When EuroGamer was allowed to download an evaluation copy of Gran Turismo 5: Prologue, they got the first glimpse at just how big of a file this game is actually going to be (1.9 GB). Sony was able to confirm that this is the same file that will be offered for download via PSN when the file is released to the general public. Of course, it could be much bigger: the download version of the game will not contain video content. Instead, you must choose to download each movie individually from the GT-TV feature of the game. Aside from the fact that the Blu-Ray edition has already passed one million pre-orders, it may actually end up being the most popular option. Pre-order your own copy now!
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On their Japanese website, Polyphony Digital has formally announced they’ll be pulling the plug on GT5 Prologue’s servers June 30th of this year. The game had a very good run, selling over 5 million copies since its release in Japan back in December of 2007.
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GT5 Prologue’s Motion Simulator at GamesCom
If you’ve seen lots of pictures and videos from the show floor at last week’s GamesCom convention, you probably noticed this full-size, Audi TT motion simulator running what appears to be a special version of Gran Turismo 5: Prologue. While this isn’t the first time we’ve seen a motion simulator hooked up to a copy of GT (indeed, this same Audi was brought to the Leipzig Games Convention last year), you can only imagine how badly manufactures of consumer-grade “motion seats” would love to interface their own products with future GT titles…
The Ultimate GT5 Prologue Walkthrough
With the quickly falling price of GT5 Prologue continuing to drive sales of the little game, many folks who have been holding off are finally picking it up. Despite its small size, however, it still manages in-depth gameplay – the intricacies of which can be daunting for even experienced players. To help out, GTPlanet user Conquerer put together this impressive, comprehensive walkthrough that leaves no stone unturned.