X1 is called X2010?

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SonictheH
It might be something minor, but the update 1.05 has given the X1 a new name; Its called the X2010 Now.

I wonder why they changed the name? I kinda liked the name "X1"
 
Me too. X1 sounds cool, the name suited it perfectly, X2010 is, I don't even....

I think no matter what they change it to people will always refer to it as the x1, its too late now. But I am very curious as to why the changed the name and the special event where you get it.

My guess is, they wanted to distance any associations between the X1 and real Formula 1s, because people are stupid and, they may, even if its just subconsciously, no longer regard F1 as the pinnacle of motorsports, because the X1 makes an F1 look like a Horse Carriage, and you are putting them in an environement (i.e GT5) where they directly meet head to head.

Heck I wouldn't even be surprised if people think the X1 is even a real car and think "Well I'll only watch any formula racing if they are X1s, F1s are so slow and boring) May sounds silly but GT5 is pretty mainstream and however slight the effect is, the X1 may dwindle interest in F1 cars.

Obviously any such peope wouldn't even have even half a brain but thats the world for you. And people in charge of F1 they want ratings and potrayel of F1s as high as possible.
 
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Probably so people dont confuse it with this X1. ;)

I don't see why PD should even change the name.
 
From the tweet thread:

azusa_sirius: Nice to meet you. Is there a reason why the name RedBull_X1 was changed to RedBull_X2010 on the GT Official Website?

Kaz: X1 is too generic of a name, so for the sake of specificity, we added 2010.
 
Or maybe they are bringing out another X1 for 2011? :o
 
Kaz: X1 is too generic of a name, so for the sake of specificity, we added 2010.


Didn't they really only add 2009? :p
 
I noticed that they also hanged the 2010 subaru sti sedan... it used to say (BBS 18" wheel option) in the title.
 
I assume it has something to do with this...
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There is only one true X1...

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The PD one may be fast, but it didn't break the sound barrier! ;)
 
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New theory: PD was forced to change from X1 to X2010 because of copyright claim from Microsoft?

Maybe in Dec/2010 microsoft had already got that name registred as one of many options for it's new gen console.

It doesn't matter much, but it could explain the change in the car name to a worse one.
 
RodrigoDLL
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New theory: PD was forced to change from X1 to X2010 because of copyright claim from Microsoft?

Maybe in Dec/2010 microsoft had already got that name registred as one of many options for it's new gen console.

It doesn't matter much, but it could explain the change in the car name to a worse one.

No. Two different X cars for each year.

And bloody big bump!
 
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New theory: PD was forced to change from X1 to X2010 because of copyright claim from Microsoft?

Maybe in Dec/2010 microsoft had already got that name registred as one of many options for it's new gen console.

It doesn't matter much, but it could explain the change in the car name to a worse one.

2 and a half years later.... lol
 
Lol, I like big bumps and I cannot lie... well, better than creating new thread.

But I did not get what you mean by "two different X cars for each year". It is the same car that got its name changed from X1 to X2010 with update 1.05.
 
I thought it was due to BMW possessing that name.
 
TSLRich
I noticed that they also hanged the 2010 subaru sti sedan... it used to say (BBS 18" wheel option) in the title.

Not the only car they shortened the title of.

The Gran Turismo 350z RS from the Gran Turismo dealership. The true name of that car is Amuze/Opera Performance Gran Turismo 350z RS.

But I had heard it was something you do with a copyright of the name "X1", don't quote me on that though
 
RodrigoDLL
Lol, I like big bumps and I cannot lie... well, better than creating new thread.

But I did not get what you mean by "two different X cars for each year". It is the same car that got its name changed from X1 to X2010 with update 1.05.

We got an X2011.
 
There is only one true X1...

yea0-059.jpg


The PD one may be fast, but it didn't break the sound barrier! ;)

I know this is a bumped thread and a real old one at that. But, The X2010/X2011 has broke the sound Barrier.
 
We got an X2011.

X2011 was released much later, long after X1 was changed into X2010, so not related.

Downhill Dino is right, though. BMW had the X1 before.
 
RodrigoDLL
X2011 was released much later, long after X1 was changed into X2010, so not related.

Downhill Dino is right, though. BMW had the X1 before.

Err... It is because they changed the name to reflect the year the car came out.

Also there were cars called X1 before the BMW so I fail so see the major relation.
 
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