Gran Turismo HD - Jaw Dropping! - Page 2

Osnabrueck · 09-23-2006, 07:45 AM

Looks impressive. This might tip me over the edge to buy a PS3.

Yannis · 09-23-2006, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by siko

Wow, to play the demo mean that they've actually succeded in manufacturing one PS3 console that works?!?! Bravo Sony!

Maybe it's one of those 12 consoles coming to North America in a few months?!

Lol...

Artist you haven't bought a Xbox 360 yet? You surprise me! It's only 299 euro!

bmwrules · 09-23-2006, 08:24 AM

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Two GTs for PS3--one starting with no cars?

Source: A Famitsu interview with Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi that sprung up in the Beyond3D.com forums.

What we heard: Microtransactions are a white-hot topic in the gaming biz. Publishers love them because it's an easy way to scoop up easy revenue. Gamers love them because they can pick and choose what they want to add to their game for a few bucks.

Well, that's the theory at least. Some of the more vocal gamers have expressed displeasure over the choices and prices of content, claiming that several items aren't worth what publishers are charging (horse armor ring a bell?). On the other side of things, some publishers are being forced to lower prices on online content after dismal sales. In short, the business of microtransactions is off to a cool start.

If a post on the message boards of Web site Beyond3D is true, gamers haven't even seen the tip of the iceberg. A forum member who goes by the nom de plume "one" posted his/her translation of an interview with Gran Turismo creator and Polyphony Digital president Kazunori Yamauchi that originally appeared in Japanese game magazine Famitsu.

The interview allegedly says that the Gran Turismo debut on the PlayStation 3 will come in two forms, one called Gran Turismo HD: Premium and one called Gran Turismo HD: Classic.

Premium will feature "the full graphics power of the PS3" and include 30 cars and two courses, with the option to buy more of each later. There will allegedly be one mode--a casual racing mode--that doesn't include the typical GT gameplay of winning races and acquiring cars and medals.

Classic will (racing fans brace yourself) come with no cars or courses and is basically the demo that was playable at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. According to the translation, 750 cars will be downloadable for 50 to 100 yen ($0.43 to $0.86) each, and 50 race tracks will be downloadable for 200 to 500 yen ($1.72 to $4.30) apiece. The translation also states that cars will be released on a monthly basis, with some being available in limited quantities. New modes and tuning kits may also be downloadable.

There was no mention of how much the games would cost or if they would be included as a pack-in with the PlayStation 3.

It's obvious that publishers are still a bit confused as to how microtransactions are going to sit with gamers. But if such a scenario comes to pass, Sony could have a full-fledged riot on its hands, if the scathing comments in the Beyond3D forums are any indication.

The official story: Sony had not responded to requests for comment as of press time.

Bogus or not bogus?: We're hoping bogus but abstaining until something more official emerges.

bmwrules · 09-23-2006, 08:25 AM

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TGS 06: Analyst: PS3 price drop a sign of 'weakness'
US-based analyst reacts to new price for 20GB PlayStation 3 in Japan; calls it "a questionable business decision."
By Curt Feldman, GameSpot
Posted Sep 22, 2006 8:31 pm GMT

Industry analyst Mike Wallace issued an investor memo today reacting to news that Sony intended to drop the price of the low-end, 20GB PlayStation 3 in Japan.

Wallace, who covers the game industry for UBS Securities, called the move "a questionable business decision and a sign of weakness" on the part of Sony.

Stating that Sony said it made the move "in response to consumer complaints about the console's price," Wallace paints the decision as window dressing at most.

"This price cut is only on the 20GB version of the PS3 in Japan, which in our view is not significant given that the US is the key market for the PS3," Wallace said in the memo.

He emphasized that even at the lower price point, the model remains more expensive than either the Xbox 360 or Wii in Japan, and he goes on to further dilute the impact of the price drop by reiterating his view that the 60GB PS3 model is likely to be the more popular one in Japan, regardless of pricing.

PlayStation boss Ken Kutaragi said yesterday that in Japan, Sony would cut the price of the lower-end PS3 (with the 20GB hard drive) to 49,980 yen

Audi4Life · 09-23-2006, 08:57 AM

Im buying the Ps3 and this is probably one of the only games i''ll buy!!!!

klier · 09-23-2006, 09:19 AM

Very interesting bmwrules, thanks for that!

Those screens look very impressive indeed!!!!

siko · 09-23-2006, 10:32 AM

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20% and now with HDMI
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Originally Posted by bmer

20 % decrease in the US prices would make Basic $399 and Premium $479.

Hmmm... 479 bucks with an HDMI cable would make me like Sony again, and thus maybe buy one.

But if the price drop is only for the low end, screw Sony.

bum-man · 09-23-2006, 11:17 AM

It's a Japan only price cut thus far. Screens do look great, but Forza 2 ain't done yet.

Centurion · 09-23-2006, 11:45 AM

Don't start drooling yet guys. That is just a trailer, the graphics will not end up look that tight.

Alfie · 09-23-2006, 01:30 PM

I need a PS3

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