When 2 of your favourite things come together, Top Gear + GT5

perrys · 25-10-2007, 07:35 PM

http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/2368/

"Polyphony Digital has signed a deal with BBC Worldwide to let you watch Top Gear on your PS3.
You will be able to enjoy up to 40 episodes of the motoring show using the new Gran Turismo TV channel, which will launch on the PlayStation Network sometime next year and feature all the goings-on from the world of cars.
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The BBC has also given the go-ahead for the famous test-track from the show to be replicated in Gran Turismo 5, so you can pop on some slightly bizarre music and thrash all sorts of expensive creations around the track just like the enigmatic Stig.

"We're sure that players will be as thrilled as we are when they get the chance to put their own driving skills to the test on the Top Gear Test Track in GT5, as well as enjoying classic episodes of Top Gear via GT TV," said Kazunori Yamauchi, end boss at developer Polyphony Digital.
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Des Flurane · 25-10-2007, 08:19 PM

I'm so glad I have a PS3 :-)

Ives · 25-10-2007, 08:35 PM

Gran Turismo > Forza Motorsport.

No... Gran Turismo should have more international tracks like Monza, Silverstone and Mount Panorama.

AK · 25-10-2007, 08:37 PM

Thats great!

5.4 GT · 25-10-2007, 09:38 PM

This is just a dream come true!! Can't wait till they release it.

Jayden · 26-10-2007, 01:46 AM

Gran Turismo not on PC = Frowny face

apolloxbgt · 26-10-2007, 09:45 AM

Hmmn,the case to buy a ps3 is getting stronger.

**Polyal** · 26-10-2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by apolloxbgt

Hmmn,the case to buy a ps3 is getting stronger.

Agreed, I think I just penciled it in for the post xmas sales

MITCHAY · 26-10-2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by apolloxbgt

Hmmn,the case to buy a ps3 is getting stronger.

I was won when I saw the screenshots for GT5. It's pretty much the only reason I want a PS3

Oh yeah O/T, Need For Speed: Pro Street is due out next month.

**Polyal** · 26-10-2007, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

Oh yeah O/T, Need For Speed: Pro Street is due out next month.

O/T, isn't there already a new one out?

MITCHAY · 26-10-2007, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

O/T, isn't there already a new one out?

Don't know but from what I have read this one is due out 22 Nov ;)

**Polyal** · 26-10-2007, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

Don't know but from what I have read this one is due out 22 Nov ;)

Theres differently been one out after Most Wanted, saw it in EB the other day.

GS608 · 26-10-2007, 10:20 AM

that would be Carbon it came out earlier this year, near christmas i think.

Pro Street is out next month though

**Polyal** · 26-10-2007, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by XR-CHIEF

that would be Carbon it came out earlier this year, near christmas i think.

Pro Street is out next month though

Ah yeah sorry, Ive got that too..Ill do a search, I know there is a newish one out.

ef_classic · 26-10-2007, 10:27 AM

You can only get the 40gig PS3 in aus now, it is cheaper but they have taken many features away like backward compatibility.

**Polyal** · 26-10-2007, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ef_classic

You can only get the 40gig PS3 in aus now, it is cheaper but they have taken many features away like backward compatibility.

Isn't that the 60GB version, and 90 is the better one?

Rodp · 26-10-2007, 10:54 AM

Considering download limits we have here in Oz, doubt it'll be that much of a big deal unless you have a massive download quota or you plan to only watch a couple of episodes a month.

Besides, already have all the Top Gear episodes. :P

A massive drawcard would be to model the track and model each of the cars that the Stig has driven (and updated with downloadable content as each new car gets punted around the track). Now THAT I would buy a PS3 for.

gozza · 26-10-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ives

Gran Turismo > Forza Motorsport.

No... Gran Turismo should have more international tracks like Monza, Silverstone and Mount Panorama.

Have you played Gt5 let alone either

Xitdxr · 26-10-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Isn't that the 60GB version, and 90 is the better one?

Nope, 60 gig is the one initially sold, now they have brought out this version 40gig and there is an 80gig due for release next year which is supposed to be the best. My 60gig does fine though, just cant wait for GT5!!!

5.4 GT · 26-10-2007, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Xitdxr

Nope, 60 gig is the one initially sold, now they have brought out this version 40gig and there is an 80gig due for release next year which is supposed to be the best. My 60gig does fine though, just cant wait for GT5!!!

What other features does the 80gig have? I have the 60 gig too...

: If its just a bigger hard drive then oh well i'll upgrade that later if needed.

soulfire · 26-10-2007, 01:23 PM

Hmm. GT doesn't match Forza Motorsport for driving dynamics, it just feels too synthetic.

Josh_XC · 26-10-2007, 01:28 PM

Oh good. now i have to buy a ps3. Thanks top gear

5.4 GT · 26-10-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by soulfire

Hmm. GT doesn't match Forza Motorsport for driving dynamics, it just feels too synthetic.

Take GTR2 for a spin then with all the driver aids off... You'll think GT and Forza are a joke. (note: you must have a wheel as its basically impossible to control the car on keyboard with all the driver aids off, as you'll instantly spin).

Only downside with GTR2 is that they are all race cars (you can download a mod for v8 supercars championship in it which is great!). Thats why GT5 is going to be awesome as it has production cars we can drive from day to day (we don't know either how the simulation setting on GT is going to feel now, might be heaps better?).

farah9 · 26-10-2007, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Xitdxr

Nope, 60 gig is the one initially sold, now they have brought out this version 40gig and there is an 80gig due for release next year which is supposed to be the best. My 60gig does fine though, just cant wait for GT5!!!

Yep new ones 40gig $699, and as said no ps2 ps1 games can be played. Now microsoft are bringing out a cheaper 360 with a built in 256mb memory card instead of a HDD, I think it's going to be around $399 to compete with the Wii