Gran Turismo

Other products by Sony Computer Entertainment

Product Features

• 1-2 Players
• Dual Shock Controller Compatible
• Analog Controller Compatible
• Revolutionary 3D Graphics
• Simulation and Arcade Mode

Product Details

• ASIN: B00000DMAU
• Item Weight: 12 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,518 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)

• This is item 1 in The Gran Turismo Series.

Product Description

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

Product Description

11 Highly Detailed Tracks. 140 Authentic Sports Cars. Rated "E" for Everyone.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gran Turismo 2 WAIT, December 23, 1999

By A Customer

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Gran Turismo is an awesome game no doubt, and one of the best racing games ever. Although Gran Turismo 2 has been released for a week now, it still is the second best racing game. Since i already have a copy of GT2, I spell out the differences. GT2 has 500+ cars and 20 tracks, but GT only has 165 cars and 11 tracks. This is a huge difference, but for most racers, GT is enough. There isn't a huge improvement over graphics in the newer version but it has been improved slightly. There are double the license tests, but if you are used to the old license tests, you'll do fine. For advanced racers, you'll opt for GT2. GT is much easier to race compared with GT2 because SONY made the computer racers race harder. The tracks are plenty challenging in the latter version and can at times be frustrating. All old tracks carry over with an addition of a few more new tracks. There is also a rally racing mode which is awesome. There really isn't that much more difference. My advice to all people getting ready to buy the old Gran Turismo: This isn't a bad choice but purchase the second version. It triples the fun and triples the challenge.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Racing Game Ever!, August 29, 2000

By	M. Scagnelli (Brandon, Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

As many have said, Gran Turismo is the single best racing game ever. Actually, I wouldn't even call it a game, it truly is much more of a simulator. The graphics, handling, speed, sounds and cars are all 100% realistic. It even gives the correct horsepower and weight of each car. It lets you choose from many different car companies, and in the Arcade mode, different classes of cars from A (best) to C (worst). The game is extremely fun and has an endless replay value. You can choose between Arcade Mode, where you can choose any car you want and race, or Simulation mode where you have to buy cars and earn money from races. The game truly is amazing. If you're thinking it sounds easy, you're wrong. Realstic handling and brakes make running the tracks a real strategy and getting licenses very challenging. There isn't much more you could possibly want out of a racing game. Plus, the documentation is pretty impressive.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gran Turismo, December 14, 1999

By A Customer

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This is the ULTIMATE in circuit racing! If you buy this, you will throw away your other racing games and never look back!

You may want to wait a few weeks for the realease of Gran Turismo 2. Hundreds more cars from dozens of manufacturers, European, American and Japaneese alike, not to mention more tracks and even dirt trails!