This is a huge deal! I mean wasn't this game predicted to bring in over $600 million or was it billion? Either way if I understand this correctly, this faulty programming doesn't only effect the game, but it also causes irreversible damage to your console? What a crock!
Found this story on digg and decided to post, if you want to see the Grand Theft Auto IV screw-up in action before you buy the game then check out this link to YouTube: