Grand Theft Auto IV India Launch Delayed
A few days ago, we had reported that video game distributors E-xpress Interactive had sent word that Grand Theft Auto IV would be released in India on the same day it was releasing in the other regions all over the world. Well, April 29 has come and gone, but gamers in India are waiting to get their hands on GTA IV.
We got in touch with E-xpress Interactive and asked them whether Grand Theft Auto has been delayed as the game is not yet available in stores in India. A representative from the company confirmed that GTA IV has been delayed for the Xbox 360 as well as the PS3. When we queried him about the delay, he pointed to global shortages as a reason and did not give a confirmed date as to when GTA IV will be out in India.
We also spoke to a game retailer in Mumbai, he mentioned 15th May as possibile release date but nothing is confirmed as of now. However, copies of the PS3 version from other regions are available here but they cost Rs. 3500, which is Rs. 500 more than the Indian version.
So have you got hold of a GTA IV copy that is from another region? What version are you playing? We would love to hear about it, the comment box is below, just type it in!
UPDATE: The game is available for the PS3 and Xbox 360 at Mumbai retail shops. Definitely Alfa, where I got my PS3 version.
Anyone know where to get a copy in Bangalore?
this is disgraceful , i thought rockstar was sensible and they had realised that this game is gonna be sold right left center and thats why they delayed its release so that it could make enough copies
ive found some stores across delhi where they are selling the 360 version for 4500- 5000 and they are also sellin it without the bill
if this continoues , more and more ppl are gonna settle for pirated dvds and consoles.
I am very eager to get my hands on to GTA IV.In Xbox live,one of my friend purchased from Singapore.My brother lives in London,I said him to buy the game but he said it will 15 to 20 days to exporting from London.I went to Kolkata last day,they’re also saying that GTA IV will come after 15th May,At first they said 10th May.How delay will it take.In Kolkata only 30 GTA IV copies are coming,the game’s demand is too much.I am eager to play GTA IV.Hope we all GTA lovers can get a copy very soon…..
hey, i got myself a game yesterday at national market in a big shopping mall just next to bajaj complex (first floor)… so if anyone wants a copy… They have only ps3 version for 3500. Also, check in Glasgow in Brigade, said it’d be coming in today. Happy gaming.
hey, i just got a copy yesterday in national market in a big mall just next to bajaj complex (first floor)… They have only the ps3 version for 3500… also chk in Glasgow in Brigade, said they’d be getting it today.
Happy gaming!
this really sucks if this kepps on will shurely crack my console. we try to be sencible costomers and wait for orignal game. it costs a lot more and recently none of the good games have been avalible here in india. E-Express sucks…………
the game of 2008 is here and they dont even have it ……..
we should all buy pyracy products if this goes on
i havent even seen assasin’s creed .
this is really bad.
my friend has a ps3 and he is playing gta from day one ..
hope it’s released soon or i am going to crack my console , then i’ll have new game on day one at one tenth the price….
Hey Junga, Is it the Alankar plaza in National Market ? or is the name of the plaza itself, Bajaj Plaza ?? Im from Bang as well..so wanted to confirm before i go there..
Hey Kunga,
im sorry about the previous typo. apologies..plz do respond..thnx mate..
Hey guys! I’m writing here from hungary, and i wanna play with GTA4 as well, but in my whloe country there’s only 100 pieces from the game!
And Rockstar says: “U’ll got from the game more sometime…. um… later!”
So you guys still in better position, head up machas!! ;D
100 pieces in the entire country – u gotta be kidding!! hope when it finally arrives on our shores (india), we’ll get some more pieces…
btw any clue if gta trilogy is available xbox 360? original pal version? if so where can i get it in mumbai? original pal since my console is not chipmodded
Any confirmation where GTA IV is available in bangalore? I cant wait!!
I just spoke to Glassgow Computers in Bangalore ( Brigare Road)
GTA IV PS 3 titles are available (only 15 left and selling like hot cakes)
but I am waiting for the XBox 360 version, this is expected between the 22nd and 25th of May 2008.
They have ordered about 50 titles, since I know them through work, I have already booked one for myself
National market, Shopping arcade next to Bajaj Complex… theres a big mall, don’t know the name… sorry. First floor. Also tyr Glasgow in Brigade and there’s another shop on church street opp. to Amoeba.
GTA IV available on ebay.in – official PAL Indian market version…….. ordered mine from an ebay shop CD Bazaar at MRP on Sunday – recieved it yesterday!!
have only managed to complete 3 missions – stating the obvious – awesome game!!
when can we download this game free on net
how much is the original CD version available for
THIS GAME IS AMAZING! WORTH EVERY BUCK
Hey guys out there !!!
The days of buying Pirated Games are gone !!!
Coz Rockstar really rocks !!
**GTA IV IS FINALLY LAUNCHED IN INDIA**
and its cost is … you will never believe ..
Rs. 499.
I visited my regular cd buying shop and saw GTA IV PC version on the rack , i grabbed it as i saw its cost. There were people making rush for buying it. Next day i went to school and told my friends , they were not believeng me . I appreciate Rockstar for reducing the cost . I Hope They will be benifitted by reducing the cost double than other who keep their price , out of the reach of normal people and finally people end up in buying pirated cds /dvds.
Hey Niko Bellick,
Where did you get the CD from. Can you please give the name of the shop and the place where it is?