I don't see how 360 owners are getting an "incomplete" version of GTAIV because they don't have a mandatory install (mind you, it's not like you have the option on the PS3 version either).

Do I agree there should be an option, since the 360 could handle it? Yes.

But just because that option doesn't exist, means the 360 owners are getting some gimped version - we are getting the extra content afterall. Which, to me, would mean we're still getting the "complete" version, just without an extra option that not everyone could take advantage of.

They can't because it's not done yet; there aren't any clear reports as to how far along that exclusive content is in the development pipeline. Advertising it now would be akin to pushing vaporware, not that it won't be ready to roll this Fall. 

I've already ordered the PS3 version since most reports say it runs smoother. Not to mention the PS3 hardware I'll be playing the game on runs smoother as well, not that I've had any hardware problems with my 360 yet (knock on wood).  

While I can't see myself caring about the 360 DLC by Fall since I'll probably have stopped playing the game by then in favor of the grocery list of good new games being released, if the content is so unbelievably fantastic beyond anyone's wildest dreams to the point that it makes people cry tears of joy and happiness for having a 360, I'll just buy a used or discounted copy of the 360 version. But somehow, I don't see this happening.  

I thought it was the opposite... that PS3 owners would be angry with not getting the DLC...

Wrong.

PS3 owners only get the incomplete theatre version of GTA4.

It's the X360 owners who get the complete game (DLC) - the Director's cut of GTA4.

Again, faulty reasoning.

There is no DLC available when 360 owners pick up their copy of GTAIV tomorrow. And it won't be available until some time during the Fall.

By that line of reasoning, all 360 owners are getting an "incomplete" game until they buy the extra content in the Fall when it's available.

Which makes it all the weirder.

You can install content but not data?

Why not have an optional install?

@ greenmedic88

It doesn't have to be done, just say if it's missions, Horse Armor, or a new game.

Actually I don't believe I've said that the Xbox 360 has the complete version.  What I regularly do is quote Rockstar, who were adamant that only the Xbox 360 has the "complete GTAIV experience."  There is a difference, please stop twisting my words.

As for your first point, I apologize for misreading.  However, just as I did not say the PS3 version was weak, I didn't say it was gimped either. 

*slaps forehead*

jeez...

i've got to hand it to micrsoft's pr. they made it seem as if this dlc makes this game complete. even though most games these days get dlc all the time...

you do realise that the ps3 version is capable of using dlc too?

The only reaosn PS3 needs HD install is because the 2X bluray drive is 3 times slower than the 12 times DVD DL drive. If PS3 did not have the install it would take 3 times as long to load as seen on games such as Ninja Gaiden Sigma.

Anywho, once game comes out...and if its totally unplayable because of framerate and pop in issues, I will come back here and bitch about the 360 version. If not...you need to back off and let people enjoy their GTA4.