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| From: Sony Computer Entertainment
Category: Video Games
List Price: $39.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  94 reviews
Sales Rank: 197
Platform: Playstation 3
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Playstation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0.1 x 0.1
MPN: 98158
Model: 98158
UPC: 711719815822
EAN: 0711719815822
ASIN: B000FPOJOS
Release Date: April 15, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: New in wrapper but wrapper torn. Ships same day in most cases.
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| Features:
| • | The award-winning Gran Turismo franchise returns with its 5th installment, exclusively for PS3. With its signature realism and physics, it continues to blur the line between simulation and reality. | | • | Race more than 60 meticulously detailed cars from worldwide manufacturers, including Ferrari, BMW, and Nissan in stunning 1080p at 60 frames per second. | | • | Each car features an all-new interior dash view with driver animations and gauges that track vehicle performance in real-time. | | • | In addition to racing with up to 16 players online, it features Gran Turismo TV, a new dedicated online channel that delivers motorsport and automotive content from around the globe. | | • | Get a jump on the competition. You can transfer your Gran Turismo 5 Prologue progress to Gran Turismo 5 when it releases. |
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The award-winning iGran Turismo/i franchise returns with its 5th installment, iGran Turismo 5 Prologue/i, exclusively for PlayStation 3. With its signature realism and unrivaled physics, this highly anticipated precursor to iGran Turismo 5/i continues to blur the line between simulation and reality.p/"Prologue" is defined as an introductory or preceding event or development, and true to every letter, iGran Turismo 5: Prologue/i treats both long-time fans of the iGran Turismo/i franchise as well as those coming to it new, with a generous sampling of what they can expect to see in iGran Turismo 5/i later in the year and further releases on the PS3.p/table align=left width=225 cellpadding=10trtdimg alt="Grand Turismo 5: Prologue" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/gt5p_logo.jpg" border=0 align=topbrbrsmallcenterbiThe new direction of Grand Turismo/i/b/center/small/td/tr/tabletable align=right width=250 cellpadding=10trtdimg alt="GT5: Prologue online play" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/gt5p.01.sm.jpg" border=1 align=topbrsmallcenterbiTake your ride online for the first time.br/View larger./i/b/center/small/td/trtrtdimg alt="Race across six international tracks" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/gt5p.02.sm.jpg" border=1 align=topbrsmallcenterbiRace across six international tracks.br/View larger./i/b/center/small/td/trtrtdimg alt="Customize your ride in the garage" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/gt5_garage_sm.jpg" border=1 align=topbrsmallcenterbiCustomize your ride in the garage.br/View larger./i/b/center/small/td/tr/tablebDeveloped By the Best/bbr/Polyphony Digital is the developer of the iGran Turismo/i 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, iGran Turismo 5: Prologue/i 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 iGran Turismo 4/i has the same number of polygons as a headlight in iGran Turismo 5: Prologue/i./p 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.p/bTake Your Cars and Tracks Online and Off/bbr/iGran Turismo 5: Prologue/i 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.p/But that's not all - for the first time ever in the history of iGran Turismo/i, 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 iGran Turismo/i.p/And then there's the Online Dealership, providing a wealth of information on cars and manufacturers and also iGran Turismo/i 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. p/bKey Features/b:ulliRace over 60 cars from worldwide automotive manufacturers, precisely modeled both inside and out.liAll-new interior dash view, featuring full driver animation and working gauges.liCompete on 6 tracks with 12 total layouts, including Fuji Speedway, Suzuka Circuit, and for the first time ever, Daytona International Speedway.liOnline racing with up to 16 players, complete with detailed rankings, plus downloadable ghost cars and race replays of top racers.liNew online community features including Gran Turismo TV, featuring worldwide automotive and motorsport programming.liTune vehicle performance, from suspension and tires to gear ratio and engine modifications.liRendered in stunning 1080p at 60 frames per second with crisp, realistic lighting and camera effects (replays rendered in 1080p 30fps)./ulbFull Car List (71 cars):/bbr /centertable border="0"trtd valign="top"ulliLexus IS F '07/liliNissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II Nur '02/liliNissan Fairlady Z Version S '07/liliNissan Skyline Sedan 350GT Type SP '06/liliNissan Skyline Coupe Concept '07/liliNissan Skyline Coupe 370GT Type SP '07/liliNissan Skyline Coupe (V36) Tuned Car/liliNissan GT-R Proto '05/liliNissan GT-R '07/liliHonda Integra TYPE R '04/liliHonda NSX Type R '02/liliAcura NSX '91/liliMazda Atenza Sport (2007 Tokyo Motor Show reference exhibit)/liliMazda RX-8 Type S '03/liliMazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD)/liliMazda RX-7 (FD) Special Tuned Car/liliSubaru Impreza WRX STI (18inch BBS Wheel Option) '07/liliSubaru Impreza Sedan WRX STI spec C Type RA '05/liliMitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR '05/liliMitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Premium Package '07/liliMitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR Tuned Car/liliMitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Tuned Car/liliSuzuki Cappuccino '95/liliSuzuki Swift Sport '07/li/ul/td td valign="top"ulliSuzuki Cervo SR '07/liliSuzuki Cappuccino Tuned Car/liliSuzuki Swift Sport Tuned Car/liliDaihatsu Copen Active Top '02/liliDaihatsu OFC-1 '07/liliChevrolet Corvette Z06 '06/liliChevrolet Corvette Z06 (C6) Tuned Car/liliDodge Viper GTS '02/liliDodge Viper SRT10 Coupe '06/liliDodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Tuned Car/liliFord Mustang V8 GT Coupe Premium '07/liliFord GT '05/liliFord Focus ST '06/liliFord GT Tuned Car/liliAudi R8 4.2 FSI R tronic '07/liliAudi TT Coupe 3.2 quattro '07/liliBMW Z4 '03/liliBMW 135i Coupe '07/liliBMW M3 Coupe '07/liliBMW 135tii '08/liliMini Cooper-S '06/liliMercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG '02/liliVolkswagen Golf GTI '01/liliVolkswagen Golf V GTI '05/li/ul/tdtd valign="top"ulliAlfa Romeo 147 TI 2.0 TWIN SPARK '06/liliAlfa Romeo Brera Sky Window 3.2 JTS Q4 '06/liliFerrari 599 '06/liliFerrari F430 '06/liliFerrari 512BB '76/liliFerrari F40 '92/liliLancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione '91/liliCitroen C4 Coupe 2.0VTS '06/liliRenault Clio Renault Sport V6 24V '00/liliClio Renault Sport V6 24V Tuned Car/liliAston Martin DB9 Coupe '06/liliJaguar XK Coupe '06/liliLotus Elise 111R '04/liliLotus Elise '96/liliLotus Elise 111R Tuned Car/liliLotus Elise Tuned Car/liliTVR Tuscan Speed 6 '00/liliTVR Tamora '02/liliArt Morrison Corvette'60/liliAmuse/Opera Performance Gran Turismo 350Z RS/liliAmuse S2000 GT1 Turbo/liliMine's BNR34 Skyline GT-R N1 base '06/liliBlitz Dunlop ER34 '07/li/ul/td /tr/table/centerp/
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| Customer Reviews: Read 89 more reviews...
 Personal Opinion November 17, 2008
This a good PROLOGUE to this game, the graphics and the car simulation are improved.br /br /I am wating to have the complete game.
 Decent graphics and that's about it November 17, 2008
This goes into my top 3 of disappointing games. All hype and no substance. Yes, there are pretty graphics but they are not the prettiest I've ever seen in a racing game. But besides that, there is nothing. The car lineup is pitiful and the fun factor I don't mean to start a war about which console is better b/c they both (PS3 and Xbox 360) have their strengths and weaknesses...but one day when I was bored and at Best Buy I decided to pick up Project Gotham Racing 4. Heck, I hadn't even realized it came out b/c there was little to no fan fare. But having played it, it is SO much more fun than GT5. If you want to argue that GT5 is not meant to be fun but is a realistic simulator, I am emphatic in the fact that the two do not have to be mutually exclusive and PGR4 proves it. As a simulator, it is far, far better than GT5...each car has such a different feel and SOUND. (GT5 is really weak in the sound area...there is little variation between each engine.) And, PGR4 manages to be a fun game. Like I said, I'm not here to start a war but GT5 is so over-hyped and was a major disappointment. For a game that was featured on 60 minutes I expect more. There aren't many games that I actually would give to someone for free but this is one of them.
 Best Graphics Ever For a Racer! November 10, 2008
This is a real driving game. to test cars speed and upgrade them with turbos and other parts to make a car faster. not to "pimp out" a car. This is for winning the races and buying the best car for the money you start with. This is no Midnight club la. but still the best racer we have seen. Ive been a fan from the 2nd one on playstation one!
Know what you're getting into November 3, 2008
The Gran Turismo series is the best video game racing series there is, and this is the best Gran Turismo yet. In many ways, that is.br /The game is a prologue (as noted in the title) to the full version of Gran Turismo 5, and sometimes it feels like it. For instance, there are not nearly as many cars or courses as in any of the other GT games. If you are migrating from another racing game series, this is not likely to be a problem for you, as it likely still contains more cars and about the same number of tracks as what you have been playing. If you are a GT enthusiast, though, you may be somewhat disappointed by the limitations. There are only four classes of races, each of them containing 10 major races, so there are forty races overall in the general class racing events. There are, as always, make specific races accessed by going to the dealership for your car, and a decent arcade mode and two player setup, so there ends up being a reasonable amount to do in the game. But if you are looking for something you can play for months before nearing 100% completion, this is not it. Unless you are a terrible game driver, in which case it may take you months to master it.br /The difficult races are actually difficult, and there are performance point restrictions that keep you from bringing a vastly superior car to a race and dominating it. Some of this was altered with the downloadable update that made this "spec III", but it is still mostly the same breakdown at the higher levels of racing. You must work your way from the back of a 16 car pack to win a race consisting of cars of similar performance to your own. This can be a bit tricky.br /So, the game is obviously abridged, but the graphics are nearly perfect, and the physics are spot on. It feels like driving a car in real life. I am a long time fan of the series, and if you are too, this one is absolutely worth owning.
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is worth the money! November 2, 2008
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue just keeps getting better! Great Sound and Picture, 3 levels and the first one isn't borning, lots of tracts br /and cars to choose from, fast loading and I recommend this game, can'tbr /beat it for the money!
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