Sony decided to launch a taste of Gran Turismo 5 which is scheduled for 2008 with the release of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue.

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue for Sony PS3 features over 40 cars including vehicles by Lotus, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Ferrari for you to race. Real-life tracks include the Eiger Nordwand, the London City Track and Suzuka. The coolest feature is that up to 16 players can play online. You will be able to go head-to-head on some of the world’s best racetracks on PLAYSTATION Network on GT5 Prologue.

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will be available both on Blu-ray disc and as a download from PLAYSTATION Network (PSN) at the end of this year.

Features:

• The first ever Gran Turismo title with online racing: drive online against up to 16 other Gran Turismo aces
• Race a total of over 40 stunning, high-performance cars
• Race on seriously realistic, real life tracks including the Eiger Nordwand, the London City Track and Suzuka – then race them in reverse and with alternative routes
• All-new physics engine means true next-generation vehicle handling
• All-new and improved opponent AI for a nail-biting race experience
• Access to Gran Turismo TV : a world of great motoring TV programming online
• Online Dealership: Access to car manufacturers online
• My Garage - a personalised homepage feature with friends, chat and personal game records
• Quick Tune facility allows you to adjust power, tyres, suspension and more
• All in stunning High Definition at 1080p (race: 1080p-60fps, replay: 1080p-30fps)