It's not every day games go "platinum" before they're even released. Generally, this occurs with huge titles, but even taking that into account it's an uncommon feat. Factor into that the notion that a game whose title explicitly states it's a Prologue to a full game ... and it's nearly unbelievable. But in Europe alone, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue has achieved just that: one million pre-orders.
What we need to remember is that the pre-order number is not only for Europe alone, but also just for the Blu-ray release of the game -- not the downloadable version. If half of the people who intend to purchase the game pre-order it and the other half download it, well, this is going to be huge. Add America and Japan into the mix and we've basically got the best-selling PS3 title to date; at least, that's what we're assuming will happen. What about you?
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3-15-2008 @ 5:12PM
Chris Rah Osiris said...
I'm not surprised. GT is quality at its finest
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3-15-2008 @ 5:31PM
NineT9 said...
Agree'd
If Vincent Van Gogh was a video game he'd be Gran Turismo 5... GT5 is the epidemy of perfect (if that makes sense, first time ive used the word epidemy hehe)
3-15-2008 @ 5:41PM
jonneyt said...
I think you meant "epitome".
Props for trying though.
3-15-2008 @ 5:41PM
russell said...
it's actually spelled epitome :)
3-15-2008 @ 5:21PM
Nazim said...
I pre-ordered mine from Amazon a few minutes ago.
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3-15-2008 @ 5:37PM
myself said...
it was a good move bundling forza with the 360...
Now ppl realized what system is next gen lol
I guess m$ really won't even make a dent in the end
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3-15-2008 @ 5:46PM
turkeybaster said...
@NineT9
It was a good first try but the word you're searching for is actually "epitome."
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3-15-2008 @ 5:49PM
The Sound said...
Hah. Let's see M$ achieve this feat on the 360. A 'demo' to a full game goes platinum with just pre orders.
Oh and the 360 price cut is in dangerous jeopardy of failing...
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3-15-2008 @ 6:16PM
FrankTheCrank said...
They're short on supply, remember?
Yah, right!
I can't wait for the second quarter numbers.
3-15-2008 @ 7:14PM
Archmaester said...
I can hear it now at M$. "I know were having production problems and all, and I know we cant even keep up with the massive demand for our RROD system, but we really need to drop the price right now. You know, to help with our "production problems"
3-16-2008 @ 4:11PM
docLEXfisti said...
luckily I own both PS3 and 360 and can just laugh about idiotic comments like that ...
3-15-2008 @ 6:13PM
FrankTheCrank said...
I'm going to buy this game anyways, so I might as well preorder it at Gamesrop and show my support for GT and PS3.
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3-15-2008 @ 6:22PM
Jnas said...
Every time i go to Victoria station or Piccadilly etc (in London), they are always playing a video of GT5P in the small televisions.
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3-15-2008 @ 6:25PM
DrunkRaba said...
I'll be pre-ordering later this weekend. GT is always quality and after seeing all that is included in this "demo" its easily worth the $40. The other $40 game I have, Warhawk, was just as worth it, and how can you complain about being minus the $20 of most games?
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3-15-2008 @ 6:34PM
DelSource said...
All I hope is that GT5 is a hundred times better than GTHD. That was diabolical. I mean for ****'s sake, I understeered then screeched off the road into the fence in a Ferrari at 21mph! Yeah, because that's what would happen in a real car.........
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3-16-2008 @ 3:17PM
John said...
DelSource: go back to your arcade games. If you can't drive on the GT series, you can't drive. You also might want to do some research involving physics. That would require you to read, however. Good luck.
3-17-2008 @ 7:27AM
James said...
@John, why don't you drink a little less of the Hatorade you pathetic little child. Or get some anger management counselling. Or just get laid.
PS Driving every day tells me supercars don't screech off the track at 21mph. I don't need a physics lecture to know that is bullsh*t, but thankls.
3-15-2008 @ 6:38PM
Dahk said...
You know why!?
Because Top Gear, one of UK's most watched shows for ALL tv shows, has partnered with Polyphony Digital lol.
Top Gear on GTTV and Top Gear race track ftw. SOOOO EXCITED!
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3-15-2008 @ 6:51PM
sean said...
dont forget the game will also be in the PS3 bundle in europe. so thats even more sales
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3-15-2008 @ 8:35PM
a.j. said...
thanks to this fine site I was able to buy the game from the Japanese PSN yesterday. brilliant game, just enough content to hold me over until the real deal arrives. visuals are insane.
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