The previous Grand Theft Auto titles were originally timed exclusives on the PlayStation 2, before making their release on other platforms, such as the Xbox, months later; however, Grand Theft Auto IV, the latest installment, was released simultaneously on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Fostele titluri Grand Theft Auto au fost lansate inițial pe PlayStation 2, înainte de a apărea pe alte platforme, cum ar fi Xbox, după câteva luni; cu toate acestea, Grand Theft Auto IV a fost lansat simultan pe Xbox 360 și PlayStation 3.