Rockstar’s much-lovedĀ Grand Theft Auto VĀ andĀ GTA OnlineĀ will finally arrive for next-gen consoles on March 15th with revamped graphics to take advantage of the newer hardware.
While the ageing game will look a lot better on new consoles, it also comes with a price tag — one that might actually be reasonable if you manage to take advantage of one of the sales. The problem will be finding them.
The VergeĀ put together a list of the various discounts available for next-gen copies ofĀ GTA VĀ in the U.S. It seems similar offers are available in Canada, but with some exceptions. It’s also worth noting that the next-gen version of GTA VĀ is available for pre-order now, but the deals should extend beyond the March 15th release.
GTA V on PS5
Let’s start with PlayStation 5. Those in the Sony camp are reportedly able to nabĀ GTA V for 75 percent off andĀ GTA OnlineĀ for free until June 14th. I was able to find the freeĀ GTA OnlineĀ in Canada, but not the next-gen version ofĀ GTA V to verify if it has the same discount as in the U.S.
Update 03/09/2022 at 4:10pm ET:Ā The PS5 version ofĀ GTA VĀ costs $12.50 in Canada (thanks Tytan!).
The VergeĀ noted that the PlayStation 5 versions could only be found by browsing the PlayStation Store on a PS5. That appears to be true in Canada as well — I couldn’t find them on the PlayStation Store website. But then, I also couldn’t find the next-gen GTA VĀ while checking the store on the PS5.
It’s also worth noting some people may need to navigate to the PS4 version ofĀ GTA VĀ then click the three dots, ‘View Product,’ and select ‘Grand Theft Auto V (PlayStation 5)’ to view it, but again, that didn’t work for me.
If you’re among the lucky few that own a PS5 and you’re blessed by the Sony gods to see next-gen GTA VĀ in the PS5 store, please share the price below for the rest of us.
GTA V on Xbox Series X/S
Those in the Microsoft camp may have better luck finding the next-gen GTA V, but they’ll pay more for it too.
The revamped version of the game for the Xbox Series X and S is available for 50 percent off. I verified this was the case in Canada, thanks in part to the wonderful web-accessible Xbox Store. You can even check it out for yourself via this link.
Next-genĀ GTA VĀ will cost $24.99 until June 14th — the bundle appears to include both the base game andĀ GTA Online. That said, if you just wantĀ Online, it’s available separately for $12.49 (that’s also a 50 percent discount).
I already own GTA V, is there an upgrade option?
No.
Should I buy next-gen GTA V?
It depends! If you haven’t playedĀ GTA VĀ before and you want to on your fancy new console, this is a pretty great deal. It’s also not a bad offer if you want to get intoĀ GTA Online. However, for those who already purchased GTA VĀ orĀ OnlineĀ on a previous console, handing over more money to Rockstar may leave a sour taste in your mouth.
Whatever your situation, I’d also strongly encourage you not to pre-order the game. Rockstar’s last launch, theĀ GTA Trilogy, was incredibly buggy. It may be better to wait and see how the revampedĀ GTA VĀ fares before putting down your hard-earned cash. You’ve got until June to take advantage of the discounted price anyway, might as well use that time to see if the game’s worth buying.
Image credit: Rockstar
Via: The Verge
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