A rather informative fact sheet
Available on Blu-ray Disc and as a download via PLAYSTATION®Network, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue showcases the automotive experience that is imminent with Gran Turismo 5. Featuring over 60 meticulously detailed cars - including vehicles by Ferrari, Audi and Nissan - for users to race on five beautifully rendered reversible tracks from around the globe, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue runs in stunning1080p High Definition.
Gran Turismo 5
Prologue will also introduce to the franchise an in-cockpit view, providing a
unique perspective for racers and featuring real-time gauges and human
animations that accurately represent the true performance and handling of each
vehicle. Additionally, in conjunction with a robust offline experience, for the
first time in the history of the franchise Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will support
up to 16 players racing head-to-head online, complete with community events and
leaderboards, to quell any question of who is the best driver in the “World of
GT.”
Dedicated to expanding the user’s immersion in automotive culture, Gran Turismo
5 Prologue will feature access to Gran Turismo™ TV, a dedicated online channel
available exclusively from PLAYSTATION Network that delivers some of the
greatest motorsport and manufacturer content that television has to offer.
KEY FEATURES
• A first for the franchise, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue supports online racing
with up to 16 drivers racing simultaneously on a beautifully rendered race
track.
• Race more than 60 high-performance and exhaustively detailed cars, including
vehicles from Ferrari, Audi, Nissan and Mitsubishi.
• Race on five stunningly realistic tracks, including the Eiger Nordwand, the
London City Track and Suzuka.
• A new physics engine delivers next-generation vehicle handling. True to the
heritage of the Gran Turismo franshise, this new physics engine provides
unprecedented realism and authentic handling specific to each car.
• A new in-cockpit view provides a unique perspective for racers and features a
customized dashboard for each of the cars in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. Real-time
gauges and human animations accurately represent the true performance and
handling of each vehicle.
• All-new and improved opponent AI for a nail-biting and more strategic race
racing experience.
• Access to Gran Turismo TV: a clearinghouse of great motoring TV (video)
programming (both HD and SD – all broadcast quality) online through PLAYSTATION
Network.
• To extend the realistic driving experience, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is also
compatible with the new DUALSHOCK®3 controller, which has vibration
functionality.
• Quick Tune facility allows you to adjust power, tires, suspension and more.
• Gran Turismo 5 Prologue runs in stunning High Definition at 1080p (race:
1080p-60fps, replay: 1080p-30fps)