Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition Gets Price Reduction, Now $19.99

Other August 22nd, 2012 by Jordan

Owning a fresh new copy of GT5 is about to get even more affordable, with a new MSRP price reduction for Gran Turismo 5: XL Edition in the United States.

After debuting earlier this year for $39.99, XL Edition is now available for $19.99 at retailers like GameStop and Walmart. Considering the game still includes a $20 voucher for downloadable content, the new price point represents the best value yet for those who have not yet purchased the game.

By contrast, its upcoming European counterpart, Gran Turismo 5: Academy Edition, will be available in Europe on September 26th for €29.99/£19.99 – considerably more expensive than XL given current exchange rates.

It is worth noting, however, the official announcement for Academy Edition hinted “there is more news yet to come on this title”, suggesting it may contain new material to justify its value.

GT5 Photomode image by Desmo46.

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  1. August 28th, 2012 at 8:19 am - #
    moparmanmike

    And to think, including the overnight shipping, I spent a total of $120 preordering the collectors edition, with no patches, updates and even any mention of DLC for over a year. Eh, still was worth it, and I see me having GT6 preordered for about 3 years straight as well.

  2. August 25th, 2012 at 11:34 am - #
    drew1913

    £20 for a very good game such as gt5 is a bargain

  3. August 24th, 2012 at 3:50 pm - #
    DriveTheGuard88

    This is bad news for me…. I havn’t sold my old copy yet…

  4. August 24th, 2012 at 2:28 am - #
    mathieub33

    Wow so i guess GT6 is coming soon :P… Price Reduction is no good news for online racing … new kids and it mean backwards guys at Daytona in Nascar lol

  5. August 24th, 2012 at 12:38 am - #
    justquality

    Good Deal! Thank you big business for knocking the price off such a great Sony PlayStation title and giving $20 to catch up on nw DLC. More fans will be heading to the GT5 online server

    Thanks and add more tracks and more mountain track and mountain roads or passes if you will. plz. also in any new updates add hazards to street cars for us to communicate and signal one another and also fix lights all most cars with lights plz , I mean the high beams do not work for all cars. The evo with it’s flood lights in front should really light up everything in front of you.. just saying… but thanks Kazunori for knocking the price down and building such an awesome simulator.. but plz fix at least one of my concerns!

  6. August 23rd, 2012 at 4:07 pm - #
    leeson65

    WOW. That’s cheap. Really cheap. Now GT5 is in the bargain bin along with Barney The Purple Dinosaur Virtual Sing-along for PS3.

  7. August 23rd, 2012 at 2:35 pm - #
    CTznOfTime

    I am going to buy it today !!!

  8. August 23rd, 2012 at 1:47 pm - #
    tpark103

    So if I can wait almost 2yrs after GT6 is released I’ll get the full Monty for a few beans.

  9. August 23rd, 2012 at 11:24 am - #
    RobDoggy05

    That photo is SICK Desmo46!!!!!!
    One of the best I’ve ever seen

  10. August 23rd, 2012 at 9:52 am - #
    DA6righthand

    Are you f’in kidding? I just bought a copy of this 2 weeks ago…

  11. August 23rd, 2012 at 2:24 am - #
    a5kylar990

    The only reason to buy this would be because the voucher pays for the game but since most if the DLCS are useless anyways but idc sick of PD and getting an Xbox and forza next week :D

    • August 23rd, 2012 at 8:07 am - #
      Pit Crew

      Get a block of cheez to go with that wine.

    • August 25th, 2012 at 9:47 pm - #
      tpark103

      Im with PIT Crew on this one.. Adios, deuses, peace out, see ya, aribaderce, sianara,

    • August 25th, 2012 at 10:12 pm - #
      substructure

      dont use words you dont know how to spell, dumbass

  12. August 23rd, 2012 at 12:12 am - #
    Pit Crew

    Off Topic: 9 days till the 2nd Annual Baltimore Gran Prix. Hope GTPlanet can make it.

    • August 28th, 2012 at 8:16 am - #
      moparmanmike

      I take it youll be there Pit Crew? Guess Ill see you there haha. I actually live about 30 minutes away from Baltimore. Though I did find it kind of interesting that they decided to bring Gran Prix to the heart of one of the most dangerous cities in america. Ive been waiting to see drug dealers cruising in a stolen formula car sittin on 24′s lol

  13. August 22nd, 2012 at 11:10 pm - #
    Quakebass

    This means that if you use all $20 of the voucher, the game is technically free…

  14. August 22nd, 2012 at 10:56 pm - #
    GTP_Yamicarlos

    Those price reductions may eventually transform this game in a premium free game for PS Plus subscribers. Just like Red Dead Redemption next month.

  15. August 22nd, 2012 at 10:54 pm - #
    DANfourTWENTY

    Is this version available in the UK?

  16. August 22nd, 2012 at 9:52 pm - #
    Smokeyhat

    Can someone please tell me how to participate in the GT mode on Gran Turismo?

    • August 22nd, 2012 at 10:13 pm - #
      COLOSAL TOSSLE

      buya car,get driving licence

    • August 22nd, 2012 at 10:16 pm - #
      another_jakhole

      GT mode or GT Academy? Academy is no more.

  17. August 22nd, 2012 at 8:50 pm - #
    SaintSaiya

    Hope they add windshield wipers to standard cars and also gt6 to have a complete working dashboard and interactivity with every button and feature of cars and miles added for the life of the car shown on dashboard,change the size of tires,360° third person view,automatic cars with actual column shifter lever animation,and my favorite none performance boat car to cruise in real life,a 2000-2011 Lincoln Town Car “Continental Edition” :)

    • August 23rd, 2012 at 12:00 am - #
      Pit Crew

      ^ Ok but the thread is about price drop on GT5 XL Edition. (US?)

      Try the suggestions thread at http://www.gtplanet.net/forums.

  18. August 22nd, 2012 at 8:36 pm - #
    Pit Crew

    Buy this edition and use DLC voucher for Motegi ring? Great Value for newcomers.

    • August 25th, 2012 at 3:48 pm - #
      SaintSaiya

      Ok ;( @#@#¤

  19. August 22nd, 2012 at 7:47 pm - #
    alexlam24

    Please tell me this is a hint that GT6 is coming and they’re making space for GT6 discs

    • August 22nd, 2012 at 8:04 pm - #
      Mubble

      One has nothing to do with the other. GT6 is still 18 months away at the very least.

    • August 22nd, 2012 at 8:15 pm - #
      another_jakhole

      At the very least? The hell?

      @alexlam24
      Other games have been given price reductions as low as this so it’s not a sign of that.

  20. August 22nd, 2012 at 7:18 pm - #
    Jerwin

    I’ve never bought any DLC for GT5 yet. Maybe I’ll just buy the XL edition instead.