 2 will be used to play the game. After the install, players will be able to enjoy both Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online without any need to switch discs.

py2006

Yea it would seem the multiplayer is a whole separate entity by the way they are phrasing it. Rather than GTAV Multiplayer, they are giving it the separate title of "Grand Theft Auto Online". This suggests that we are going to see a significant multiplayer game.

Penn

Scylla wrote: »

How long would 8gigs usually take to install on a ps3??

If I remember correctly, both Devil May Cry 4 and Metal Gear Solid 5 had a required install of about 5gb which took about 20 minutes. So I'd say you could almost be looking at half an hour. I could definitely be wrong though.

xerces wrote: »

Definitely good news for 360 owners. I was sure the multiplayer would end up being on a separate disk. An installation disk though is a great solution.

wnolan1992

"For Xbox 360, Grand Theft Auto V will ship on two discs; Disc 1 will be used for a one-time mandatory install and Disc 2 will be used to play the game."

Excellent news. Smart move.

Peanut Butter Jelly

Can I just ask, can I play GTA V with just the standard memory cards, or will I have to purchase a HDD?

Celly Smunt

rockstar wrote:

One big change though with this game is that with a world of this size, we created a double-sided map based poster to make sure players have all the information they might need to discover and explore the world

I know we know the world is massive,but hearing it described as so big it needs two pages is jizz worthy.

Penn

Peanut Butter Jelly wrote: »

Can I just ask, can I play GTA V with just the standard memory cards, or will I have to purchase a HDD?

How do you mean? What system do you have (PS3 or 360) and what size is the hard drive in it? If it's (for example) a 4gb Xbox 360 then you'll need to have a memory stick plugged in (probably 16gb to be on the safe side but they're cheap enough now anyway) and install it to that. You'll have to make sure the memory stick is formatted correctly first though (easy enough to do from your computer)

Peanut Butter Jelly

Penn wrote: »

How do you mean? What system do you have (PS3 or 360) and what size is the hard drive in it? If it's (for example) a 4gb Xbox 360 then you'll need to have a memory stick plugged in (probably 16gb to be on the safe side but they're cheap enough now anyway) and install it to that. You'll have to make sure the memory stick is formatted correctly first though (easy enough to do from your computer)

It's an Xbox 360 Arcade from '09 and I don't have a HDD for it, just standard memory cards.

Celly Smunt

Peanut Butter Jelly wrote: »

It's an Xbox 360 Arcade from '09 and I don't have a HDD for it, just standard memory cards.

I'm guessing you'll probably need a HDD since the installation disc is 8gb.Unless you have a 16gb card or something.

You could always go for the flashdrive option?

EdenHazard

Car customization is in

Celly Smunt

EdenHazard wrote: »

Car customization is in

That's one thing i'm really looking forward to.Ever since i've heard that there will be an "economy" in the game it's made me excited to be able to spend my money rather than having millions with nothing to do with.

And weapons.It would be great if you could have a vast amount scopes on snipers.

wnolan1992

I just hope with the car customisation, we have garages to store the cars in. :P

And I don't want a crappy Saints Row or Sleeping Dogs garage, I want a GTASA garage that I can walk around in!

I was going to type "Seriously, the first thing I'm going to do in the game is get a car and customise it and cruise around!", but then I remembered I've already said on the thread that the first thing I want to do is go and find Grove Street...

The more I think about this game, and the fact that we're just over 2 months away now, I'm getting really excited again.

Penn

Peanut Butter Jelly wrote: »

It's an Xbox 360 Arcade from '09 and I don't have a HDD for it, just standard memory cards.

Yeah, you'll need at least a 16gb USB stick.

This page details how to format a USB stick to work on an Xbox (make sure nothing is saved on the stick first or it'll be deleted)
http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-360/accessories/usb-flash-drive

If the install is 8gb, you should get a 16gb, or maybe even a 32gb USB stick as the prices aren't that much greater. You'll be able to save the installation data on it and will have to have it plugged in to play GTAV

Synode

Are you better off with a flash drive or buying a HDD?

Anyone know where to buy cheap HDD's for the original XBox 360. Think mine is 4gb so I might aswell pick up a bigger one for GTAV

Celly Smunt

Synode wrote: »

Are you better off with a flash drive or buying a HDD?

Anyone know where to buy cheap HDD's for the original XBox 360. Think mine is 4gb so I might aswell pick up a bigger one for GTAV

I'd imagine you'd be better off with the HDD,i picked a 250gb up on adverts.ie for 20 or25 euro not too long ago

Peanut Butter Jelly

Could I use this?

Celly Smunt

Peanut Butter Jelly wrote: »

Could I use this?

No that's for the slim,you're looking for the likes of this (old shape)

bitch please

wnolan1992 wrote: »

I just hope with the car customisation, we have garages to store the cars in. :P

And I don't want a crappy Saints Row or Sleeping Dogs garage, I want a GTASA garage that I can walk around in!

I was going to type "Seriously, the first thing I'm going to do in the game is get a car and customise it and cruise around!", but then I remembered I've already said on the thread that the first thing I want to do is go and find Grove Street...

The more I think about this game, and the fact that we're just over 2 months away now, I'm getting really excited again.

in reality the first thing youll do is the first mission which is always compulsary

wnolan1992

bitch please wrote: »

in reality the first thing youll do is the first mission which is always compulsary

Thanks Mr. Parade-Rainer.

:P

Riddle101

So have people ordered this game yet? I would imagine there will be ques miles long outside every story that sells this games. People will be queuing for days for this game.

It'll be anarchy on the streets. I'm going to be a little smarter and wait for the dust to settle before I get it myself.

Nailz

Riddle101 wrote: »

So have people ordered this game yet? I would imagine there will be ques miles long outside every story that sells this games. People will be queuing for days for this game.

It'll be anarchy on the streets. I'm going to be a little smarter and wait for the dust to settle before I get it myself.

I preordered it in GameStop in Cavan town, the Special Edition. Dying to get my hands on it! I'll be back at college at that stage though, and it's been ages since I preorded software at GameStop, does anyone know if I can pick it up at GameStop in Galway instead?

Glico Man

Riddle101 wrote: »

So have people ordered this game yet? I would imagine there will be ques miles long outside every story that sells this games. People will be queuing for days for this game.

It'll be anarchy on the streets. I'm going to be a little smarter and wait for the dust to settle before I get it myself.

Pre-ordered the Collectors Edition off Rockstar themselves. I said this elsewhere the other day, but I've no need or use for hat or the safety deposit bag and am still getting it. No major want for the DLC either. The blueprint map is the one thing I really want, and yes I can get that with the Special Edition, but GTA games aren't exactly annual/bi-annual games so may as well splash out. I just have to buy the Collectors

marcbrophy

I just pre-ordered the Special Edition from game.co.uk for £55.
Can't wait for it now! :pac:

KeithM89

I only preordered it to get the blimp. I really want that blimp

Celly Smunt

I think i may actually make a pre-order in a smaller branch than i have placed my current pre-order (i've only paid a fiver anyway),might save a bit of queue time and add to the "journey".

Professional Griefer

The 17th will be one of the greatest day ever.

Just preordered it there finally. Special edition. :cool:

Beefy78

I've never pre-ordered a game (well since CM2 on the Amiga - which never came out and so I lost the money!) but I'll be pre-ordering this. Would usually shop around but with a limited number of places to buy from this time I just don't think it's worth the hassle so I'll be looking for somewhere to pre-order from shortly.

marcbrophy

I'm certain that the last game that I pre-ordered was in fact GTA IV

Will it not be a first for R*, if they actually give us a gameplay trailer?