wiz

Great game thus far. I can see where I can play this for hours and hours then still not be any closer to finishing the game than I was at the beginning. sounds great to me...can't wait to do some more missions.

Gallant Pig

What speed PC and what video card? Thanks!

xmiyux

Just got this tonight and am totally having issues with it. I'm using a GeForce2 Mx and running windows xp and all the text in the game is just a huge block. Reading the readme file directs me to do this one update patch saying that it has some issues in winxp and nvidia cards but that didn't even correct my problem. *sigh* i'm very very bummed this evening

Doug Schiller

What prices are you guys paying for this?

I want it but not at console ($50) prices.

Doug

CCPrescott

Best Buy will probably have it on sale in the coming weeks if you don't wanna pay full price. But I've been waiting for this for awhile so I felt the game was worth it.

So far I'm loving this game. And it's really addictive to boot.

Chris

s}{ammer

Is there any thing at all better about it on the PC than the PS2 version?

gross@iastate

Higher resolution.

Gallant Pig

Being able to blow off limbs based on where you shoot.

Better textures (not just higher resolution)

wiz

Personally I am running the following:

AMD XP 1600+ (1.4 Ghz)
GeForce3 Ti 200 64 MB
512 MB PC2100
(2) 40 gig 7200 RPM HD's

The game runs smooth for me at 1024 with 32 bit color. I woudl like to turn FSAA on, but at 2x it makes the game slow down too much. I am debating on buying a 4600, but haven't done so yet.

wiz

I paid $49.99 for it at EB and thought the game was worth it considering that I can play this game for hours upon hours.

xmiyux

So have you guys built a list of mp3s to have it play on the mp3 radio station yet? If so - what do you listen to when causing mayhem in Liberty City?

After listening to everything on the chatterbox station i have now put MC Frontalot in the directory to play on the mp3 station. I also threw in a few random mp3s like some G Love and the Special Sauce, Jefferson Airplane, and some Trey Anastasio.

What are you guys listening to?

JaxComet

I bought the "VisionTek GeForce4 Ti 4600" last week. It was expensive but my games all fly now, even on super high settings.......

Cardiff Giant11

Actually you can do this on the PS2 version with a code.

TeeSeeJay

Weird. That patch fixed the problem for me ASAP. Did you check the version on the file to make sure it got patched properly?

Picked up the game this weekend (2200 MHZ/ Ti4600 / 512 RAM / XP PRO), running real sweet at 1280x1024x32. Gonna try some FSAA to smooth things out, see what that does to performance, maybe kick it up to 1600x1200.

TeeSeeJay

The best improvement over the PS2 version is the ability to play it on a PC. Which, for those of us without a PS2, is the best feature of all!

Seriously though, gameplay-wise, it's a direct port. Obviously the support of higher resolutions and textures makes a big difference graphically.

the aftermath

Does the game use a control pad or is it a keyboard/mouse combo?

I'll probably just buy GTA3 for the PC and skip buying the PS2 altogether.

TeeSeeJay

Either. Standard is keyboard/mouse, but you can use joypad/sticks. Controls are standard WASD with mouse.

happypants

I find it doesn't feel "natural" to drive around with the WSAD config, joypad works better for me.

wiz

Yeah, I picked up an eVGA 4600 this week for $310, shoudl come in at the end of the week. Can't wait.

TeeSeeJay

Yeah, it's a little weird, but I got used to it. I haven't tried it out with my game pad yet.

boobietheclown

GTA3 for PC $34.95 at BB. Looks like I will have to break down.

TeeSeeJay

It's not going to get any better than that till the next one (Vice City) comes out.

BlackCapTen

What brand controller/joypad are you all using for GTA3 on the PC? Just curious.

boobietheclown

yeah i was just referring to a previous post where i was saying how i dont buy PC games. i normally dont buy games for PC, cause i prefere playing on consoles. but at that price and since its not coming out on XBOX...might as well!

JaxComet

When? It's currently $49.95 at my Best Buy....