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The use of the phone is greatly expanded in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and its [[GTA IV Episodes|episodes]]. The player can use the phone (given to [[Niko Bellic]] by his cousin [[Roman Bellic|Roman]] during the [[It's Your Call|second mission]]), and a [[Whiz|camera phone]] from [[Playboy X]], during the mission [[Photo Shoot]] to make calls, a new feature to the series | The use of the phone is greatly expanded in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and its [[GTA IV Episodes|episodes]]. The player can use the phone (given to [[Niko Bellic]] by his cousin [[Roman Bellic|Roman]] during the [[It's Your Call|second mission]]), and a [[Whiz|camera phone]] from [[Playboy X]], during the mission [[Photo Shoot]] to make calls, a new feature to the series | ||
Niko can now call his [[Friendships in GTA IV|friends]] and [[Girlfriends in GTA IV|girlfriends]] to hang out or go on dates respectively, and can now receive text and picture messages from people. Niko can also use his phone to access [[Cheats in GTA IV|cheats]], go to [[Multiplayer in GTA IV|multiplayer]], and call emergency vehicles (like [[Police Car]]s, [[Ambulance]]s, and [[Fire Truck]]s) for assistance. The second model of phone is equipped with a camera, available for use anytime, and used in certain missions. Use of the phone can also trigger some missions, like | Niko can now call his [[Friendships in GTA IV|friends]] and [[Girlfriends in GTA IV|girlfriends]] to hang out or go on dates respectively, and can now receive text and picture messages from people. Niko can also use his phone to access [[Cheats in GTA IV|cheats]], go to [[Multiplayer in GTA IV|multiplayer]], and call emergency vehicles (like [[Police Car]]s, [[Ambulance]]s, and [[Fire Truck]]s) for assistance. The second model of phone is equipped with a camera, available for use anytime, and used in certain missions. Use of the phone can also trigger some missions, like [[The Holland Play]], and preemptively calling some characters may trigger story-related dialogue more quickly. | ||
The theme and ringtone of the phone can be changed via a [[Vipluxuryringtones.com|website]] on the in-game [[Internet in GTA IV|internet]] after the second model of the phone is acquired. The two phones used by Niko during the game are [[Badger]] and [[Whiz]] brand phones. | The theme and ringtone of the phone can be changed via a [[Vipluxuryringtones.com|website]] on the in-game [[Internet in GTA IV|internet]] after the second model of the phone is acquired. The two phones used by Niko during the game are [[Badger]] and [[Whiz]] brand phones. | ||
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In the console versions of the game, the phone can also be used as a kind of 'super handbrake', to instantly stop any vehicle, no matter the speed. Initiating the camera while driving will instantly stop the car — the player can leave the phone open to the 'Camera' menu option, and then press X (on PS3) or A (on Xbox 360) when they want to stop. This is presumably a bug, and was fixed in the PC version — activating the phone camera while driving on PC will merely change the game camera to the 'hood cam' perspective, and activate the phone camera as normal. As this exploit requires a camera function, it can only be performed once the player has acquired the second model of phone. | In the console versions of the game, the phone can also be used as a kind of 'super handbrake', to instantly stop any vehicle, no matter the speed. Initiating the camera while driving will instantly stop the car — the player can leave the phone open to the 'Camera' menu option, and then press X (on PS3) or A (on Xbox 360) when they want to stop. This is presumably a bug, and was fixed in the PC version — activating the phone camera while driving on PC will merely change the game camera to the 'hood cam' perspective, and activate the phone camera as normal. As this exploit requires a camera function, it can only be performed once the player has acquired the second model of phone. | ||
=== Episodes === | |||
In [[The Lost and Damned]] and [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], phones are practically the same except with cosmetic changes. Johnny and Luis each have a unique theme for their phones. Johnny's phone assumes a more hardy appearance with a black plastic/leather phonecase, and has a unique "Lost MC" theme featuring [[The Lost Brotherhood|The Lost Motorcycle Club]]'s patch. [[Luis Fernando Lopez]]'s phone appears to be more high-end than Niko and Johnny's phones and is round, similar to Johnny's, and has a glowing blue keypad and a unique "Club" theme. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In GTA San Andreas, if the player has dual pistols wielded and gets a phone call, CJ will pull out two phones. | *In GTA San Andreas, if the player has dual pistols wielded and gets a phone call, CJ will pull out two phones. | ||
*In GTA IV the second model of the phone can be customized with themes and ringtones from websites. On the streets of the Liberty City random pedestrians will sometimes take out their phones to receive a call. If you look closely at the civilians phone, you will notice that the theme on their phone's screen will be the same as your current phone theme, and if you hit them you can take their phone. | *In GTA IV the second model of the phone can be customized with themes and ringtones from websites. On the streets of the Liberty City random pedestrians will sometimes take out their phones to receive a call. If you look closely at the civilians phone, you will notice that the theme on their phone's screen will be the same as your current phone theme, and if you hit them you can take their phone. | ||
*Almost each phone resembles a real-life phone: | *Almost each phone resembles a real-life phone: | ||
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**Luis' phone resembles a [[wp:HTC Desire|HTC Desire]]. | **Luis' phone resembles a [[wp:HTC Desire|HTC Desire]]. | ||
* | *Advertisements of phones in GTA IV and its episodes depicts a battery meter on the phone, yet the phones the player uses never run out of battery. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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Image:Mobilephone-GTALCS.png|The mobile phone as a pickup in GTA Liberty City Stories. | Image:Mobilephone-GTALCS.png|The mobile phone as a pickup in GTA Liberty City Stories. | ||
Image:Mobilephone-GTA4.jpg|The mobile phone in GTA IV renders its screen and keypad into a display on the lower right of the screen; this is replicated on the "actual" phone Niko holds, as seen here. | Image:Mobilephone-GTA4.jpg|The mobile phone in GTA IV renders its screen and keypad into a display on the lower right of the screen; this is replicated on the "actual" phone Niko holds, as seen here. | ||
Mobilephone-TLAD.png|[[Johnny Klebitz]]'s phone in The Lost and Damned. | Image:Mobilephone-TLAD.png|[[Johnny Klebitz]]'s phone in The Lost and Damned. | ||
Mobilephone-TBOGT.png|[[Luis Fernando Lopez]]'s phone in The Ballad of Gay Tony. | Image:Mobilephone-TBOGT.png|[[Luis Fernando Lopez]]'s phone in The Ballad of Gay Tony. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
|} | |} | ||