LATEST NEWS & INFO
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http://www.gran-turismo.com/en/gt5p/news/d2648.htmlThe free online update of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue to Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Spec III has begun.
The main contents of this update are as follows:
Additional Cars
- The following 3 cars have been added, for a total of 74 cars.
- Citroën / GT by Citroën
- Ferrari / Ferrari California
- Lotus / Evora
Events
- The amount of all event prizes have been increased.
- The difficulties of all events have been readjusted.
Controllability
- Improved controllability using the wireless controller.
- Added key assignments for Player 2 in "Device"
Time Trial
- Speed limitation due to penalties have been removed, and changed to invalidate laptimes.
Drift Trial
- Changed to a rolling start.
Amar212s exclusive PAL hands on previewInclusion of Ferrari F2007
http://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=103447
Get Your Motor Running - Gran Turismo 5 Prologue
http://www.scee.presscentre.com/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=4519&NewsAreaID=2
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue line-up now confirmed
http://www.scee.presscentre.com/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=4515&NewsAreaID=2
Vehicles, Tracks and Additional Features Confirmed for Gran Turismo5 Prologue in North America
http://www.us.playstation.com/News/PressReleases/459
Logitech Unveils Official Wheel of Gran Turismo for PLAYSTATION®3
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/172/4312&&cl=us,en
GRAN TURISMO 5 Prologue Chinese Downloadable Version will be released on PLAYSTATION®Store on 1st February
http://asia.playstation.com/eng_hk/index.php?q=node/1312
Unofficial GT5 PS3 Theme by alba
http://albator.eu/blog/2007/11/18/unofficial-gt5-ps3-theme-released/
http://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=100020
Famitsu preview
http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1212392_1407.html
GAME OVERVIEW
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PUBLISHER: Sony Computer Entertainment
DEVELOPER: Polyphony Digital
GENRE: Driving Simulator / オンラインカーライフシミュレータ (Online Car Life Simulator)
NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 1, with up to 16 when online
JIZZTASTICS: Full (Upscaled) 1080p resolution 60fps in game/30fps replay
DISTRIBUTION FORMATS: Blu-ray and PlayStation Store Downloadable
REQUIRED SPACE: Approximately 5gb
COMPATIBLE PERPHIRIALS: SIXAXIS, DUALSHOCK 3, Logitech Driving Force series and G25 wheel support
JAPAN
Official Website English/Japanese
Release Date: 13th December 2007
Pricing: Blu-ray ¥4,980, PlayStation Store ¥4,500
ASIA
http://asia.playstation.com/hk/promo/gt5_prologue/
Release Date PSN: 1st February 2008
Pricing: HK$298 / SG$59.99 / NT$1320
Release Date BD Version: 15th February 2008
Pricing: HK$328 / SG$66 / NT$1490
EUROPE & OCEANIA
http://granturismoworld.com/
Release Date BD Version: 26th March 2008
Release Date PSN and PS3 Bundle: 27th March 2008
NORTH AMERICA
http://www.us.playstation.com/GranTurismo/
Release Date: 17th April 2008
Pricing: US$39.99
RECOMMENDED PERIPHERALS
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Logitech G25 (clutch support)
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/pc_gaming/wheels/devices/131
Logitech Driving Force GT
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/playstation_3/devices/4172&cl=us,en
Sony DUALSHOCK 3
http://www.jp.playstation.com/peripheral/ps3/
KEY FEATURES
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- The first ever Gran Turismo title with online racing: drive online against up to 16 other Gran Turismo aces
- Race the Eiger Nordwand, Daytona International Speedway, the London City Track, Fuji Speedway, Suzuka and the High Speed Ring - then race them all in alternative layouts
- All-new physics engine means true next-generation vehicle handling
- All-new and improved opponent AI for a nail-biting race experience
- Access to Gran Turismo TV: a world of great motoring TV programming online including the BBCs Top Gear
- In-game museum featuring the history and heritage of the top car manufacturers
- My Garage - a personalised homepage feature with calendar, clock and map & weather of major race circuits worldwide
- Quick Tune facility allows you to adjust power, tyres, suspension and more
- All in stunning High Definition at 1080p
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
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- Drift Mode The players drifting technique is measured based on drift angles, racing lines, and speeds within evaluation zones located at various turns on the course.
- In Depth Car Tuning Players have the ability to adjust the vehicles performance, including power, tyres, suspension and the ability for quick tuning whilst racing.
- Two-player Split Screen Racing Allows players to race head-to-head offline.
- New Race Events Online racing fans can join in on a new set of scheduled events and time trials.
CURRENT VEHICLES 74
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Acura
NSX '91
Alfa Romeo
147 TI 2.0 TWIN SPARK '06
Brera Sky Window 3.2 JTS Q4 '06
Amuse
S2000 GT1 Turbo
Amuse/Opera Performance Gran Turismo 350Z RS
Art Morrison
Corvette'60
Aston Martin
DB9 Coupe '06
Audi
R8 4.2 FSI R tronic '07
TT Coupe 3.2 quattro '07
Blitz
Dunlop ER34 '07
BMW
135i Coupe '07
135tii '08
M3 Coupe '07
Z4 '03
Chevrolet
Corvette Z06 '06
Corvette Z06 (C6) Tuned Car
Citroen
GT by Citroën
C4 Coupe 2.0VTS '06
Daihatsu
Copen Active Top '02
OFC-1 '07
Dodge
Viper GTS '02
Viper SRT10 Coupe
Viper SRT10 Coupe Tuned Car
Ferrari
512BB '76
599 '06
California '08
F2007 '07
F40 '92
F430 '06
Ford
Focus ST '06
GT '05
GT Tuned Car
Mustang V8 GT Coupe Premium '07
Honda
Integra TYPE R (DC5) '04
NSX Type R '02
Jaguar
XK Coupe '06
Lancia
Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione '91
Lexus
IS F '07
Lotus
Elise '04
Elise Tuned Car
Elise 111R '04
Elise 111R Tuned Car
Evora '08
Mazda
ATENZA Sport (2007 Tokyo Motor Show reference exhibit)
RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD) '02
RX-8 Type S '03
Mercedes-Benz
SL 55 AMG (R230) '02
Mines
BNR34 Skyline GT-R N1 base '06
Mini
Cooper-S '06
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution IX GSR '05
Lancer Evolution IX GSR Tuned Car
Lancer Evolution X GSR Premium Package '07
Lancer Evolution X GSR Tuned Car
Nissan
Fairlady Z Version S (Z33) '07
GT-R (R35) '07
GT-R Proto '05
Skyline Coupe 370GT Type SP (V36) '07
Skyline Coupe (V36) Tuned Car
Skyline Coupe Concept '07
Skyline GT-R Vspec II Nur (R34) '02
Skyline Sedan 350GT Type SP (V36) '06
Renault
Clio Renault Sport V6 24V '00
Clio Renault Sport V6 24V Tuned Car
Subaru
Impreza Sedan WRX STI spec C Type RA '05
Impreza WRX STI (18inch BBS Wheel Option) '07
Suzuki
Cappuccino (EA21R) '95
Cappuccino Tuned Car
Cervo SR '07
Swift Sport '07
Swift Sport Tuned Car
TVR
Tamora '02
Tuscan Speed Six '00
Volkswagen
Golf IV GTI '01
Golf V GTI '05
Possible Regional Exclusives
Lexus IS F Tuned Car
Mazda RX-7 (FD) Special Tuned Car
Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD) Tuned Car
Peugeot 207GTI '07
Peugeot 307cc Premium AVN '04
RE Amemiya FD3S RX-7
CIRCUITS
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Suzuka Circuit
Suzuka Circuit
Suzuka Circuit East Course
Daytona International Speedway
Superspeedway
The Road Course
Fuji International Speedway
Fuji Speedway F
Fuji Speedway GT
Eiger Nordwand (Forward)
Eiger Nordwand (Reverse)
London (Forward)
London (Reverse)
High Speed Ring (Forward)
High Speed Ring (Reverse)
TRAILERS AND VIDEOS
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Gamersyde
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_5645_en.html
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_5649_en.html
Ruliweb
http://ruliweb.empas.com/data/rulinews/read.htm?num=15925
GT5P PS3 Its a game TV Spot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoNANK5EWNU
GT5P; Nissan GT-R Japanese TV Spot
http://www.gran-turismo.com/jp/movie/d1488.html
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=214739
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20071207/gt5.htm
GT TV Feature: THE GT-R Legend INSIDE STORY I
http://www.gran-turismo.com/jp/gt5p/news/d1468.html
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20071129/gt5p.htm
http://gamersyde.com/news_5586_en.html
Tokyo Game Show 07 Feature (available on the US PlayStation Store)
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Concept Movie (Type C) (1080p version is now available on the PlayStation Store)