I bought this game a few months ago, a little wary of the contoversy surrounding it. I have to admit I do enjoy the game. Mainly because::

*the graphics are fantastic, very smooth and detailed
*the in-car radio is great, there are loads of stations to choose from with some recognisable songs from recent chart history. The music is incidently now available on CD.
The plots are comprehensive and involoving, you really feel like you are vital to certain missions, it's like being in Goodfellas or something!

The basic plot involves you in various missions including theft, drugs and killings, all of which lead to either an untimely end or success with fame, money, power and women.

I bought the game for about 40 GBP but you may get it cheaper second hand from somewhere like Game.

Well worth a buy! But be warned, don't bother if you are offended by language or violence.