GT5 demo became the fastest-selling PS3 game in a single week

http://boards.ign.com/ps3_lobby/b8269/161520640/p1/

"We already knew that Gran Turismo 5: Prologue had topped one million in sales in the UK, but we didn't realize this would make it the fastest-selling PlayStation 3 title to date in the region.

According to Chart-Track, Prologue has debuted at the very top of the software sales list in the UK, topping even Ubisoft's big-time release, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2. Furthermore, and more importantly, this gigantic GT5 demo became the fastest-selling PS3 game in a single week, and is currently the 19th best-selling title on the system. For other notable games on the list, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock falls one place but remains in the top 5, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare stays in the top 10, and past successful titles stay successful, like Assassins Creed and MotorStorm. You can see the rundown of the top 20 here.

Can we expect a similar sales spike when Prologue releases in the US in two weeks time? We say, more than likely. In the meantime, Euro gamers should be all kinds of happy that they finally got a high-profile game before North America. This time, we're the ones who are waiting...nice to be on the other side for once, right guys?

As a huge 360 fan, u gotta admit this game will probably be the first game where the graphics look picture like.

I'm not a racing fan, not like I've tried, but literally to see the graphics I would get this game.

GT5P = System seller...

Imagine whats gonna happen when GT5 is released?!

GT5P = System seller...

Imagine whats gonna happen when GT5 is released?!

xTHExJUICEx

System Wars over? Nah.

They'll just be a massive european recession as everyone plays it.

[QUOTE="xTHExJUICEx"]

GT5P = System seller...

Imagine whats gonna happen when GT5 is released?!

Pietrooper

System Wars over? Nah.

They'll just be a massive european recession as everyone plays it.

who said anything about system wars being over?

[QUOTE="Pietrooper"][QUOTE="xTHExJUICEx"]

GT5P = System seller...

Imagine whats gonna happen when GT5 is released?!

Vectah_Sigma

System Wars over? Nah.

They'll just be a massive european recession as everyone plays it.

who said anything about system wars being over?

Think you missed his point

Played it - looks great, plays crap. Well thats not strictly fair. Its plays the same as the last few. Which as a big GT fan is somewhat of a kick in the teeth.

None of the on going GT gameplay issues have been resolved. The cars however are even MORE shiney than before and once again, presentation is second to none.

It seems that they are sticking firmly to thier "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" policy. If it looks good - they will buy it

and we will

[QUOTE="Vectah_Sigma"][QUOTE="Pietrooper"][QUOTE="xTHExJUICEx"]

GT5P = System seller...

Imagine whats gonna happen when GT5 is released?!

tonythestudent

System Wars over? Nah.

They'll just be a massive european recession as everyone plays it.

who said anything about system wars being over?

Think you missed his point

i'm not getting smart, but whats his point?

Played it - looks great, plays crap. Well thats not strictly fair. Its plays the same as the last few. Which as a big GT fan is somewhat of a kick in the teeth.

None of the on going GT gameplay issues have been resolved. The cars however are even MORE shiney than before and once again, presentation is second to none.

It seems that they are sticking firmly to thier "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" policy. If it looks good - they will buy it

and we will

angryfodder

So true. Damage is coming in GT5 real, s'all cool.

[QUOTE="tonythestudent"][QUOTE="Vectah_Sigma"][QUOTE="Pietrooper"][QUOTE="xTHExJUICEx"]

GT5P = System seller...

Imagine whats gonna happen when GT5 is released?!

Vectah_Sigma

System Wars over? Nah.

They'll just be a massive european recession as everyone plays it.

who said anything about system wars being over?

Think you missed his point

i'm not getting smart, but whats his point?

He's basically joking that when GT5 is released system wars will be over cause every one will be playing it :P

Then he's saying that maybe there will just be a decrease in the number of Europeans on cause they go crazy for it, including myself :D

[QUOTE="angryfodder"]

Played it - looks great, plays crap. Well thats not strictly fair. Its plays the same as the last few. Which as a big GT fan is somewhat of a kick in the teeth.

None of the on going GT gameplay issues have been resolved. The cars however are even MORE shiney than before and once again, presentation is second to none.

It seems that they are sticking firmly to thier "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" policy. If it looks good - they will buy it

and we will

Pietrooper

So true. Damage is coming in GT5 real, s'all cool.

we'll believe it when we see it

[QUOTE="Pietrooper"][QUOTE="angryfodder"]

Played it - looks great, plays crap. Well thats not strictly fair. Its plays the same as the last few. Which as a big GT fan is somewhat of a kick in the teeth.

None of the on going GT gameplay issues have been resolved. The cars however are even MORE shiney than before and once again, presentation is second to none.

It seems that they are sticking firmly to thier "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" policy. If it looks good - they will buy it

and we will

ogvampire

So true. Damage is coming in GT5 real, s'all cool.

we'll believe it when we see it

Been confirmed by dev.

Played it - looks great, plays crap. Well thats not strictly fair. Its plays the same as the last few. Which as a big GT fan is somewhat of a kick in the teeth.

None of the on going GT gameplay issues have been resolved. The cars however are even MORE shiney than before and once again, presentation is second to none.

It seems that they are sticking firmly to thier "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" policy. If it looks good - they will buy it

and we will

angryfodder

You really think so? I popped in GT4 for the heck of it last week and I thought the two games were incomparable....in a good way...GT5PDemo stomps all over GT4.

[QUOTE="ogvampire"][QUOTE="Pietrooper"][QUOTE="angryfodder"]

Played it - looks great, plays crap. Well thats not strictly fair. Its plays the same as the last few. Which as a big GT fan is somewhat of a kick in the teeth.

None of the on going GT gameplay issues have been resolved. The cars however are even MORE shiney than before and once again, presentation is second to none.

It seems that they are sticking firmly to thier "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" policy. If it looks good - they will buy it

and we will

tonythestudent

So true. Damage is coming in GT5 real, s'all cool.

we'll believe it when we see it

Been confirmed by dev.

we'll believe it when we see it.

they've made promises before and backed off of them.

[QUOTE="ogvampire"][QUOTE="Pietrooper"][QUOTE="angryfodder"]

Played it - looks great, plays crap. Well thats not strictly fair. Its plays the same as the last few. Which as a big GT fan is somewhat of a kick in the teeth.

None of the on going GT gameplay issues have been resolved. The cars however are even MORE shiney than before and once again, presentation is second to none.

It seems that they are sticking firmly to thier "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" policy. If it looks good - they will buy it

and we will

tonythestudent

So true. Damage is coming in GT5 real, s'all cool.

we'll believe it when we see it

Been confirmed by dev.

Wheres? I needs linkage.

[QUOTE="ogvampire"][QUOTE="Pietrooper"][QUOTE="angryfodder"]

Played it - looks great, plays crap. Well thats not strictly fair. Its plays the same as the last few. Which as a big GT fan is somewhat of a kick in the teeth.

None of the on going GT gameplay issues have been resolved. The cars however are even MORE shiney than before and once again, presentation is second to none.

It seems that they are sticking firmly to thier "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" policy. If it looks good - they will buy it

and we will

tonythestudent

So true. Damage is coming in GT5 real, s'all cool.

we'll believe it when we see it

Been confirmed by dev.

knowing them, i would say IF they did put in damage, it would be minimal, so you could still bumper-car your way to the finish.

[QUOTE="tonythestudent"]

Been confirmed by dev.

Dreams-Visions

we'll believe it when we see it.

they've made promises before and backed off of them.

Fair enough :D

[QUOTE="tonythestudent"][QUOTE="ogvampire"][QUOTE="Pietrooper"][QUOTE="angryfodder"]

Played it - looks great, plays crap. Well thats not strictly fair. Its plays the same as the last few. Which as a big GT fan is somewhat of a kick in the teeth.

None of the on going GT gameplay issues have been resolved. The cars however are even MORE shiney than before and once again, presentation is second to none.

It seems that they are sticking firmly to thier "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" policy. If it looks good - they will buy it

and we will

ogvampire

So true. Damage is coming in GT5 real, s'all cool.

we'll believe it when we see it

Been confirmed by dev.

knowing them, i would say IF they did put in damage, it would be minimal, so you could still bumper-car your way to the finish.

Meh, I like GT it's been good so far. I'm sure they'll do the right thing :)

[QUOTE="ogvampire"][QUOTE="tonythestudent"][QUOTE="ogvampire"][QUOTE="Pietrooper"][QUOTE="angryfodder"]

Played it - looks great, plays crap. Well thats not strictly fair. Its plays the same as the last few. Which as a big GT fan is somewhat of a kick in the teeth.

None of the on going GT gameplay issues have been resolved. The cars however are even MORE shiney than before and once again, presentation is second to none.

It seems that they are sticking firmly to thier "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" policy. If it looks good - they will buy it

and we will

Pietrooper

So true. Damage is coming in GT5 real, s'all cool.

we'll believe it when we see it

Been confirmed by dev.

knowing them, i would say IF they did put in damage, it would be minimal, so you could still bumper-car your way to the finish.

Meh, I like GT it's been good so far. I'm sure they'll do the right thing :)

i have no doubt about that, cant deny that the devs know what their doing

I am not suprised. Finally the PS3 has its first killer app.Wasdie

[QUOTE="angryfodder"]

Played it - looks great, plays crap. Well thats not strictly fair. Its plays the same as the last few. Which as a big GT fan is somewhat of a kick in the teeth.

None of the on going GT gameplay issues have been resolved. The cars however are even MORE shiney than before and once again, presentation is second to none.

It seems that they are sticking firmly to thier "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" policy. If it looks good - they will buy it

and we will

xTHExJUICEx

You really think so? I popped in GT4 for the heck of it last week and I thought the two games were incomparable....in a good way...GT5PDemo stomps all over GT4.

i dont understand that either, but i hate to bring it up because it always start a big ol flame war.

i thought that forza 1 played just like forza 2, but if/when GT plays the same, its always a bunch of blah, blah, blah

wow, do people think this is a complete game or something..?

well, great for Polyphony and Sony... i will never buy it though.

http://kotaku.com/gaming/gc07/gran-turismo-5-prologue-to-feature-car-damage-improved-ai-better-physics-293208.php

"Also at the behest of fans is a working damage model, one of unspecified depth. We didn't see Kaz run into anything during our session, so it was hard to tell if the game features the system in place yet. When asked about the new built-from-the-ground-up AI code and the option for car damage, Yamauchi indicated that CPU controlled drivers are aware of the new penalties for playing "bumper cars." With up to sixteen cars on the track, they need to be aware of each and the danger of spinning out when one comes in contact with another."

My biggest beef about car damage is, yeah it's nice to have, but if you can drive the car, then you should never see the car all banged up.

wow, do people think this is a complete game or something..?

well, great for Polyphony and Sony... i will never buy it though.

Always-Honest

i agree. the fact that they are bundling it with the ps3 (the other ps3 bundles have FULL games) im sure some people think that its the full game as well

http://kotaku.com/gaming/gc07/gran-turismo-5-prologue-to-feature-car-damage-improved-ai-better-physics-293208.php

"Also at the behest of fans is a working damage model, one of unspecified depth. We didn't see Kaz run into anything during our session, so it was hard to tell if the game features the system in place yet. When asked about the new built-from-the-ground-up AI code and the option for car damage, Yamauchi indicated that CPU controlled drivers are aware of the new penalties for playing "bumper cars." With up to sixteen cars on the track, they need to be aware of each and the danger of spinning out when one comes in contact with another."

My biggest beef about car damage is, yeah it's nice to have, but if you can drive the car, then you should never see the car all banged up.

Vectah_Sigma

thats strange. it says GT5 PROLOGUE will feature car damage, but as far as i know it doesnt. i think they meant to say that the FULL game will feature damage

[QUOTE="Vectah_Sigma"]

http://kotaku.com/gaming/gc07/gran-turismo-5-prologue-to-feature-car-damage-improved-ai-better-physics-293208.php

"Also at the behest of fans is a working damage model, one of unspecified depth. We didn't see Kaz run into anything during our session, so it was hard to tell if the game features the system in place yet. When asked about the new built-from-the-ground-up AI code and the option for car damage, Yamauchi indicated that CPU controlled drivers are aware of the new penalties for playing "bumper cars." With up to sixteen cars on the track, they need to be aware of each and the danger of spinning out when one comes in contact with another."

My biggest beef about car damage is, yeah it's nice to have, but if you can drive the car, then you should never see the car all banged up.

ogvampire

thats strange. it says GT5 PROLOGUE will feature car damage, but as far as i know it doesnt. i think they meant to say that the FULL game will feature damage

i couldnt find it, but i heard that the japaness verision of the game didnt have damage.

[QUOTE="angryfodder"]

Played it - looks great, plays crap. Well thats not strictly fair. Its plays the same as the last few. Which as a big GT fan is somewhat of a kick in the teeth.

None of the on going GT gameplay issues have been resolved. The cars however are even MORE shiney than before and once again, presentation is second to none.

It seems that they are sticking firmly to thier "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" policy. If it looks good - they will buy it

and we will

xTHExJUICEx

You really think so? I popped in GT4 for the heck of it last week and I thought the two games were incomparable....in a good way...GT5PDemo stomps all over GT4.

In what way did you feel that anything had changed? Examples??? To me, it felt unchanged, with enhanced graphics.

The racing element is still lacking with opponets being more of "on rails barriers" than actual opponents. Bumper car physics is still the order of the day and the new AI is not noticable.

Anyway, the game is still solid enough, and has enough content to merit the £20 price tag for most race fans, even if I personally think that selling a work in progress and labelling it "prologue" is a bit of a piss take.

Played it - looks great, plays crap. Well thats not strictly fair. Its plays the same as the last few. Which as a big GT fan is somewhat of a kick in the teeth.

None of the on going GT gameplay issues have been resolved. The cars however are even MORE shiney than before and once again, presentation is second to none.

It seems that they are sticking firmly to thier "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" policy. If it looks good - they will buy it

and we will

angryfodder

Oh look, someone with the same opinion as me.

we'll believe it when we see it.

they've made promises before and backed off of them.

Dreams-Visions

Another one.

I've grown tired of Polyphony refusing to evolve the series, and I see GT5: P as a continuation of their adherence to ye olde vision of the "real driving simulator". It's not a good sign. And Yamauchi can talk about damage all he wants, but until I actually see it implemented in the game his words are of little meaning. That he says we won't be getting the "full GT on release" or whatever doesn't do much for my confidence in them and kind of seems like pre-emptive damage control.

But it'll be a huge sales success. We will buy it. I will buy it. ...damn it. I've ordered GT5: P actually. Imported it, it's 40% less, so that makes me feel a bit less of a hypocrit. It's a lot cheaper in the UK for some reason.

I expect GT 5 Prologue and GT 5 to move units just like the ones on the PS2 did.

Hey its an "unfinished" price for an "unfinished" game as I see it.:P

Great job from Poly and Sony nevertheless. Id take GT now, than a year later. More games the better.

Gran Turismo 5 will be a system seller for sure!

Lol! Prologue is a system seller! omg imagine how much the full version will sell!

As a huge 360 fan, u gotta admit this game will probably be the first game where the graphics look picture like.

I'm not a racing fan, not like I've tried, but literally to see the graphics I would get this game.

Squall18

I'm not a racing, not like I've tried, but literally to see the graphics I would get this game.

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says a FF fan that loves the ps3. s

see what i did thar, i coulda used wii instead of pc as well.

[QUOTE="Squall18"]

As a huge 360 fan, u gotta admit this game will probably be the first game where the graphics look picture like.

I'm not a racing fan, not like I've tried, but literally to see the graphics I would get this game.

LibertySaint

I'm not a racing, not like I'veyrie, but literally to see the graphics I would get this game.

----

says a FF fan that loves the ps3. s

see what i did thar, i coulda used wii instead of pc as well.

If it continues to use 2D elements in the game it will probably be considered pretty bad technically.

[QUOTE="LibertySaint"][QUOTE="Squall18"]

As a huge 360 fan, u gotta admit this game will probably be the first game where the graphics look picture like.

I'm not a racing fan, not like I've tried, but literally to see the graphics I would get this game.

opex07

I'm not a racing, not like I'veyrie, but literally to see the graphics I would get this game.

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says a FF fan that loves the ps3. s

see what i did thar, i coulda used wii instead of pc as well.

If it continues to use 2D elements in the game it will probably be considered pretty bad technically.

wait ...u didn't see what i did, did u?
LibertySaint

oh, sorry I guess you were joking:oops:

Played it - looks great, plays crap. Well thats not strictly fair. Its plays the same as the last few. Which as a big GT fan is somewhat of a kick in the teeth.

None of the on going GT gameplay issues have been resolved. The cars however are even MORE shiney than before and once again, presentation is second to none.

It seems that they are sticking firmly to thier "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" policy. If it looks good - they will buy it

and we will

angryfodder

[QUOTE="Squall18"]

As a huge 360 fan, u gotta admit this game will probably be the first game where the graphics look picture like.

I'm not a racing fan, not like I've tried, but literally to see the graphics I would get this game.

LibertySaint

I'm not a racing, not like I've tried, but literally to see the graphics I would get this game.

----

says a FF fan that loves the ps3. s

see what i did thar, i coulda used wii instead of pc as well.

As a huge PS3 fan, u gotta admit this game will probably be the first game where the graphics look picture like.

I'm not a racing fan, not like I've tried, but literally to see the graphics I would get this game.

EDIT: lololololol i dont kno why i did that. i was just bored lol

How is a demo $39.99?Ramadear

cuz it is!

if u dont like it, go away!

MY gt5 prologe MINE!! *runs and hides*