Microsoft on GTA DLC for PS3

Written by Joe Martin

May 16, 2008 | 11:53

Tags: #dlc #grand-theft-auto #gta #ps3 #psn

That Microsoft and Rockstar have signed a deal to bring downloadable extra content to the Xbox 360 version of Grand Theft Auto IV is no big secret and Microsoft has been touting the planned DLC for a while now, eager to put itself a step above the PS3 in regards to GTA 4.

That doesn't mean that the PlayStation 3 won't also be getting some downloadable content though - just that the Xbox 360 will get some stuff the PS3 won't. Or does it? Eager to clean the whole confusion up, Gamasutra came right out and asked Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg the situation for Grand Theft Auto IV and DLC. Will Sony be getting any downloadable content from Rockstar?

"It's not possible as far as I'm aware, but that would be a good question to ask Rockstar," said Greenberg. "Rockstar and Xbox have only said there are exclusive episodes coming this fall to Xbox 360. I might put that up for a bit of wishful thinking on their [Sony's] end."

...which seems almost like a long-winded way of saying 'Dunno' to us, but nevermind. Either way it looks like Microsoft isn't entirely sure on the situation either and the PlayStation 3 owners may yet bag themselves a little bit of extra of the Niko-factor.

Are you still ploughing through GTA IV, or were you thoroughly unimpressed with the whole thing? Let us know what you think in the forums.

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Posted by Orca - Fri May 16 2008 11:35

Surely it'd take too long for Rockstar to make episodes for Xbox 360 AND PS3? I smell timed exclusives to be honest. Maybe in the mean time PS3 will get vehicle/accessory packs or something? I dunno...

... and yeah I'm still ploughing through it. Still plenty of things to do

Posted by themax - Fri May 16 2008 12:11

Seems kinda stupid to ask someone with the exclusive contract if of another company will get the same thing. That's like asking Sony if Xbox 360 is getting MGS4.

How and why would Microsoft know if Sony is getting DLC? Rockstar has already said they aren't working on any DLC for PS3, but are interested in the idea of it.

Posted by Tomm - Fri May 16 2008 12:39

How and why would Microsoft know if Sony is getting DLC?

Because Microsoft allegedly drove a dumper-truck full of cash to Rockstar, then (probably) held a gun to their head and made them an offer they couldn't refuse (DLC only on Xbox360, kapiche?). Rumours were around the $50 million mark, not sure if that's confirmed. Either way, if that's true then you can be damn sure Microsoft know what was written on the contract.

Posted by aggies11 - Fri May 16 2008 13:29

The fact that Microsoft says "dunno", probably means that is coming for PS3. If it wasn't, they'd give a resounding "hell no". But if it's not, they don't want to outright lie, but they also don't want to advertise the fact eiterh so "We don't *think* it's possible" is the result.

GTAIV is selling a lot, which means there is a lot of money to be made in DLC. I'd wager it's too much money to get Rockstar to completely ignore the PS3. I wouldn't be surprised if the $50million deal is not nearly as "exclusive" as we think. It is a bit obnoxious of a sum though, as entire triple-A games can be made for that amount.