GTA IV hardware bundle spotted on Swedish retail site

by Jem Alexander { Apr 7th 2008 at 4:29PM }

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.]

Tags: grand-theft-auto, gta4, gtaiv, PS3, sweden

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.