Product Overview
- Product Name: Gran Turismo 5: Prologue
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Disc Condition: No scratches / Scratch free
- Notes: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue for PlayStation 3 comes housed in a fresh aftermarket replacement case with manual and artwork included; disc is spotless and fully tested. The clean, cover art presents very nicely, making this a sharp-looking example for racing fans.
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What's Included
- PS3 Game Disc: Yes
- Disc Count: 1
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type: Aftermarket replacement*
- Extras:
Game Description
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue serves as an important milestone in the evolution of Sony’s legendary racing franchise on the Sony PlayStation 3. Developed by Polyphony Digital, this release was designed as an early showcase of the series’ transition into high-definition racing simulation, offering players a first look at the visual fidelity, physics, and presentation that would later define Gran Turismo 5.
The single-player experience centers on structured racing events, time trials, and progression-focused challenges built around a curated selection of vehicles and tracks. While more compact in scope than the full mainline entry, Gran Turismo 5: Prologue emphasizes polished driving physics, realistic vehicle handling, and authentic circuit design, making it an engaging and skill-driven racing experience in its own right.
From a collector’s perspective, Gran Turismo 5: Prologue represents a fascinating snapshot of Polyphony Digital’s development process and ambition during the early PlayStation 3 era. It stands as a historically significant release — not simply a preview, but a playable artifact that captures the franchise’s leap into HD realism and the groundwork laid for one of the most important racing games of its generation.
Gameplay Features
- Single-player racing events and challenges focused on driving precision and skill
- High-definition vehicle models and realistic driving physics
- Curated selection of licensed cars and iconic racing circuits
- Simulation-focused handling emphasizing realism over arcade gameplay
- Time trials and competitive challenges designed for replayability
- Historically important entry in the Gran Turismo franchise’s HD transition
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue was released as an early demonstration of Polyphony Digital’s vision for next-generation racing on PlayStation 3, showcasing advancements in lighting, physics, and vehicle detail well ahead of the full release of Gran Turismo 5.
While intentionally smaller in scope, the Prologue release has become a notable collector piece, valued for documenting the franchise’s technical evolution and the era when Gran Turismo redefined what console racing simulations could look and feel like in high definition.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release (Black Label)
- Genre: Racing
- Year Released: 2008
- Publisher: Sony
- Developer: Polyphony Digital
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 711719815822
- SKU: 13234
- Format: Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) video game disc
- Platform: Sony PlayStation 3 console (PS3 system)
- Region: NTSC (U.S. & Canada)
Important Information
- *Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original PS3 cases. (See photos)
- Any online features (multiplayer, DLC, patches) may no longer be supported.
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- Used discs are professionally resurfaced via our commercial-grade repair system to remove scratches.
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