Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

The award-winning Gran Turismo franchise returns with its 5th installment, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, exclusively for PlayStation 3. With its signature realism and unrivaled physics, this highly anticipated precursor to Gran Turismo 5 continues to blur the line between simulation and reality."Prologue" is defined as an introductory or preceding event or development, and true to every letter, Gran Turismo 5: Prologue treats both long-time fans of the Gran Turismo franchise as well as those coming to it new, with a generous sampling of what they can expect to see in Gran Turismo 5 later in the year and further releases on the PS3.The new direction of Grand TurismoTake your ride online for the first time.View larger.Race across six international tracks.View larger.Customize your ride in the garage.View larger.Developed By the BestPolyphony Digital is the developer of the Gran Turismo franchise, led by creator Kazunori Yamauchi. Polyphony Digital is known for pushing the limits of the PlayStation hardware, and with its realistic graphics and physics, Gran Turismo 5: Prologue is no different. In addition to receiving CAD data from the auto manufacturers, they have taken thousands of photos to model each car (and track). As an example of the level of detail, a car in Gran Turismo 4 has the same number of polygons as a headlight in Gran Turismo 5: Prologue. Polyphony works even closer with the automotive industry to make sure that the cars look and drive just as they do in real life. In fact, Kazunori Yamauchi designed the on-board computer for the real Nissan GT-R. If you’re lucky to buy one when it releases, you will notice the Polyphony Digital logo when you start your car.Take Your Cars and Tracks Online and OffGran Turismo 5: Prologue features over 60 stunning cars – including vehicles by Lotus, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Ferrari for you to race on seriously realistic, real-life tracks: including the Eiger Nordwand, the London City Track and Suzuka – all rendered in incredible High Definition graphics. There's also all-new driving physics for the most lifelike driving experience ever and new, improved opponent artificial intelligence for the toughest race challenge yet.But that's not all – for the first time ever in the history of Gran Turismo, players will now be able to race online. Up to 16 players will be able to go head-to-head on some of the world's best racetracks on PlayStation Network. All you need to get racing is a broadband connection and PS3. Once you're up and revving, Global Online Rankings and the My Garage homepage feature will leave the world in n o doubt as to just who is the best at Gran Turismo.And then there's the Online Dealership, providing a wealth of information on cars and manufacturers and also Gran Turismo TV – a dedicated online channel available exclusively from PSN and packed with some of the greatest content that Motorsport, car manufacturers and TV has to offer. Key Features:Race over 60 cars from worldwide automotive manufacturers, precisely modeled both inside and out.All-new interior dash view, featuring full driver animation and working gauges.Compete on 6 tracks with 12 total layouts, including Fuji Speedway, Suzuka Circuit, and for the first time ever, Daytona International Speedway.Online racing with up to 16 players, complete with detailed rankings, plus downloadable ghost cars and race replays of top racers.New online community features including Gran Turismo TV, featuring worldwide automotive and motorsport programming.Tune vehicle performance, from suspension and tires to gear ratio and engine modifications.Rendered in stunning 1080p at 60 frames per second with crisp, realistic lighting and camera effects (replays rendered in 1080p 30fps).Full Car List (71 cars):Lexus IS F '07Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II Nur '02Nissan Fairlady Z Version S '07Nissan Skyline Sedan 350GT Type SP '06Nissan Skyline Coupe Concept '07Nissan Skyline Coupe 370GT Type SP '07Nissan Skyline Coupe (V36) Tuned CarNissan GT-R Proto '05Nissan GT-R '07Honda Integra TYPE R '04Honda NSX Type R '02Acura NSX '91Mazda Atenza Sport (2007 Tokyo Motor Show reference exhibit)Mazda RX-8 Type S '03Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD)Mazda RX-7 (FD) Special Tuned CarSubaru Impreza WRX STI (18inch BBS Wheel Option) '07Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX STI spec C Type RA '05Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR '05Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Premium Package '07Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR Tuned CarMitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Tuned CarSuzuki Cappuccino '95Suzuki Swift Sport '07 Suzuki Cervo SR '07Suzuki Cappuccino Tuned CarSuzuki Swift Sport Tuned CarDaihatsu Copen Active Top '02Daihatsu OFC-1 '07Chevrolet Corvette Z06 '06Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C6) Tuned CarDodge Viper GTS '02Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe '06Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Tuned CarFord Mustang V8 GT Coupe Premium '07Ford GT '05Ford Focus ST '06Ford GT Tuned CarAudi R8 4.2 FSI R tronic '07Audi TT Coupe 3.2 quattro '07BMW Z4 '03BMW 135i Coupe '07BMW M3 Coupe '07BMW 135tii '08Mini Cooper-S '06Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG '02Volkswagen Golf GTI '01Volkswagen Golf V GTI '05Alfa Romeo 147 TI 2.0 TWIN SPARK '06Alfa Romeo Brera Sky Window 3.2 JTS Q4 '06Ferrari 599 '06Ferrari F430 '06Ferrari 512BB '76Ferrari F40 '92Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione '91Citroen C4 Coupe 2.0VTS '06Renault Clio Renault Sport V6 24V '00Clio Renault Sport V6 24V Tuned CarAston Martin DB9 Coupe '06Jaguar XK Coupe '06Lotus Elise 111R '04Lotus Elise '96Lotus Elise 111R Tuned CarLotus Elise Tuned CarTVR Tuscan Speed 6 '00TVR Tamora '02Art Morrison Corvette'60Amuse/Opera Performance Gran Turismo 350Z RSAmuse S2000 GT1 TurboMine's BNR34 Skyline GT-R N1 base '06Blitz Dunlop ER34 '07

Review: I have mixed feelings on this game. On one hand the graphics are incredible and some of the tracks are gorgeous with mountains and cliffs that look picture perfect. Each car handles differently and performs just like in real life. There are several different views including one from inside the car that replicates the interior exactly. On the other hand there are not as many car choices as in some of the previous versions. There is still no damage to your car and that makes the game very unrealistic and arcade like. You can hit a wall doing 150 M.P.H. and no damage. The Gran Turismo franchise claims to be the "True Driving Simulation" but the lack of damage doesn't seem anything like a simulation. Overall I give it four stars because it is a fun game but has some issues as stated above and it simply doesn't have the makings of a truly great game.

I've been a GT fan since GT3.. I thought this game was going to be a blast!!! but it's way too far from older versions. Great graphics, yes, great sound and car handling, but is nothing compare to its predecessors. Too few tracks, poor rally options!!!

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2XR4HBFCKQFG5 Also in the video is the Logitech GT force feedback wheel. The pairing of this game with the wheel certainly adds a "star". For anyone interested the configuration as shown is: PS3 connected to an Epson 720P projector on a 100" pull down screen. Cable configuration is component to VGA (no HDMI). Audio is digital via Toslink to 7.1 Surround.

if you like the Gran Turismo games then definitely buy this. the driving physics are as always true to form. the AI is pretty good. they are actually capable of trying to block a pass. nubes probably will find this frustrating but for real racing fans this is a big plus. there are 1 thing that i don't really like, that is it is alot harder to get money in this one then in the last. So you have to repeat alot of races in order to get enough money to buy a new car. to all those people who don't like the no car damage. that is because it requires liscenses from the car manufactors

Hello game fans. I'm just returning to the video game universe after a llooonngg hiatus. My kids are getting old enough, and since I just got a 65 inch tv, my good friend who is into this stuff insisted that I get a PS3 to use as my blu ray player. I decided to get the driving game as I'm a car nut. So, I get the game and the steering wheel, and of course, I have to buy the RX-8 first thing since I just bought a REAL RX-8 this past summer, I know, it is almost absurd, getting off on driving the video game version of a car that I have SITTING in my garage! Anyways, the disclaimer, I haven't played too many games over the years. However, this thing is so much fun! The graphics, the engine noises (music turned off of course), the views, the cars, the tracks, the game play, all so much fun! I'll tell you, if some of the reviewers are correct that this game is ho-hum, then I guess I'd like to see what they recommend, because this prologue 5 is terrific! At this point, I'll have zero plans to purchase the "real" gran turismo 5 when it does come out, this should keep me busy for a long time. cheers.