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Doc Evils · Apr 18, 2008

Just checked Game, UK's largest retailer:

http://www.game.co.uk/PS3/Hardware/.../Sony-PlayStation-3-with-Grand-Theft-Auto-IV/

This bundle will be delivered on Grand Theft Auto IV launch day - 29.04.08!

This bundle contains:

Sony PlayStation 3 Console - 40GB
Grand Theft Auto IV
PlayStation 3 40GB Console

PlayStation 3 is the industry's most advanced next-generation home console hardware, realised through the combination of Cell and RSX processors.

With the 40GB PlayStation 3's Giga-bit Ethernet and a pre-installed 40GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD) as standard in PS3, PlayStation 3 gamers will be able to download a variety of contents as well as access on-line games and services over the Playstation Network.

Equipped with basic input/output ports, PlayStation 3 supports a broad range of displays from conventional NTSC/PAL standard TVs to the latest full HD (1080i/1080p) flat panel displays, offering PS3 owners the joy of the most advanced computer home entertainment content. For use in living rooms, maximum heat and noise reduction has been achieved with a noise level equivalent to that of the current slim-line PlayStation 2.

With the overwhelming computational power of the Cell processor, Playstation S3 is capable of playing back content from Blu-ray (BD) disc at a bit rate of multiplex 48Mbps with ease, the maximum bit rate defined in BD standards.

The new SIXAXIS controller for PlayStation 3 refines and improves the original popular PlayStation controller. The PlayStation 3 capable of delivering motion-sensing tilt control, plus delivering full freedom and control over the PlayStation 3''s wide range of games and services.

The PlayStation 3 40GB model does NOT feature:

Backwards Compatibility with PS2 Games
Memory Stick Card Readers
SACD Playback
Ethernet Cable
4 USB Ports, (The PS3 40GB model features 2)

Grand Theft Auto IV

What does the American Dream mean today? For Niko Bellic, fresh off the boat from Europe, it is the hope he can escape his past. For his cousin, Roman, it is the vision that together they can find fortune in Liberty City, gateway to the land of opportunity.

As they slip into debt and are dragged into a criminal underworld by a series of shysters, thieves and sociopaths, they discover that the reality is very different from the dream in a city that worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them and a living nightmare for those who don't.

Same day as GTAIV launches.

Price?

£319.99

Finally offical PR from gofreak:

Grand Theft Auto® IV to be bundled with 40GB PLAYSTATION®3

April 23rd 2008: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today confirmed the release of an official Grand Theft Auto IV bundle exclusively for PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3&#8482.The bundle, available on April 29, 2008, will consist of a PLAYSTATION®3 40GB model, a SIXAXIS™ wireless controller and a copy of Grand Theft Auto IV, the latest title in the genre-defining Grand Theft Auto franchise, all for just €439 (RRP).

“We are delighted to offer the millions of PS3 and GTA fans the ultimate gaming package,” said David Reeves, President, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.

Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA IV) is the eleventh, upcoming installment of the best-selling Grand Theft Auto video game franchise.

First poster ad thanks to Wax Free Vanilla:

chubigans · Apr 18, 2008

It was always official. We just didn't know the release date.

Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew · Apr 18, 2008

Sony PlayStation 3 Console - 40GB
Grand Theft Auto IV
PlayStation 3 40GB Console

Oh wow... You are getting two PS3 and GTA4 for the price of one? That'll bump up the NPD sales!

The PlayStation 3 40GB model does NOT feature:

Backwards Compatibility with PS2 Games
Memory Stick Card Readers
SACD Playback
Ethernet Cable
4 USB Ports, (The PS3 40GB model features 2)
Grand Theft Auto IV

WTF! Either you're getting GTA4 or you're not! Make up your mind stupid website!

Yes Yes. I know

jetjevons · Apr 18, 2008

When they say "upgrade" do they mean PS2 owners or are they taking a shot at MS?

Psychotext · Apr 18, 2008

Price isn't great... you've been able to get a PS3 with two new games for under £300 easily for a while now.

inner-G · Apr 18, 2008

If that's the real box, it's pretty sexy.

Doc Evils · Apr 18, 2008

Psychotext said:
Price isn't great... you've been able to get a PS3 with two new games for under £300 easily for a while now.

I'm sure other retailers in time will offer better deals (shopto)

chubigans · Apr 18, 2008

The PlayStation 3 40GB model does NOT feature:

4 USB Ports, (The PS3 40GB model features 2)

Ugh, now I have to buy the HD-DVD drive.

dfyb · Apr 18, 2008

chubigans said:
Ugh, now I have to buy the HD-DVD drive.

:lol

KZObsessed · Apr 18, 2008

Wow on launch day too?

It's strange how late they left to announce it. I guess they wanted to sell as many GT5

bundles as they could first.

Aaronology · Apr 18, 2008

chubigans said:
Ugh, now I have to buy the HD-DVD drive.

This almost flew over my head. Good one. :lol

Loudninja · Apr 18, 2008

FFObsessed said:
Wow on launch day too?

It's strange how late they left to announce it. I guess they wanted to sell as many GT5 bundles as they could first.

I think they will announced it a week before GTA 4 comes out.

KZObsessed · Apr 18, 2008

chubigans said:
Ugh, now I have to buy the HD-DVD drive.

Perfection.

Mrbob · Apr 18, 2008

Loudninja said:
I think they will announced it a week before GTA 4 comes out.

Shane Kim will announce the MS GTA4 bundle in September.

Yeah, it never gets old.

CharminUltra · Apr 18, 2008

They need to do this in NA ASAP

Loudninja · Apr 18, 2008

Mrbob said:
Shane Kim will announce the MS GTA4 bundle in September.

Yeah, it never gets old.

:lol what the hell?

Elios83 · Apr 18, 2008

I told you!

Official announcement tomorrow? Seems the right time although they could wait an other week if they really want to ride on their GT5P bundles until they get rid of them.

Doc Evils · Apr 18, 2008

gamestation also has the same bundle but gives a free blu-ray I am Legend http://www.gamestation.co.uk/discountaddall.asp?discountid=439

also confirms 29/04/08 release date.

Hooterville · Apr 18, 2008

Will this be available in the US?

At least they should have included the 80GB.

Doc Evils · Apr 18, 2008

Hooterville said:
Will this be available in the US?

At least they should have included the 80GB.

MGS4 is getting the 80gb treatment.

40gb = casual

80gb = hardcore

KZObsessed · Apr 18, 2008

Play.com have it up

http://www.play.com/Games/PlayStati...h-40GB-HDD-+-Grand-Theft-Auto-IV/Product.html

£299

GTA IV for free pretty much. (at high street prices anyway.)

edit: says 6th May tho, probably placeholder)

Doc Evils · Apr 18, 2008

FFObsessed said:
Play.com have it up

http://www.play.com/Games/PlayStati...h-40GB-HDD-+-Grand-Theft-Auto-IV/Product.html

£299

GTA IV for free pretty much. (at high street prices anyway.)

edit: says 6th May tho, probably placeholder)

Niice. use the code: experience08 to get a 5% discount for anyone interested.

Jim · Apr 18, 2008

Ok, yeah, it's definitely now going to be a launch day, official bundle now. Got confirmation (not that you need it at this point).

Agent Ironside · Apr 18, 2008

Meh, everyone needs to go for the play.com 360 deal, an actual, DEAL.

Forsete · Apr 18, 2008

I like how they put "upgrade" in there.

Goldrusher · Apr 18, 2008

chubigans said:
Ugh, now I have to buy the HD-DVD drive.

I don't get it. What does that have to do with 2 instead of 4 USB ports ?

WinFonda · Apr 18, 2008

Certainly a big win for Sony Europe.

Bossman · Apr 18, 2008

WinFonda said:
Certainly a big win for Sony Europe.

Nah. The X360 bundle is a lot cheaper, so I think casual gamers want to buy that.

Big-E · Apr 18, 2008

Goldrusher said:
I don't get it. What does that have to do with 2 instead of 4 USB ports ?

Its a joke. Shane Kim was telling things you can do with the now discontinued HD-DVD drive and he mentioned how it adds two usb slots.

le.phat · Apr 18, 2008

Agent Ironside said:
Meh

indeed. anyway, the box looks sexy, wonder how many casuals are going to get persuaded by this deal.

Gary Whitta · Apr 18, 2008

Big-E said:
Its a joke. Shane Kim was telling things you can do with the now discontinued HD-DVD drive and he mentioned how it adds two usb slots.

Okay I know this is a ridiculous argument to begin with but really it only adds one. It has two but then it takes up the one on the 360 so there's only a net gain of one extra slot.

WinFonda · Apr 18, 2008

Bossman said:
Nah. The X360 bundle is a lot cheaper, so I think casual gamers want to buy that.

There's an Xbox bundle?

gofreak · Apr 18, 2008

Whilst its happening, clearly, Sony still hasn't announced it.

I wonder how/if they'll be promoting it.

FrankT · Apr 18, 2008

Bossman said:
Nah. The X360 bundle is a lot cheaper, so I think casual gamers want to buy that.

Agreed, at first I thought this would be a serious coup for Sony, but now with the pricing structure of the latest retail bundles/ads going for the 360 over their not so much now.

Majmun · Apr 18, 2008

WinFonda said:
There's an Xbox bundle?

Yeah, here --->

Aladuf · Apr 18, 2008

chubigans said:
Ugh, now I have to buy the HD-DVD drive.

:lol :lol

h3ro · Apr 18, 2008

Gary Whitta said:
Okay I know this is a ridiculous argument to begin with but really it only adds one. It has two but then it takes up the one on the 360 so there's only a net gain of one extra slot.

Shane has no time for your useless "logic"...

we should just be happy he knew that hd-dvd was dead...

levious · Apr 18, 2008

does it come pre-installed?

h3ro · Apr 18, 2008

levious said:
does it come pre-installed?

No, the disc is in the box with the console...

TheKurgan · Apr 18, 2008

Sony North America needs to come up with a decent 40gb bundle soon.

CrushDance · Apr 18, 2008

Gary Whitta said:
Okay I know this is a ridiculous argument to begin with but really it only adds one. It has two but then it takes up the one on the 360 so there's only a net gain of one extra slot.

:lol My stomach hurts...

WinFonda · Apr 18, 2008

Second said:
Yeah, here --->

I've searched google and all I get are PS3 + Europe returns, is there an official 360 bundle or are these guys talking about retailer deals?

Teddman · Apr 18, 2008

WinFonda said:
There's an Xbox bundle?

http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4...+-Grand-Theft-Auto-IV/Product.html?dpr=132836

£199.99

WrikaWrek · Apr 18, 2008

How could MS not do a bundle too?

lol Oh well, nice move by Sony.

Teddman said:
http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4...+-Grand-Theft-Auto-IV/Product.html?dpr=132836

£199.99

Not the same thing. That's just something play is doing, that's not an official bundle. It's very different.

Burai · Apr 18, 2008

Gary Whitta said:
Okay I know this is a ridiculous argument to begin with but really it only adds one. It has two but then it takes up the one on the 360 so there's only a net gain of one extra slot.

The third slot comes in the spring update along with the fourth core, Blu-ray and waggle.

RiskyChris · Apr 18, 2008

chubigans said:
Ugh, now I have to buy the HD-DVD drive.

Holy shit :lol

Majmun · Apr 18, 2008

WinFonda said:
I've searched google and all I get are PS3 + Europe returns, is there an official 360 bundle or are these guys talking about retailer deals?

Retailer deals. There's no official X360 + GTAIV bundle

...yet?

John_Doe · Apr 18, 2008

still nothing about US bundles?

Yoshichan · Apr 18, 2008

Sony Europe wins!

*score shows up*

k79 · Apr 18, 2008

chubigans said:
Ugh, now I have to buy the HD-DVD drive.

:lol :lol :lol

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