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Now if they fix the f'in game freezes during the loading screen. I was able to get around it by disabling my internet connection, and loading the game again, so hopefully this will fix them as well.

is there somewhere we can download the ps3 patch online and transfer it? mine keeps timing out with some error code while its downloading

This cleared up all the network issues where you would get an error message on your cell phone. Still run on Gamespy crap servers, but at least you can connect and enjoy the multiplayer

i am a ps3 owner...newer 60gb config. i have zero freeze issues and have been playing online consistently. i get occasionally disconnected from games, and my rank is never saved between plays. i was hoping this new patch would fix these issues...it has not appeared to succeed as far as i can tell. anyone else on par with me here?

PS3 X360 blablabla. Give me the PC version, Rockstar. I don't want SecureROM on it either.

w00t! *re-enables his PS3 internet connection*

I've had no issues online with my copy, so this was just cutting 10mins out of my gaming time... one thing i wish they could fix with an update is the frame drops... that really shouldn't happen on a console

I installed the patch this afternoon, still get the same disconnected from one or more people message. It's guaranteed to happen to me if there is more than 4 people in a room. Am I the only one? Maybe my connection just sucks...

Now just give 360 owners the option to install content to the HDD to decrease loading times.

Can you apply this patch without starting the game itself?

I have not purchased it and don't want to go through all the fixes if the game freezes on the load screen or intro vid just to patch it.

Remember when 'not patching' was one of the perks of console gaming?

is the patch xbox live?

Only played the single player so far and never had issues getting into the game. I have a month old PS3 with an upgraded 160Gb hard drive. I do have a friend who had issues and almost deleted his save game. Still think the game is amazing, will be playing multiplayer soon

Didn't have any issues b4 the patch - none after.

no issues here. but looking forward to the influx of new deathmatch players w00t!

What game modes are people playing in GTA 4? I've been trying out some Deathmatches, GTA Races and Cops & Crooks but usually can only find two or three people on a server. I'm hoping more people will show up online when we're all patched up, but I'd like to find out what the most popular online mode is. Also, Firetruck hose during deathmatch is the win.

It still has bad frame rate issues

I just wish they'd fix the Non saving of rankings that some of us are getting!

Patch fixed my issues. Not that I couldn't play before without it.

PS3 owner -- no freeze problems! I think Rock Star Rocks for putting out a patch so quickly!

I hope they patch the 360 version, if I'm with more than one friend only two people will make it into the game 100% of the time. I have never played online with more than one friend. It is the buggiest multiplayer I've ever played.

lol ps3

Mine would lock up trying to access online play, but would NOT lock up if you signed out of PSN first, load the game, and THEN access the online area (which would force you to sign in then). Never had a problem as long as I followed that method. I got the patch last night and played SP with no issues, so I am hopeful that I won't have to jump thru hoops to play online now.

/40gb PS3 with no other known issues

"...prevents Gamespy’s servers from being overloaded and therefore reduces the impact on those servers that were causing the game to stutter and lock up."
so it was an online connection issue and not a glitch in GTA IV...

Good. Now, how about a patch for the offline freezing!

Anyone else think this is weird? "Rockstar Games just confirmed that they have released a patch" - like no one saw it?
Hmm, I wonder if Rockstar made this patch. . . Rockstar. . . I see a patch that appears to be from your offices. . . can you confirm?
EDIT: What an ugly logo - you'd think they'd have an icon with that guy in the hat that didn't have all those jagged edges. It's the compression I suppose, but still. . .

Damn, after playing the PS3 version for a week straight and then jumping on the 360 version, I could almost immediately feel how much better and faster it ran. The patch hasn't changed this.

R* are either waiting for the ingame XMB function or are really retarded: you can only participate in an online match with friends if you get invited. You cannot join. How silly is that?