Grand Theft Auto IV for Xbox 360 (Product Code: NJA-00015) is the Japanese NTSC-J version of Rockstar Games’ critically acclaimed open-world action game, originally released in 2008. This version was localized for the Japanese market and includes content and presentation tailored to regional standards.

🎮 Game Overview

• Title: Grand Theft Auto IV

• Platform: Xbox 360

• Product Code: NJA-00015

• Region: NTSC-J (Japan)

• Developer: Rockstar North

• Publisher: Rockstar Games

• Release Date (Japan): October 30, 2008

• Genre: Open-world action-adventure

• Mode: Single-player, Online Multiplayer (Xbox Live—features now limited)

🧨 Game Summary

You play as Niko Bellic, an Eastern European war veteran who arrives in Liberty City (a fictional New York City) seeking a new life—and revenge. The game features a massive open world, rich characters, and a dark, mature narrative exploring the American Dream through the lens of crime and corruption.

⚙️ Key Features

• Expansive Open World: A living, breathing city filled with activities, pedestrians, and secrets.

• Cinematic Storytelling: Gritty, realistic tone with a complex protagonist and strong voice acting.

• Physics Engine: Uses Rockstar’s RAGE engine with Euphoria for realistic animation and vehicle handling.

• Side Activities: Mini-games (bowling, darts, pool), dating, internet, taxi missions, etc.

• Multiplayer (Legacy): Offered deathmatches, racing, and co-op missions (Xbox Live servers support is now minimal or shut down).

🌐 Language & Region Info

• Product Code NJA-00015 is region-locked to NTSC-J (Japanese Xbox 360 consoles).

• Will not run on NTSC-U (North American) or PAL (European) consoles unless they are region-free.

• Language:

  • Japanese version often includes Japanese subtitles and menus

  • English voice acting is usually retained

  • Some in-game content (violence, sexual content) may be censored or toned down for compliance with Japan’s rating system (CERO Z)

🔁 Compatibility & Versions

• Not backward compatible with Xbox One/Series X|S for disc-based NTSC-J versions.