| Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3) |  | From: Sony
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Platform: Playstation 3
Rating: Parental Guidance
Media: Video Game
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Age: 11 - 18 years
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Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 711719467953
EAN: 0711719467953
ASIN: B000E69YGQ
Release Date: March 28, 2008
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Condition: Rarely played comes with booklet in mint condition
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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 Turismo |
Take your ride online for the first time.
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Race across six international tracks.
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Customize your ride in the garage.
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Developed By the Best
Polyphony 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 Off
Gran 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 modelled 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 '07
- Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II Nur '02
- Nissan Fairlady Z Version S '07
- Nissan Skyline Sedan 350GT Type SP '06
- Nissan Skyline Coupe Concept '07
- Nissan Skyline Coupe 370GT Type SP '07
- Nissan Skyline Coupe (V36) Tuned Car
- Nissan GT-R Proto '05
- Nissan GT-R '07
- Honda Integra TYPE R '04
- Honda NSX Type R '02
- Acura NSX '91
- Mazda Atenza Sport (2007 Tokyo Motor Show reference exhibit)
- Mazda RX-8 Type S '03
- Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD)
- Mazda RX-7 (FD) Special Tuned Car
- Subaru Impreza WRX STI (18inch BBS Wheel Option) '07
- Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX STI spec C Type RA '05
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR '05
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Premium Package '07
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR Tuned Car
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Tuned Car
- Suzuki Cappuccino '95
- Suzuki Swift Sport '07
| - Suzuki Cervo SR '07
- Suzuki Cappuccino Tuned Car
- Suzuki Swift Sport Tuned Car
- Daihatsu Copen Active Top '02
- Daihatsu OFC-1 '07
- Chevrolet Corvette Z06 '06
- Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C6) Tuned Car
- Dodge Viper GTS '02
- Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe '06
- Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Tuned Car
- Ford Mustang V8 GT Coupe Premium '07
- Ford GT '05
- Ford Focus ST '06
- Ford GT Tuned Car
- Audi R8 4.2 FSI R tronic '07
- Audi TT Coupe 3.2 quattro '07
- BMW Z4 '03
- BMW 135i Coupe '07
- BMW M3 Coupe '07
- BMW 135tii '08
- Mini Cooper-S '06
- Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG '02
- Volkswagen Golf GTI '01
- Volkswagen Golf V GTI '05
| - Alfa Romeo 147 TI 2.0 TWIN SPARK '06
- Alfa Romeo Brera Sky Window 3.2 JTS Q4 '06
- Ferrari 599 '06
- Ferrari F430 '06
- Ferrari 512BB '76
- Ferrari F40 '92
- Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione '91
- Citroen C4 Coupe 2.0VTS '06
- Renault Clio Renault Sport V6 24V '00
- Clio Renault Sport V6 24V Tuned Car
- Aston Martin DB9 Coupe '06
- Jaguar XK Coupe '06
- Lotus Elise 111R '04
- Lotus Elise '96
- Lotus Elise 111R Tuned Car
- Lotus Elise Tuned Car
- TVR Tuscan Speed 6 '00
- TVR Tamora '02
- Art Morrison Corvette'60
- Amuse/Opera Performance Gran Turismo 350Z RS
- Amuse S2000 GT1 Turbo
- Mine's BNR34 Skyline GT-R N1 base '06
- Blitz Dunlop ER34 '07
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 Poor Show July 22, 2008
After playing this game regularly for the last few weeks I feel I have to comment now - it's awful! Still no damage, abysmal handling (race a Ferrarri and tell me it seems realistic that it feels like it's driving on ice!) and the challenges range from the insanely easy to the tediously, repetitivly impossible, all within one range of skill levels. I would say that despite the polish and the average online play, this is FAR worse than GT3 A-Spec and only marginally worse than GT4. Don't waste your money on this piece of crap and wait for . . anything else really.
 Oh Dear what a let down July 12, 2008
This game was a real disappointment. After waiting ages for it to install I was really let down by it. Ok the graphics are good the cars are well detailed but what is going on with the block effect. Try ramming another car and you'll never actually hit it or the fencing round the track either. I found the playing slow boring and monotonous. I am so glad it came in a bundle and I got Racedriver Grid aswell now that is a game. I don't think I would actually buy this game if it was a fiver.
 Gorgeous but shallow June 29, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This game delivers with its graphics and presentation, but overall I do not get the same enjoyment out of racing as I do with more arcadey racers. This game is more of a racing sim than a racing game. I suppose it is true to its heritage in that way.
Still, it is a great show off for the capabilities of the PS3, and there is some fun to be had. It is somehow quite relaxing to play too. Perhaps it's some of the soft jazz menu music.
If you can't evolve, you won't survive June 27, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Quite a simple premise really; I think it addresses possibly the biggest threat to Polyphony judging by their recent efforts. There's no doubting that there's a great concept under the bonnet, and that moving on from it is tricky business, but all we're getting is more of the same, really, and that is the wider and more pressing issue here. Even the old tracks and cars are still there. I love familiarity and technical ground-breaking, but even I'm getting bored of the same thing.
The concept of Prologue is simple; buy car, win races; buy more cars, win more races and so the process continues. The beauty of this concept though, is the way it's done.
At the start, you 'oggle' at the beautiful cars you can't afford yet, and race with what you've got until you can. In the older games, you could tune-up your favourite cars to your own 'spec' and race in a variety of events. When you could finally afford the car of your dreams, just pop into the shiny showroom, pay the required amount, and take your new speed monster out for a test-drive. Brilliant, addicting and it appeals not just to our senses, but our genes.
The handling, while distinctive, does worry me in that the word 'simulation' is used a lot when referencing this game, and indeed all 'GT' games; and because it's still an accessible game to the wider public, I feel as though it is slightly misleading. Sure the physics might be up there, but the handling I feel is another issue.
In Prologue, what you get is a fairly extensive demo. In terms of pound-for-play value, this is actually pretty good, but unfortunately, that's one of the few good things about this game; because for everything I like about this game, I'm constantly dragged down big issues that probably should've been fixed nearly a decade ago.
Stuck in limbo, 'Gran Turismo' seems to be appealing most strongly with the hardcore market (one website has over 90,000 members, all 'GT' players), but still trying desperately to keep things simple enough for everyone else. That's admirable, but I think Polyphony is seriously risking losing both markets if another competitor comes into the market.
It's just not hardcore enough for the die-hard fans. Repeated calls for things like damage, more customisation, more competitive AI and a million other things seem to be ignored. Meanwhile, anyone else who picks up this game after a bash on 'Race Driver: GRID' is going to wonder why people love a game that is, quite frankly, restrained, slow and boring.
I used to get excited about the 'next Gran Turismo', and with the coolest graphics and idea for a car game being used to decent (although not full) effect, all that's left, really, is the game-play; but after racing on High-Speed Ring at what felt like five miles-per-hour yet again, all I want to do is sleep.
This sounds aggressive, but in all honesty, how many chances do you need to sort out the same old problems?
Sorry; yeah, GT Prologue is decent game running on a good, (albeit underdeveloped) concept, but don't expect thrills, spills and a great deal of variety. If you've played Gran Turismo before, it's really just more of the same.
Very Dull June 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was a huge fan of the first Gran Turismo on the playstation, and was gradually let down by each sequel. This one is no exception.
The car handling is pretty dreadful, they seem to have messed up slightly on the car physics this time around - my car was sliding all over the road like it was disconnected from the tarmac.
They're still using the no damage, no collision, bounce around effect. This is shameful to be honest and lets down the gameplay more than the previous games.
Oh yes it has some wonderful graphics, but if I wanted to paw over lush looking supercars I'd go out and buy a car magazine wouldn't I.
GRID is what you want if you want a really decent driving game.
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