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New Gran Turismo 6 Screens Show The Game's Interface And Data Visualizer

"We have gotten our hands on the first few images of Gran Turismo 6 which shows the game in action. Of course, this is off screen footage from the live event that is currently underway in UK. The game was earlier leaked via a press release which confirms 1200 cars and 19 tracks."

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Nitrowolf23991d ago

bit sad with no PS4 version announced. I know there's drive club, but I would have loved a PS4 version of this., It's smart on Sony part though to release on the PS3 given the install base.

gameseveryday3991d ago

As much as I love with what Sony is doing with the PS4, I think this is a missed opportunity.

dangert123991d ago

Missed how, the game is made from the ground up for the PS3 which is totally different from the PS4 on the interior yet despite the that and the fact they have been making it since the release of GT5 it's a missed op?

Not at all, if you have a PS3 and want to play GT 6, By not trying to port it to the PS4 SONY ARE BEING VERY WISE in the fact they are giving drive club the chance to gain some of its own recognition, because we all know for a fact GT7 Would sell like banana's on the PS4 but we defo do not know if Drive Club would do well with GT6 Breathing down its neck

iistuii3991d ago

I guarantee once people see those new amazing graphics on the new console, this will look yuk in comparison, i had a go on GT4 on my PS3 when awaiting Prologue & it looked terrible, i think they will rue not making it a launch title.

MikeMyers3991d ago

The team spent so much time working on the PS3 for GT Prologue and GT5 that it's probably a waste to just start over again. It's still taken them 3 years to come out with a new one. Which sadly means we probably won't get to see a full PS4 game until at least 2016. They'll probably either port this next year to the PS4 or come out with a secondary release (Prologue) in 2015 and GT7 not until 2017.

Minato-Namikaze3991d ago

@rashid
People said the same thing about GOW2 and look how that turned out.

@iistuii
Because God of war 2 looked horrible after the PS3 launched.

SoapShoes3991d ago (Edited 3991d ago )

@Mike but they did start over. Completely new engine! Not that I'm saying I would have wanted it on PS4. I'm glad it's PS3.

ABizzel13991d ago

@dangert12

It's a miss because GT6 is a proven console mover for Sony, Drive Club isn't. And when launching a console you wan hardware moving software. But since the PS4 is easier to develop for I guess we'll be seeing GT7 sooner rather than later (2015).

Ares84HU3991d ago

Yeah, I'm not getting this because by the time it will be out I will be gaming on the PS4 and I want to play PS4 games not PS3 games by that time. Had the last 7 years to play PS3 games so far so no thanks. GT7 for me than if they will make it for PS4.

Skips3991d ago

http://www.ign.com/articles...

I honestly think we might get a PS4 version unveiling at E3.

What else could PD be working on for PS4???

SDF Repellent3991d ago (Edited 3991d ago )

@Sonic2000,

Still hanging on to your hope, I see, LOL. That is old news from February buddy. The game is on only for PS3 and 70 million plus PS3 owners should celebrate. The miss opportunity here is Sony should find a way to make sure the PS4 is BC with the PS3 so GT6 will also be playable on the new PS4. It is a missed opportunity on Sony's part.

Salooh3990d ago (Edited 3990d ago )

To hell with Drive Club. I want GT6 to be in ps4. I don't want to play on this old hardware after ps4 released. It would be acceptable if it released now but after ps4 is just wrong ...

I don't care about sales. I expect big improvements when it's possible. Holding it for sales isn't an excuse for me as a gamer who want better games when it's possible..

Your excuse before was the ps3 engine. Now it turned out they created a new engine which should work on the ps4. So i'm with sonic. It would be wiser to create both versions at least for your beloved sales and for what i care experience..

showtimefolks3990d ago

MikeMyers

Well I rather them take their time than rush something, also till this day there release updates and DLC for GT5, and now they are planning for better and more steady DLC post launch for GT6 so it's an improvement

Also this will come to ps4 6-8 months after release with DLC and other updates and improvements

Drive Club will get a huge following on PS4, Drive Club will be sonys answer for something for racing fans which isn't GT

Can't wait

Skips3990d ago (Edited 3990d ago )

@SDF

Old news from FEB? lol

It was after the unveiling of the PS4, when else is a better time to talk about Sony's 1st party devs on the system other than E3?

And HOPE? Lol! I'm actually happy Sony supports the PS3 unlike Microsoft who just abandons the system to the casuals.

Even IF it doesn't happen, PS4 still gets DriveClub and PS3 still gets GT6. Pretty sure everybody wins either way...

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Ilovetheps53991d ago

Nitro, at first it seems like the install base is a great thing to have, but look at GT's past games. GT3 is the best selling in the series. It sold more copies than GT4 which had a huge install base of PS2s. GT1 sold a couple million more copies compared to GT2. I think it would have been smarter to put GT6 on the PS4 based on the past of GT games.

Nitrowolf23991d ago (Edited 3991d ago )

I know this to and thought about it.
I think it's just early to announce it then. Gotta remember the engine took years to develop, it's made for the PS3. It'll be much more profitable to, i mean GT5 took years to develop. I will be sad that it won;'t be a huge leap, but hey lets end the PS3 life with a bang.

Sony is encouraging me more and more to hold off on the PS4 with these PS3 announcements

insomnium23991d ago

agreed nitro

I'm in no hurry to buy a PS4. I have so many games yet unplayed.

ltachiUchiha3991d ago

I think it will come to the ps4 later, just not at launch. I understand why sony isnt making it a ps4 launch title because it would hurt drive club sales but to not bring your money making killer app to the ps4 would only hurt sony & potential ps4 sales.

brave27heart3991d ago

It wont come to PS4, we'll get a GT Prologue, as always. Its a smart business decision. Expect a PS3 GT6 bundle, reduced in pricevand then GT Prologue on PS4 around early 2015.

Root3991d ago

I think the reason we don't have a PS4 version is because this one is just a slightly improved GT5. Like how GT4 was a slighty improved version of GT3.

They may aswell get to work on GT7 for the PS4 as that will be the title which will look so much more improved then previous games.

Crystallis3991d ago

This is what I think also. I also think PD needs time to make a GT7 on the ps4. I personally am happy for GT6 on the ps3.

SoapShoes3991d ago

I disagreed with you because GT4 was a huge improvement over GT3. Not only in just content but the graphics were much better too, environment and crowd wise.

JoGam3991d ago (Edited 3991d ago )

Honestly if this game is not released on the PS4 then it must release on the PS3 before the launch of the PS4. I want to enjoy GT 6 and if my eyes was to see Drive Club on the PS4 with other PS4 games it may ruin the look of GT 6 for me. I am really looking to be blown away by GT6.

ZodTheRipper3991d ago

How do you know that Drive Club will look substantially better than GT6? It's still Gran Turismo/Polyphony we're talking about, it might be not that much better even if it's on PS4.

JoGam3991d ago

True, but this is what I do know. Gran Turismo has a record for making their driving games look stunning. Now I know it will look stunning on the PS3. However if it was on the PS4 it will BLOW the PS3 version out of the water. How do I know? Because its been that way with every new GT game. If GT6 was built from the ground up for PS4, trust me it would shit on the PS3 version.

deafdani3991d ago (Edited 3991d ago )

GT 1 & 2 = PS1.
GT 3 & 4 = PS2.
GT 5 & 6 = PS3.

See the pattern here? (I'm not counting GT: Prologue because that was just a pretty early version of GT5, basically a glorified demo sold at full retail price).

I think it's logical to conclude that the PS4 will see GT 7 and maybe GT 8, depending on development times.

Oner3990d ago

There's another pattern that looks pretty good too ~

GT1 ~ +/- 12mil
GT2 ~ +/- 10mil
GT3 ~ +/- 15mil

GT4 ~ +/- 12mil
GT5 ~ +/- 10mil
GT6 ~ +/- ??mil

12
10
15

12
10
??

I could see it happening...

But I have to correct slightly you on the

"GT: Prologue...a glorified demo sold at full retail price"

comment ~ GT5:P was NEVER sold at the full retail price of $59.99. The max it sold was for $39.99 when released. Which is not bad considering it actually had more capabilities (and content in some regards) than other titles (like PGR4).

GT5 Prologue vs PGR4

Number of cars: 16 vs 8
Polygons per car: 200,000 vs 100,000
Resolution: 1.38M Pixels per frame vs 0.92M pixels per frame
Frame-rate: 60fps vs 30fps

firelogic3991d ago (Edited 3991d ago )

It's smart and not so smart. On the one hand they have a huge installed base to sell the game to so the game will be a success. But on the otherhand, imagine how fast PS4s would have flown off of store shelves with GT6 available at launch?

Making it cross-gen would have been the best option but I guess the drastic diff in architecture would make it impossible/too costly.

CoryHG3991d ago

And dat backwards compatibility on PS4? Really really bad decision Sony.

zeddy3990d ago

surely it would cost too much to make the ps4 backwards compatible. its makes it easier for someone to buy a ps4. just dont throw away your ps3 anytime soon.

Maddens Raiders3991d ago (Edited 3991d ago )

...another GT is upon us! Rejoice my PS3 brothers and sisters! Day fkn 1.

This is by far the smartest decision Sony has made so far and this "game" alone will shift billions towards Sony's way and more importantly back to the PD team in Tokyo to invest in GT7.

MEGATON

DeadlyFire3991d ago (Edited 3991d ago )

PS4 version could still come. I imagine they will launch Driveclub at launch while PS4 version GT6 could land say in March 2014. Wait for after Microsoft's conference. If new PGR5/Froza lands big then Sony could pull out out a PS4 reveal of GT6.

If not though Sony is wise by keeping GT6 and Driveclub away from launching at the same time on the same platform. We could see GT6 on PS4 at a later time or perhaps GT7. Developers likely would want to take a special hold onto the PS4 platform with its own separate sequential title.

Rageanitus3990d ago

it is all about money.
If you release it as a launch title they will not break even until 2-3 years after release.

Launch titles are usually great for new IPS's giving them a chance to grow as the system gets older.

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GribbleGrunger3991d ago (Edited 3991d ago )

Sony should sack all of it's team and hire everyone on N4Gs ... Clearly they have a far better business acumen than Sony. Lots of people over at Gaff do too! Quick Sony, hire them! They'll make you a fortune.

Nitrowolf23991d ago (Edited 3991d ago )

eh sorry, but this is a smart business move no matter how it's seen. the PS4 sits around 80 Million, I'm sure the game at this point is dirt cheap to develop in comparison to GT5. Sure it would be a system seller for the PS4, but it would really hurt the sales of Drive club is it came out as a launch title. Plus, it would have much weaker sales in comparison to the PS3 version.

They should have done two versions :), maybe they will. You gotta hand it to them, this far late into this gen and they are still supporting the PS3 with new releases. Look at Nintendo and Microsoft, you don't see them doing this now with Wii and Xbox 360.

@Edit

I know you were XD, still wanted to make this point.

GribbleGrunger3991d ago (Edited 3991d ago )

I was being sarcastic! lol

I agree with your reasoning.

Majin-vegeta3991d ago

*the PS4 sits around 80 Million*

Holy balls of Batman when did the PS4 release and why didn't anyone tell me about it:P??

*Drives off to get one*

Nitrowolf23991d ago

@ Majin-vegeta

Clearly I can time travel, Clearly.

Imalwaysright3991d ago (Edited 3991d ago )

Sees how Sony has been loosing billions these past years....
Sees GribbleGrunger comment....
Starts laughing out loud... and sends CV to Sony....

Salooh3990d ago

Yea. That's right. I am better then sony because i play games and they just make them. Ps4 version or sony are dumb as hell. I'm serious because that's really disappointing to me. I love GT but i don't know if i will be able to continue playing on this old hardware. It's really really annoying -.- ..

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coolmast3r3991d ago (Edited 3991d ago )

No PS4 version, no buy.

coolmast3r3991d ago (Edited 3991d ago )

Yep. I don't need this Gran Turismo 5.1 with lots of DLCs crap.
Even with this new GPS-tracking feature.

wishingW3L3991d ago (Edited 3991d ago )

same here. I really don't know what they can offer on GT6 that wasn't already on GT5. Especially after like 5GB worth of updates. The improvements to the physics and other stuff will only be minor because the PS3 was at its limit with GT5 anyway. So a couple of more cars and tracks is not worth it to me unless they make it like Forza where you can completely customize the aerodynamics of your cars.

IRetrouk3991d ago

Dont agree there bud, each gt has improved on the last, i dont think this will be any diffrent, also they said the ps3 was maxed when uncharted 1 came out, said it again with 2 and 3, see where im going with this? Also they could release a new version every two years but the leaps just wouldnt be there, lets not forget that they are not the biggest sony dev and still managed to make 3 sellable product this gen plus GTHD, i know its a day one for me, ps3, no ps4? No problem day 1 regardles.

despair3991d ago

"Yep. I don't need this Gran Turismo 5.1 with lots of DLCs crap.
Even with this new GPS-tracking feature. "

So 3 camera shots on an ongoing presentation and no confirmation on which systems its for or all the features included and you're set in stone that its a failure? Yea I think we'll be better off without you buying gt6.

HeavenlySnipes3991d ago

This really should have been for the PS4. GT as a launch title would be huge.

The system would also give room for better visuals, better physics, better weather effects, destruction etc..

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Comparing the New Grand Valley in Gran Turismo 7 to the Original

A detailed look at Gran Turismo 7's new track Grand Valley, judging its evolution from its former design and layout in Gran Turismo 6, side by side.

SullysCigar422d ago (Edited 422d ago )

Wow, crazy isn't it? The draw distance is vastly improved, the background textures too and there's ZERO shimmer now. And the replays are night and day!

EIDT: @below, Haha I didn't notice that!

IRetrouk422d ago

Yeah, theres a massive improvment all round, Looks amazing with the time of day transitions too, me and a couple online buddies jumped on earlier to try it out lol, did you notice the beach full of seals?

closed_account422d ago

That coastline looks amazing and I can only imagine it in VR! Looks like an entirely new course as far as scenery goes.

IRetrouk421d ago

Yeah, those views are going to be crazy when we are "there" can't wait!

PureBlood421d ago

Just got confirmation my PSVR2 is shipping by 24 hour courier, so I should have it tomorrow! I know nobody else cares, but I had to tell someone lol

GT7 will be my first game, as I want to test out my wheel - so excited - it's going to be awesome!

Deathdeliverer421d ago

I got my confirmation and date (22nd) showing for the charging station. The headset itself has been in “shipped-processing” status since last Friday. I’m like dang can I see the date? I was in the first round of preorders. Whenever it does get here, I’m ready. Going to go update everything and try to get over this cold.

PureBlood421d ago

Wish you better, bud, fingers crossed for your order too.

@S2Killinit - Thank you!

IRetrouk421d ago

I care👊🏻, mine is still saying prep for shipping😔

PureBlood421d ago

Thanks man 👊

Word of advice: be ready for the impromptu jig that happens when that email drops, it can be embarrassing..

DaReapa421d ago

Just got my second shipping confirmation email as well.

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S2Killinit421d ago

Man i caant wait. One day left!

Flawlessmic421d ago

I know you and a lot of people are excited for VR but dont sleep on sophy, sophy is the real game changer here!

After giving sophy a run last night, i can safely say the actual racing in future GT's is going to be Fu***** amazing!!!

even on intermediate on some tracks the AI was coming back at me on my waiting for me to slip, attacking the space if i left the door open for them, honestly felt like i was racing against people and not some very limited AI that once i passed them they may as well have been eliminated from the race like GT ai normally is.

pump it up to expert and its a real challenge to stay ahead, the next level up from expert man the AI kicked my ass, like badly.

i remember when sophy was first annouced all the nay sayers said its a pipe dream and we will never see it implemented and here we are a yr later and sophy is being tested in game for us to try out and is every good as whats been promised.

VR plus racing against sophy and wowww your not gonna feal like your actually racing for real anywhere else outside of gt.

sophy will change the game in gt8

S2Killinit421d ago

Hm I didnt realize it was like that. I didnt even know why there was so much hype about it. But thanknyou for explaining that. I mean I get it now.

But I’ll be seeing it in action tomorrow! Woot woot.

Flawlessmic421d ago

It's only for a limited time and only has 4 races but I encourage you and everyone else try it and see the difference compared to the normal Ai.

Sophy has slipped completely under the radar in this latest uodate

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Father__Merrin421d ago

Wow gt6 was awesome under appreciated because of time it came out

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What Happened To Gran Turismo?

When thinking about simulation racing games in this console generation, it’s not unreasonable for your first thought to be “Forza”. Microsoft’s first-party sim-racer series has been wildly successful, and for many of us, it’s been the go-to franchise for quite some time. But simulation racing games weren’t always synonymous with Forza; there was a time when Polyphony Digital’s hardcore series, Gran Turismo, reigned supreme. While the long-time franchise continues to sell exceptionally well, there’s no doubt that it isn’t the young, spry series it used to be.

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darthv721699d ago

It doesnt suck but I would love to see a return to form with GT7. Sport is such a departure that it can turn some people off. It has gotten better over time but it's still no match for a proper GT7.

Rude-ro1699d ago

Sport is awesome for what it is...
However, polygon built a whole new engine and the tech is still being worked on...
I understand it is easy to praise a cookie cutter because it release the same game over and over with rotations of maps and cars...
But this engine polygon has designed does more for things other than gaming.

Repetitive old engines with new makeup does not make anyone king.

Gt7 will be most likely in two years with 120fps and ray tracing because their new engines are ready now.

LordStig1699d ago

It decided to focus on racing rather than cars and in the gaming world, racing = gameplay.

Imalwaysright1699d ago

What complete and utter BS. GT has always focused on racing and gameplay.

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neutralgamer19921699d ago

Good I guess selling millions of copies and have OFFICIAL FIA license races and Esports means it sucks

We just don't get it every year which is why ms also delayed next forza. You can't keep making yearly sequels. Quality and innovation takes time

GT sports at launch to now it's a different game and support has been free

Imalwaysright1699d ago

GT games have always sold millions of copies and what's so innovative about GT sport? It's a racing game FFS.

IRetrouk1698d ago

The online championships and tournaments alone offer more innovation than any racer this gen🤷‍♂️ then you also get the live ones in New York etc with proper race like commentary, something else no other sim has done before. It sells millions because it's the best, simple really.

Imalwaysright1698d ago (Edited 1698d ago )

IRetrouk

I'm not even sure why think that having proper like race commentary or championships and tournements is innovative but I'll play along... GT Sport was released in 2017 so how do explain that this video https://www.youtube.com/wat... from 2016 exists?

Dark_Knightmare21699d ago

Spoken like someone who hasn’t played sport

Imortus_san1698d ago

And those Paid demos, that fans try to hide and not talk about it.

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SCW19821699d ago

It became the best online racing community for console players and its an amazing achievment.

Keltech1699d ago

"Forza?" HaHaHaHaHaHaHa!! good joke!

kayoss1699d ago

Too early for an Aprils fool joke.

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ElementX1699d ago

@solidgamerX That's really not very impressive. Somebody with an interest in cars plays racing games and becomes a race car driver. That's like saying "look at this guy, he played COD and now he's in the military"

Imalwaysright1699d ago

SolidGamerX

You must think that we're all stupid enough to believe that a game will turn anyone into a professional racing driver.

Prince-Ali1699d ago

FORZA!!! AAHAHHAHA !! Haven't i schooled you on this already before! You're still spewing nonsense on this threaddd looool

mcstorm1699d ago

Forza has always been better online than. GT and still is. Great to see PD try something different with GTS but let's face it this gen sonys racing games have been poor this then compaired to what Microsoft has had to offer. Forza 7 is one of the best racing games on xbox and pc but for me Horizon 3 and 4 have set the bar this gen. Of all the things microsoft got wrong this gen 2 of its racing games got a lot right and others are now playing catchup.

DarXyde1699d ago

It's debatable which is the better game. To me, Forza has the upper hand.

But in terms of online community and events? Ha. Don't lie to yourself just because you don't like Playstation.

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Dark_Knightmare21699d ago

Lol not even close have you even played gt sport online?

Imalwaysright1699d ago (Edited 1699d ago )

SolidGamerX

You didn't need to confirm what I already knew: if you didn't think that we're all stupid you wouldn't make such stupid comments that only those that are dead from the neck up will agree with.

IRetrouk1698d ago (Edited 1698d ago )

Did he say gt could turn anyone into a racer? No he didnt, he asked what game has done it like gt has, which is true, gt academy done it throughout gt5 for a start. You need to do some research fella, cause your wrong.. again.

And lmao at element and the downplay, not even similar you crazy man, not even similar🤣 you realise gt has turned gamers into drivers from gt5? Go look at gt academy and tell me how that would be anything like someone playing cod and then joining the army, the downplay in gt articles is funny.

ElementX1698d ago

So you think he learned the required skills playing video games? I remember when people claimed children were learning how to operate guns because of video games, do you think that's also true?

IRetrouk1698d ago (Edited 1698d ago )

Two completely different things and you know it, it is a fact that gt has helped real gamers become real race drivers, the proof is easily available online and I'm not going round searching for links that has been posted many, many times before on this subject, Go and look at gt academy like I mentioned and you can see for yourself, they start out on gt and go from there, so yes the game gran turismo teaches you some driving techniques, now if you can find me a link where someone has been playing cod and went on to become a war hero, please let me know because I couldnt find anything, also do you have a link to where cod has a program to train soldiers? Like cod academy or something?, I couldnt find one of those either, maybe when you do then your comparison will actually make sense.

Imalwaysright1698d ago

IRetrouk

You mean the GT academy that provides training and licenses for a person to become a professional racing driver? The GT academy is how you go from being an average driving joe to become a professional racing driver not GT the game.

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xRacer74x1699d ago

Forza owns the racing game scene in my area as far as video games go.

dekke1699d ago

Forza = Arcade
GT= Sim

why u ppl keep comparing those 2 games every time..

Keltech1699d ago (Edited 1699d ago )

GT owns the console sim racing scene in my area and around the world. Just ask a real race car drivers

https://youtu.be/2pC3-eCAdv...

LordStig1699d ago

Forza isn't a racing game. It's a car game.

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Hungryalpaca1699d ago

I’ll stick to sims. You keep playing with your hot wheels.

King_Noctis1699d ago

You forget that there are two Forzas, Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon, which aims at different audiences.

King Nezz1699d ago

The usual response from someone insecure that feels their favorite racing game is nowhere near as good as it once was. I really liked Gran and played them all. Loved the Vector from part 2. But the franchise is not the same.

Gaming4Life19811699d ago

Yea Forza took over and is now the best sim racer with motorsport and the best arcade racer with horizon. GT was the best but it has been falling short for a long time and I'm not saying gt games are bad but no where near king like it used to be. I'd say forza motorsport 3 was the forza that really upped the franchise and forza 4 was when forza became #1.

I remember the glory days of gt but those days are long gone but it's still a good game just not the best. Of course ps fans will never admit it because they will die before giving MS credit.

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Nacho_Z1699d ago

I do think they need some new creative heads in to give them some new perspectives, they seem stuck in a rut. It's a very high quality rut but they're still stuck in it.

LordStig1699d ago

The USA leg of the Gran Turismo World Tour is going on in New York right now. Go watch it guys, there's some damn good racing and crazy updates to come.

Nacho_Z1699d ago

I've seen some of it before and to be fair it's not much different to watching real motorsport so credit to them for that.

Heavenly King1699d ago

the MACH 5 :) GO SPEED rACEr!!

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Gran Turismo 5, Gran Turismo 6, Wipeout HD, God of War 3 and more running on PC via the latest RPCS3

DSOGaming writes: "It appears that the best Playstation 3 emulator that is currently under development, RPCS3, received a new update recently. kd-11 has implemented new Surface Cache fixes to RPCS3 that reportedly improve the appearance of car reflections in Gran Turismo 6, and fix various graphics glitches in other games."

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gangsta_red1736d ago

If someone out there in internet land could make a decent PS3 emulator imagine what Sony could actually do if they put the time and effort in to make this happen for their next console?

It's definitely not impossible as we can see here. It should definitely be done since BC seems to be very important to Sony this next gen. Imagine PS+ free game offerings from Sony that could include the whole catalog from the PS console family..fantastic.

Silly gameAr1736d ago

Why waste time and money on it? Some people want to move forward, not go back.

Eonjay1736d ago

It's not a deal breaker but having the feature would be amazing. I would rather have it than not have it.

gangsta_red1736d ago

Not everyone feels that way and if Sony is making an issue of supporting PS4 games for PS5 why not support their other past games for people who still have them or a means to buy them and play them.

KwietStorm_BLM1736d ago

You literally just said some people. So I'd imagine you can comprehend that there's a larger subset of people not in that same "some" group. PlayStation used to be known for backward compatibility. Xbox made a big deal about support for their entire catalog. What's the issue with PlayStation, who has an even more substantial history in gaming, tapping into that market? We don't have this problem on PC. It's only a good thing for consumers to be able to bring their games with them through generations on console.

Silly gameAr1736d ago (Edited 1736d ago )

@kwietstorm

Yes, I said some people. What I said was MY opinion. I'm one of those people that couldn't care less about bc, but im not saying ALL people don't care about it. I think they should spend that time and energy for future features and games, but like I said, that's only my opinion.

Imortus_san1736d ago (Edited 1736d ago )

Not every body trows their games way every time the new gen cames along, and everybody that likes games like to be able to play their favorite games in the best possible way.

PS: Retrocompatability is the most requested feature in Sony Foruns, even Sony said so.

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frostypants1736d ago (Edited 1736d ago )

The question is would the return on investment be worthwhile? Are the number of additional consoles PS3 BC would push be enough to justify the cost of developing the emulation (and it would have to be bullet proof)? I like the idea of having it, but for my part not having it won't effect my purchase decision.

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Eonjay1736d ago

You are asking the right question but the wrong way. For me, the addition of PS3 BC would add value as a customer and make it even more likely for me to buy a PS5. If it is valuable to the customer it is valuable to them.

Also, the way they are doing it would be way cheaper than a program like Microsoft had. The are emulating the hardware. Not the software.

gangsta_red1736d ago

"The question is would the return on investment be worthwhile?"

Sony could definitely make some extra profit selling PS3 games through their marketplace (the same way they have their other classics available). It's not about whether or not it will effect anyone's purchase decision, it definitely didn't do so for the PS4. But as others have expressed, it would be a nice addition to have for PS5 if Sony could open up their whole library digitally and physically to users.

ShadowWolf7121736d ago

Racing games should be some of the easiest to emulate and they're still not hitting 60fps with it, to say nothing of image flickering and occasional sound issues.

Still gonna be a bit yet before they have it fully up and running, it seems, and even then it may only work for part of the library. :/

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Gwiz1736d ago

Is it possible to have PS3 emulation on PS5?yes depending on what kind of power it really has.
An i7 9700k is no slouch and the PS4 already has a God of War 3 running much better with less
power required because they converted CBE to X86 which is not something you want to be doing in the long run.

What power would be required to play these games emulated at said PS4 version?.
It's not an easy situation Sony themselves created and ultimately I believe they are happy this way because they
want you to use PSNow,that service is why you will not even get it. (let's not forget that it was a huge investment)

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