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GT5 'about a year away'

By Emma Boyes, GameSpot UKPosted Mar 26, 2008 6:29 am PT

Post on PlayStation blog gives the official word that the first full PS3 iteration of the franchise is still a long way off.

Gran Turismo 5: Prologue is nearing its release date in both North America (April 15) and Europe (March 28).

However, some gamers may be forgiven for wondering whether to splash their cash on the Prologue or simply wait until the full version of the game, Gran Turismo 5, is released.

Gran Turismo 5: Prologue follows a similar concept as the game Gran Turismo 4: Prologue, which was released in Japan and Europe about a year before Gran Turismo 4. It gave gamers a significant taste of what was to come but fell short of being a full game.

However, those holding their breath for Gran Turismo 5 proper had better have a decent lung capacity. According to Sony America associate producer Chris Hinojosa-Miranda, the game is unlikely to arrive much earlier than this time next year.

In answer to a fan's pondering on the Official US PlayStation blog as to whether or not to buy the game, Hinojosa-Miranda said, "To further clarify, GT5 is still about a year away. You should just decide now to buy it [Gran Turismo 5: Prologue], enjoy it, go online and race against anyone and everyone, rank number one worldwide, get the girl (or guy), and become the most popular kid in town. The end."

220 Comments

  • Kris024

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 7:33 pm PT

    When GT5 comes out I hope the Case doesn't advertise that the game has over 600 cars like GT4 did when most are pieces of crap with less than 200 HP. Honestly the reason people play racing games is because we get to drive cars that we normally wouldn't be able to drive like Ferraris and Audi R8s and Nissan GTRs and F1 cars. If I want to drive a FORD TAURUS or an EAGLE TALON then I would walk down the street to the local used car lot and test drive one. This is a good racing series but they should focus more on race cars. Imagine a GT5 where all 700 or more of the cars are LeMans Race Cars, F1 cars, Grand-Am race cars, DTM cars, Champ Cars and super cars that each put out over 500 HP. A game like that would be legendary and would blow the competition away.

  • _Peoples_Champ_

    Posted Jan 31, 2009 9:51 am PT

    Prologue is only a visually updated gt4 game, all other racers have some sort of damage to the cars, where as this 40$ demo still has bad A.I. for the other computer controlled cars.

  • DeanoFantasy

    Posted Nov 26, 2008 6:05 pm PT

    If you haven't played GT5 Prologue I recommend it now! yes It has way over 65+ cars I never acquired them all, and its a good start leading to GT5 with very real driving simulation physics as expected from the series, It will be March 09 probably before we get a taste of the full game because they are probably designing all new model cars, 700+ and with interior! plus more tracks and probably damage! it all takes time.

  • yaygamesyay

    Posted Sep 9, 2008 8:35 am PT

    i got prologue and its no disappointment: its still got more cars than most of its rivals and the tracks are beautifully made. sure it's not the full game but it will still keep you amused til the full version comes out

  • jackrocks123

    Posted Jul 25, 2008 2:35 am PT

    can't wait, will be good as all the gran turimos are.

  • ZooM-out

    Posted Jul 20, 2008 1:22 pm PT

    well. since they've worked so long for this, i bet it's gonna kick ass! man i can't wait! this game is gonna be intense! i hope atleast..

  • ivo_gta69

    Posted Jun 23, 2008 4:54 am PT

    just going to wait for the full gt5 to come out [=
    cant wait its gonna be a good one

  • exileddeuszero

    Posted Jun 19, 2008 3:46 pm PT

    wait a minute, hang on, how long has this game in development? i bet it gets scrapped and redone for the ps4.

  • trusake3

    Posted Jun 15, 2008 6:33 pm PT

    another year? I don't even know if I'll be alive in another year, can't it just be released now? I'm alive now!

  • lordofgames_86

    Posted Jun 10, 2008 9:32 pm PT

    OMFG I HATE THIS GAME SO MUCH ANOTHER EFING YEAR!!!!

  • mcshorty73

    Posted May 24, 2008 11:57 am PT

    i cant wait for any of the games, especially this one.

  • Weebuns

    Posted May 6, 2008 10:12 pm PT

    A years not to long hve GTA4 and MGS to keep me going untill this comes out.

  • nf1994

    Posted May 4, 2008 8:07 am PT

    looks good but ill wait for the full game

  • callumchilled

    Posted Mar 29, 2008 7:53 am PT

    An online experience with GT5rologue for about £20? Sounds good to me. Got mine, and you'll see me tearing round in a bright yellow Lotus. Can't wait for the Top Gear episodes on GT:TV.

  • littlealien

    Posted Mar 29, 2008 5:18 am PT

    At the end of the day 75 cars and 6 tracks would be a full game in most cases and thats it. The knowledge that this is just to wet your Appetite and get the practice in for the full game. Bought my copy yesterday £18 bargin. and the games great, 0_o

  • Star_Wars117

    Posted Mar 28, 2008 4:23 pm PT

    Ill get both.

  • kavadias1981

    Posted Mar 28, 2008 12:09 pm PT

    I'll buy the full version when I buy a PS3 at the end of the year.

  • bakasora

    Posted Mar 28, 2008 1:19 am PT

    when has video gaming become cheap?

  • mikekare79 posted Mar 27, 2008 10:56 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    mikekare79

    Posted Mar 27, 2008 10:56 pm PT (hide)

    So....you buy a demo version and then get the real version later? Seriously fanboys, this is sooooo lame. Just send money to Sony with a letter that says. "Dear Sony, I work hard for my money but who cares. Here is some cash, I don't really need it. Thanks for being Sony. By the way, thanks for a next gen system that has a third of the games as the American version. Who wants to buy American anyway, besides, I can't buy American, I keep giving you money for...nothing."

  • bashmentkid

    Posted Mar 27, 2008 3:22 pm PT

    Sony employee suggests buying Sony product shocker! more news at 11.

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