bit-tech Shopping: Rockstar Games GTA Double Pack (Xbox)

• Action/Adventure
• Racing
• Simulation

Rating: 10

Time with product: 1 Years

Strengths: graphically better than PS2, faster loading, same great gameplay

Weaknesses: none

Summary: I have these games for the PS2 and they are great on that system. But on the XBOX its improved with better graphics, faster loading and custom soundtracks. If you haven't played these games, its not quite explainable but you must go out and get them. Its like being in a real city with the freedom to do whatever you want. This is the best series of this generation.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 6 Months

Strengths: Wide-open gameplay, 2 great games for the price of one, custom soundtracks

Weaknesses: Graphics are merely average

Summary: Xbox fans were certainly delighted when Grand Theft Auto was finally brought to their system of choice. This double pack is an amazing compilation of Grand Theft Auto 3 and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Both games offer the wide-open gameplay that has made the series famous. The great thing about these games is that you can pretty much do whatever you want. Sure, you have missions that you must do to progress in the game, but you are not forced to just complete mission after mission. There are so many side quests to do and an entire living city to explore. It's really amazing how much there is to see and do in these games. You'll spend a lot of time playing this double-pack, that's for sure.The main differences between the PS2 versions of these games and the Xbox versions are slightly improved visuals and custom soundtracks on the Xbox. The graphics are still very average, but being able to use your own music in the game is certainly a big plus.Overall, this double pack is a great value that will keep you busy for a long time.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 10 Months

Strengths: Improved graphics over PS2, Custom Soundtracks, Gameplay, Story.

Weaknesses: Targeting system, good but not great visuals, over a year late.

Summary: If you're reading this review then you already know what GTA is all about so I'll skip the history lesson. What you probably want to know is should I get this game? YES!!! As a person who played the PS2 versions to death, it was really refreshing to revisit my beloved GTA games again. And now that it's on Xbox, all the graphical sore points have been fixed and this version also has custom soundtracks to boot. I personally liked GTA3 over Vice City but that's just my personal opinion. GTA3 felt like a total revolution in gaming while Vice City felt like more of the same. Even though this Double-Pack is over a year late on Xbox, it was well worth that wait. GTA fanatics can now spend another couple hundred hours exploring a whole new world.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 6 Months

Strengths: Awesome games, same as PS2, GTA is probably the best series of Video Games ever made.

Weaknesses: Violent, some people will not like the amount of violence.

Summary: These games are incredible. They are a great deal at whatever price, because the replay value on them is ridiculously good. GTA San Andreas is out now also, comes to XBOX June 7th 2005. BUY IT. =)

Rating: 10

Time with product: 20 Days

Strengths: Fun and better graphics that the PS2 vers.

Weaknesses: Very very bloody and violent.

Summary: This game is fun for older teens and adults. It's fun and addictive but not good for little kids. It has good story lines and gameplay.