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Gran Turismo 5 (Collector's Edition) - Review (PlayStation 3)


The next installment of the award-winning racing franchise, Gran Turismo® 5, is coming exclusively to the PLAYSTATION®3 system.

Gran Turismo promises to deliver exciting advancements to the series in the most comprehensive racing experience ever.

Key Game Features
  • 1,000 Vehicles - 170 Premium new models, including hybrids and EVs, and 830 kinds of standard models similar to those seen in previous games.
  • Plenty of Courses - Rip it up in more than 20 courses, more than 60 layouts.
  • New Physics - The in-game physics system simulation is brand new to the series, and allows for greater realism and damage.
  • Arcade Mode - Allows for single race functionality and 2-player battle.
  • GT Mode Features - World Map, My Garage, Car Dealer, Tuning Shop, Car Washes/Oil Change, Race Championship (Series system, point system), License Test.
  • Online Features - 16-player support, Open Lobby, Text / Voice Chat, Private rooms, Online Photo Album, Online Replay Album, YouTube replay output.
  • Photo Mode - Photo Drive and Photo stage.

  • Gran Turismo TV - Video output to a PSP or PSP Go, Progressive Download, Improved user interface, continuous play for videos.
  • Sound Features - Custom soundtracks pulled from your PS3 hard-drive; Dolby Digital 5.1 and 7.1.
A note on the downloadable content:
You get 5 really sweet Chrome Line cars (427 Shelby Cobra, BMW M3, Audi R8, Lambo Mercy, MB 300SL).

A note on the "Collector's Edition":
  • I destroyed the custom packaging trying to get the game out; "Custom" equates to a bigger box with fancier cardboard.
  • The keychain is decent, but I probably won't use it for anything.
  • The die-cast model is cool albeit a little on the small side.
  • The book is awesome.

New GT5 features:
  • You need to create a driver BEFORE you start any races. I assumed that the game wouldn't let me use DC cars in A/B-Spec races so I blew my seed money on a used car out of ignorance.
  • Selectable Soundtracks - You can choose from various music genres.
  • B-Spec is comparable to GT4, but a new feature is that your driver will get agitated by his surroundings, i.e. the computer getting all Dale Earnhardt on your bumper.

Gran Turismo 5 Collector's Edition

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