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Finally this game series is transferred over to the most powerful gaming system in the world. Wasn't that the obvious decision from the beginning? Now instead of the characters looking freakishly deformed, you can actually see fine detail. You can see separate fingers instead of the hand mittens that you were subjected to. If you have ever played the PC version then you will notice that the area of the city you can see is bigger. As is such with the Xbox version. The game also supports the higher resolution setting of 720p HDTV, and there will be real time lighting and better looking elements such as rain and smoke. The cars will appear glossy and waxed. There is the custom soundtrack feature where you can play your tunes from your hard drive into the radio of your car (any car with a radio i.e. no cop cars). There is also Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound support so you can hear different pedestrians around you saying "In the navy" and other funny phrases. Also gunfire will be of the same effect. Another cool feature is that the button layout is customizable, but i assume that there is a default layout as well.

I'd like to start this review by saying these are 2 of the BEST games I've ever played on any console (both were fist released for the PS2 console and later for the PC.) Finally the game(s) that xbox fans have been waiting a LONG time for are back with a avengence. Now it may look like the ps2 game but rockstar made little improvements to detail our hero (from GTA III) now sports a leather jacket (did I see this on the ps2 version?) the cars and textures are now more realistic and smoother (I thought) the rain effects were cool and colors are bright and vibrant. The controls for both games are customizable (the default controls just don't do it for me) Even though I have already played both these games countless times (many many sleepless nights) its the playability and fun factor of both games that drew me back. The cool thing that I like is the custom soundtrack aka cd changer option or tape deck in vice city (this may not be a big deal to most but it was a welcome addition in my eyes (not that there's anything wrong with Liberty's fine radio stations or even Vice City's for that matter) its just I like to listen to toonz more suited to my listening preferences. This REALLY is a welcome addition to any xbox gamers game collection EVEN if you have already played it on the PS2 or were frustrated with the PC version maybe perhaps due not having enough memory or something else PCs require its worth picking up and playing again (well you knew that already) I want to give the GTA xbox double pack 10 stars its worth it you'll be playing for ages even after you beat it.

This game is very inventive, well thought out, etc. The detail and game play is challenging and fun and the fact that you can play out the obligatory missions or just ride around and have fun in the city on either game is a great bonus. However, I must add that this is in no way a game for kids, the level of violence and adult themes (drugs, depicted sex/nudity, etc) are not something I would want my kids to enjoy. It says rated Mature, and believe me people, they mean it! That asside, for those of us in the more Mature Gaming Community, I would highly reccomend this title!<br /> Darren