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Sony CEA, Inc. |
- 1 or 2 Players
- Memory Card 5-15 Blocks
- Analog Control Compatible
- Vibration Function Compatible
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ESRB: E / For Everyone
Release Date: 05 / 01 / 98
Rating: 
List Price: $24.99 |
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Gran Turismo |
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| DESCRIPTION / FEATURES |
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Description
Grand tour racing makes an appearance on the PlayStation with GRAN TURISMO. Beginners will want to play the Arcade mode and hit one of the games 11 unique tracks. By winning races in the A, B, and C classes, new cars, tracks, and options will become available. Where the game really shines, though, is in the Gran Turismo mode. Players start out with a small amount of cash to buy a first car, but the player must pass several licensing tests before they can race out on the track. The licensing exams are a tutorial to the game’s controls and are not as menacing as they sound. Once out on the track, all of the nearly 150 different cars have unique quirks that take some time to learn. To have any success, the player must learn to adjust to the understeer of rear-wheel drive cars, the oversteer of front-wheel drive vehicles, and the touchy controls of a four-wheel drive automobile. With two unique modes of play, GRAN TURISMO has something for arcade racing fans as well as hardcore simulation freaks.
Features:
- 11 tracks
- Over 150 authentic vehicles
- Superior graphics and rendering
- 2 playable modes
- In-depth training sessions
- Customize and upgrade vehicles
- Realistic car physics
- 2 player head-to-head racing
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| REVIEW / STORYLINE |
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Amazon.com
Editorial Review
Gran Turismo is the new definition of a great racing game. With wonderful graphics, TV-like replays, and an entire host of cars to chose from, this instant classic goes beyond a driving game into the realm of driving simulator. You can choose between the arcade version (featuring classic cars such as Corvettes and Aston Martins) or the simulation, which is the true heart of the game. The simulation starts you on an entire racing career beginning with a cheap used car and second-rate tracks. You will find yourself longing for the Dodge Viper as your sad $10,000 starting fund puts you behind the wheel of a used Honda Prelude or Mazda RX-7. As you win races, acquire money, and earn advanced licenses, you are able to buy better cars and race in more competitive matches right up to the GT World Cup.
Complete with cunning renditions of actual car models and a very playable interface, this game is great for the serious racing simulation fan and the casual gamer. It promises instant action and the kind of gradual advancement that keeps gamers playing for weeks. While the license tests can be hard, the fun track design and sheer number (140-plus) and variety of cars to choose from makes this an exciting race experience. --Allen Stewart
Pros:
Great graphics
More than 140 accurately modeled cars
Awesome replays--actually looks like a TV race
Cons:
Steep learning curve
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| CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION |
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| L2 = Shift gear down |
Shift gear up = R2 |
| L1 = Rear view |
Change camera angle = R1 |
D Pad =
(any) Highlight options, move character in desired direction |
CONTROLLER |
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Cancel selection and return to menu, reverse |
Select
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Start
Pause |
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Brake |
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Handbrake |
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Select options, accelerate |
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| CODES / HINTS / TIPS |
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Programmers Cheats:
Extra Points -- Exhibition Mode X and press Up + Down
New Life -- Press R2 + Triangle using C class
Power Up -- Hold Select and press X + R2 + R1 during Arcade Mode
Level Jump -- R1 + R2 + and triangle until an engine sounds
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