Gran Turismo PSX
Game Information
Gran Turismo is fundamentally based on the racing simulator genre. The player must maneuver an automobile to compete against artificially intelligent drivers on various race tracks. The game uses two different modes: Arcade Mode and Simulation Mode (Gran Turismo Mode in PAL and Japanese versions). In the arcade mode, the player can freely choose the courses and vehicles they wish to use. Winning races unlocks additional cars and courses. However, simulation mode requires the player to earn different levels of driver's licenses in order to qualify for events, and earn credits(money), trophies and prize cars by winning race championships. Winning one particular championship also unlocks a video and a few additional demonstration tracks. Money earned by winning championships can be used to purchase additional vehicles, and for parts and tuning of all vehicles. Gran Turismo features 180 cars and 11 race tracks (as well as reversed versions). Two Honda del Sol cars from 1995 were included in the Japanese version, but were removed from the North American and European versions. They can be found in the North American version's code (and are unlockable via a GameShark cheat device). In addition to the hidden del Sols, there is also a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette and a 1998 Mazda Roadster exclusive to Arcade mode. The Corvette and Roadster can also be accessed via GameShark.
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| Released | Dec 23, 1997 |
| Developer | Polyphony Digital |
| Publisher | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| Players | 2 |
| Co-Op | No |
Game Rarity
| Average Price (USD) | Rarity | Popularity | $13.5 | 890 | 138 |
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Game Availability
Additional Information
The game gives you the ability to customize your car any way you like. You start off with 10,000 credits and must select a desired car manufacturer to purchase your favorite car. Some of the manufacturers include Nissan, Toyota, Ford, Mitsubishi, Chevrolet, Acura, Honda, The New Dodge, Mazda, Subaru, Aston Martin and TVR. There are more than a hundred cars to choose from, new and used. In the Tune Up Shop, you can upgrade them with: more horsepower, better wheels and brakes, a new muffler, tweaked transmission, gear ratio, downforce, tougher suspension, an air cleaner, replaceable intake and exhaust parts, and even a turbo package or better spark plugs. And you can also save up and go for broke with special edition cars!
Remember your first driver's exam? With the License Test Center, you can take it for a spin when you challenge yourself in some brutal driver's license exams that train you to remember when to start and stop, survive sharp turns, and stay on the pavement. If you pass your exam you'll not only earn your driver's license, but also some hard cash. Enter the various races that require your type of license to drive whether it be international or Laguna Seca. If that's not enough, keep it going by earning two more class licenses.
If you'd rather race right away, go for the Arcade Mode for one or two players. And then review your replays in the Replay Theater. Choose from automatic or manual transmission. There's even a Time Trial mode where you can race your own "ghost car", or challenge a friend in two-player Battle Mode. You can save your status and settings on any memory card from five to 15 blocks. In Simulation Mode, having a clean car doesn't affect its performance but it does affect the value of your car if you need to sell it! For just 50 credits you can go to the Car Wash menu and take care of the whole shebang. Make sure you check out what your true acceleration and top speed is in the Machine Test menu.
With all these features and options, including a pit stop and multiple camera angles, Gran Turismo gives you an encyclopedia of cars and promises a visual and audio experience of the real thing.
Controls: Gamepad/Joystick, Steering Wheel
Box Description
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exhilarating high-speed racing in 11 stunning environments. Feel handling
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Gran Turismo is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. All manufacturers, cars,
names. brands and associated imagery featured in this game are trademarks and/or copyright
material of their respective owners. All rights reserved. 0 1998 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Sony Computer Entertainment logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation. PlayStation and the PlayStation logos are
registered trademarks ot Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. The ratings icon is a trademark of the Interactive
Digital Software Association. Manufactured and printed in the U.SA THIS SOFTWARE IS COMPATIBLE WITH
PLAYSTATION GAME CONSOLES WITH THE NTSC U,'C DESIGNATION. US. AND FOREIGN PATENTS PENDING.
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