60 FPS trailer for Gran Turismo PSP is sharp and smooth
by Griffin McElroy 
{ Sep 14th 2009 at 11:20PM } 
Eurogamer's Digital Foundry has assembled a lengthy gameplay clip running at 60 frames per second -- though you may need to download a special version of the video from the site to truly see all those frames. The big brains over at DF also break down how the game's buttery-smoothness is scientifically possible, which more or less dismisses our "Elfin magic" theory out of hand. Click here to watch the video.
Gallery: Gran Turismo PSP (9/1)
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Ryoga Vee @ Sep 14th 2009 11:23PM
Joy, another game were were promised 5 years ago that is just now coming to light.
Sly (PSN: SniperChameleon) @ Sep 14th 2009 11:26PM
at least we get to play it.
*looks out of the corner of his eye at duke nukem forever*
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Sep 14th 2009 11:28PM
ummmm so what you are saying is that Developers either a.) don't need to talk about games until they are about to come out(killing any hope for marketing) or b.) make a game in under a year to keep people from having to wait and in the process give them shit...straight, utter, watery shit....DOO DOO...DOO DOO DOO DOO DOO....DOO
Dartmerc @ Sep 14th 2009 11:31PM
Chris, most good marketing revolves around not talking about your games until they are close to release.
Ryoga Vee @ Sep 14th 2009 11:32PM
What I'm saying is there is no reason that should have have been released in 2006 at the latest. I cant think of any real reason a racing game that was started development in 2003 - 2004 took till 2009 to finish. It was promised as a launch title.
PN04 @ Sep 15th 2009 12:00AM
The game was propsed as an upcoming game at the launch of the PSP, they never actually gave a date, they just said they were working on it. Considering they almost canceled it entirely it's amazing that they got around to it with all the work going into GT5 which was one of the reasons it was originally delayed. A full on console sequel takes precedence over a portable version because you dont want to burn too many resources. Frankly I have to imagin sony had to spit out a lot of extra cash so that Polyphony Digital could have it ready in time for the PSPgo's launch (also timed to coincide with the PS3 slim/relaunch campaign to gain interest in the playstation brand.)
Heimbachae @ Sep 15th 2009 8:20AM
I'm upvoting ya Ryoga, these fanboys are all the same, they are just happy the game is finally coming out instead of waiting on the "eh, we'll get around to this" shelf it's been on for the last 5 years.
SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Sep 14th 2009 11:23PM
Something that amazes me is that we all watch these clips on our rather large monitors.... Imagine seeing all of this footage in it's natural ratio while holding a PSP.
Yea, flame me for posting in "every article", but I couldn't help myself.
This game is going to be great (unless you're not a fan of racers).
HippoHero @ Sep 14th 2009 11:26PM
What exactly do you do all day, Spyder?
Sly (PSN: SniperChameleon) @ Sep 14th 2009 11:27PM
sits at his computer, and refreshes joystiq every 30 seconds to see if there's a new post.
SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Sep 14th 2009 11:29PM
I have the day off work so I've been doing designs on my laptop for most of the time.
It isn't hard to jump onto a Joystiq article when my Chrome icon is a click away.
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Sep 14th 2009 11:29PM
I did that one day...well it wasnt every 30 seconds but every 5 minutes or so....or while I was waiting on someone to walk in my sniper sights....
Mr. Manly ESC Mcbeefington Ferguson The Second @ Sep 14th 2009 11:35PM
"while I was waiting on someone to walk in my sniper sights...."
You play battlefield too. ey?
Honestly if you don't see anyone after 2 minutes you should consider a better spot.
Tiptup300 @ Sep 15th 2009 12:58AM
I'm lost as to why all the screens are so dark.
Jenny Lee @ Sep 15th 2009 7:00AM
I want to see more of the actual gameplay. I'm not a racing fan but I might just get this, since its being so hyped. :)
HippoHero @ Sep 14th 2009 11:23PM
Like science could ever get 60fps on a good-looking game on a handheld.
60fps = proof of Elfin magic.
emotaku @ Sep 14th 2009 11:28PM
I can't wait to read this post again in 20 years.
Mr. Manly ESC Mcbeefington Ferguson The Second @ Sep 14th 2009 11:33PM
If he is still right even after 20 years we are all going to be very depressed.
HippoHero @ Sep 14th 2009 11:38PM
WTF is wrong with you twats? Elfin magic improves with time, you know.
Sly (PSN: SniperChameleon) @ Sep 14th 2009 11:40PM
yeah, in 20 years, 240FPS+ would be the new 30FPS on HANDHELDS. elfin magic DOES improve with time.
Traceur_Ryuk (PSN: Ryuk_shinigami) @ Sep 14th 2009 11:41PM
240 FPS? Lol, what would be the point? I don't think we could even tell the difference.
PN04 @ Sep 15th 2009 12:15AM
240fps would reduce screen tearing.... I'm just saying.
Space @ Sep 15th 2009 12:22AM
in the future we will just cram more time into the second
The Dark Trooper @ Sep 14th 2009 11:24PM
60 Frames? That's a little nuts isn't it? Don't most PS3/360 games run at like 30-45?
DeepFriedSushi @ Sep 14th 2009 11:29PM
nothing nuts about it, the game sacrificed alot of graphical fidelity. and even limited the game to 4 cars simultaneously.
any game can run at 60, its because developers choose not to so that they can develop a game at 30fps with better visuals.
Mr. Manly ESC Mcbeefington Ferguson The Second @ Sep 14th 2009 11:31PM
And yet it looks better than Call of Duty on the Wii.
Sly (PSN: SniperChameleon) @ Sep 14th 2009 11:31PM
yeah, i would prefer if this game had 30FPS but with some AA and some more cars on screen.
Konstantine @ Sep 15th 2009 12:17AM
Yeah, most console games do run at 30-45 fps. Which is why I usually buy PC...
It really does make a huge difference.
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Sep 14th 2009 11:25PM
Damn TGS can't get here soon enough....I just want to get a GT5 release date of this year.....thanks...
Solace @ Sep 14th 2009 11:36PM
if the controls are right this game will definitely hold me over until GT5
tobz1000 @ Sep 14th 2009 11:54PM
Was that footage? Actual clear footage?! I thought it had to be obscured by law.
This game seriously just turned into an insta-buy.
ChuckBartowski @ Sep 14th 2009 11:58PM
OMG! Jay Leno said start!
HeXeN {KevinConroyDefeatsBatman} @ Sep 15th 2009 12:33AM
"play your own MP3s from memory stick during gameplay"
Did any other game (excluding music games) have this feature before.
Extinction @ Sep 15th 2009 1:53AM
Crazy Taxi
stormtrooper190 (IcelandTerrorist) @ Sep 15th 2009 4:25PM
wipEout pulse
Sly (PSN: SniperChameleon) @ Sep 15th 2009 5:52PM
the MLB games
isotrex @ Sep 15th 2009 1:16AM
looks good and smooth so far. i might consider getting this. haven't really liked racing games since then except hot pursuit and burnout series.
HaloBreaker @ Sep 15th 2009 1:21AM
Too bad there is no Career mode in it.
HDpurist @ Sep 15th 2009 1:31AM
AWESOME. Can't wait.
Special Agent Steve @ Sep 15th 2009 5:18PM
Here's something even better- you can make your own.
eXist @ Sep 15th 2009 4:18AM
Howly Crap. With that kind of soundrack. I will buy the fucker definitely.
Goffee @ Sep 15th 2009 5:08AM
Ridge Racer PS1 let your play your own music... hardcore-tastic
coffins outside the door @ Sep 15th 2009 7:56AM
I am going to piss in your asshole.
Bro @ Sep 15th 2009 9:23AM
I wish all games ran at 60 fps.
Shimrra @ Sep 15th 2009 9:40AM
I was never a fan of the realistic gameplay that is GT dont get me wrong the game looks beautiful and handles like a dream but this game is really geared only at the true auto fanatic who know all about the ins and outs of automobiles. When this game hits the bargain price I give a try.
HotLimit @ Sep 15th 2009 11:53AM
The game isn't really for auto fanatics or fans of realism, that's what Live for Speed and i-Racing are for. There's plenty of questionable physics and hand-holding here for the action gamer.
damnedl7 @ Sep 15th 2009 9:51AM
I bought the PSP 5 years ago anticipating this game. Since then I hav elost the system.... now I wish I could find it again.
Pico_Suarez @ Sep 15th 2009 10:37AM
A sunscreen joke? On a video game site? We all know no one uses sunscreen that browses this site, because sunscreen involves going outside.
Phil @ Sep 15th 2009 10:37AM
I am glad that they got some smoke affects on those tires. With the earlier videos they weren't present and it had me worried.
Phil @ Sep 15th 2009 10:38AM
affect=effect. DOH!