Is Grand Theft Auto 5 worth buying, if I already have the Xbox 360 port? Is the PC version that much better?

[Lighty]

I'd like some honest opinions. I already have GTA 5 on XBOX 360. However, I've been buying steam ports of other games I have, for the sake of having everything on the laptop. I was skeptical, since it's 60 bucks for the PC port, when I technically already have the game. But people are saying GTA 5 on PC is the "definitive version." Is it really worth buying, even though I already have it on Xbox 360? Or is the PC port better to the point where once I play it I'd never go back to the 360 port again? Any opinions, thoughts, or advice? Realistically, I don't care about the online mode. Although, based on what I have read, the extra features that I heard about seem pretty nice so far. A first person view, 60fps, a mode where you build your own scenario and you can make your own replay videos and effects, better graphics and effects (which I should be able to run decently with my specs). I also heard they added new cars and guns? If so, what kind? Are there other features I didn't know about? New missions? New clothes? New Customize options for cars? I know it sounds like I somewhat made up my mind, but some more details from those who have the port wouldn't hurt. If this port is as good as people say it is, I'd probably buy this one, and sell my 360 version online. I saw some reviews on youtube, but a lot of them seem to leave a lot of things out which they could have covered. Thanks everyone!

[76561198164064547]

It's not enough to simply own a PC. If you can't make 60fps and 1080p minimum then you're a no good console peasant in the eyes of TRUE PC gamers. YOU are a part of the problem holding us back.

[Mourningstar]

I love how people think the games were ported to pc WRONG the games are developed on a pc, then dumbed down and ported to a console...... RIP all the games that shouldve been on pc first..........

[Magicktech]

The 360 version looks and runs like garbage compared to the PC version, if you have good hardware.

[SIMP SLAYER]

引用自 Duo Vandal：

1.) It's not a port.

2.) It's far better than the 360 version and definitely worth the money.

It is a port, but it's good a one

[𒀀𒂵𒉡𒆠.n0 m3rCy☣☠]

引用自 im the boss：

keep you xbox 360 game, on pc is a hack infection online

Yeah, black hole loading screens and ufo's dropping out of the sky and people blowing up for no reason.. So much "fun".

[𒀀𒂵𒉡𒆠.n0 m3rCy☣☠]

引用自 Veosluice：

I love how people think the games were ported to pc WRONG the games are developed on a pc, then dumbed down and ported to a console...... RIP all the games that shouldve been on pc first..........

Amen.

[Plattsy]

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[I2epresent]

引用自 Umakurokoto：

引用自 Duo Vandal：

1.) It's not a port.

2.) It's far better than the 360 version and definitely worth the money.

What's the bizarre definition of "port" where this doesn't qualify? I don't know how familiar you are with software development, but this is most definitely a port.

I think he means this isn't a straight port like the usual, lazy way when a developer does the bare minimum required to get the game to run on another platform. You know, those ports that don't even offer custom graphics settings, or still have in-game prompts for console controls, that sort of thing.

Rockstar actually took their time so GTA V can take advantage of PC hardware and the latest GPUs, and I'm grateful for that.

[𒀀𒂵𒉡𒆠.n0 m3rCy☣☠]

引用自 Atum Hadu：

引用自 Umakurokoto：

What's the bizarre definition of "port" where this doesn't qualify? I don't know how familiar you are with software development, but this is most definitely a port.

I think he means this isn't a straight port like the usual, lazy way when a developer does the bare minimum required to get the game to run on another platform. You know, those ports that don't even offer custom graphics settings, or still have in-game prompts for console controls, that sort of thing.

Rockstar actually took their time so GTA V can take advantage of PC hardware and the latest GPUs, and I'm grateful for that.

Aye, but to match the criterias of the pc community they still have a long way to go... We're still stuck on console based matchmaking systems and getting grouped randomly all over the world which is a pain in the ass to be honest.

[chevron8669]

引用自 Duo Vandal：

1.) It's not a port.

2.) It's far better than the 360 version and definitely worth the money.

Thank you another person who knows that this is not a port. and yes it would be way more enjoyable as long as your make sure your pc is capable of running it well.

[chevron8669]

引用自 Atum Hadu：

引用自 Umakurokoto：

What's the bizarre definition of "port" where this doesn't qualify? I don't know how familiar you are with software development, but this is most definitely a port.

I think he means this isn't a straight port like the usual, lazy way when a developer does the bare minimum required to get the game to run on another platform. You know, those ports that don't even offer custom graphics settings, or still have in-game prompts for console controls, that sort of thing.

Rockstar actually took their time so GTA V can take advantage of PC hardware and the latest GPUs, and I'm grateful for that.

Before GTAV came out on PC there was proof posted somewhere on the net that showed GTAV PC version is the master version of the game people had found things like files for the PC versoin on the 360 disc etc showing that they were a port of the PC version to consoles not the other way around. look it up im sure u will find said information

[loneshark]

yes

[Valča]

Depends on your laptop. If it`s an expensive high end gaming laptop you will see an improvement, if it`s one of those "i7 processor with crappy Intel GPU" then I doubt it`s worth it. Yes PC version is better than the 360 version. I have the 360 version as well, but I don`t even turn on my Xbox as GTA5 was the only game I played on it and now I have it on PC where I run it at 60 FPS on high/ very high settings whereas the 360 was running at 27FPS on lowest. Online is ruined with trainer modders, so if you are getting it know that you won`t enjoy online unless being spammed money bags in the face with minigun or constantly dying out of nowhere by a modder who then frames you for killing everyone. Also screw those who say that unless you have GTX970 it`s not worth it. I have GTX770, i7 4771 and 8Gb RAM and I run it on everything high or very high and I get constant 60 FPS on 1080p. The optimization is very good. My brother has a PC that falls into minimum system requirements and he plays on 30-45 FPS so even if you have an old PC you could still run it. Was the game worth it? For me yes. I can`t play a shooting game on 30-FPS with a controller.

[Endalrin]

IF you have a good PC. im running on medium-high but i'm happy enough.

[Lighty]

Well, now I know how to start a debate, lol. Thanks to everyone for all your feedback anyway though. Maybe this will help as well. My laptop specs look close to the recommended specs, but maybe someone with similar specs could vouch for it? Would I be able to run things better than the 360 version? However, I usually run things at 720p, because I can't really tell the difference between 720p and 1080p. My games generally run smoother that way. I run things via HDMI to my TV, which is only a 32 inch LED, and a few people have told me that you don't really notice the 1080p jump that well, until your TV is 40 inch plus. Well, truthfully, I do notice that 1080p is better than 720p, but not by THAT much. I usually just keep everything at 1360x768. I had to, so I could run Mortal Kombat X with everything on maximum with no framerate lag. Anyway, here are my specs. Hope I didn't forget anything:

- Purchased 3 months ago
- Windows 8.1
- Intel Quad-Core i7 @ 3.2ghz (boosts to 3.5ghz)
- 8GB RAM
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 850 @ 2GB RAM

With those specs, do you think I could run the game with better graphics and a 60fps framerate? I know the textures wouldn't be as sharp at 1360x768, but would it be enough to run it on medium or high or better, with 60fps?