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Game details

Game:
Gran Turismo
AKA
Gran Turismo PSP
Genre:
Driving
Sub Genre:
Driving Simulator
Release Date (US):
October 1st, 2009
Release Date (UK):
September 25th, 2009
Players:
1
Online Players:
N/A
Developers:
Polyphony Digital
Publisher:
SCE
Rating:
E [Everyone]
PSU Rank:
0 of 1169 Games
PSU Rank on PSP:
0 of 0 Games
Additional Information:
Only on PSP

About Gran Turismo

Titled simply Gran Turismo PSP, Yamauchi confirmed that the portable racer will feature a whopping 800 cars, 35 tracks, and more than 60 layout variations. Those of you concerned that the handheld outing will be a down-sized iteration in the venerable franchise needn't worry: Yamauchi confirmed the game will offer a 'full size' Gran Turismo experience.

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PSU Review Score
7.5
Avg. user review score:
8.7

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Summary

Gran Turismo is a fine racing simulator and offers car fans an enormous amount of killer vehicles to collect. Ultimately, the game is marred by the lack of a career mode and online play

We like

  • The frame rate and visuals hold up great for a handheld game
  • The enormous amount of vehicles at your disposal
  • The fact all tracks and cars are available out of the box

We dislike

  • The limited replay value due to the absence of a career mode
  • Not being able to add aftermarket parts to your ride, lack of overall customization
  • The lack of online play

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In the racing and driving simulator genre, few games offer up the same allegiance amongst fans as the Gran Turismo series. After an arduous wait, the game was finally skimmed-down for its own PSP release and let loose for fan consumption on October 1, 2009. The game’s launch coincided with Sony’s new PSPgo, and you can purchase GT in UMD and digital forms. While playing Gran Turismo for this review, we had to keep ...

Gran Turismo News

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    Jay Leno may be one of the most recognizable names in America due to his success in late-night talk shows, the latest of which being his move into a self-named show on NBC. And with his "fleet," he is known as one of the zaniest car collectors in the world. But what many probably don't kno...

  • Gran Turismo PSP TV ad revealed

    The PlayStation Blog has recently revealed a new ad campaign for the PSP's first installment in Polyphony Digital’s legendary racing franchise, Gran Turismo. The teaser showcases a speedy Corvette ZR1 with Tanner Foust playing Gran Turismo on the PSP while riding shotgun. For you hardcore ...

  • Sony details Euro Gran Turismo PSP special editions

    Sony has unveiled the first concrete details on the forthcoming European special edition releases of Gran Turismo PSP. Posting on the EU PlayStation Blog, the company revealed that punters can fork out for a Collector’s Edition release of the hotly anticipated handheld racer, while new hard...

  • UK to get its own Gran Turismo PSP bundle, says Sony

    Sony has revealed that UK gamers will be able to get their mitts on a special variation of North America’s Gran Turismo PSP Entertainment Pack at some point in the near future. Speaking to website CVG, a company representative stated, "There will be a GT bundle for the UK but it's diff...

  • Sony expecting big things from Gran Turismo PSP

    Sony’s UK product manager Claire Backhouse has said that the console maker is expecting Gran Turismo PSP to contribute to a substantial boost in PSP sales following the game’s launch early next month. Due out on October 1 alongside the PSP Go, the handheld racing title is to be backed...

  • Gran Turismo PSP pack announced

    Sony announced today that it will release a Limited Edition Gran Turismo PSP Entertainment Pack on October 20 in North America. The pack will include a downloadable voucher for a white Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, a color only offered through the package deal. The package will also include the “...

  • Gran Turismo PSP pre-order items announced

    If you pre-order a copy of Gran Turismo for the PSP you’ll get a voucher to add one of five top cars to your game collection. While the cars will be available in-game, the pre-order nets you the ride without having to unlock them. Plus, the cars come in special pre-order colors. Gran Turism...

  • Gran Turismo PSP boxart unveiled

    Polyphony Digital has lifted the lid on the official packaging art for upcoming portable racer Gran Turismo PSP – and surprise surprise, there’s a flash motor gracing the cover. Check out the boxart below. Speaking on the decision to include the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 on the cover ...

  • No plans for Gran Turismo PSP DLC

    Gran Turismo PSP’s North American producers Chris Hinojosa Miranda and Taku Imasaki have revealed that developer Polyphony Digital has no plans to release any downloadable content for the eagerly anticipated racer. Writing on the official PlayStation Blog, the pair said that the game’...

  • Gran Turismo PSP announced

    Polyphony Digital’s Kazunori Yamauchi took to the stage during Sony’s E3 press conference this morning and officially unveiled the long rumored Gran Turismo outing for PlayStation Portable. Titled simply Gran Turismo PSP, Yamauchi confirmed that the portable racer will feature a whopp...

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