I figured the time has come to stop updating Gran Turismo 5 Prologue in 2007 with a thread that cuts to the chase.
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(Japanese Intro)
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue is more than a PlayStation 3 playable demo...but it should still be thought of as an "early" sampler/teaser of features to be included in the upcoming proper version of Gran Turismo 5. That said, this preview includes up to 16 player online multiplayer wheel-to-wheel racing (a first for the GT series) and a generous assortment of stock and tuner cars...including Ferrari's F2007 F1 race car. This is not to be confused with GT:HD, which was released as a free demo on the PlayStation Network a couple of Christmases ago.
Note that the full version of GT5 has never been given an official release date, but the media has been speculating the full game will be out at the end of 2008...at least in Japan. A recent comment on the PlayStation blog by an associate producer of SCEA emphasized that the full game is more than a year away.
The Japanese release of Prologue came out at the end of 2007, but PAL territories and the U.S. have been anxiously awaiting their own versions. THIS week, the PAL version ships (and will be available for download via PlayStation Network) and it features a new intro that highlights the new tracks and cars. Judging from one man's impressions of the PAL version, it seems like the wait was worth it.
U.S. and PAL versions include split-screen head-to-head in addition to the up to 16 players over the net. 40 episodes from the BBC version of Top Gear have been confirmed to be coming to Prologue's GT TV feature (but the famous Top Gear test track still won't be included until the full version of GT5 comes out...hopefully later this year).
Here's the complete list of the tracks (each course features alternate configurations):
Here's the entire list of the cars in the game:
Summary of differences between Japanese version and the American/PAL versions:
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North American Exclusive Soundtrack (from today's PlayStation Blog update):
Additional tracks on the North American release (also on International versions):
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UPDATE: Japanese version now has update available for Gran Turismo 5: Prologue Spec II (perhaps based on the code in the PAL or North American versions). To access, select NEWS from the MY PAGE menu. Spec II features the above and following changes:
The game will be available via for purchase on the PlayStation Network, but the Blu-ray disc version is the better value...containing an exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary "Beyond the Apex". Both versions cost $39.99.
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(Japanese Intro)
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue is more than a PlayStation 3 playable demo...but it should still be thought of as an "early" sampler/teaser of features to be included in the upcoming proper version of Gran Turismo 5. That said, this preview includes up to 16 player online multiplayer wheel-to-wheel racing (a first for the GT series) and a generous assortment of stock and tuner cars...including Ferrari's F2007 F1 race car. This is not to be confused with GT:HD, which was released as a free demo on the PlayStation Network a couple of Christmases ago.
Note that the full version of GT5 has never been given an official release date, but the media has been speculating the full game will be out at the end of 2008...at least in Japan. A recent comment on the PlayStation blog by an associate producer of SCEA emphasized that the full game is more than a year away.
The Japanese release of Prologue came out at the end of 2007, but PAL territories and the U.S. have been anxiously awaiting their own versions. THIS week, the PAL version ships (and will be available for download via PlayStation Network) and it features a new intro that highlights the new tracks and cars. Judging from one man's impressions of the PAL version, it seems like the wait was worth it.
U.S. and PAL versions include split-screen head-to-head in addition to the up to 16 players over the net. 40 episodes from the BBC version of Top Gear have been confirmed to be coming to Prologue's GT TV feature (but the famous Top Gear test track still won't be included until the full version of GT5 comes out...hopefully later this year).
Here's the complete list of the tracks (each course features alternate configurations):
- Suzuka Circuit
- Eiger Nordwand
- Fuji Speedway
- London City Track
- Daytona International Speedway
- High Speed Ring
Here's the entire list of the cars in the game:
- Acura NSX '91
- Alfa Romeo 147 TI 2.0 TWIN SPARK '06
- Alfa Romeo 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
- Audi TT Coupe 3.2 quattro '07
- Blitz Dunlop ER34 '07
- BMW 135i Coupe '07
- BMW 135tii '08
- BMW M3 Coupe '07
- BMW Z4 '03
- Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C6) Tuned Car
- Chevrolet Corvette Z06 '06
- Citroen C4 Coupe 2.0VTS '06
- Clio Renault Sport V6 24V Tuned Car
- Daihatsu Copen Active Top '02
- Daihatsu OFC-1 '07
- Dodge Viper GTS
- Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe
- Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Tuned Car
- Ferrari 512BB '76
- Ferrari 599 '06
- Ferrari F40 '92
- Ferrari F430 '06
- Ford Focus ST '06
- Ford GT '05
- Ford GT Tuned Car
- Ford Mustang V8 GT Coupe Premium '07
- Honda Integra TYPE R '04
- Jaguar XK Coupe '06
- Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione '91
- Lexus IS F '07
- Lexus IS F Tuned Car
- Lotus Elise 111R '04
- Lotus Elise 111R Tuned Car
- Lotus Elise '96
- Lotus Elise Tuned Car
- Mazda Atenza Sport (2007 Tokyo Motor Show reference exhibit)
- Mazda RX-7 (FD) Special Tuned Car
- Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD) '02
- Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD) Tuned Car
- Mazda RX-8 Type S '03
- Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG '02
- Mine's BNR34 Skyline GT-R N1 base '06
- Mini Cooper-S '06
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR '05
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Premium Package '07
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Tuned Car
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR Tuned Car
- Nissan Fairlady Z Version S '07
- Nissan GT-R '07
- Nissan GT-R Proto '05
- Nissan Skyline Coupe (V36) Tuned Car
- Nissan Skyline Coupe 370GT Type SP '07
- Nissan Skyline Coupe Concept '07
- Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II Nur '02
- Nissan Skyline Sedan 350GT Type SP '06
- Peugeot 207GTI '07
- Peugeot 307cc Premium AVN '04
- RE Amemiya FD3S RX-7
- Renault Clio Renault Sport V6 24V '00
- Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX STI spec C Type RA '05
- Subaru Impreza WRX STI (18inch BBS Wheel Option) '07
- Suzuki Cappuccino '95
- Suzuki Cappuccino Tuned Car
- Suzuki Cervo SR '07
- Suzuki Swift Sport '07
- Suzuki Swift Sport Tuned Car
- TVR Tamora '02
- TVR Tuscan Speed 6 '00
- Volkswagen Golf GTI '01
- Volkswagen Golf V GTI '05
Summary of differences between Japanese version and the American/PAL versions:
- A whopping 30+ additional vehicles (compared to the Japanese version), including tuner cars from Amuse, Mine’s, etc.
- Another track to race on: an all-time favorite in the series - frantic and chaotic High Speed Ring!
- In Drift Mode, measure your drifting technique based on driving line, angle and speed within scoring zones on the course (Drift Mode was introduced in GT:HD)
- With the Quick Tune feature, adjust your vehicle’s settings including power, weight, tires and suspension
- All new set of online and offline race events and time trials to jump into, win, and unlock cars/features
- With Logitech’s new Driving Force GT racing wheel, you can adjust brake bias, traction and damper settings on-the-fly like they do in real-life with Formula One and rally cars. GT5 Prologue will support DualShock 3, too!
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North American Exclusive Soundtrack (from today's PlayStation Blog update):
- Weezer – “Automatic” (LA Riots remix)
- Mars Volta – “Goliath” (EL-P remix)
- Justice – “Let There Be Light”
- SebastiAn – “Dolami”
- Kavinsky – “Testarossa Autodrive” (SebastiAn remix)
- DJ Shadow – “LOVE LOVE”
- Does it Offend You, Yeah? – “With a Heavy Heart (I Regret to Inform You)”
- The Earaches – “Not the Kind of Man I Am”
- Thin Lizzy – “The Rocker” (Richard Evans Mix)
- The Klaxons – “Golden Skans”
- Friendly Fires – “On Board”
- Pride Tiger – “Let ‘Em Go”
Additional tracks on the North American release (also on International versions):
- Masahiro Andoh - "Moon Over The Castle" (Gran Turismo 5 Prologue version)
- Nittoku Inoue - "Road Star"
- Nittoku Inoue - "100,000 R.P.M."
- Nittoku Inoue - "Get Away"
- Nittoku Inoue - "V12"
- Nittoku Inoue - "Kill Switch"
- naomee - "Vanish From Angel"
- naomee - "Sky High Mountain Breeze"
- naomee - "Twieky 4"
- Daiki Kasho - "Surv1v3"
- Daiki Kasho - "Edge of the World"
- Daiki Kasho - "Flow"
- Goose - "Check"
- Goose - "3T4"
- Goose - "Everybody"
- Backdraft ft Tor - "Off The Wall"
- Alloy Mental - "We have Control"
- Reverend & The Makers - "The Machine"
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UPDATE: Japanese version now has update available for Gran Turismo 5: Prologue Spec II (perhaps based on the code in the PAL or North American versions). To access, select NEWS from the MY PAGE menu. Spec II features the above and following changes:
- Ability to completely disable ABS (a first for the GT series)
- 35 Online Race Events
- Time-Trials are limited only by handling model and "Performance Points"
The game will be available via for purchase on the PlayStation Network, but the Blu-ray disc version is the better value...containing an exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary "Beyond the Apex". Both versions cost $39.99.
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