It seems that Take-Two has suggested a sort of “fix” if that’s what you want to call it, for the freezing issues that have plagued some Playstation 3 owners Grand Theft Auto IV gameplay. I’m telling you now though, you aren’t gonna like it. The 12 step process is below. If you want a complete walkthrough, visit Gamespot. They seemed to have gotten their info from the support team at Take-Two.
1. Delete the game’s install data
2. Delete the game’s save files.
3. Disable your internet connectivity
4. Disable the console information board
5. Disabe Media Server functionality
6. Delete all of the system’s internet cache
7. Turn of the PS3 screen saver
8. Manually restart PS3 by holding power button for 5 sec. then release and turn back on by holding button for 5 sec.
9. Try game again
Now change these in-game options:
10. Turn off auto save
11. Turn off flicker filter
12. Turn off controller vibration feature