Gran Turismo 5 Prologue: This is the game that has had gear heads all over the world drooling. From Gran Tursimo HD, to Gran Turismo Concept, to Gran Turismo 5 Prologue we have seen so many versions of the next GT game many wonder if it will ever come. Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is, without a doubt, the proof that it will be worth the wait. This is the game that will send all other racers back to the drawing board. Please note that in the interest of accuracy, this preview contains statements from Sony. All of the facts and details are direct from the horse's mouth.
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Available on Blu-rau and as a PlayStation Store Download: Available on Blu-ray Disc and as a download via PlayStation Network, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue showcases the automotive experience that is imminent with Gran Turismo 5. Featuring up to 50 meticulously detailed cars - including vehicles by Ferrari, Lotus and Nissan - for users to race on five beautifully rendered reversible tracks from around the globe, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue runs in stunning Full High Definition at 1080p.
Online Features & Head to Head Racing Enabled in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue: Additionally, in conjunction with a robust offline experience, for the first time in the history of the franchise Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will support up to 16 players racing head-to-head online, complete with global leaderboards, to quell any question of who is the best driver in the "World of GT." Furthermore, a feature called My Garage allows users to develop a personal profile page within the game and interact with other car enthusiasts from around the globe.
PlayStation Network to Feature New Chanel: Gran Turismo TV: Dedicated to expanding the user’s immersion in automotive culture, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will feature access to Gran Turismo TV, a dedicated online channel available exclusively from PlayStation Network that delivers some of the greatest motorsport and manufacturer content that television has to offer.
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Key Features and Details:
- A first for the franchise, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue supports online racing with up to 16 drivers racing simultaneously on a beautifully rendered race track.
- Race up to 50 high-performance and exhaustively detailed cars, including vehicles from Ferrari, Lotus, Nissan and Mitsubishi.
- Race on five stunningly realistic tracks, including the Eiger Nordwand, the London City Track and Suzuka – then race them in reverse and with alternative routes.
- A new physics engine delivers next-generation vehicle handling. True to the heritage of the Gran Turismo franchise, this new physics engine provides unprecedented realism and authentic handling specific to each car.
- A new in-cockpit view provides a unique perspective for racers and features a customized dashboard for each of the cars in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue
- All-new and improved opponent AI for a nail-biting and more strategic race racing experience
- Access to Gran Turismo TV: a clearinghouse of great motoring TV (video) programming (both HD and SD – all broadcast quality) online through PlayStation Network.
- My Garage is a personalized homepage feature with a friends list, chat functionality and personal game records to expand the interaction between car enthusiasts in the world of GT.
- Quick Tune facility allows you to adjust power, tires, suspension and more.
- Gran Turismo 5 Prologue runs in stunning High Definition at 1080p (race: 1080p-60fps, replay: 1080p-30fps)
- Photo Mode gives players the opportunity to photograph their car during the race where they can take advantage of zoom, depth of field and motion blur.
