An Xbox version wouldn't be the answer. We're not aware of any Microsoft policy in this regard, but GTA:San Andreas - also by Rockstar - is the only Xbox AO title listed by the ESRB, and that was retrospectively re-rated after the discovery of the notorious 'Hot Coffee' hidden mini-game. It seems Rockstar's best chance of getting the game on the market is to port it to the PC.

That would still leave the problems of major US retailers refusing to sell AO games, as well as any national bans that are imposed - but the alternative is to shelve the game and write off the huge development costs.{moscomment}