Microsoft, citing several internal retail sources, says that the Xbox 360 flavor of Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto IV is outselling the PlayStation 3 version by a ratio of two-to-one.
Product manager for Microsoft, Aaron Greenberg, believes the promise of future exclusive DLC with GTA IV 360 is “making a big difference” in the purchase decisions of consumers.[blockquote2]That’s making a big difference in peoples’ console purchase decisions. … GTA fans are switching over to Xbox 360 just like Guitar Hero fans and Madden fans did. …The same thing is happening with Grand Theft Auto IV.[/blockquote2]In terms of raw in-game statistics, Greenberg said that nearly 1 million members logged on Live to play GTA IV online the day it was released. Additionally, users unlocked 2 million achievements within 24 hours of the game's release, amassing over 15 million Gamerscore points.
MS: 360 GTA IV Outselling PS3 Version 2-to-1 [Next Gen]