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GTA V on PS4 is “The sandbox you’ve dreamt about”

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GTA V is coming to the PlayStation4 next month, and while I have absolutely zero interest in playing through it again, I’m quite keen on seeing how it performs on a technical level. Where GTA V on the old gen consoles was a masterclass in wresting every ounce of performance out of those old consoles. I’m really keen to see what Rockstar can do with the newer systems. And if a bit of fluffery from the Official PlayStation Magazine is to believed, it’s something to behold.

“Glimmering 1080p presentation, hugely increased draw distance, 100 new songs, fresh wild-life, a bumper version of GTA Online, this is sandbox you’ve dreamt about ever since you slotted Sony’s angular baby under your TV,” the magazine says in a ten-page spread, scanned by the folks from Gamepur.

“Farewell 720p. You served your purpose adequately enough. Still, our eyes have been gagging over 1080p’s pin-sharp pleasure and the Los Santos sandbox is only too happy to oblige on PS4, running at a native 1920 x 1080 pixels.

For one thing, it means the game will be running at 1080p on the PS4 (and quite possible the Xbox One too), so it should be nice to look at – but I’m really interested to see how much of an upgrade it is, especially with regards to consistent and smooth frame rate, and texture and detail pop in and draw distances. While I don;t care much for replaying the missions, dicking about in a high-definition Los Santos as a sandbox for mayhem sounds like a whole lot of fun. The game is out on new consoles in mid-November, with a Pc version out early next year.

Last Updated: October 27, 2014

55 Comments

  1. Captain JJ fancy eyes

    October 27, 2014 at 08:32

    Holding out for PC version. Except if it’s going to be out for the price of a new game. Then I’ll hold out until a sale.
    Still going to be great though.

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    • RinceThis

      October 27, 2014 at 08:50

      And you wonder why they didn’t release it to PC first ????

      Reply

      • Captain JJ fancy eyes

        October 27, 2014 at 08:52

        Ha.
        I would’ve bought it on release for full price if it was release more than a year ago. But to pay that for a game that’s going to eventually be a year and a half old is stupid.

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        • Matthew Holliday

          October 27, 2014 at 09:30

          to pay R700 for a game that many PC owners have already bought for PS3…
          what did they think would happen? intentionally balling the PC userbase out so they can justify not making a PC version for GTA 6?

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          • Captain JJ fancy eyes

            October 27, 2014 at 09:33

            Yea. I don’t really know what Rockstar’s game is, but I think you might just have it there.
            They want to faze out pc, they’re just looking for a reason to do so.
            Honestly I don’t really care. PC isn’t going away, it’s their loss in sales. It’s just bad business on their end.

      • Hammersteyn

        October 27, 2014 at 09:00

        PC GAMERS DETERMINE THE VALUE OF A GAME. Most games it seems are only about as much as a steam sale it seems.

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      • MakeItLegal

        October 27, 2014 at 09:13

        we know why

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      • Michael Matusowsky

        October 28, 2014 at 01:26

        The reason console games are even that expensive are due to licensing to Microshit/Sony. That’s why PC games in general are cheaper. No licensing bullshit.

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    • Admiral Chief 0

      October 27, 2014 at 09:03

      Dat sale!

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      • Captain JJ fancy eyes

        October 27, 2014 at 09:07

        The Halloween sale is apparently going to be from the 30th to the 3rd.

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        • Admiral Chief 0

          October 27, 2014 at 09:13

          Dammit, and me with no moolah 🙁

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          • Captain JJ fancy eyes

            October 27, 2014 at 09:17

            I’ve been prepping for this one. That wishlist is way too big.
            (Which means I’ll probably end up buying two games;P)

          • Admiral Chief 0

            October 27, 2014 at 09:34

            GIFT MEEEE

          • Captain JJ fancy eyes

            October 27, 2014 at 09:37

            I don’t know man. All those comments about my eyeliner (which I don’t wear)…it’s catching up to you now 😉

          • Admiral Chief 0

            October 27, 2014 at 09:40

            TFU…

          • Captain JJ fancy eyes

            October 27, 2014 at 09:41

            TFU too!!
            Oh wait. Sorry. Yes ;P

          • Admiral Chief 0

            October 27, 2014 at 09:57

            XD

        • Mark Treloar

          October 27, 2014 at 09:22

          Halloween Sale? You mean the how much money will Gabe make of the addictive race to buy more games to get more trading cards to get the season badge?

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          • Captain JJ fancy eyes

            October 27, 2014 at 09:25

            Yes. That. Exactly.
            So excited.

  2. Xcalibersa

    October 27, 2014 at 08:37

    “1080p on the PS4 (and quite possible the Xbox One too), ” –
    You are deluded if you think that

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  3. eXpZA

    October 27, 2014 at 08:40

    Will be double dipping with this as well. I loved GTA V on X360 but it was the first time I ever felt the age in the consoles hardware was holding back my fun. Can’t wait to give this game the run it deserves.

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  4. ToshZA

    October 27, 2014 at 08:48

    GTA V on PC is “The sandbox consoles dream they were.”

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    • RinceThis

      October 27, 2014 at 08:49

      Well we’ve had it for over a year. So more a waking reality than dream ????

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      • Captain JJ fancy eyes

        October 27, 2014 at 08:50

        Touché.
        I know they’re going to release it as NEW price for pc. To that I say: F*(^ you Rockstar.

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      • ToshZA

        October 27, 2014 at 08:51

        Must be horrific seeing everything the game could be, from that lonely corner where they’ve been ditched for the newer, younger model. Divorce rates are up, and GTA on consoles, you’re on that list.

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        • RinceThis

          October 27, 2014 at 08:52

          Lonely? How can I be lonely playing GTAV online? Just like you PC… Oh hang on…

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          • ToshZA

            October 27, 2014 at 08:54

            You’re a ginger, how can you not be lonely? 😀 *RUNS*

          • RinceThis

            October 27, 2014 at 08:54

            Lame shot ????

      • Hammersteyn

        October 27, 2014 at 08:57

        I’ve already traded mine last year.

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    • Captain JJ fancy eyes

      October 27, 2014 at 08:49

      With mods we’re talking stealable Ferraris and Porsches instead of the no-name cars and graphics mods to knock the socks off the consoles.
      My body is ready.

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      • RinceThis

        October 27, 2014 at 08:51

        Yeah. But is the Steam sale ready?

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        • Captain JJ fancy eyes

          October 27, 2014 at 08:54

          I’ve waited this long, I don’t mind waiting longer. I don’t think Rockstar realises that this is going to be the attitude of a lot of pc gamers. They made us wait, we can wait more for a sale. I just hope they don’t use that Rockstar Social Club kak.

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          • ToshZA

            October 27, 2014 at 08:55

            Haha, yeah pretty much this. There are loads of games about to and just been released. There’s lots of options to keep us gaming until GTA V is on sale at 50% or more. 🙂

          • Captain JJ fancy eyes

            October 27, 2014 at 08:56

            Exactly. They’re planning the release of this on pc around the same time as Witcher 3.
            Good luck selling an old game when we’ve got some many other great titles coming out.

          • ToshZA

            October 27, 2014 at 08:57

            And if Witcher 3 is everything that is promised, we’ll have enough with that alone to tide us over. 😛

          • Captain JJ fancy eyes

            October 27, 2014 at 08:59

            If Witcher 3 is half of what is promised I’ll be happy. CD Projekt Red has their priorities straight, I’ll support them any day.

  5. RinceThis

    October 27, 2014 at 08:56

    A billion $ of reasons it wasn’t released on the PC first.

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    • Captain JJ fancy eyes

      October 27, 2014 at 09:00

      And only one reason why many pc gamers now hate Rockstar.

      Reply

  6. Ryanza

    October 27, 2014 at 08:57

    After having played GTA 5, I don’t think I’m looking to play it again. I will get it some time but not on re-released day. For me it comes down to the driving. GTA 4 had a boring story but I really liked just driving around the map. GTA 5 is good at driving from point A to point B really fast but just driving around err not so fun. GTA 5 didn’t capture that feeling of driving the Dukes and Tampa around like in GTA 4.

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    • Hammersteyn

      October 27, 2014 at 09:03

      San Andres did the whole driving around thing the best for me.

      Reply

    • Matthew Holliday

      October 27, 2014 at 09:22

      aye, driving mechanics in V are great, but the map itself isnt exactly exciting.
      GTA 4s map wasnt bad, but i didnt spend much time on that game.
      San Andreas had a classy map though, enjoyed driving around that, it was engaging.

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  7. Brickwall

    October 27, 2014 at 09:02

    All aboard the hype-fail train. Every game that the ponies have hyped so far has fallen flat on it’s face. Okay TLOU is an exception but you can’t just go around shouting 1080p bestest game evar!!! these days and expecting that to make it a good game 😛

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  8. Hammersteyn

    October 27, 2014 at 09:02

    When do they release the DLC episodes for GTAV? If they do then it means A GOTY edition won’t be far off and that’s when I will buy another copy of GTAV

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    • Sageville

      October 27, 2014 at 10:02

      Are we buying another copy?

      Reply

      • Hammersteyn

        October 27, 2014 at 10:39

        We?

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        • Sageville

          October 27, 2014 at 10:40

          Royal we

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          • Hammersteyn

            October 27, 2014 at 10:44

            I don’t get it 🙁
            *Goes off to make coffee….strong coffee.

          • Sageville

            October 27, 2014 at 10:52

            Ugh, just pretend I said “Are YOU getting another copy?” but with a posh voice. Now go drink some coffee.

          • Hammersteyn

            October 27, 2014 at 11:57

            gallons worth

        • Skoobaz

          October 27, 2014 at 10:51

          Wii? Lolz

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  9. Matthew Holliday

    October 27, 2014 at 09:18

    GTA V on ps3 was tough, you could feel the console taking strain, game was so choppy, at 1080 with AA on etc, the game should be real purtty.

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  10. Johann

    October 27, 2014 at 10:53

    I’m sure this will be awesome on next gen, but I just can’t get myself to pay twice for the same game that is essentially the same just with better graphics and a few extra radio tracks.

    Maybe one day when I can pick it up for next to nothing as a second hand game from BT I’ll consider it, maybe.

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  11. Nikola

    October 27, 2014 at 13:38

    Can’t wait to get this been waiting for ever to play GTA on new console never played it so thought i save it for the new console almost there now:)))

    Reply

  12. Philp Kirkham

    November 11, 2014 at 15:53

    they should make a co op mode so 2 players could do the story mode it would be awsome for Next Gen
    #philip

    Reply

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