Gran Turismo Revs Up the Portable Experience With First Franchise Title on the PSP

 October 1, 2009


Gran Turismo Revs Up the Portable Experience With First Franchise Title on
the PSP


Polyphony Digital Inc. Delivers
Unprecedented Realism and a Complete Racing Experience for those on the Move
with Gran Turismo for the PSP system
 


Sony Computer Entertainment
America Inc. (SCEA) today announced the North American release of Gran
Turismo
®exclusively for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system,
representing the first time the Gran Turismo®franchise has raced onto
the portable platform. Developed from start to finish by the award-winning
studio Polyphony Digital Inc. (PDI), which has shipped more than 52 million
units worldwide from the Gran Turismo series, Gran Turismo,
built for optimal performance on a portable platform, delivers its signature
realism and high quality of design. 
 


Packed to the roofline with
features, Gran Turismo for the PSP system remains true to the
integrity of the acclaimed franchise while offering accessibility to all
skill levels. More than 800 vehicles from the world’s top manufacturers are
featured in the game – all with true-to-life driving dynamics specific to
each model – with players able to select over 4,500 total paint variations. Gran
Turismo
also includes more than 35 tracks and over 70 variations on
those tracks, including original courses, famous world circuits, city
courses and other fun racing environments, including Mazda Raceway, Laguna
Seca, Nurburgring Nordschleife, Tokyo Route 246, a Seattle city course and a
Grand Canyon rally track. All racing is delivered at an incredible 60
frames-per-second, providing players with an ultra-realistic and smooth
gameplay experience. 
 


“Unlike any other portable
racing game, the Gran Turismo series delivers the most authentic
racing experience on the PSP,” said Scott A. Steinberg, vice president,
product marketing, SCEA. “With more than 800 vehicles, 35 tracks and various
gameplay modes available, Gran Turismo puts the world’s greatest car
collection at your fingertips, no matter where you are.”
 


Gran Turismo

features robust single player
and ad hoc multiplayer modes that introduce players to the racing franchise
while satisfying even the most die hard gearhead. Starting with the Driving
Challenge mode, over 100 challenge races are presented and trophies are
awarded depending on the player’s performance. In standard Single Player
races, the dynamic difficulty level adjusts opponents based on the driver’s
skill and wins/losses, keeping the action progressive and fun. In addition,
single players can also race against the clock and their own abilities in
one of two Trial modes, Time Trial and Drift Trial. Multiple players of any
skill level can go head-to-head using PSP’s ad hoc mode, with a selection of
head-to-head races that keeps the action fresh by challenging faster drivers
with slower cars and time penalties. In a first for the Gran Turismo
franchise, players will also be able to trade and share their purchased
vehicles via ad hoc mode.   Most vehicles can be shared freely, while the
most exclusive models are available to trade only. For those who like to
look under the hood, a Quick Tune feature allows players to designate 30
favorite vehicles which can be Quick Tuned, while all vehicles have detailed
descriptions, including historical backgrounds.
 


For play on any version of the
PSP system, Gran Turismo is available on both UMD® and as a
downloadable product via PlayStation®Network. PSP® (PlayStation®Portable)go
system, also launching in stores today, is the smallest and sleekest PSP
system to date and leverages PlayStation Network and digital content
exclusively. UMD and PlayStation Network support guarantees that all PSP
system owners can play Gran Turismo wherever the road takes them.
 


Gran Turismo

is rated “E” for Everyone. 


For more information regarding
Gran Turismo, please visit the official game site (http://us.gran-turismo.com/).