Gran Turismo Sport Closed Beta Coming March 17: First the US, Then EU Region

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It's incredible how many people haven't set up their TVs properly, given all the screens and videos showing those black borders around the screen.


Especially because it takes 5 seconds to fix it:

First of all, go on the PS4 home screen > Settings > Audio and Screen > Display Area. Set the display area to match the borders of the screen.

If you have already done this and/or still see black borders, then your tv is overscanning - and your PS4 is effectively underscanning in order to line up the white markers.
This is bad because it doesn't give perfect pixel scaling, resulting in a worse picture quality. At least in menus and replays: actual gameplay might still look pixel-perfect, but the HUD might be shrinked towards the center, or the view might be cut a little.

To fix this, go in your TV settings and look for the option that gives you 1:1 pixel mapping; then fix the PS4 display area again. The name of this option can be different from model to model: Full Pixel, Widescreen Full, Just Scan...
 
magawolaz
It's incredible how many people haven't set up their TVs properly, given all the screens and videos showing those black borders around the screen.


Especially because it takes 5 seconds to fix it:

First of all, go on the PS4 home screen > Settings > Audio and Screen > Display Area. Set the display area to match the borders of the screen.

If you have already done this and/or still see black borders, then your tv is overscanning - and your PS4 is effectively underscanning in order to line up the white markers.
This is bad because it doesn't give perfect pixel scaling, resulting in a worse picture quality. At least in menus and replays: actual gameplay might still look pixel-perfect, but the HUD might be shrinked towards the center, or the view might be cut a little.

To fix this, go in your TV settings and look for the option that gives you 1:1 pixel mapping; then fix the PS4 display area again. The name of this option can be different from model to model: Full Pixel, Widescreen Full, Just Scan...
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That's one of the first things i did when i reached the main menu. I changed my TV's Aspect ratio to Just scan and changed the PS4's Display Area. I remember that Drive Club had the same thing i believe.
 
spacecowboy73
Hi just wondering if you tried your Fanatec out with GT Sport beta? I got my invite to the beta last night so I need to know if I should get my wheel setup again. I'm in the same boat as you with Fanatec, might need to invest in a Cronusmax.
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Well I believe I got it to work. The only odd thing is, they say to put it into PS3 mode, but my CSW has issues getting into PS3 mode, or staying into PS3 mode. PC mode seems to work for me, but I was able to use my Fanatec with Cronusmax. Did a few qualifying laps, and a single race, but I'm still working on the settings for the Fanatec. With the Gr.3 cars, I have my rotation set at 540. 900 requires a lot of turning, and 360 might have been too touchy for me.

Just make sure to read up on all the info for the Cronusmax, because you need a USB 2.0 Hub or lower. You also need to identify what ports on the USB Hub are Port 1(Wheel) and Port 4(Controller) for it to work There's also settings you need to check and/or set on the Cronusmax, but it's all in their online manual.
 
Hi guys, just a tip. If you want to see what HDR looks like on your tv just put the brightness up to max.
 
jp_footy
Hi guys, just a tip. If you want to see what HDR looks like on your tv just put the brightness up to max.
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Aprils fool? :D:odd:

brightness absolutely destroys the dynamic range in most tvs.. Which is exactly what HDR is all about. :lol:

But that said.. HDR is overrated compared to the new lighting engine which surpasses the capabilities of hdr cameras. Thats the reason for the realistic glares we see in gt sport. They are Actually able to render more realistic glares than what can be captured using cameras. :D
 
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IOF is a top driver and regularly in the top 10 worldwide in time trials on GT6. He provides some comments on the beta in this video.

Interesting bit starts at 6:00. I don't know if he does the same mistakes on GT6, but he does say that recovering from oversteer is different compared to GT6. Perhaps this hints at GTS being more challenging?

I was surprised to see that since a lot of people were saying that the physics felt similar compared to GT6.
 
Lord Protector
YES!! finally after 3 weeks of waiting I got the code via e-mail :gtpflag: I'm currently not at home, will post the screen of downloading the beta when I come home later today. I guess the Phase 2 just started
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Nice. 👍
Enjoy.

I'm yet to see any of my EU friends on GT.
What country is your PSN account?
 
Tassie_tiger
Nice. 👍
Enjoy.

I'm yet to see any of my EU friends on GT.
What country is your PSN account?
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I will make a guess and say he has a US account.EU sign up for the beta is still open.So no Beta for at least 10-15 days in EU (or more) if PD keep their plan.
 
JulesDennis
I will make a guess and say he has a US account.EU sign up for the beta is still open.So no Beta for at least 10-15 days in EU (or more) if PD keep their plan.
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Yes, that is my suspicion as well.
But with his reference to Phase 2, I thought it might be worth the question.

I do differ, however, with your predicted time-table.
With this phase already running for 2 weeks, another fortnight restricting regions seems too long to me.
 
Tassie_tiger
Yes, that is my suspicion as well.
But with his reference to Phase 2, I thought it might be worth the question.

I do differ, however, with your predicted time-table.
With this phase already running for 2 weeks, another fortnight restricting regions seems too long to me.
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Like I said EU sign is still open.They said they will close it,then make an announcement about EU beta coming in a week or so.If they close it on Monday (example),then we'll have to wait one week before we start to see the first EU/AU invites.Thats 10 days from now (al least).

Lord Protector
Slovak!! Sadly, my father has a birthday party today.. such a shame.. I need to get home asap :D
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Yea but do you have an EU account or an US account?
Happy bday to your father btw.
 
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PzR Slim
Is this April Fools joke or do you genuinely have an invite on an EU account?
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I find it really hard to believe that is not.Even if they would start the EU beta,I imagine that people from UK or Germany would be the first to get in.
 
Cars still have that slight erratic movement from online racing videos that I've seen. Hope they get to iRacing's level.
 
sems4arsenal
Cars still have that slight erratic movement from online racing videos that I've seen. Hope they get to iRacing's level.
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iRacing level?
Sorry mate but imo that is not going to happen.It would be great but iRacing is the top dog (with AC) atm -sim racing-.SMS is trying really hard to go to that level.We'll have to wait and see.
 
JulesDennis
iRacing level?
Sorry mate but imo that is not going to happen.It would be great but iRacing is the top dog (with AC) atm -sim racing-.SMS is trying really hard to go to that level.We'll have to wait and see.
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In terms of online racing?
 
littleregret265
Wish I could get something other than Gr. 3. Wanna trade??? :lol:
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Sure, gimme the Corvette or Mustang and I'll give you My Sciracco or Renault Sport! :)

At least today I got the Subaru Impreza N300 👍
 
sems4arsenal
Cars still have that slight erratic movement from online racing videos that I've seen. Hope they get to iRacing's level.
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Never ever going to happen ever! PD are aiming at a different market "sim racing for Dummies" if you will IRacing is full on smash you over the head hc sim racing, GT games have always been nearer to simcade than all out sim. I like what PD are trying to do. Hurry up with the EU beta.:D
 
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