Free Gran Turismo PSP deals Europe-only

By TomM_GScom, GameSpotPosted Aug 18, 2009 2:51 pm PT

This morning, Sony headlined its GamesCom press conference with the long-rumored debut of the PlayStation 3 Slim, saying the streamlined 120GB device would be available worldwide during the first week of September. The conference was reminiscent of Sony's 2009 Electronic Entertainment Expo press...

This morning, Sony headlined its GamesCom press conference with the long-rumored debut of the PlayStation 3 Slim, saying the streamlined 120GB device would be available worldwide during the first week of September. The conference was reminiscent of Sony's 2009 Electronic Entertainment Expo press conference, if only because the publisher used its time in the limelight to unveil a similarly spoiled overhaul for its handheld, the UMD-less PSP Go.

When the PSP Go launches on October 1, it will do so alongside Polyphony Digital's Gran Turismo PSP, a game that was first teased way back in 2004. Today, Sony announced a plan to incentivize early adopters of the new handheld, saying that those who register their PSP Go between October 1 and October 10 will receive a free copy of Gran Turismo PSP. Gamers can also pick up a free copy of Gran Turismo PSP by preordering Gran Turismo 5 for the PlayStation 3.

Unfortunately, Sony US has confirmed to GameSpot the Gran Turismo PSP/Gran Turismo 5 preorder deal is valid in Europe only. "The offer is not valid in all other territories," a Sony rep told GameSpot. The rep did not indicate whether other regions would receive their own, unique incentives.

For more on GamesCom, check out GameSpot's continuing coverage live from Germany.

53 Comments

  • shemau

    Posted Sep 29, 2009 4:01 am PT

    I will believe it when I see it. Got a PSP-1000 6 years ago for GT Mobile. Got a PS-3 and pre-ordered GT 5, due within 12 months. In the mean time XBOX 360 has released, Forza 2 has released, Forza 3 has released. Spoiled Sony got what, Prologue out the door. Hate Microsoft... but Sony you are just messing it up! Next gen will be Microsoft and Forza for me. Even this story appears to pure fiction. Anyone know where to order GT5 and get GT/PSP free? Thought not.

  • bluechuy

    Posted Sep 2, 2009 8:13 pm PT

    sony has been after europe lately

  • biagio55

    Posted Aug 24, 2009 12:21 pm PT

    grand turismo is one racing game i actually like playing so i hope they do it right for psp and ps3

  • geomyr

    Posted Aug 22, 2009 9:12 pm PT

    wow this so nice gran turismo on the psp this is so nice

  • cube-gage

    Posted Aug 22, 2009 5:57 pm PT

    I really dont see the PSP Go being a success. The PSP hasnt exactly had the support and purchases sony thought it would get, and simply rejigging it and adding an extra £140 to the Price is a recipe for disaster. Especially as a PS3 is gonna be around the same price. Sony should of released an iPhone killer that incorporated PSP, Walkman, VAIO, Sony Sat Nav and Sony Ericcson brands into one device. I thinks its an attempt to root out PSP Piracy, although I think the Go will be cracked also. People are not gonna pay that much for a device that is essentially doing the same thing it was 6 years ago.

  • lloydy-46

    Posted Aug 22, 2009 3:23 pm PT

    I don't care that GT5's taking forever. A game every 4/5 years like with MGS or GTA just means it'll be amazing and full of detail.

  • jasper061992

    Posted Aug 22, 2009 1:35 pm PT

    I can only say its a good thing, considering how europe always got the short end of the stick of anything related to videogaming. At Least we get some form of compensation for once...

  • blues94

    Posted Aug 22, 2009 8:43 am PT

    Im still waiting for gt5.

  • Glade_Gnarr

    Posted Aug 21, 2009 11:36 pm PT

    Only in europe? I think that's the first time I've ever heard it.

  • gtracer65

    Posted Aug 21, 2009 5:11 am PT

    oh just release gt5 already! we're so tired of waiting. or else everyone, but me, will turn to Forza 3!!!

  • Doolum

    Posted Aug 21, 2009 2:14 am PT

    GT5.yes.yes.yes.yes.yes

  • Phoenix534

    Posted Aug 20, 2009 6:56 pm PT

    If this happens in the US, I'll pre-order GT5, even though I don't have a PS3 yet

  • LosDaddie

    Posted Aug 20, 2009 8:32 am PT

    Needs to be done here in the USA

  • MSG-Deathscythe

    Posted Aug 20, 2009 4:48 am PT

    i'll pre-order gt5 the next day after I hear that this deal will happen in the US as well.

  • mpchitown

    Posted Aug 19, 2009 7:07 pm PT

    I am still confused over this game. Are these videos really going to be how the game looks on the psp?

  • gazby

    Posted Aug 19, 2009 3:44 pm PT

    yay

  • madkiller32k

    Posted Aug 19, 2009 2:27 pm PT

    I don't live in Europe.

  • XanderZane

    Posted Aug 19, 2009 12:48 pm PT

    I'm glad I live in the U.S. and hopefully Sony will give us a better deal. But GT5 for the PSP and get the GT5 for the PS3 FREE. I could live with that.

  • davytiger

    Posted Aug 19, 2009 11:50 am PT

    Like "3giL"- Where can we preorder GT5 from? (For free GT5 PSP)

  • 3giL

    Posted Aug 19, 2009 10:36 am PT

    Who can I pre-order the PS3 GT5?

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