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Umm, okay?

 

http://i.imgur.com/D2jmwRf.jpg

 

Either a misunderstanding, or Rockstar goofed like Bungie did with Halo 3.

 

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Optimal performance.

 

For optimal performance, we recommend not installing that disc. We will have more info on our Support Site at launch.

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Either a misunderstanding, or Rockstar goofed like Bungie did with Halo 3.

 

How was that a "goof" by Bungie, Halo 3 was released long before the Install Game option, why should it have been specialised for something that wasn't even possible at first?

 

Rant aside, I don't have any space left in my old 20gb HDD to install anymore games XD fingers crossed I can even make room for gta!

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I installed both discs, I hate the noise the xbox makes otherwise. I have already played over 20 hours so far, not a single problem.

 

The game runs fantastic, no popups, smooth and responsive controls, and the graphics are just amazing. You'll see some viewpoints where you'll just be standing there enjoying the view, unbelievable what they have done, that this is possible with 2005 technology.

 

WHAT A GAME SO FAR, UNBELIEVABLE!

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The Xbox probably multitasks better by only having to pull assets from one part of the HDD alongside the disc, rather than having two access two parts of the HDD at the same time.

 

That sounds reasonable. I think I'm gonna try out both options but if installing the play disc somehow causes damage to my xbox then I'm gonna go with not installing.

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Skyrim had a similar problem at launch; if you installed the play disc, the hdd was trying to pull too many resources from one source and caused texture issues.

 

I'd say Rockstar likely does sufficient playtesting to realize minor bugs like this. They didn't want to announce it day before release to cause any bad press, but they will likely make a statement on their support page tomorrow for people with texture/pop in issues on possible fixes.

 

Skyrim eventually patched it so that you could install without texture issue, but yeah, 8 year old tech functions a certain way, same as old pcs that require dual/quad ports to handle a lot of resources.

 

Either don't install play disc or like some suggest, install it to a separate usb hdd/high speed flashdrive you will keep plugged in at all times.

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Although I don't know if it's the truth, it's been implied that the disc is mostly just providing video and audio streaming; which obviously saves the hard drive having to do that on top of everything else (I also heard it may be spinning at half speed). The digital only versions are obviously all coming from the one device but probably have their files sorted differently - for Rockstar's sake here's hoping they don't have visual issues the disc based versions don't; that's not PR they need.

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It's already using the HDD for the 8GB mandatory install, loading textures etc I guess, so putting the play disc on the same storage device will cause problems with the slowish transfer rates of 360 HDD's. Should be fine if you install on a separate USB i'd have thought.

 

 

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Seems like no one told the support staff as this is posted in the knowledge base.

 

Last updated 19 days ago

Question: Can I install Grand Theft Auto V to an external hard drive on Xbox 360 or does it have to be an internal Xbox 360 HDD or a USB flash drive?

Answer: For best performance, we recommend installing Grand Theft Auto V to either the internal Xbox 360 HDD or a USB flash drive.

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http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/omg.gif

 

This doesn't even make any sense. What an idiot, he could at least explain why if so. I'm installing both discs right now, just in case anyone is wondering:

 

PLAY disc > 7,8GB (Grand Theft Auto V Disc 2)

INSTALL disc >

 

gtav - part 1 (downloaded items) - 2,0GB

gtav - part 2 (downloaded items) - 2,0GB

gtav - part 3 (downloaded items) - 1,7GB

gtav - part0 (downloaded items) - 2,0GB

 

That's what it all says in the storage section, whatever that means!

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Just got my copy from the midnight launch here in Australia, Has anyone here who said they were going to install both discs noticed any problems?

 

I'm currently playing the install disc (so It installs itself) and I think I will install the play disc, unless I hear of any problems...

 

EDIT: Jelmer, missed your post the first time round. Install it is :)

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Just got my copy from the midnight launch here in Australia, Has anyone here who said they were going to install both discs noticed any problems?

 

Man I'm only at the beginning of the game so I can't say much. I'm pretty sure this can't be true and was a joke. I've installed BOTH DISCS!!!

I installed both discs, I hate the noise the xbox makes otherwise. I have already played over 20 hours so far, not a single problem.

THAT'S what I'm talking about, nice!!!

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I installed both discs, I hate the noise the xbox makes otherwise. I have already played over 20 hours so far, not a single problem.

 

The game runs fantastic, no popups, smooth and responsive controls, and the graphics are just amazing. You'll see some viewpoints where you'll just be standing there enjoying the view, unbelievable what they have done, that this is possible with 2005 technology.

Yeah, I hate the noise too. Definitely will be installing both discs, as I do for all games.

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