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Tue, 11 Mar 2008
Get Your Motor Running - Gran Turismo 5 Prologue(tm)
o Additional special features included in the European release
o 16-player online racing on PLAYSTATION®Network - a Gran Turismo first!
o 71 dream cars, High Definition graphics, new physics engine... and a TV channel
Wednesday March 12, 2008 - Attention all driving fans!!
One of the games industry's most legendary titles is
about to make its PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3(tm)) debut! That's
right - the real driving simulator that's already sold
almost 50 million units is back. Sony Computer
Entertainment Europe and Polyphony Digital are pleased to
announce Gran Turismo 5 Prologue(tm), a prequel title
showcasing the forthcoming Gran Turismo(tm) 5 for PS3,
will be available both on Blu-ray Disc(tm) (BD) on
Wednesday 26 March for £24.99 (RRP), and as a download
from PLAYSTATION®Network on Thursday 27 March. Launching
on the same day as the standalone BD version, a PS3
bundle will be available including a PS3 40GB model, a
SIXAXIS(tm) wireless controller and a Gran Turismo 5
Prologue game, all for just £299.99 (RRP).
But that's not all - for the first time in the history of
Gran Turismo, you'll be able to race online. Thanks to
PLAYSTATION Network, up to 16 players will be able to go
head-to-head on some of the world's best racetracks - all
you need to get racing is a broadband connection and a
PS3. Once you're up and revving, Global Online Rankings
will leave the world in no doubt as to just who is the
best at Gran Turismo.
And then there's Gran Turismo(tm) TV - a dedicated online
channel available exclusively from PLAYSTATION Network
and packed with some of the greatest content that
motorsport has to offer.
Key Features:
* The first ever Gran Turismo title with online
racing: drive online against up to 16 other Gran Turismo aces
* Race a total of 71 stunning, high-performance cars
* Race the Eiger Nordwand, the Daytona
International Speedway, the London City Track , the Fuji
Speedway, Suzuka and the High Speed Ring - and then race
them in alternative layouts
* All-new physics engine means true next-generation
vehicle handling
* All-new and improved opponent AI opponents for a
nail-biting race experience
* Access to Gran Turismo TV : a world of great
motoring TV programming online
* In-game museum featuring the history and heritage
of the top car manufacturers
* My Garage - a personalised homepage feature with
calendar, clock and map & weather of major race circuits worldwide
* Quick Tune facility allows you to adjust power,
tyres, suspension and more
* All in stunning High Definition at 1080p
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Additional Features for Europe:
* Drift Mode - The player's drifting technique is
measured based on drift angles, racing lines, and speeds
within evaluation zones located at various turns on the course.
* In Depth Car Tuning - Players have the ability to
adjust the vehicle's performance, including power, tyres,
suspension and the ability for quick tuning whilst racing.
* Two-player Split Screen Racing - Allows players
to race head-to-head offline.
* New Race Events - Online racing fans can join in
on a new set of scheduled events and time trials.
The complete Gran Turismo 5 launches in 2009. Until then,
there's enough ultra-realistic, high-speed racing in Gran
Turismo 5 Prologue on PS3 and it's out now! To find out
more, visit www.granturismoworld.com