GTA, GTA II Set To Be Released On PSN?
GTA, GTA II Set To Be Released On PSN?

The Official PlayStation Magazine claims that Rockstar Games is set to release the first two top-down Grand Theft Auto titles, GTA and GTA II, on the PlayStation Network. The magazine seemed to be hinting at the release being in the near future as well:
A scan of the very short article can be found here. It isn’t yet known if the titles will also be released on the Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360 users, but if their claims are true, then I wouldn’t doubt it.
FallenClyro, on Feb 14 2008, 10:10 AM, said:
Maybe this is a sign as to how Playstation are going to rival Xbox's downladable content.
Original GTA Master, on Feb 14 2008, 03:44 PM, said:
I see why they'd go on the 360: to make more money.
MishoM, on Feb 14 2008, 04:15 PM, said:
Nooo, why would they put it on there for money??? That'd be ridiculous.
Why is only the 360 getting downloadable content?
Original GTA Master, on Feb 14 2008, 04:21 PM, said:
You said:
So I told you why they'd come to the 360. And the Xbox 360 is getting downloadable content because Microsoft probably payed Rockstar Games more money for it then they could ever dream of making from it.
Chris, on Feb 14 2008, 05:22 PM, said:
The way I see it, Microsoft wants Xbox to be the home of Grand Theft Auto. They want people to think, "Oh, GTA? That Xbox game?" That's why they're going out of their way for the downloadable content and what not, so I think they'd be willing to spend some big cash to get everything Sony gets and more. I'd expect those three games to be Xbox Originals as well.
rockstarrem, on Feb 14 2008, 05:32 PM, said:
And again, Microsoft obviously wants to change that.
rockstarrem, on Feb 14 2008, 05:46 PM, said:
How won't it? Cheaper system, game is being release on the same date, (most likely) better online (we all know 'Live tops PSN), exclusive content you can't get anywhere else, and there are more Xbox 360s out there then PS3s meaning it'll most likely sell better on the 360. Also, nearly all previews of the game have been done on Xbox 360 hardware, that kind of says a lot IMO (not saying the PS3 version won't be as good, just saying it seems like the Xbox is their system of choice this time around).
If they drop the price of the Xbox 360 Arcade model by April 29th to $250 (or lower) there's no doubt anyone who just wants the new GTA will just buy an Xbox 360 due to the pricing.
rockstarrem, on Feb 14 2008, 06:19 PM, said:
Me too, but it seems to be changing to me.
MishoM, on Feb 14 2008, 05:27 PM, said:
Chris, on Feb 14 2008, 05:22 PM, said:
The way I see it, Microsoft wants Xbox to be the home of Grand Theft Auto. They want people to think, "Oh, GTA? That Xbox game?" That's why they're going out of their way for the downloadable content and what not, so I think they'd be willing to spend some big cash to get everything Sony gets and more. I'd expect those three games to be Xbox Originals as well.
How could they be considered XBox originals if they were never originally on the XBox??? If they came to the Market Place or whatever on XBox Live! then they still couldn't be considered XBox originals because it didn't go to the XBox until 10 years or so after they were originally released.
I think Sony payed Rockstar money to have Grand Theft Auto on the PSOne so I think they're partially owned by Sony, in a way, not really though. The originals are basically Sony's territory.
Original GTA Master, on Feb 14 2008, 10:06 PM, said:
MishoM, on Feb 14 2008, 05:27 PM, said:
Chris, on Feb 14 2008, 05:22 PM, said:
The way I see it, Microsoft wants Xbox to be the home of Grand Theft Auto. They want people to think, "Oh, GTA? That Xbox game?" That's why they're going out of their way for the downloadable content and what not, so I think they'd be willing to spend some big cash to get everything Sony gets and more. I'd expect those three games to be Xbox Originals as well.
How could they be considered XBox originals if they were never originally on the XBox??? If they came to the Market Place or whatever on XBox Live! then they still couldn't be considered XBox originals because it didn't go to the XBox until 10 years or so after they were originally released.
I think Sony payed Rockstar money to have Grand Theft Auto on the PSOne so I think they're partially owned by Sony, in a way, not really though. The originals are basically Sony's territory.
I think you missed something, that comment about the games coming to Xbox Originals was regarding GTA III, Vice City, and San Andreas -- all of which have been released on the Xbox.
But you're forgetting something, aren't the first two GTA games also out on PC? And the games aren't Sony's property by any means, Rockstar owns them and can do as they please with them. Now if Sony has some sort of contract (which I doubt seeing as how III-IV have all been on the Xbox) then that's a different story.
The way I see it, GTA III, Vice City, and San Andreas will all be released on Xbox Originals before GTA IV hits stores. I also think that GTA and GTA II will be out on both the PSN and Xbox Live Arcade before GTA IV is released. But whatever, time will tell I suppose. It can't be much longer before they make some sort of announcement regarding this, right?
rockstarrem, on Feb 14 2008, 11:14 PM, said:
True, but is this still in affect? GTA IV is being released at the same time on both, so wouldn't you consider Sony's exclusivity to be gone? :/
MishoM, on Feb 14 2008, 11:12 PM, said:
Yeah...they were on the PC...not the XBox...
"The games aren't Sony's property by any means"...sort of like the downloadable content?
MishoM, on Feb 14 2008, 11:12 PM, said:
What is this "XBox Originals"??? If they're what I think they are...then can't they only consider San Andreas an original since GTAIII and Vice City came out on the PS2 before the XBox?
If they were going to XBox Live! as well...don't you think they would have announced that already??? This seems like the same thing as when we first heard about the downloadable content for the 360.
MishoM, on Feb 14 2008, 11:25 PM, said:
Most likely not, but maybe for the classics? Not sure if they'd spend their money on it though.
Original GTA Master, on Feb 14 2008, 11:25 PM, said:
MishoM, on Feb 14 2008, 11:12 PM, said:
Yeah...they were on the PC...not the XBox...
"The games aren't Sony's property by any means"...sort of like the downloadable content?
MishoM, on Feb 14 2008, 11:12 PM, said:
What is this "XBox Originals"??? If they're what I think they are...then can't they only consider San Andreas an original since GTAIII and Vice City came out on the PS2 before the XBox?
If they were going to XBox Live! as well...don't you think they would have announced that already??? This seems like the same thing as when we first heard about the downloadable content for the 360.
Xbox Originals are the Xbox 1 games downloadable from Xbox Live. They have Indigop Prophecy, Halo, etc.
rockstarrem, on Feb 14 2008, 08:34 PM, said:
After reading more about Xbox Original I get it now.
It still doesn't look like its going to happen anytime soon. R* giving MS all the fun isn't a good idea.
rockstarrem, on Feb 14 2008, 11:34 PM, said:
It does. But seeing how slow Microsoft releases games over Xbox Originals, I doubt we'll be seeing GTA III-SA anytime soon.
As for releasing the classic GTAs over PSN/XBL, hell no. We can get them for free right now.
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