Gran Turismo 5 Prologue now available on PSN

102 Comments by Ross Miller Apr 17th 2008 1:25PM
Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Driving

If you're not content to pick up Gran Turismo 5 Prologue in stores on a fancy Blu-ray disc, Sony has uploaded the game on their shiny new PlayStation Network store. The download will set your hard drive back at least 1.9 GB and your wallet $40 (same price as retail).

While not initially available on the PSN version, you can download the intro and ending films at your leisure to view (the latter unlocked only after beating the game, natch). However, a documentary on the series, "Beyond the Apex," appears to be exclusive to the Blu-ray version for the moment.

Gallery: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

[Via PS3 Fanboy]

Tags: gran-turismo-5, gran-turismo-5-prolo..., gt5, prologue

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FrankDrebin: Apr 17th 2008; 1:42PM

YEY! 40 bucks for a boring game, count me in!

Phranctoast: Apr 17th 2008; 1:46PM

My feeling exactly. To each their own I guess. I could never get into the GT series. I'm more of a fan of unrealistic racers that take an arcade like approach. (Burnout)

Its a huge game for the ps3 and I'm sure it will do great without me.

FrankDrebin: Apr 17th 2008; 1:49PM

It's surely well done, of course. Those models really look impressive.

FrankTheCrank: Apr 17th 2008; 1:55PM

Phranc...

I, like yourself, love a crazy ass arcade racer....their just adrenalin inducing. I've been a huge fan of the Burnout series till recently and I've always loved a good Sega racer. And yeah, if simulation is not your cup of tea, then don't bother with GT5 because it can be HARD.

It's a different flavor of racing. It's more sophisticated and definitely more challenging. That's what I love about it, the challenge wrapped up in this beautiful eye candy world. Sick!

Phranctoast: Apr 17th 2008; 1:59PM

Frank.

I hear ya.
I recall coming home from work and my roommate was in the middle of a 45 minute race. I was like F that!!!lol.

Tranando: Apr 17th 2008; 2:20PM

Stop going off topic, nobody was talking about Halo3, we were talking about GT5 prologue, one of the best looking games on any platform...

NATO_Duke: Apr 17th 2008; 2:52PM

Tranando - Another day of you crawling out from PS3 fanboy to make a dumb comment.

Nobody mentioned Halo until you did ya jackass.

rv: Apr 17th 2008; 3:00PM

I think thats a joke nato

el serpiente: Apr 17th 2008; 3:30PM

Sigh, NATO, who is the dum dum now? You just pwned yourself.

Tim The Enchanter: Apr 17th 2008; 3:36PM

You know, I don't blame Duke. Most of Tranado's posts that I see are trolling.

This game looks great, though tend to prefer the Burnout style. Less brain power involved ;P

NATO_Duke: Apr 17th 2008; 3:36PM

Bah!

Go back to your fanboy rants then. :P

el serpiente: Apr 17th 2008; 3:44PM

Nice cat!

NATO_Duke: Apr 17th 2008; 3:50PM

That copycat commercial cracked me up. Anyway, GT5!!!! Whooo hooo.

Actually, I haven't bought it yet. :(

Curtis the Claw:XBL - supapaypamawio: Apr 17th 2008; 3:57PM

I am trying as hard as I can not to buy this, it looks so good though! Still I'm going to wait till either it has a price drop or till the actual game comes out. Because if GT5 has 30 tracks and 350 cars (which would be a low amount in my opinion, but that's just my opinion so don't freak out) that is 5 times the content of GT5P for only $20 more. Also, since this game will have absolutely no value after the full game comes out they should give you a discount off the full game...All I ask is like a $10 discount off the full game and I would buy this right now.

Zeus.:God: Apr 17th 2008; 6:10PM

LOL!

Wow... PS3 fanboys are pretty hostile lately... Why, did you 3 just get ripped off with this 40 dollar demo?

FrankTheCrank: Apr 17th 2008; 1:42PM

LOL...YES!!!

This game is friggin sweeeeeeet!!!

Any car lover is going to just love GT5P.

By the way, for audiophiles, check out the sound section in the options and switch it to small or large home theater. The soundtrack switches to this bassier crisp tune.

The car models are just insane...and beautiful. The graphics are photo realistic. Just amazing.

I love you Polyphony.

PSN: KillaKornbread (the shirt is a lie!): Apr 17th 2008; 1:53PM

lol wish granted FrankTheCrank. now you be sure to thank Mr. Miller there. ok? ;-D

FrankTheCrank: Apr 17th 2008; 2:00PM

Yeah, definitely props to Joystiq/Ross Miller for finally putting down some ink.

For car nuts like me, Gran Turismo is the Halo of racing games. Bar none.

deaftly: Apr 17th 2008; 2:12PM

6 Tracks for 40 bones, haha, just no no no no no.

/no

Evan: Apr 17th 2008; 3:38PM

"Any car lover is going to just love GT5P."
No, many car lovers (like me) prefer driving real cars over another boring "simulation" that has none of the sensation of driving. $40 will buy a night of go karting or the entry fee for a day of autocross, which is much more worth it in my opinion.

Vidikron (FU): Apr 17th 2008; 3:45PM

@Even

Go spend $40 on a night of go karting then, we don't care. These are games. You could make the same argument against most driving game, most sports games... hell, a whole lot of games.

el serpiente: Apr 17th 2008; 3:50PM

Yeah, why pay $60 for Mario Kart, when you can buy some bananas, eat them and save the peels, kill some turtles, scoop out their guts, and chuck them at your friend's tricycle?

Phranctoast: Apr 17th 2008; 3:57PM

I rather be really killing people that playing those cheesy fps's....

nerrrrrrd: Apr 17th 2008; 1:50PM

This game is SICK! and still just a 'demo' but worth the price. I played it at a friend's place and would've went out and bought a PS3 that night if it wasn't for GTA4 coming out in a couple weeks. I had to remind myself that once I get my hands on GTA4, I won't be playing anything else.

How come Sony doesn't release a PS3 + GT5 w/ rumble bundle similar to PS2 days? That would really push units and I would've grabbed one for sure, even w/ GTA4 on the way. Another missed opportunity.

el serpiente: Apr 17th 2008; 3:27PM

I would assume they'd do it for the full version, but this "game" is for the hardcore to wet their beak while they finish up the full version. And thanks for offering an opinion after you actually played the thing...

Burritoclock: Apr 17th 2008; 1:54PM

Wow! How did they fit a 50gb blu-ray into a 1.9gb download...

Tranando: Apr 17th 2008; 2:22PM

Hey idiot, who said it was 50GB? there are only 6 tracks, not 30, and 70 cars not 700.

The full game(2009) will be Blu-ray material, this however is not. The videos have been stripped, and they get streamed, there is limited soundtracks..

Burritoclock: Apr 20th 2008; 5:12PM

Cool, now explain warhawk.

My point is that the whole games on blu-ray thing is over blown, WAY overblown. Not saying their are no advantages, but they are marginal at this point in time. Now in 5 years, different story.

tmacairjordan87: Apr 17th 2008; 1:55PM

Sorry but I never thought spending even $1 on a demo was a good idea so I will have to pass on this. Looks kinda boring anyway.

Kodros: Apr 17th 2008; 2:25PM

So, how is this a demo again?

tmacairjordan87: Apr 17th 2008; 2:30PM

You can't be serious

Sir Fidlious Wong (Zeon Defense Force): Apr 17th 2008; 2:44PM

We never expected you to be in for anything Sony. Seriously, quit trying to act sage like when you're a troll. Just type "Blah, Fuck Sony" in every post and be done with it.

tmacairjordan87: Apr 17th 2008; 2:50PM

That's funny cause looking at my post history I can't see any that rips Sony. You have me confused for someone else, I'm one of the guys who rips the Wii.

But I'm sorry I don't like to waste money on demos. Not a shot against Sony, I just don't buy demos.

Kodros: Apr 17th 2008; 2:51PM

Yes, of course I am serious. I just never heard of a demo coming out for a game that was at least a year away.

FoxHoundADAM: Apr 17th 2008; 1:59PM

A glorified demo for only $40. IN FOR 3!

FrankTheCrank: Apr 17th 2008; 2:40PM

Name one demo that has 6 tracks and 70 cars, online play and GT TV?

This is a condensed version of the full game at a condensed price.

el serpiente: Apr 17th 2008; 2:46PM

Frank, let them have their cheap shots. In fact, pity them, for they will be playing the same old Mario Kart they've been playing for the last decade and paying for it yet again.

deaftly: Apr 17th 2008; 2:49PM

And you'll be playing the same old GT game with the same controller and no damage since the ps1 days. See it goes both ways.

el serpiente: Apr 17th 2008; 2:55PM

Really? Mario Kart Wii is now 1080P?

Your analogy = fail.

OHHHHH YEEEAHH!

tmacairjordan87: Apr 17th 2008; 2:58PM

Now I love ripping nintendo first party games as much as anyone but the GT series hasn't really been a staple of innovation either.

But just because it's in 1080p doesn't mean it's new and fresh el serpiente

el serpiente: Apr 17th 2008; 2:59PM

And, please, continue trolling with the same comment in the thread over and over. It's been a while since we've had such a virtuoso display.

ill trooper: Apr 17th 2008; 3:10PM

If this counts as a 'glorified demo,' then 'Wii Sports' is a glorified demo, Halo 2 wasn't a complete single-player game, and 360 games are 'incomplete' because you have to pay for 'LIVE' to enjoy them completely.

In other words, "stop trollifying."

FrankTheCrank: Apr 17th 2008; 3:12PM

Deaftly...what was the meaning of pwned?

Your right, it does go both ways.

Muu: Apr 17th 2008; 3:21PM

If I recall correctly some of those pixel counters found the game to be 1280x1080, not 1920x1080. Does that still count as 1080P?

Worst Review Ever: Apr 17th 2008; 3:25PM

Who the fuck is voting up el serpiente's comments?

el serpiente: Apr 17th 2008; 3:31PM

People of class and intelligence.

FrankTheCrank: Apr 17th 2008; 3:36PM

the serpent is dishing out some pwnage...ouch!

Worst Review Ever: Apr 17th 2008; 3:51PM

Wow, this place is thick with Sony troll lurkers. Rational people should get the hell out and regroup, we're too heavily outnumbered. Fall back and live to flame another day!