GT5 Prologue demo downloadable this weekend (needs effort)
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If you didn't already know, the demo of 'the demo' will be available on the PSN store in around 17 hours... with one problem, only people with Japanese accounts PSN will be able to download it. However, with a little bit of effort, you can setup a Japanese PSN account and be racing 16 cars on Suzuka this weekend... otherwise it's a month long wait before it'll hit the Euro store.
Before we get onto how, here's the info for the demo...
Sony said:
PUBLISHER: Sony Computer Entertainment
DEVELOPER: Polyphony Digital
GENRE: Driving Simulator / (Online Car Life Simulator)
NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 1
JIZZTASTICS: Full 1080p resolution — 60fps in game/30fps replay
DISTRIBUTION FORMAT: PlayStation Store
TOTAL SIZE: 700+mb
COMPATIBLE PERPHIRIALS: SIXAXIS, Logitech Driving Force and hopefully G25 Wheels
RELEASE DATE: October 20th 2007 (around noon Japanese time)
GT5 PROLOGUE TRIAL VERSION FEATURES
Coinciding with the 40th Tokyo Motor Show a free trial version of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is made available for free on the Japanese PlayStation Store. Over the course of the show live reports and motorsport related news will be delivered to players via GT TV and the news ticker displayed on the player’s My Page.
SCEJ Press Release
http://www.jp.playstation.com/info/r...1004_gt5p.h...
GT.com Article
http://www.gran-turismo.com/jp/news/d1285.html
VEHICLES
‘08 Lexus IS-F
‘09 Nissan GT-R
‘08 Mazda Atenza
‘08 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
‘08 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR
‘08 Daihatsu OFC-1
‘09 BMW 135i Coupe
Between October 23rd–25th new cars will be unveiled coinciding with their respective presentations at the Motor Show.
CIRCUITS
Suzuka Circuit
PLAYING MODES
• Single race mode only with 16 cars simultaneously on track
• No online play is present in the demo
Finally, here's how to setup a Japanese account on your PS3, don't worry, nothing bad will happen, everything on your PS3 will remain the same... you'll just have a 2nd account which has access to the Japanese store. Sadly, the Japanese store will be in Japanese, but just click on the pic of the GT5 Prologue demo and it'll take you to the download page.DEVELOPER: Polyphony Digital
GENRE: Driving Simulator / (Online Car Life Simulator)
NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 1
JIZZTASTICS: Full 1080p resolution — 60fps in game/30fps replay
DISTRIBUTION FORMAT: PlayStation Store
TOTAL SIZE: 700+mb
COMPATIBLE PERPHIRIALS: SIXAXIS, Logitech Driving Force and hopefully G25 Wheels
RELEASE DATE: October 20th 2007 (around noon Japanese time)
GT5 PROLOGUE TRIAL VERSION FEATURES
Coinciding with the 40th Tokyo Motor Show a free trial version of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is made available for free on the Japanese PlayStation Store. Over the course of the show live reports and motorsport related news will be delivered to players via GT TV and the news ticker displayed on the player’s My Page.
SCEJ Press Release
http://www.jp.playstation.com/info/r...1004_gt5p.h...
GT.com Article
http://www.gran-turismo.com/jp/news/d1285.html
VEHICLES
‘08 Lexus IS-F
‘09 Nissan GT-R
‘08 Mazda Atenza
‘08 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
‘08 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR
‘08 Daihatsu OFC-1
‘09 BMW 135i Coupe
Between October 23rd–25th new cars will be unveiled coinciding with their respective presentations at the Motor Show.
CIRCUITS
Suzuka Circuit
PLAYING MODES
• Single race mode only with 16 cars simultaneously on track
• No online play is present in the demo
After it's downloaded, change your user back to the usual account, install and have a great time!
PLCRTR said:
I just set up a US account yesterday to get to their stuff, now I need to do a Japanese one too... ah well.
Any more regions which have their own PSN store with exclusives??
I think theres a dedicated Hong Kong store too.Any more regions which have their own PSN store with exclusives??
I shall be downloading this later
Edited by hodgy587 on Friday 19th October 12:37
marvelharvey said:
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If you didn't already know, the demo of 'the demo' will be available on the PSN store in around 17 hours... with one problem, only people with Japanese accounts PSN will be able to download it. However, with a little bit of effort, you can setup a Japanese PSN account and be racing 16 cars on Suzuka this weekend... otherwise it's a month long wait before it'll hit the Euro store.
Is this quoted somewhere, as I can't get online at home at the moment, and work blocks the Gran-turismo.com site...If you didn't already know, the demo of 'the demo' will be available on the PSN store in around 17 hours... with one problem, only people with Japanese accounts PSN will be able to download it. However, with a little bit of effort, you can setup a Japanese PSN account and be racing 16 cars on Suzuka this weekend... otherwise it's a month long wait before it'll hit the Euro store.
:O
Quite simply, amazing.
Only fault is the annoying tyre-squeal on even the most normal corners... but GT has always been like that.
Apart from that, the cars have more grip, and shift their weight properly, the interior views are STUNNING, even down to the guys gloves, which look like real fabric, the other cars look like they're really pushing, and I actually havent won a race yet. The glints of light off the bodywork, the other drivers steering and counter-steering as they go wide, the scenery.. all perfect.
I love this demo, and it made me glad that I bought a PS3. Xbox better watch out, next year is the year of the PS3.
// back to GT5.
Quite simply, amazing.
Only fault is the annoying tyre-squeal on even the most normal corners... but GT has always been like that.
Apart from that, the cars have more grip, and shift their weight properly, the interior views are STUNNING, even down to the guys gloves, which look like real fabric, the other cars look like they're really pushing, and I actually havent won a race yet. The glints of light off the bodywork, the other drivers steering and counter-steering as they go wide, the scenery.. all perfect.
I love this demo, and it made me glad that I bought a PS3. Xbox better watch out, next year is the year of the PS3.
// back to GT5.
Well myself and Slinky have just given it a go and 1st thoughts are very very impressed.
Graphics wise its ultra pretty but that was expected, although I did spot the slightest bit of screen tear twice.
The AI is improved, We both had proper battles to try and get through the field which was most enjoyable, The replay videos show this well.
The best news is the physics engine seems to have had an overhaul, its a lot tighter and smoother to play but still with a nice amount of challenge to get right. The cars we raced had their own characteristics, for instance the GTR had loads of power and grip but with a firm delivery where as the EVO was a bit lighter on its feet with a lovely bit of lift off oversteer.
Considering its only a demo Im impressed and its just left me wanting more. Interested to hear what everybody else thinks.
Graphics wise its ultra pretty but that was expected, although I did spot the slightest bit of screen tear twice.
The AI is improved, We both had proper battles to try and get through the field which was most enjoyable, The replay videos show this well.
The best news is the physics engine seems to have had an overhaul, its a lot tighter and smoother to play but still with a nice amount of challenge to get right. The cars we raced had their own characteristics, for instance the GTR had loads of power and grip but with a firm delivery where as the EVO was a bit lighter on its feet with a lovely bit of lift off oversteer.
Considering its only a demo Im impressed and its just left me wanting more. Interested to hear what everybody else thinks.
PLCRTR said:
Yup, very good. Just wish I could read Japanese!!
I'll translate the pre-race menu for everyoneTransmission: AT/MT
Simulation: Normal/Professional
Stability Control: On/Off
Traction Control: 0-10
Front Tyre: R3 is the stickiest I think
Rear Tyre:
Then the buttons at the bottom:
Left one: Cancel
Right one: Start
If you want to change your controls, go to options, choose the middle controller picture, find the button you wish to assign and click it, a drop down menu will appear for you to select what the button does. Here's the translation
Accelerate
Brake
Gear Up
Gear Down
Reverse
Handbrake
Camera Change
Rear View
Do Nothing
Again, the bottom buttons are:
Left one: Cancel
Right one: OK (but I guess this one is obvious)
Edited by marvelharvey on Saturday 20th October 03:21
stephen300o said:
Whats it like!, whats it like!, whats it like! 
screen shots are in a different league to Forza/PGR, but as said before, have they got the sound right?
and the handling!screen shots are in a different league to Forza/PGR, but as said before, have they got the sound right?
What happens when you turn into a slow corner with a TVR and give it some welly? Oversteer...or plough on understeer into the barrier??!
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