GTA V is back and this time on next-gen hardware. I have to say, and I've never done this in my 30+ years as a gamer, when I installed t he game and fired it up and played the opening prologue, I started to smile and grin ear to ear with excitement. Make no mistake, this is not just GTA V with better graphics, this is GTA V at it's full imagined potential. If you were pulled into the game last year on the old consoles, this one pulls you in deeper. It's the most immersive and cinematic experience I've ever had playing a video game.
This next-gen version goes far beyond just eye-candy, the entire single player campaign has so much life to it now that it's almost overwhelming. When I finished the first mission with Franklin and was allowed to do what I wanted for the first time while playing, I simply started walking around Los Santos to take everything in. Buildings and billboards that were blurry and fade off into the background on the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions are now razor sharp and highly detailed... for miles! I was looking around at things I had never noticed before because the hi-resolution graphics command you to pay attention. And speaking of looking around, I switched to the new first person perspective and immediately noticed how as I walked past people on the streets of Los Santos, they would make eye contact with me, making the world even more immersive. There are new pedestrians too, with all new things to say and funny conversations to listen in on, which was a welcome surprise.
The physics of the game have been rebalanced as well. It's difficult for me to express this in writing, but everything feels like it has a more realistic gravity to it. For example, run into a street post in your car and instead of it feeling like it's made out of paper mache, it actually has some weight now (and can severely damage your vehicle). Some people have complained that the cars are slower in GTA V, I disagree, it feels like everything has a more realistic weight to it, that's all. You can still fly down the street in your ride if that's what you choose to do, but now it actually feels like your in a car and not a toy. I'm barely a few missions in with Franklin, but I'm amazed. Add in the new songs (which are better than the original selections for the game), first person mode and not just enhanced graphics but also enhanced particles, character models and gore effects and you have what feels and looks like a whole new game. I feel like the last year I've been playing GTA V Beta and this game is actually the true finished version of the game Rockstar envisioned.
A word about GTA Online:
I was able to smoothly transfer my old character into GTA V for the Xbox One with no problems. The new character creator is amazing and offers and large amount of customization options for your character. I spent over an hour tweaking mine, it's a great feature!
While the servers have had several issues at launch (I was expecting them to, this is the most popular game series of all-time by the way) I have been able to play a lot today and wanted to say some things about it. To the people that say this game is just a port-over with better graphics, read this carefully: my favorite activity in the GTA Online are Survivals, so I joined a game and played with 3 other people. Within the first minute of playing I knew I had spent my money wisely on this game. The enemies came at us quickly and aggressively. One guy died almost immediately from behind a popular hiding spot on the map because he probably wasn't ready for it. The Survival was intense, fast paced and very realistic. Did we have to wait in hiding spots for several minutes for the enemies to come to us like on the 360 and PS3? No.... oh no we did not. The enemies were coming at us heavy and hard to kill us! Plus, when the helicopters appeared, I took out my minigun to take it down and Rockstar has added new lens flare effects to the gun, new particle effects to the helicopter as it was being shot... it was tremendous, visceral, fast paced and intense! Plus, little things like after winning a race your shown posing in your garage are nice touches that weren't possible on the old consoles. I have yet to experience a 30 player lobby, but as server issues get fixed they'll happen and when they do it will add a whole new dimension to freemode.
Some things people have been curious about with GTA Online:
I just wanted to answer a few questions here that people ask a lot regarding GTA Online in various forums and at the Rockstar site:
Q: Are there animals online?
A: No. Personally, I don't see a reason to add them because if it's a choice of having 30 player lobbies or 16 players with animals (they would eat up a ton of memory online) then Rockstar made the right call by leaving them out. Plus, isn't the whole point of online to interact with other players and not wildlife?
Q: Can we use the Railgun and the Duke o'Death online?
A: No. A lot of people are upset about this, but I think Rockstar intentionally did this at the launch of the next-gen version because they want people to experience those items in the single player first. Will they be added to GTA Online in the future? Nothing has been announced, but I think it's a strong possibility, especially since GTA Online is constantly evolving experience. Rockstar could be saving them for future DLC releases.
Q: Have the cheap wall breaches been fixed yet that cheaters use in GTA Online?
A: I have only checked two locations, and they have been fixed. I didn't check all known breaches, but it's good to know that two of the most popular ones are now gone, so hopefully they sealed them all up.
Q: Is the traffic denser online?
A: It doesn't seem to be, to me at least. In story mode? Yes, but not online. However, the good news is that when online, if you no longer see one type of the same car traveling in one area. The car spawns are now very varied. I'll take this over denser traffic any day!
If anyone has any other questions about the game, feel free to ask and I'll try to respond. Overall, I think the game is well worth the $60 price and I'm really looking forward to seeing Heists (the next announced DLC) and all the other additions and events Rockstar will release in the months to come.
Enjoy fast, free delivery, exclusive deals, and award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime
Try Prime
and start saving today with fast, free delivery
Buy this product as Renewed and save $3.02 off the current New price.
![Grand Theft Auto V 5 Premium Online Edition [M]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51E8Mh0tGlL._FMPNG_SL75_.jpg)
Grand Theft Auto V 5 Premium Online Edition [M] $18.92
FREE Shipping
on orders over $35.00
shipped by Amazon or get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime
(20)
Works and looks like new and backed by the Amazon Renewed Guarantee
Get free shipping
Free shipping
within the U.S. when you order $35.00
of eligible items shipped by Amazon.
Or get faster shipping on this item starting at $6.99
. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.)
Learn more about free shipping
(20)
Works and looks like new and backed by the Amazon Renewed Guarantee
Frequently bought together
This item: Grand Theft Auto V Xbox One
$21.94
Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 13
In Stock
Xbox One
+
$164.99
Only 15 left in stock - order soon.
No Operating System
+
$25.93 ($144.06/100 cm)
Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 13
In Stock
Xbox One
Total price: $00
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Choose items to buy together.
Customers who bought this item also bought
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
Product information
| Publication Date | November 18, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Max Number of Supported Devices | 1 |
| Computer Platform | Xbox One |
| UPC | 710425495243 710425494543 |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Microsoft Xbox One, Microsoft Xbox One S, Microsoft Xbox One X |
| ASIN | B00KVSQAGO |
| Release date | November 18, 2014 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,850 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #365 in Xbox One Games |
| Product Dimensions | 6.7 x 9.2 x 0.6 inches; 2.4 ounces |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Rated | Mature |
| Item model number | E3GrandTheftAutoV |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.4 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Rockstar Games |
| Date First Available | June 8, 2014 |
Warranty & Support
Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here
Feedback
From the manufacturer
Grand Theft Auto V - Xbox One
Los Santos: a sprawling sun-soaked metropolis full of self-help gurus, starlets and fading celebrities, once the envy of the Western world, now struggling to stay afloat in an era of economic uncertainty and cheap reality TV.
Amidst the turmoil, three very different criminals plot their own chances of survival and success: Franklin, a street hustler looking for real opportunities and serious money; Michael, a professional ex-con whose retirement is a lot less rosy than he hoped it would be; and Trevor, a violent maniac driven by the chance of a cheap high and the next big score. Running out of options, the crew risks everything in a series of daring and dangerous heists that could set them up for life.
Grand Theft Auto V blends storytelling and gameplay in new ways as players repeatedly jump in and out of the lives of the game’s three lead characters, playing all sides of the game’s interwoven story.
All the classic hallmarks of the groundbreaking series return, including incredible attention to detail and Grand Theft Auto’s darkly humorous take on modern culture, alongside a brand new and ambitious approach to open world multiplayer.
New!
Brought this so I could play gta with my boyfriend. Yes the game is old but for this price and being in brand new packaging with seal and gta map can’t beat it. Hasn’t given me any problems yet. In the photos i already opened it and used so the actual disc is inside my Xbox and it did come with GTA map of Los santos but I lost it already lol
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews. Please reload the page.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2016Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: StandardVerified Purchase
- Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2014Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: StandardVerified Purchase
Top reviews from other countries
-
LebretonReviewed in France on June 21, 2021
livraison avant la date prévue trop bien
Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: StandardVerified Purchase - KReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2019
REALLY GOOD 😀👍😀
Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: StandardVerified Purchase -
Andres CalvilloReviewed in Mexico on December 25, 2019
Disco roto
Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: StandardVerified Purchase - Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on July 14, 2024
Kids had fun
Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: StandardVerified Purchase - 上間Reviewed in Japan on November 19, 2019
Excellent product.
Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: StandardVerified Purchase
Beautiful game , very very nice graphics and played.上間Excellent product.
Reviewed in Japan on November 19, 2019
Images in this review
