Gran Turismo 5: Prologue
About the Game
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue contains a small sample of Gran Turismo 5 but was released as a stand-alone game, a tradition started with Gran Turismo 4: Prologue and is made available at a lower price than regular PS3 games. Widely based on the Gran Turismo 4 engine but with many minor tweaks and changes, it contains more than 60 representations of real cars, five tracks and three series of events.
Gameplay & Core Systems
It also contains improved support for Logitech Driving Force steering controllers and a wider variety of options. The driving physics have been improved on and cars handle more realistically than in GT4.
Standout Features
- Ferraris will be included for the first time in the series and it includes visible car damage.
- December: The base version is upgraded through different digital downloads, adding new modes and videos (1.11 - December 2007) and a much larger update (2.0 - March 2008) with new cars, circuits, modes, events and different features.
- That version was updated once more in April 2008 as 2.10 with more features.
- North American: PAL regions received the 2.0 version while North American received 2.10 by default.
- Logitech Driving Force: It also contains improved support for Logitech Driving Force steering controllers and a wider variety of options.
- The driving physics have been improved on and cars handle more realistically than in GT4.
Modes & Ways to Play
The base version is upgraded through different digital downloads, adding new modes and videos (1.11 - December 2007) and a much larger update (2.0 - March 2008) with new cars, circuits, modes, events and different features.
Player support includes Bots and Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS).
Presentation & Atmosphere
The experience includes more music, ranging from lounge and jazz-funk to indie and electronica.
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p), HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, HDTV 1080p, Widescreen (16 x 9), and PAL 60Hz. Audio support includes Dolby Digital.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Gran Turismo 5: Prologue | PlayStation 3 | PS3.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | Japan; PlayStation Store release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Polyphony Digital Inc. | Japan; PlayStation Store release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | Japan; Retail version | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Polyphony Digital Inc. | Japan; Retail version | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | Hong Kong; Retail version | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Polyphony Digital Inc. | Hong Kong; Retail version | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | Hong Kong; PlayStation Store release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Polyphony Digital Inc. | Hong Kong; PlayStation Store release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Portugal; Retail version (v2.0) - five days before the official release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Polyphony Digital Inc. | Portugal; Retail version (v2.0) - five days before the official release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Polyphony Digital Inc. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Greece | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Polyphony Digital Inc. | Greece | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Sony Hellas A.E.E. | Greece | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Polyphony Digital Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Australia; Retail version (v2.0) | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Polyphony Digital Inc. | Australia; Retail version (v2.0) | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | United Kingdom; Retail version (v2.0) | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Polyphony Digital Inc. | United Kingdom; Retail version (v2.0) | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. | United States; Retail version (v2.10) | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Polyphony Digital Inc. | United States; Retail version (v2.10) | MobyGames |
| Package Design by | Petrol Advertising | United States; Retail version (v2.10) | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. | United States; PlayStation Store release (v2.11) | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Polyphony Digital Inc. | United States; PlayStation Store release (v2.11) | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Germany; Platinum 2nd release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Polyphony Digital Inc. | Germany; Platinum 2nd release | MobyGames |
| Published by | ak tronic Software & Services GmbH | Germany; Software Pyramide budget release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Polyphony Digital Inc. | Germany; Software Pyramide budget release | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Blu-Ray Disc | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080i | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080p | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Widescreen (16 x 9) | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 60Hz | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Bots | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Number of Online Players | 2-16 Players | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Ethernet Broadband Required | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | PlayStation Network compatible | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Racing | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Polyphony Digital | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #BCUS-98158 | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Sony | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Polyphony Digital | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Racing | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Sony | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Polyphony Digital | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Racing | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Sony Computer Entertainment | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-12-13 | Japan; PlayStation Store release | MobyGames |
| 2007-12-13 | Japan; Retail version | MobyGames |
| 2008-02-01 | Hong Kong; Retail version | MobyGames |
| 2008-02-15 | Hong Kong; PlayStation Store release | MobyGames |
| 2008-03-21 | Portugal; Retail version (v2.0) - five days before the official release | MobyGames |
| 2008-03-26 | Italy | MobyGames |
| 2008-03-26 | Greece | MobyGames |
| 2008-03-26 | France | MobyGames |
| 2008-03-27 | Australia; Retail version (v2.0) | MobyGames |
| 2008-03-28 | United Kingdom; Retail version (v2.0) | MobyGames |
| 2008-04-15 | United States; Retail version (v2.10) | MobyGames |
| 2008-04-17 | United States; PlayStation Store release (v2.11) | MobyGames |
| 2009 | Germany; Platinum 2nd release | MobyGames |
| 2011-06-15 | Germany; Software Pyramide budget release | MobyGames |
| 2008-03-28 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2008-04-15 | North America | PriceCharting |
| April 15, 2008 | North America | PriceCharting |
| March 28, 2008 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 4948872730174 | Japan; Retail version | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BCJS-30017 | Japan; Retail version | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 211988644 | Japan; Retail version | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0009RQKTY | Japan; Retail version | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719468356 | Italy | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BCES-00104 | Italy | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1901951855 | Italy | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719468158 | France | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 532167925 | France | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BCUS-98158 | United States; Retail version (v2.10) | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719815822 | United States; Retail version (v2.10) | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000FPOJOS | United States; Retail version (v2.10) | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 16070869882 | United States; Retail version (v2.10) | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719130840 | Germany; Platinum 2nd release | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BCES-00104/P | Germany; Platinum 2nd release | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1502002943 | Germany; Platinum 2nd release | MobyGames |
| upc | 711719815822 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B000FPOJOS | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 61468532 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #BCUS-98158 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B0009RQKTY | Japan | PriceCharting |
| upc | 711719467953 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| asin | B0009RQKTY | Japan | PriceCharting |
| ean | 711719467953 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
