Gran Turismo 5 - Page 25

the Interceptor · April 1st, 2008, 7:42 PM

Well, I agree that there shouldn't be such updating problems, as they knew when people would start updating. On the other hand, Prologue has sold and is selling incredibly well, which they probably underestimated.

In Europe, there were over a million pre-orders for Prologue. And here's a quote from a guy at a huge electronics shop in Frankfurt:

Quote:

We've sold as many Prologues in two days as we've sold Call of Duty 4s in one month. We're all sold out.

At the moment, we're selling twice as many PS3s as we well XBOX 360s.

hype · April 1st, 2008, 8:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Interceptor

Well, I agree that there shouldn't be such updating problems, as they knew when people would start updating. On the other hand, Prologue has sold and is selling incredibly well, which they probably underestimated.

In Europe, there were over a million pre-orders for Prologue. And here's a quote from a guy at a huge electronics shop in Frankfurt:

GT5P is also at the top of the UK games Charts

Buba · April 1st, 2008, 9:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Interceptor

Well, I agree that there shouldn't be such updating problems, as they knew when people would start updating. On the other hand, Prologue has sold and is selling incredibly well, which they probably underestimated.

In Europe, there were over a million pre-orders for Prologue. And here's a quote from a guy at a huge electronics shop in Frankfurt:

Well, COD4 has been around a while and constantly outsold everything since it came out. So I guess he is referring to LAST month and not the month it came out. Still impressive...!!! Also impressively stupid not to be prepared for the 1 Mill+ users dling the patch at the same time if you know how many people PREORDERED it...

WellsieTRD · April 2nd, 2008, 8:36 AM

Finaly got mine updated properly after 7 attempts. That was kinda frustrating

the Interceptor · April 2nd, 2008, 10:56 AM

I updated my japanese Version yesterday. It took ages to dowload the patch (like 3 hours or so, felt like a gazillion), but it went through on the first attempt.

Hidden_Hunter · April 2nd, 2008, 12:59 PM

gt5p owners, how similar does it drive to the Japanese demo that came out a couple of months ago?

killpanda · April 2nd, 2008, 1:22 PM

It's much, much better !

You can really feel the cars in this one.

the Interceptor · April 2nd, 2008, 1:46 PM

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Originally Posted by killpanda

You can really feel the cars in this one.

I agree, this is the best Gran Turismo experience yet. I'm currently on my way through the A-Class of races. C and B are a bit boring at times, but as soon as you get into cars like the Z06 and the M3, you really notice the difference. They're not only very close to what reviews have said in real life (actually, all cars I have driven in this Prologue so far have been), it's really really demanding to drive them properly. Now, you can't just stomp on the accelerator or the brake like in previous GTs. You really have to be careful and actually handle them. If you manage though, it's fabulous.

You really should have a wheel though, it surely is needed for realism. In cockpit view and on a nice screen, this does get very close to the most realistic sims out there now. And make sure you've got all the settings right (no driving aids whatsoever, professional physics and force feedback to the max).

It's absolutely fabulous, I'm having soooooooo much fun here! images/smilies/w00t.gif

EDIT: drifting still is hard though...

Vltros · April 2nd, 2008, 8:21 PM

Finally I had enough time to let my PS3 download the update for the Jap version of the game. So I was able to download the episode of Top Gear. The quality isn't too good (SD quality) but it's not bad at all. The ep it's subbed un Japanese images/smilies/lol.gif

I haven't seen the whole episode yet, but as far as what I've seen it seems they are complete episodes. Which made me question one thing:

Because of the songs featured in the show, the BBC cannot release episodes of Top gear on DVD for legal reasons. How come they can appear on a playstation game??? What's different in this case??

the Interceptor · April 2nd, 2008, 8:34 PM

As far as I know, there will be only this one episode for a limited amount of time without charge. Future offerings will cost some money (real money that is, not game credits), so they'll pay for the copyrights I suppose. Not sure about this though...

db2450 · April 2nd, 2008, 8:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Vltros

Finally I had enough time to let my PS3 download the update for the Jap version of the game. So I was able to download the episode of Top Gear. The quality isn't too good (SD quality) but it's not bad at all. The ep it's subbed un Japanese images/smilies/lol.gif

I haven't seen the whole episode yet, but as far as what I've seen it seems they are complete episodes. Which made me question one thing:

Because of the songs featured in the show, the BBC cannot release episodes of Top gear on DVD for legal reasons. How come they can appear on a playstation game??? What's different in this case??

I guess its harder to rip episodes off the system, compared to the DVDs. It could also be a custom codec for videos on GT-TV making it virtually impossible to get the episodes, without a video capture device.

Is the quality better then the 700mb rips?

killpanda · April 2nd, 2008, 8:37 PM

I need a wheel... images/smilies/sad.gif

Vltros · April 2nd, 2008, 9:03 PM

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Originally Posted by db2450

I guess its harder to rip episodes off the system, compared to the DVDs. It could also be a custom codec for videos on GT-TV making it virtually impossible to get the episodes, without a video capture device.

Is the quality better then the 700mb rips?

Nope! Definetly not. It's not even scaled to fit on a panoramic screen so it's on 4:3.
The quality it's not bad, but nothing compared to the rips we are used watch.

Speedtouch · April 2nd, 2008, 9:18 PM

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Originally Posted by killpanda

I need a wheel... images/smilies/sad.gif

Yes. Yes you do.

the Interceptor · April 2nd, 2008, 9:41 PM

I don't know if it makes that much sense, but you should be able to get a Driving Force Pro for little money now. There will be the official GT wheel soon, and the G25 is great as well, but the DFP still is good (I use one) and comes quite cheap nowadays.

Anyway ... has anyone driven one of the tuned Elises yet? Let me just say...

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q109/the_Interceptor/omfg-1.jpg

killpanda · April 2nd, 2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedtouch

Yes. Yes you do.

The thing is, I have nowhere to put it... and I need two to play with my brother ! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Viper007Bond · April 2nd, 2008, 10:24 PM

Apparently even my old Logitech MOMO wheel works with the PS3 and at least GT HD. No force feedback apparently though.

Buba · April 2nd, 2008, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vltros

I haven't seen the whole episode yet, but as far as what I've seen it seems they are complete episodes. Which made me question one thing:

Broadcasting via Inet or IP usually if handled through a different contract. German T-com could arrange for Topnotch soccer games to be broadcast through their IPTV system at a bargain, i.e. ... Nobody ever thought the system was ready for stuff like this!

Hidden_Hunter · April 3rd, 2008, 5:06 AM

well I bit the bullet and bought it for AU$50, mums currently playing ratchet and clank on the ps3 so I haven't had a chance to try it images/smilies/sad.gif

NooDle · April 3rd, 2008, 8:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Hidden_Hunter

well I bit the bullet and bought it for AU$50, mums currently playing ratchet and clank on the ps3 so I haven't had a chance to try it images/smilies/sad.gif

I'm sorry but that sounds hilarious to me... "Mooooom! I wanna plaaaay!"

April 2nd, 2008, 8:36 AM	#484
WellsieTRD Joined: Mar 4th, 2007 Last Online: 7:45 AM Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 951 Car: 05 Corolla Sportivo, 89 Hilux Surf 2 Door Rep Power: 20	Finaly got mine updated properly after 7 attempts. That was kinda frustrating __________________

April 2nd, 2008, 10:56 AM	#485
the Interceptor I LUV MY PRIUS!!! Joined: Feb 22nd, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Germany Posts: 3,518 Car: BMW E36 323i ultraleggera (-143 kg) Rep Power: 108	I updated my japanese Version yesterday. It took ages to dowload the patch (like 3 hours or so, felt like a gazillion), but it went through on the first attempt. __________________ "We have to laugh at the Germans, because they're so riddled with guilt about their history, they can't laugh at themselves." - Jeremy Clarkson Got a question regarding Hi-Fi of any kind? Then check my general audio thread. Last edited by the Interceptor; April 2nd, 2008 at 10:59 AM.

April 2nd, 2008, 12:59 PM	#486
Hidden_Hunter D: Joined: Oct 7th, 2006 Last Online: 8:32 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,782 Car: '08 Honda Accord Euro Rep Power: 76	gt5p owners, how similar does it drive to the Japanese demo that came out a couple of months ago? __________________ My car is dark grey not black!

April 2nd, 2008, 1:22 PM	#487
killpanda wants to fondle your manboobs Joined: May 22nd, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Vancouver, BC (but I'm French :-p) Age: 23 Posts: 2,048 Car: 2006 Ford Fiesta S TDci (in France) Rep Power: 69	It's much, much better ! You can really feel the cars in this one. __________________ Ouh yeah !

April 2nd, 2008, 8:21 PM	#489
Vltros Joined: Sep 7th, 2006 Last Online: 4:02 AM Location: Manresa (Barcelona) Age: 24 Posts: 1,392 Car: 2008 Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Rep Power: 34	Finally I had enough time to let my PS3 download the update for the Jap version of the game. So I was able to download the episode of Top Gear. The quality isn't too good (SD quality) but it's not bad at all. The ep it's subbed un Japanese I haven't seen the whole episode yet, but as far as what I've seen it seems they are complete episodes. Which made me question one thing: Because of the songs featured in the show, the BBC cannot release episodes of Top gear on DVD for legal reasons. How come they can appear on a playstation game??? What's different in this case?? __________________ '86 Ford Escort 1.4 Xtra '08 Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT

April 2nd, 2008, 8:34 PM	#490
the Interceptor I LUV MY PRIUS!!! Joined: Feb 22nd, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Germany Posts: 3,518 Car: BMW E36 323i ultraleggera (-143 kg) Rep Power: 108	As far as I know, there will be only this one episode for a limited amount of time without charge. Future offerings will cost some money (real money that is, not game credits), so they'll pay for the copyrights I suppose. Not sure about this though... __________________ "We have to laugh at the Germans, because they're so riddled with guilt about their history, they can't laugh at themselves." - Jeremy Clarkson Got a question regarding Hi-Fi of any kind? Then check my general audio thread.

April 2nd, 2008, 8:37 PM	#492
killpanda wants to fondle your manboobs Joined: May 22nd, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Vancouver, BC (but I'm French :-p) Age: 23 Posts: 2,048 Car: 2006 Ford Fiesta S TDci (in France) Rep Power: 69	I need a wheel... __________________ Ouh yeah !

April 2nd, 2008, 9:41 PM	#495
the Interceptor I LUV MY PRIUS!!! Joined: Feb 22nd, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Germany Posts: 3,518 Car: BMW E36 323i ultraleggera (-143 kg) Rep Power: 108	I don't know if it makes that much sense, but you should be able to get a Driving Force Pro for little money now. There will be the official GT wheel soon, and the G25 is great as well, but the DFP still is good (I use one) and comes quite cheap nowadays. Anyway ... has anyone driven one of the tuned Elises yet? Let me just say... __________________ "We have to laugh at the Germans, because they're so riddled with guilt about their history, they can't laugh at themselves." - Jeremy Clarkson Got a question regarding Hi-Fi of any kind? Then check my general audio thread.

April 2nd, 2008, 10:24 PM	#497
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 7:30 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,275 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 296	Apparently even my old Logitech MOMO wheel works with the PS3 and at least GT HD. No force feedback apparently though. __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

April 3rd, 2008, 5:06 AM	#499
Hidden_Hunter D: Joined: Oct 7th, 2006 Last Online: 8:32 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,782 Car: '08 Honda Accord Euro Rep Power: 76	well I bit the bullet and bought it for AU$50, mums currently playing ratchet and clank on the ps3 so I haven't had a chance to try it __________________ My car is dark grey not black!

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