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My last gaming system was Atari 2600...oh, and Game Boy Color. Help with playing GTA V

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My daughter has a Playstation 4 and mostly plays Grand Theft Auto V online. I've played it some and thought it might be fun to play together when she's at college. So I bought GTA V for PC, which includes online. I'm using Steam, if that matters. What do I need to buy in order to "team up" with her in GTA V? I can't seem to be able to add her as a friend. Do I need to pay for Playstation Plus?
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ChinaRider
01-25-2021 at 05:36 AM.
01-25-2021 at 05:36 AM.
I don't game much, and when I do it's only on PC. My son uses the Xbox but I'm not very involved in it, so take this for what it's worth...

A quick google search indicates that there are games that are 'cross-platform' supported but GTA doesn't appear to be one of them, so I think you're out of luck.
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emelvee
01-25-2021 at 06:27 AM.
01-25-2021 at 06:27 AM.
Thanks...I looked up cross-platform and GTA definitely doesn't support playing with people on different platforms.
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BostonBatman
01-25-2021 at 06:53 AM.
01-25-2021 at 06:53 AM.
Plenty of people out there still on ps4 but tons of people who have already upgraded to ps5. If you want some gta training, I'll play with you haha. DM me. You'll need a ps4, the game, and ps4 plus, but you can likely find a used bundle for 100/150, then just get the service. I repair systems on the side so I can share my sources/methods in how to find reliable used listings.


Alternatively, you can get your daughter a ps4 pro and use her old system (for the money involved, this is like a bonus gift for her since teaming up is the real thing). Like I said, DM me and I'm v happy to chat.
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godfather927
01-25-2021 at 09:06 AM.
01-25-2021 at 09:06 AM.
Quote from emelvee :
My daughter has a Playstation 4 and mostly plays Grand Theft Auto V online. I've played it some and thought it might be fun to play together when she's at college. So I bought GTA V for PC, which includes online. I'm using Steam, if that matters. What do I need to buy in order to "team up" with her in GTA V? I can't seem to be able to add her as a friend. Do I need to pay for Playstation Plus?
That's because you have a Steam ID and she has a PSN ID. Two different ecosystems.
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Frogstar
01-25-2021 at 09:23 AM.
01-25-2021 at 09:23 AM.
Quote from emelvee :
Thanks...I looked up cross-platform and GTA definitely doesn't support playing with people on different platforms.
And you're fortunate to be in an era where you can probably get a refund on the game from Steam Smilie
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emelvee
01-25-2021 at 09:26 AM.
01-25-2021 at 09:26 AM.
I also have a PSN ID... do I need to buy the guy from Sony then? I know the two accounts are sync'd. I'm so confused lol

It doesn't really matter if I won't be able to meet up with her on GTA since we're connecting on different platforms. The whole point of me buying GTA was to play together with her once in a while.
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Frogstar
01-25-2021 at 12:08 PM.
01-25-2021 at 12:08 PM.
Right, you'd need to be on a PlayStation to play together.
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Mixmode
01-25-2021 at 01:04 PM.
01-25-2021 at 01:04 PM.
Your last system was a 2600. Do you play other games on this GTA V capable PC?
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godfather927
01-25-2021 at 01:12 PM.
01-25-2021 at 01:12 PM.
Quote from emelvee :
My last gaming system was Atari 2600...oh, and Game Boy Color...

Quote from emelvee :
I also have a PSN ID... do I need to buy the guy from Sony then? I know the two accounts are sync'd. I'm so confused lol

It doesn't really matter if I won't be able to meet up with her on GTA since we're connecting on different platforms. The whole point of me buying GTA was to play together with her once in a while.
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dayv
01-25-2021 at 01:19 PM.
01-25-2021 at 01:19 PM.
Quote from godfather927 :
what? she set up a PSN ID on her daughters PS4.

i used to slum it back in the days on occasion. i had xboxlive gamertag on my friend's 360. i might as well collect those juicey juicey achievements if i'm going to slum it.

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emelvee
01-25-2021 at 01:46 PM.
01-25-2021 at 01:46 PM.
Quote from godfather927 :
lol I guess have a GTA V ID, not PSN. It's not like I know what the hell I'm doing here
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Frogstar
01-25-2021 at 02:20 PM.
01-25-2021 at 02:20 PM.
Quote from godfather927 :
Lol2
Quote from dayv :
what? she set up a PSN ID on her daughters PS4.

i used to slum it back in the days on occasion. i had xboxlive gamertag on my friend's 360. i might as well collect those juicey juicey achievements if i'm going to slum it.
MLV is a dude Ohmy
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emelvee
01-25-2021 at 03:36 PM.
01-25-2021 at 03:36 PM.
Quote from Frogstar :


MLV is a dude
Supposedly
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Frogstar
01-25-2021 at 04:57 PM.
01-25-2021 at 04:57 PM.
Quote from emelvee :
Supposedly
The photographic evidence I've seen is convincing enough for me, I require no further documentation or proof.
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