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Worth the wait

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 41 / 50
Date: November 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I've played GTAIII on the PS2, the PC, and now on the XBOX, and the XBOX has much better graphics than even my PC version. It's like they've added a layer of texture. Sports cars shimmer, and the old Jalopy's in Vice City have a flat, weathered look. When it rains, the drops run down the "lens" of the camera that follows you. I haven't fully acclimated to the games yet; I still miss my mouse, but the control interface is one of the best I've seen on a consol system. Rockstar Games not only ported GTAIII and Vice City over to the XBOX, they have significantly improved what were already incredible titles. The fact that you can now buy two full games for the price of one is just icing on the cake. Remember this time people, for we may not see another release like this for a very, very long time.

IF YOU'RE COOL, YOU WILL LOVE THIS GAME!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 22 / 25
Date: September 22, 2004
Author: Amazon User

There are three kinds of people on this planet:

The first kind loves to watch Arnold Schwarzenegger pump a crapload of lead into badguys in the jungles of San Killemall. These people understand that it's cool and fun to watch television and movies, escaping into a fantasy world where anything goes and if you're lucky, the show just might be a little bit intelligent also. But, if you're watching this to begin with, you've already dumbed yourself down to the point where simple pleasures overturn any modicrum of good taste.

The second type of person in this world is that person who actually thinks he's Arnold and lets the media and video games dictate his movements throughout everyday life. That's the guy who kidnaps children, runs over people on the street and jumps off buildings because he thinks he can fly. This guy makes video games and horror and action movies look bad. Stay away from this guy because he sucks.

The third person in this world looks down on people like me. This person thinks that the very idea of playing a video game where imaginary people can get killed is barbaric. This person looks down on Freddy, Jason and Schwarzenegger. This person thinks she's (its often a girl) better than you and me, having the inability to disassociate the fun and make-believe character from person number one with the homicidal/suicidal tendencies of person number two. That's this person's hangup, not yours and if she doesn't like it, then she can go play with ants. This third person doesn't get out much and just doesn't get it. Don't even bother trying to explain yourself. Ignore this person and have a damn good time playing two of the coolest games ever made.

Grand Theft Auto III and Vice City.

You can go anywhere. You can do anything. Rockstar has created a world for gamers like us and we can enjoy this world day in and day out. It's ridiculously gratifying. You can kill people, which is bad, but sometimes its fun to be bad because its just a game. Think about it. It's just a game.

Have fun with this. If you run people over or snipe people from the roof of your apartment or run red lights, it doesn't make you a bad person. It's just makes you Person Number One! And who doesn't want to be Number One?

Xbox owners now have the best games PS2 has to offer

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 21 / 25
Date: November 06, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is actually 2 great games in one. You get Grand Theft Auto 3 and its sequel Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. I will review them individually. Grand Theft Auto 3 starts off great. You just got busted out of prison. What do you do, steal a car natuarraly. You race across the streets (hitting innocent bystanders)trying to get to your garage. This is like your base. Once their you can go out into the streets and beat up innocents for cash like a small thug. However you can also find work for bigtime crooks. As you complete their small jobs they will begin to respect you and the challenge of your jobs grows. This ia an outline of gameplay of Grand Theft Auto 3. Now for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. This game is a good sequel. It keeps the good points of its predecessor while improving in many ways. You can now own property. The challenges are original, fun, and challenging. The weapons selections ranges from bats to rocket launchers. The graphics on the Xbox version are improved over their PS2 counterparts.If you own the PS2 version of the game this game is not different anough for you to purchase. However for us Xbox owners this is an absolute must buy. Having these games along with Halo on the same system is Awesome.

My UN-Biased Opinion

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 21 / 22
Date: November 10, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Ok first off, for those who don't know, this is a double pack. It contains two games, Grand Theft Auto 3 and Grand Theft Auto : Vice City. Secondly, they are absolute classics. They have changed the face of gaming and have cause enough controversy to put Eminem to shame, although half of the controversy is blown up by ignorant people who have never played the game. Now the reason I have an un-biased opinion is because I own both, a PS2, and an XBOX. I also had both of these games. The other day though, I traded both of them to a friend because I was so impressed with this version of the game I had to buy it. I thought the XBOX version was going to be exactly the same. Little did I know, it is not. There is a HUGE difference in the graphics. I didn't think I would care, but it really just brings the experience to a whole other level. The characters are just SO much detailed. The graphics on the buildings look alot more realistic and the cars actualy shine. One big complain people had with the PS2 version was that when you were driving down the road, cars would suddenly appear out of nowhere and you would crash. This has definetly been fixed for the XBOX. You can see way down the road, with no problems. The graphical differences are amazing. Another exclusive feature is the custom soundtrack. You can burn your CD's to the XBOX harddrive and play them on the radio in the cars. Just imagine cruising down the streets of Liberty City (aKa NYC), blazing Dr. Dre's "Still DRE". Or speeding down Vice City's (aKa Miami) beaches, blaring Rage Against The Machine's "Calm Like A Bomb". This also makes it a completely different, and better, experience. There are no other extra features besides these, no extra missions,levels,cars,weapons... but there shouldn't be. These are amazing, classic games that every gamer should own. But if you have the choice, buy this version. The improvements really make the difference. As Time magazine says, "Grand Theft Auto 3 is a national obsession, its sequel borders on something more...art."

This is truly a great game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 20 / 22
Date: November 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Two of the best games ever on ps2 have finally come to the xbox. For those of you who have never played either of these games (shame on you) here's the lowdown. Both games are basically about a person rising through the ranks of the local crime organizations. in GTA 3, you fight your way to the top of NY city lookalike, by taking cars and occasionally shooting fools. in Vice City, its basically the samething, but with a fresh 80's coat of paint. you set up a huge crime organization in a fake Miami, much like in Scarface. Both games have there violent moments, but the controversey is blown way out of proportion. The XBOX version is a million times prettier than the ps2 version, with sharper graphics, shiny cars, and the ability to customize your own sound tracks, awsome. It may not be for everyone, but i recomend it to anyone who can get there hands on it.

Great entertainment!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 21, 2003
Author: Amazon User

These 2 games will offer hours of great gameplay. I have enjoyed them very much. Great graphics and better load time than PS2, plus you can add your own soundtrack!!! GREAT!!!

ITS AWESOME

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 15, 2003
Author: Amazon User

ANY LOSER WHO THINKS THAT THIS GAME SUCKS SHOULD BE CAST OFF THE FACE OF THE EARTH. IF YOU ENJOY BEATING OLD PEOPLE , TAKING HOSTAGES, AND COMMITING SUICIDE. YOU WILL LOVE THIS GAME!!!!!!!!! OH YEAH YOU GETTA STEAL CARS TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!

best game on best console

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User

GTA 3 and Vice City are 2 of my favorite games. I bought Vice City on pc because of the graphics improvement. I am going to buy the double pack because of customizable soundtracks, graphics the PS2 can never have and well its just a damn good game.

best game ever made as good as halo.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 10
Date: November 10, 2003
Author: Amazon User

buy this game don't wait till cristmas get it now shut down your computer go go go! a 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000 times better than the ps2 version any body who puts down the xbox should be shot the xbox rules the cars shine you can make your own raido station get it it will save you s*** loudes 80 quid to be exact quit your job do what ever is nesersery GET IT NOW.

Two masterpieces in one!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 10, 2003
Author: Amazon User

These games are mindblowing!Everyone i have ever known loves them.They are basically hours and hours of visual stimulation jam packed with violence the riggers and struggles of street life.
As everyone has already stated the visuals are much sharper and the ability to listen to your personal selection of music is great.These are a must buy for all xbox owners.

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