According to IGN, Sony has stated that the 45 Euro price is 'categorically incorrect' and that cost has not been decided yet.
The Netherlands based site PS3 Only have received pricing information from Sony in regards to the Blu-ray version of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. According to the site, Sony has stated that the retail version of GT5 Prologue will run a slightly-expensive 45 Euros (about $60 American).
Though it might seem like a lot of money for a glorified demo, Sony was quick to point out that GT5 Prologue really is a full game, with over three dozen cars, five tracks and online play with up to 16 people. Also just announced was a cool new feature called GT TV, where gamers can download auto-enthusiast TV programs along the lines of Top Gear. According to PS3 Only, the programs will also be tailored for different regions -- so Japanese, American, and European gamers will all get localized content.
The addition of GT TV definitely adds some value to GT5 Prologue, but while it clearly has way more gameplay than GT HD it will be curious to see if gamers are willing to drop that much money on what amounts to GT5-lite. Gran Turismo fans are pretty hardcore though, so it's hard to tell.
[Via N4G]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
9-11-2007 @ 7:03PM
paul said...
i would buy it just because the blu-ray version seems to have damage
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9-11-2007 @ 7:06PM
Louis said...
Will there be a GT5 Prologue Demo Demo? Though, I'm a sucker for GT, so I'll buy it.
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9-11-2007 @ 7:23PM
mshimer5 said...
How much will GT5 cost if the prologue is $60?
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9-11-2007 @ 7:25PM
DownwardMonkey said...
er, wasn't this meant to be free?
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9-11-2007 @ 7:30PM
Eric said...
$60 for a bloody demo? I doubt the downloadable version will be free at this point. There was a time when people payed for demos and that was when most people had dial-up and had to get there fix via a gaming mag with a demo disc. We now have Xbox Live and PS Store as well as PC over broadband. It will be interesting to see how this goes over with gaming community. Just my 2 cents.
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9-11-2007 @ 7:34PM
MYPS3KilledMy360 said...
this is probably for hardcore fans to ease the wait(im not a hardcore fan) but $60 wtf. isnt the real game gonna have 1000 cars how much is that one gonna cost if this was the demo.
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9-11-2007 @ 7:42PM
Joey_Numbers said...
Gran Turismo is the sex. Just look at that sexy pic. I can't wait to hand over my $60.
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9-11-2007 @ 7:50PM
ryano said...
that's ridiculous having to pay full price for a demo. and then having to pay it again at full price. Just hand over a demo with a couple of cars to give the people a feel for the game, geez!
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9-11-2007 @ 7:51PM
x silence x said...
@Joey Numbers
Sorry to burst your bubble man. That screen is totally prerendered. Watch the video, that is NOT ingame.
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9-11-2007 @ 7:57PM
phattie said...
They will probably do a Warhawk like distribution... $40 for PSN and $60 for BD at retail with some sort of additional hardware or content.
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9-11-2007 @ 7:58PM
Orion said...
Actually, the game does look that good in game. However it is ridiculous to make people pay that amount of money twice. What they should do is charge less from people who bought Prolouge, so it would be more of an expansion than buying a different game. Doubt any but the religiously faithful GT addicts will consider this.
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9-11-2007 @ 8:15PM
wonway01 said...
I spent more then the console on a Playseats seat, G25 wheel setup and buttkicker gamer rumble stuff. I've played the crud out of GTHD and GT4 for PS2. Im ready for more even if I have to pay!
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9-11-2007 @ 8:23PM
Pixelantes Anonymous said...
This isn't good, not at all.
I don't think I'm gonna be buying it at this price point.
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9-11-2007 @ 8:29PM
Skyfire360 said...
Last time I checked, $60 is not free.
http://www.psu.com/Gran-Turismo-5-Prologue-will-be-free-News--a1105-p0.php
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9-11-2007 @ 8:38PM
ruibing said...
I might just get it since I've got every single Gran Turismo since it came out. Though $39 or $49 seems a bit more fair since I could just wait for the full game for $59.
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9-11-2007 @ 8:46PM
Zaphod Beeblebrox said...
@ x silence x
That IS in-game. Go to gametrailers.com if you dont believe me.
This is the Euro price, for the U.S. it will probably be 30-40ish. And your cars and accomplishments will probably transfer to the completed game.
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9-11-2007 @ 9:27PM
JL said...
This is complete BS! Im just going to wait a few months and buy the full game. Id give about 10 bucks to download this. Maybe 20 but no f'ing more.
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9-11-2007 @ 9:57PM
Dahk said...
Haha that IS in-game footage x.silence.x.
In any case, I'm ALL for it. Shows like Top Gear/Fifth Gear are HUGE and people who are car enthusiasts and watch these shows (primarily in the UK) would love it.
$60 IS a tad high though, comparing to what you're supposed to get with GT5 as a full game.
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9-11-2007 @ 10:04PM
Kspraydad said...
Maybe that is the price with a RumbleAxis?
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9-11-2007 @ 10:16PM
toad404 said...
who cares gimmie gt prologue i love the game so much i would pay more but thats me hey give credit where credit is do right?
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