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APRFull GTA IV boxart
Grand Theft Auto IV - General News | @ 08:12 AM CST | By Neil
You may already have seen these online or in your local game store, but if you're curious, these images which I've compiled from various retailers show exactly what the boxart for both versions of the PS3 and Xbox 360 format games will look like:

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Of note is the fact that the standard edition boxart features embossed lettering on both platforms. It's somewhat reflective too. The contents of the special edition are squeezed into the lock box, which is then covered with these colorful plastic outer boxes. You get the full standard edition inside the special edition box, including the embossed lettering.
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Jeremy 360 NL
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Registered: Apr 2008
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 PS3 standard is nicer, and 360 special edition is nicer.
04-26-2008 08:19 AM
manlington266
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 Good thing the game is pretty much the same.
04-26-2008 08:22 AM
Dillsnufus
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 the back of the 360 standard is better
04-26-2008 08:46 AM
5tatic
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 360 version looks too saturated. Maybe it's just the image
04-26-2008 08:54 AM
alisdairmac
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 the special editions look like fanarts...
04-26-2008 08:58 AM
wheresthebog
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 i rekon both the ps3 ones look better, not saying it just cause i got a ps3, probably cause iv seen them more and im just used to seeing thoses ones, i dont kno. omg 1 more day.... go new zealand, we are ahead in time
04-26-2008 09:03 AM
Scotty
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 ^Just under 2 days. :P I hope my PS3 gets delivered in time...

I like the 360s special edition cover, but I like the PS3s standard better.
04-26-2008 09:09 AM
ution
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 The boxart for the 360 special edition is the best. For the standard edition, both are nice. But why aren't they the same for both? I have a ps3, just a lil envious of the 360 special edition boxart =)
04-26-2008 09:24 AM
RocketDescends
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 ^ Wanna trade then? lol I'd rather have Lola :P
04-26-2008 09:35 AM
TimBud
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 yeah it would be nice if Lola was on the standard
04-26-2008 03:06 PM
RocketDescends
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 ^ Umm but Lola is on the standard version. Small pic but shes on there.
04-26-2008 04:02 PM
AdamAbdelA05
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 the 360 standard box art is better looking the the PS3 standard box art
04-26-2008 04:38 PM
owned_by_gta
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 i think both standards are better
04-26-2008 08:40 PM
thugskater
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 5tatic is right... after looking at both of the standards.. the xbox one is more saturated... wonder how that got by them? maybe just how they were printed? i dont see how that would effect them though..
04-26-2008 08:57 PM
Trumpormonkey
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Registered: Apr 2008
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 Yeah, the Xbox 360 standard edition looks more colourful, but I have heard somewhere that the Xbox 360 version will have better colours than the PS3 versions (it's a bit of a coincidence), but the PS3 versions will have better anti aliasing, and you will be happy with either.
04-26-2008 09:32 PM
Reaperjdw
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Registered: Apr 2008
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 I doubt the standard 360 boxart is saturated..just an image issue. And if so, its not effecting the gameplay so it doesnt bother me. And when im playing GTA4 im not looking at my box art. Im most likly gonna pay attention to my LCD tv :D

And I also find the 360 special edition box art looking better then the PS3. Cause i usually dont look at box art trying to get aroused by a girl sucking a lolipop. lol. Also the 360 SE front shows Niko the main dude and he looks BA and makes you want it more. (lucky im pickin up my SE at midnight :D)And the 360 standard has a better back showing more images of the game. Sells it better in my opinion.

[ post edited 04-26-2008 11:37 PM by Reaperjdw ]
04-26-2008 09:40 PM
sadem0gamer
The Ultimate GTA 4 player

Registered: Apr 2008
Posts: 25
 man it dont matter to me what the hell it looks like on the outside im just waiting for it to come out so i can finally play it.

ps: local gamestops are opening at 12:01 am. tuesday at night for all preorderers
04-27-2008 01:02 AM
Reaperjdw
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 My local gamestop is gonna be open from 6:00PM on monday having activities and a bunch of cool stuff and you pay your money before midnight so once it hits 12:00 they'll give you the game and you can become a hermit for the next few months of your life..
04-27-2008 05:16 AM
BigStu4414
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 Cant see the DualShock logo on the box - is that because it isn't compatible? or is it just because the pad hasn't been released yet ?
04-27-2008 06:13 AM
Josh1988
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 I am getting the SE for the Xbox 360. The like the cover art for the SE 360 box better because it has the main character on it. No offense but Lola is a minor character. I think the better art choice for the SE PS3 would have been Niko's cousin, Roman. It would have made more sense than a prostitute. Also the embossed "Grand Theft Auto IV" lettering is a nice touch. It would have been really cool if the entire front cover of the box was emossed or reflective. The ony thing I like about the PS3 is the screenshots on the back. I like the one of Niko breaking the window out. All in all, I like the 360 version better and am looking forward to mine at the midnight launch.

[ post edited 04-27-2008 02:35 PM by Josh1988 ]
04-27-2008 02:28 PM
 

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