Comments on: Big Shock: Incredible First Day Sales for GTA IV http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/ All Your Geek Are Belong To Us Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:21:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: LC http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27070 LC Sat, 03 May 2008 18:21:09 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27070 don't play mass effect then... its awfully gamey. lol Wasn't final fantasy 11 an install? So technically its possible, I guess. It may have to do with the vast majority of hdd-less 360's and all those 11 gig 360's, one install and ur done. I doubt it will ever be a I major supported feature on 360 because it either requires an elite console or a $200 upgrade, I'd say that limits the potential user base quite significantly making it a wasted feature unworthy of being implemented. I couldn't find an elite during the 360 shortage so I have the hard drive of small. Sony did right with there user replaceable hdd's, you gotta love them for that. don’t play mass effect then… its awfully gamey. lol

Wasn’t final fantasy 11 an install? So technically its possible, I guess. It may have to do with the vast majority of hdd-less 360’s and all those 11 gig 360’s, one install and ur done.

I doubt it will ever be a I major supported feature on 360 because it either requires an elite console or a $200 upgrade, I’d say that limits the potential user base quite significantly making it a wasted feature unworthy of being implemented.

I couldn’t find an elite during the 360 shortage so I have the hard drive of small. Sony did right with there user replaceable hdd’s, you gotta love them for that.

]]> By: pixelsword http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27062 pixelsword Sat, 03 May 2008 16:28:56 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27062 Slogn has a point, I am curious why the 360 didn't have an optional install. I know the pop-up isn't "terrible" on the 360, but it is constant. For me pop-ups, if consistent, takes me out of the world and makes the game feel "gamey" instead of an experience; especially if it wants to be worthy of the term "next-gen". Although both of them have pop-up, the PS3 has less, so that was a plus for me. Slogn has a point, I am curious why the 360 didn’t have an optional install. I know the pop-up isn’t “terrible” on the 360, but it is constant. For me pop-ups, if consistent, takes me out of the world and makes the game feel “gamey” instead of an experience; especially if it wants to be worthy of the term “next-gen”. Although both of them have pop-up, the PS3 has less, so that was a plus for me.

]]> By: Slogn http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27055 Slogn Sat, 03 May 2008 14:24:27 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27055 From what I've seen at my friends house, the pop isn't horrible on the 360, but it is a constant thing through the game. I do see it on the PS3 as well, just not nearly as much. They should have given a hard drive install option on the 360 and that would not have been an issue for owners of 360's with hard drives. I haven't seen a breakdown of the 360 sales, but maybe the unit without the hard drive is one of the better sellers and they didn't want to upset the customer base? That's completely out of the air.......just a guess. Since optional hard drive installs have been around for years on PCs, I know they could have done an "optional" install. So something else held them back......I'd love to know what it was. From what I’ve seen at my friends house, the pop isn’t horrible on the 360, but it is a constant thing through the game. I do see it on the PS3 as well, just not nearly as much. They should have given a hard drive install option on the 360 and that would not have been an issue for owners of 360’s with hard drives. I haven’t seen a breakdown of the 360 sales, but maybe the unit without the hard drive is one of the better sellers and they didn’t want to upset the customer base? That’s completely out of the air…….just a guess.

Since optional hard drive installs have been around for years on PCs, I know they could have done an “optional” install. So something else held them back……I’d love to know what it was.

]]> By: LC http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27040 LC Sat, 03 May 2008 05:34:14 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27040 the pop in isn't that bad on the 360 version. the pop in isn’t that bad on the 360 version.

]]> By: pixelsword http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27035 pixelsword Sat, 03 May 2008 04:14:15 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27035 The PS3 had the graphical edge, and with the DLC for the 360 coming out in October when I'll likely be bored of it, so the PS3 will be the version to buy for me. The 360 version had pop-ups. The PS3 version hangs on the 60gb version if you're online, but I heard it was doing that to both consoles. I'm a graphics fan, so given that the PS3 version has that advantage the case was closed for me. The PS3 had the graphical edge, and with the DLC for the 360 coming out in October when I’ll likely be bored of it, so the PS3 will be the version to buy for me. The 360 version had pop-ups. The PS3 version hangs on the 60gb version if you’re online, but I heard it was doing that to both consoles. I’m a graphics fan, so given that the PS3 version has that advantage the case was closed for me.

]]> By: Slogn http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27027 Slogn Sat, 03 May 2008 01:09:33 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27027 David, Since you "don't know why any would buy the PS3 version" that makes your comments irrelevant. Either you're ignorant of the valid reasons or you're just trying to justify your purchase. Either way, you're always going to have an empty feeling and you'll never know why. David,

Since you “don’t know why any would buy the PS3 version” that makes your comments irrelevant. Either you’re ignorant of the valid reasons or you’re just trying to justify your purchase. Either way, you’re always going to have an empty feeling and you’ll never know why.

]]> By: DavidGX http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27025 DavidGX Sat, 03 May 2008 00:42:31 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27025 Good show for the 360. Honestly I don't know why anyone would buy the ps3 version, if the 360 version was an option. Good show for the 360. Honestly I don’t know why anyone would buy the ps3 version, if the 360 version was an option.

]]> By: LC http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27016 LC Fri, 02 May 2008 20:16:41 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27016 the ps3 is supposedly selling faster then the 360 hitting the 12 million mark 5 months faster then the 360 did, with only 6 million consoles separating its not difficult to see sony evening out pretty quickly. the ps3 is supposedly selling faster then the 360 hitting the 12 million mark 5 months faster then the 360 did, with only 6 million consoles separating its not difficult to see sony evening out pretty quickly.

]]> By: Toni http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27011 Toni Fri, 02 May 2008 17:57:38 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27011 As Dan said, these numbers are only looking at day 1 sales, not overall market share. Also, that 55% is referring to UK sales. As Dan said, these numbers are only looking at day 1 sales, not overall market share. Also, that 55% is referring to UK sales.

]]> By: Slogn http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27010 Slogn Fri, 02 May 2008 17:38:01 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27010 Yes, but the story references :sold a whopping 2.5 million units in the Americas on its first day of release. In the Amercia's, MS holds a 71% share between the 2 consoles. So a 55% share of GTA 4 means that sony is either selling units or has more loyal customers. Pretty straight forward Yes, but the story references :sold a whopping 2.5 million units in the Americas on its first day of release.

In the Amercia’s, MS holds a 71% share between the 2 consoles. So a 55% share of GTA 4 means that sony is either selling units or has more loyal customers. Pretty straight forward

]]> By: Dan Landis http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27007 Dan Landis Fri, 02 May 2008 16:39:04 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-27007 Slogn, Worldwide data puts the 360 version at around 60%. This is pretty much on par with the current hardware market share split between the PS3 (12 million) and the 360 (18 million). The reason this is a win for Microsoft is because GTA is traditionally a Playstation franchise. The fact that the 360 version sold more, regardless of market share, looks good for Microsoft. Slogn,

Worldwide data puts the 360 version at around 60%. This is pretty much on par with the current hardware market share split between the PS3 (12 million) and the 360 (18 million). The reason this is a win for Microsoft is because GTA is traditionally a Playstation franchise. The fact that the 360 version sold more, regardless of market share, looks good for Microsoft.

]]> By: Slogn http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-26970 Slogn Fri, 02 May 2008 02:29:55 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2008/05/01/big-shock-incredible-first-day-sales-for-gta-iv/#comment-26970 Umm...how exactly did GTA give MS a lead in the console wars when MS had OVER 55% market share (Sony vs MS.....Wii not included). If MS had over a 55% share and only sold 55% of the copies, that means Sony is actually gaining because of the launch. It's fairly simple math..... Umm…how exactly did GTA give MS a lead in the console wars when MS had OVER 55% market share (Sony vs MS…..Wii not included). If MS had over a 55% share and only sold 55% of the copies, that means Sony is actually gaining because of the launch. It’s fairly simple math…..

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