Sony Fixes Gran Turismo 2

Sony Computer Entertainment America has informed GameSpot News that it has gone back to fix many of the bugs that plagued Gran Turismo 2 for the PlayStation. To meet a holiday release in December, Polyphony Digital was forced to rush the final product - leaving it filled with bugs. Sony is now producing a bug-free version of the game and is making these available to those who have purchased the inferior version.

One of the main fixes to Gran Turismo 2 is that now the game can be successfully completed. In the original version of the game, only 98.2 percent of the game could be finished, but now the percentage ratings have been adjusted to allow a 100 percent completion.

The company released this statement about the bugs and replacement discs to us this morning:

"Sony Computer Entertainment America has been informed that a few consumers have experienced some technical gameplay problems with Gran Turismo 2. We would like to take some time to address this with you and your audience. As you know, Gran Turismo 2 is one of the PlayStation's most highly anticipated titles. In an attempt to meet and satisfy the extremely high consumer demand, Gran Turismo 2 shipped with a few software bugs that, unfortunately, were not caught during our extensive product- evaluation process."

"We have made every attempt to rectify this situation by remastering the product and are confident that all discs in production are free of these technical problems. We understand that our loyal consumers have come to associate the PlayStation brand with quality entertainment, and it is important to us to ensure each consumer is satisfied with their gaming experience."

"Because of this, our Consumer Services Department is currently handling all inquires about this issue by providing an immediate solution. Consumers who have questions relating to this matter can call (800) 345-7669 (SONY). A consumer-service representative will be able to help them identify if they have purchased a disc with software glitches, and a replacement disc will be sent within three to five working days."

"We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. From our product lines to our customer service, we are committed to ensuring our consumers experience only the best from PlayStation."