official Gran Turismo 5

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Car Service and Maintenance

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[Corris Veteran]

So from the Car Service menu I would assume that means we can't do much with the non-premium cars.

Though in case I missed it, do we know if we can import our GT5P Saves for extra money or cars etc?

[LingeringSoul]

Game looks stunning but the music in this game is complete and utter trash - Sounds like something that'd come out of a Fisher Price toy.

One thing that chokes me up a little is not being able to play my own music in-game. I realize that this is an age-old discussion, but racing games are really the one type of game where I love having the ability to play my own stuff while in-game. Especially considering most racing game soundtracks only have a very small amount of songs that I like (or sometimes even no songs that I like).

That video of the Photo Travel mode looks interesting, though. I imagine that people with some working knowledge on photography are going to enjoy that. Personally, it was a little too much information for my feeble brain to process. I need a preset that says "Make picture look good" :p .

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One thing that chokes me up a little is not being able to play my own music in-game. I realize that this is an age-old discussion, but racing games are really the one type of game where I love having the ability to play my own stuff while in-game. Especially considering most racing game soundtracks only have a very small amount of songs that I like (or sometimes even no songs that I like).

That video of the Photo Travel mode looks interesting, though. I imagine that people with some working knowledge on photography are going to enjoy that. Personally, it was a little too much information for my feeble brain to process. I need a preset that says "Make picture look good" :p .

You can play your own music in GT5 :p

[AbandonedTrolley]

So from the Car Service menu I would assume that means we can't do much with the non-premium cars.

Though in case I missed it, do we know if we can import our GT5P Saves for extra money or cars etc?

Can import cars from GT5P and GTPSP for use in Arcade mode I believe.

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Photomode allows different size outputs, so don't panic (this isn't Forza thumbnails :p, posted a 1080p one on last page). These are smaller but they look great.

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[Kerm]

Can anyone notice an improvement over the Prologue in those pics for example? They still look very computer gamey to me.

I remember the prologue snaps looking much more realistic. Probably just hazy memories.

[AbandonedTrolley]

Few more:

Looks like crap lol All the others looked good though :)

[LingeringSoul]

You can play your own music in GT5 :p

That is the best gaming news I've heard all month. That might make me sound like a bit of a dork, but I love playing my own stuff in racing games. Thanks for the heads up :).

And damn, that shot of the Mercedes AMG in the city is gorgeous. That one on the track in the sunlight is nice too (though I'm a sucker for bright, sunny gaming environments).

[AbandonedTrolley]

Is the best place to pre-order the regular version of the game Play.com ? There are two free DLC cars if you pre-order with them.. can't see any such incentives with the other main retailers.

Cheers.

£32.99 @

Blockbuster using XMASMEGADEAL code

[Brad.]

If only I enjoyed racing games. :(

If only I enjoyed racing games. :(

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New replay video for everyone

[AbandonedTrolley]

Half day booked for 24th :) No point taking all day off as the store doesn't open till 10 anyway. Will grab it on the way home and then maybe take some pics of the unboxing :)

Did you decide on what one you getting AB?

[MightyJordan]

?32.99 @

Blockbuster using XMASMEGADEAL code

Is anyone else having trouble trying to order it from Blockbuster? It keeps getting the verification stage (where your bank asks you for certain letters of your password), it's entered correctly, it's processing, then every time, I get this message:

Sorry, we were unable to take payment from your card.

If the problem persists, please contact customer services on the number provided quoting reference number DM100.

I've already rang them up, and they said they'll call me back. That was about a quarter of an hour ago. If they fail to get back to me, I'll have to go with ShopTo then. I've still got my pre-order with Jack of All Games at the moment, but I'm having second thoughts about them.

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Half day booked for 24th :) No point taking all day off as the store doesn't open till 10 anyway. Will grab it on the way home and then maybe take some pics of the unboxing :)

Did you decide on what one you getting AB?

Collectors Edition, just can't afford the Sig Edition just now :(

[MightyJordan]

Managed to order it with Blockbuster now, so I'm definitely getting it now. :)

I'm tempted to buy the Logitech Driving Force GT later on. The cheapest (new) place I've seen it is at Game and Amazon for ?79.99 (if I get it soon though, I'll go with Amazon, as I'm currently on the Prime free trial, so free next day delivery! :) ). Anyone know a cheaper place to get it (don't mind it second-hand)? That's the main thing putting me off so far; the price. The next thing is I don't have a proper place to clamp it down to while playing; just a workbench. :p

[Fish]

The Signature Edition box looks nearly as big as the PS3 box! You get a lot of cardboard for your money :p

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Bring it on yanks, the EU will show you how to drive.

[MightyJordan]

Bring it on yanks, the EU will show you how to drive.

Careful there. They'll kick our arses when it comes to turning left for four hours straight. :p

[Neo003]

Just ordered thru amazon, GT5 Collecters Edition ($99.99) after release day shipping and my discount from ordering Kinect a whopping $65.98 :p .

[Icarus ^i^]

Just preordered game and bought a DFGT wheel :) Thank **** it's finally coming out...

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[Razorwing]

looks awesome... so how do we upload the pics? Does GT5 have a server or something?

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looks awesome... so how do we upload the pics? Does GT5 have a server or something?

They export to the XMB.

Videos automatically upload to youtube, but the online part of GT5 isn't enabled yet.