How many discs

rob magic · 08-26-2012, 11:57 AM

Just wondering while looking at some screenshots. The graphics look amazing and watching the trailer it just looks sooooo good. Wonder how many discs it will come on.

iBuzz7S · 08-26-2012, 02:01 PM

Well it's no L.A. Noire, so there definitely won't be 3 discs.

I'm sure it will all be on a single disc, just like GTA IV.

ShadoW zonE · 08-26-2012, 05:27 PM

There is a chance they do it on 2 disks. One for singleplayer and one of multiplayer. But it depends on many things so no one can say for sure...

DxxxRules · 08-26-2012, 05:55 PM

I wouldn't mind if it was 2 disks, that would mean just longer and/or really detailed

InsaneKane87 · 09-08-2012, 04:59 AM

One disc for a massive single player and a second disc for multiplayer. One can only hope! I say games should be done like this anyways because to me they have to chop down SP when they add multiplayer to a game. Separating them on disc's would help.

B A R 4 D · 10-09-2012, 10:28 PM

GTA IV had both massive SP and MP and it all cam nicelye on a single disc, probably the same here. Graphics don#t take up a second disc especially if the game is coming out on the current consoles.

Selections · 11-16-2012, 02:29 PM

Referring to this:

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Originally Posted by InsaneKane87

Source's http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=498918 and http://www.gtav.net/

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Los Santos in GTA V is bigger than the worlds of RDR, San Andreas, and GTA IV combined.

Say there's 3 major islands, id love to see 1 disc per island. Jam pack it full of amazingness and what not. Plus another disc separate for multiplayer.
If the story is rumored to take 25 hours there could also be the need for an extra disc considering how much dialogue there is, the amount of radio stations and how long they go for before repeating etc.

2-3 discs would be a winner. Just so you can tell its gonna be huge without even playing it yet.

Iceskater101 · 11-16-2012, 07:05 PM

Dang bigger than all three of those games. Awesome!

supadryz · 11-16-2012, 07:10 PM

I will say 2 discs.

InsaneKane87 · 11-16-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Selections

Referring to this:
[/LEFT][/LIST]Say there's 3 major islands, id love to see 1 disc per island. Jam pack it full of amazingness and what not. Plus another disc separate for multiplayer.
If the story is rumored to take 25 hours there could also be the need for an extra disc considering how much dialogue there is, the amount of radio stations and how long they go for before repeating etc.

2-3 discs would be a winner. Just so you can tell its gonna be huge without even playing it yet.

I see there being 2 discs but still one for single player. Sure it's massive but look how massive Skyrim is in and out and that's only like 4.6GB and I believe you can fit 7 or 8 GB'S on one disc. What I'm getting at tho is with the option to switch from all 3 characters I can't imagine having more than one disc for single player. I didn't mind it for L.A. Noire because it was for the missions so maybe they could do the same mission wise for GTA V but let you still travel all over on one disc. Still hope multiplayer is on a separate disc.

B A R 4 D · 11-17-2012, 12:48 AM

Despite everything, my best guess is it's gonna be the standard SP/MP disc like it should be. I just hope the city is as detailed as it's size.

I think there might be a chance that you'll be able to play everything from 1 disc, but will have to download content from multiple discs.

iBuzz7S · 11-17-2012, 01:09 AM

Yeah, now I would say two discs. One for single player and the the other for online modes.

StolenPaper18 · 11-17-2012, 01:13 AM

If there are multiple disks, I hope we can just install them and play off of one. I don't like having to stop my gameplay and switch disks.

THE DEADLY DOG · 11-17-2012, 01:13 AM

Shoot they could give me 10 discs and I would still be down with it. I'm stoked.

Dz06lt · 11-17-2012, 01:53 AM

7 disc's lulz who cares really. It is what it is dont like buy it on PS3 thats what im doing, then ill probably get it again on 360....

dwayne_hicks · 11-17-2012, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by StolenPaper18

If there are multiple disks, I hope we can just install them and play off of one. I don't like having to stop my gameplay and switch disks.

This. As long as the discs don't take up too much space.

I see 2 to 3 discs for the game.

KuShNsTieN · 11-17-2012, 07:44 AM

Im thinking its going to be two disc if not one.. but no more than 2.

Selections · 11-17-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by StolenPaper18

If there are multiple disks, I hope we can just install them and play off of one. I don't like having to stop my gameplay and switch disks.

Its pretty much the norm these days, they would be severely backtracking any progress and just being plain lazy if you couldn't install the disks.

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Originally Posted by B A R 4 D

I just hope the city is as detailed as it's size.

I really hope so too. In saying that, I hope they bring in more uniqueness with each building. The generic standard layout in every apartment complex in GTA IV got boring.

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Originally Posted by InsaneKane87

I see there being 2 discs but still one for single player. Sure it's massive but look how massive Skyrim is in and out and that's only like 4.6GB and I believe you can fit 7 or 8 GB'S on one disc.

Skyrim is pretty simple when you think about it. Each area that is populated is loaded separately; Cities, dungeons, caves etc. GTA on the other hand is completely open. Being able to walk into a building or drive over to another island and have it load almost seamlessly.

Also the only major detail in Skyrim goes into the loading areas I just mentioned. Everything outside in "the world" or w/e you want to call it is just basic floor terrain with trees and rocks scattered. GTA is always busy with cars and people everywhere.

It all comes down to processing power though, no matter how many discs you chuck at it. If they can surprise me with a game that's amazing as what ive seen in screenshots & trailers I couldn't care less if it was 1 or 10 discs. Or even a 500mb download off live.

Iceskater101 · 11-17-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by StolenPaper18

If there are multiple disks, I hope we can just install them and play off of one. I don't like having to stop my gameplay and switch disks.

Same, I thought that was annoying for Max Payne 3.

OceanH · 11-17-2012, 06:58 PM

I'd say at least 2 discs but can easily see 3 discs: based on Rockstar's latest game Max Payne 3 which uses the RAGE engine too.

B A R 4 D · 11-17-2012, 07:42 PM

Enough about discs anyone think we'll get a free poster again?

Benny34 · 11-18-2012, 02:13 AM

most likely two disc.

KuShNsTieN · 11-18-2012, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by B A R 4 D

Enough about discs anyone think we'll get a free poster again?

We better..

Selections · 11-18-2012, 11:44 AM

Isnt there a poster on the other side of the map they include anyways?

I liked the tour guide book they did for Vice City, wonder if V will have something similar for Los Santos.

One Winged Joker · 11-18-2012, 11:57 AM

And I thought Liberty City was huge. If they pay close attention to details just as much as they did with GTA IV, I don't think it's going to fit in a single disc... Not that I care, either. Make a big one, Rockstar!

jswartz0181 · 11-18-2012, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Selections

Isnt there a poster on the other side of the map they include anyways?

Not with IV. The back side was a subway map.

Edword · 11-18-2012, 10:45 PM

I think it's safe to say it's going to be at least 2 discs.

B A R 4 D · 11-19-2012, 12:01 AM

The PC version got 2 posters one for the retail with Niko and his friends on it and and other for the DLC with some females.

Prince of Plots · 12-22-2012, 09:43 PM

No more then two discs and it will be convenient.

Symbiote Venom · 12-25-2012, 12:19 AM

1 disc min 2 disc Maximum

08-26-2012, 11:57 AM	#1
rob magic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hull, England Posts: 211 View My x360a Profile	How many discs Just wondering while looking at some screenshots. The graphics look amazing and watching the trailer it just looks sooooo good. Wonder how many discs it will come on. __________________ [/IMG]

08-26-2012, 02:01 PM	#2
iBuzz7S Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Down Under (Sydney, Australia) Posts: 4,905 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Well it's no L.A. Noire, so there definitely won't be 3 discs. I'm sure it will all be on a single disc, just like GTA IV. __________________ If you're posting something for a game you downloaded 4 weeks prior to release, you're gonna have a bad time.

08-26-2012, 05:27 PM	#3
ShadoW zonE Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 58 View My x360a Profile	There is a chance they do it on 2 disks. One for singleplayer and one of multiplayer. But it depends on many things so no one can say for sure... __________________

08-26-2012, 05:55 PM	#4
DxxxRules Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: My House Posts: 621 View My x360a Profile	I wouldn't mind if it was 2 disks, that would mean just longer and/or really detailed __________________ Rockstar Energy x Falken Tire

09-08-2012, 04:59 AM	#5
InsaneKane87 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United States Posts: 1,111 View My x360a Profile	One disc for a massive single player and a second disc for multiplayer. One can only hope! I say games should be done like this anyways because to me they have to chop down SP when they add multiplayer to a game. Separating them on disc's would help. __________________

10-09-2012, 10:28 PM	#6
B A R 4 D Reacher Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 13,486 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 10 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	GTA IV had both massive SP and MP and it all cam nicelye on a single disc, probably the same here. Graphics don#t take up a second disc especially if the game is coming out on the current consoles. __________________ 2nd gamer on x360a to finish both versions of GTA IV.

11-16-2012, 07:05 PM	#8
Iceskater101 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,208 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Dang bigger than all three of those games. Awesome! __________________ credits to DEG23

11-16-2012, 07:10 PM	#9
supadryz Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norwich, England Posts: 838 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	I will say 2 discs. __________________

11-17-2012, 12:48 AM	#11
B A R 4 D Reacher Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 13,486 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 10 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Despite everything, my best guess is it's gonna be the standard SP/MP disc like it should be. I just hope the city is as detailed as it's size. I think there might be a chance that you'll be able to play everything from 1 disc, but will have to download content from multiple discs. __________________ 2nd gamer on x360a to finish both versions of GTA IV.

11-17-2012, 01:09 AM	#12
iBuzz7S Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Down Under (Sydney, Australia) Posts: 4,905 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Yeah, now I would say two discs. One for single player and the the other for online modes. __________________ If you're posting something for a game you downloaded 4 weeks prior to release, you're gonna have a bad time.

11-17-2012, 01:13 AM	#13
StolenPaper18 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Monterey, California Posts: 2,691 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	If there are multiple disks, I hope we can just install them and play off of one. I don't like having to stop my gameplay and switch disks. __________________ [D2D]

11-17-2012, 01:13 AM	#14
THE DEADLY DOG RIP Cody. Miss you pup. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,964 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 10 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Shoot they could give me 10 discs and I would still be down with it. I'm stoked. __________________ My Writing My Movie Reviews Check out this new, game related upcoming podcast as it takes off: https://nerdcage.wordpress.com/

11-17-2012, 01:53 AM	#15
Dz06lt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PA Posts: 4,911 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	7 disc's lulz who cares really. It is what it is dont like buy it on PS3 thats what im doing, then ill probably get it again on 360.... __________________ PSWII60 96 PS3 Now Playing Dishonored; 86 Xbox360 Now Playing Metro Last Light; 17 Wii Now Playing Nothing.

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KuShNsTieN Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York Posts: 581 View My x360a Profile	Im thinking its going to be two disc if not one.. but no more than 2. __________________

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OceanH Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 1,308 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	I'd say at least 2 discs but can easily see 3 discs: based on Rockstar's latest game Max Payne 3 which uses the RAGE engine too. __________________ PC: Intel Core i5 3550, 8GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 275 896MB, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit [Will upgrade GPU!] MacBook Pro 15": Mac OS X Snow Leopard, (Boot Camp) Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit PlayStation 3 (HDD upgraded to 500GB) PS2 Backward compatible XBOX 360 S 250GB HDD (replaced XBOX 360 Pro - Zephyr) + Kinect PlayStation Vita & other gaming platforms PSN ID: OceanH / Xbox Live gamertag: Ocean H

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11-17-2012, 07:42 PM	#21
B A R 4 D Reacher Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 13,486 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 10 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Enough about discs anyone think we'll get a free poster again? __________________ 2nd gamer on x360a to finish both versions of GTA IV.

11-18-2012, 11:44 AM	#24
Selections Trance Connoisseur Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: A State of Trance Posts: 401 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Isnt there a poster on the other side of the map they include anyways? I liked the tour guide book they did for Vice City, wonder if V will have something similar for Los Santos.

11-18-2012, 11:57 AM	#25
One Winged Joker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Spain Posts: 291 View My x360a Profile	And I thought Liberty City was huge. If they pay close attention to details just as much as they did with GTA IV, I don't think it's going to fit in a single disc... Not that I care, either. Make a big one, Rockstar! __________________

11-18-2012, 10:45 PM	#27
Edword Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 164 View My x360a Profile	I think it's safe to say it's going to be at least 2 discs.

11-19-2012, 12:01 AM	#28
B A R 4 D Reacher Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 13,486 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 10 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	The PC version got 2 posters one for the retail with Niko and his friends on it and and other for the DLC with some females. __________________ 2nd gamer on x360a to finish both versions of GTA IV.

12-22-2012, 09:43 PM	#29
Prince of Plots Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 14 View My x360a Profile	No more then two discs and it will be convenient.

12-25-2012, 12:19 AM	#30
Symbiote Venom Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 36 View My x360a Profile	1 disc min 2 disc Maximum __________________

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