GTA IV hardware bundle spotted on Swedish retail site
Sony certainly knows how to capitalize on high-profile game releases. First the Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle in both America and Japan then the European Gran Turismo 5: Prologue bundle. Now a Swedish website is listing a GTA IV bundle to be released alongside the game. The image all-but-confirms it for a Swedish release, but we're intrigued to see if it will be released in other European territories too. The bundle contains a 40GB PS3 along with a copy of GTA IV. What more do you need?
[Via GTAGaming. Thanks to Mattias for translation.]
[Via GTAGaming. Thanks to Mattias for translation.]










Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Liquid Ocelot (call me Liquid) @ Apr 7th 2008 4:51PM
Nice. If this came to the US, i know plenty of people that would buy it. It'd also give the PS3 an edge in the 360 downloadable content side. I may not care about it seeing as it'll prob. be crap and/or released on PS3, but other peopel sure do.
Syn @ Apr 7th 2008 4:45PM
I think this bundle is a smart move for Sony. It will push units for sure. And may also lead to making people believe that GTA is exclusive for PS3, as not everyone keeps up to the minute with 'video game' news.
erx3 @ Apr 7th 2008 8:13PM
I agree. Whether this is true or not, I still think Sony will come out on top with GTA IV. Everyone I've talked to didn't even know GTA IV was coming out on the other system. They've always thought GTA was just a Playstation game.
Seb @ Apr 7th 2008 4:56PM
Yay sweden:D I would buy that if i didnt already own a PS3:P
jtedesco33 @ Apr 7th 2008 5:08PM
I wonder if the system will be GTA color themed like the Xbox 360's that have been handed out to various magazines and stars?
Phizzy @ Apr 7th 2008 5:16PM
If this is an official bundle, that's great.
Richard Comegys @ Apr 7th 2008 6:01PM
I call fake. I can't imagine Sony putting out a bundle that has the GTA IV cover art larger than both the image of the PS3 or the PS3 logo. It seems more likely this is someone's idea of a good idea.
Finn123 @ Apr 7th 2008 5:34PM
I suspect this is fake. I mead the MGS4 pack is already announced and it is 2-3 months or so away. GTR IV is dues to be released in a few weeks and this is the first we're hearing of it? Seems fishy. Hope it is true though.
Regardless, I was holding out for the MGS4 pack since it is a 80GB with the DS3. I'd prefer GTA IV over MGS4, but I'd also prefer the 80GB over the 40GB. Either way I'm sure I'll end up with both games.
dannyCage @ Apr 8th 2008 2:22PM
It's no fake, here is there URL:
http://www.webhallen.com/prod.php?id=85742
webhallen is pretty much the best store in Stockholm for tech stuff, even have night open for the release of GTA4
TKC-Muzzer @ Apr 7th 2008 5:56PM
It would have been stupid for Sony to annonce this pack any earlier as it would have caused a slow down on the prologue pack. If Sony announce this pack to early it will effect sales of the console now and they don't want that, they are business and need to sell. About now is the time to announce it as it will lead to a surge in sales when GTA4 is released.
Fiddlesworth @ Apr 7th 2008 5:59PM
The MGS4 pack is for the US, this is for Europe.
Fiddlesworth @ Apr 7th 2008 5:59PM
The MGS4 pack is for the US, this is for Europe.
ACEDOH @ Apr 7th 2008 6:11PM
This would be a great move if this bundle became available in North America. It would surely move a lot of consoles since the vast majority of gaming consumers have not even bought a next gen console. GTA IV is going to sell. And if history is any indicator this game could sell 10 to 15 million copies. The only question would be if a large amount of that group gets it for the PS3 over the 360.
Da @ Apr 7th 2008 6:36PM
It looks like a dodgy photoshop job.
Glen @ Apr 7th 2008 6:37PM
Cool. Should come to the States.
LJ @ Apr 7th 2008 8:31PM
I think this SKU defeats it purpose. If you want to make PS2 owners to migrate towards the PS3 you should have made a bundle out of the 80GB SKU just like they are doing with MGS4 so gamers can have BC with PS2 games. Its only my opinion, and the most logical thing to do I THINK.
LJ @ Apr 7th 2008 8:49PM
I believe an extra 100 bucks is nothing, if you can play your old PS2 games on your BRAND NEW PS3 with GTAIV. I'm sure most ppl agree.
Phizzy @ Apr 7th 2008 10:18PM
There is no 80GB model in Europe.
Myke @ Apr 7th 2008 6:53PM
Yeah, this looks to good to be true. But if it is true, go Sony!
P.S. If the bundle is legit, it would of been better if they included a DS3 instead of the a six-axis. That would be a deal!!!
massive_98 @ Apr 7th 2008 7:08PM
As far as aesthetics goes, Sony's products and their packaging are just gorgeous.
For now this one goes as a maybe.
Lavane @ Apr 7th 2008 7:23PM
Actually it's not a fake. I live in Sweden and I checked out the store mentioned in the article (Webhallen, which is probably the biggest online games store here) and they have this bundle listed for preorder with the release date set at 29th of April.
Here's a link to confirm:
http://www.webhallen.com/prod.php?id=85742
Lavane @ Apr 7th 2008 7:26PM
Oh and sorry for the double post, but just to be clear I stated the fact that their the biggest store to make the point that they have never (to my knowledge) listed a product that wasn't coming.
Finn123 @ Apr 7th 2008 10:13PM
That's great new then. I hope it make it to the States and the rest of the world too!
ChodalBerryWagon @ Apr 8th 2008 1:52AM
I don't think this is real - they might be selling a PS3 and GTA4 together, but it won't be in a bundle pack like that. They'll be separate.
EvilWalksWithMe @ Apr 10th 2008 4:52PM
Why wouldn't it be real? All they have to do is print a new box, and throw a Game inside it with everything else. Seems pretty easy to me. I don't understand your doubt.
fjompa666 @ Apr 8th 2008 5:31AM
I'd be very surprised if this is a fake. I've ordered stuff from webhallen plenty of times, and they are a very serious and trusted store.
Tom @ Apr 8th 2008 6:52AM
Interestingly, they're also selling an Xbox bundle, but without any fancy packaging shown. That lends a little more weight to the PS3 bundle shot, I reckon.
http://www.webhallen.com/prod.php?id=85741&view=1
fjompa666 @ Apr 8th 2008 7:02AM
Get in Line!
The first ten in line on midnight of the release day, will be able to buy the PS3 bundle for 1 SKR ($0.20) !
rgoff31 @ Apr 8th 2008 8:34AM
GTA is going to sell alot of systems. I bought mine a few months ago with the idea that GTA was coming out soon.
JoJo @ Apr 8th 2008 9:46AM
if this one comes out.. i'mma sell my ps3 to my friend and buy this one!! lmfao!! hope there is a 80g instead
Sarnath @ Apr 8th 2008 3:19PM
Its no fake, i work for Webhallen and i spoke with the people attending to the scandinavian release of gta, this is the real deal
EvilWalksWithMe @ Apr 10th 2008 3:02AM
"The bundle contains a 40GB PS3 along with a copy of GTA IV. What more do you need?"
An HDMI cable would be nice.
deadpool @ Apr 8th 2008 4:55PM
i dont understand. why would anyone buy this for £383?