Gt5

[Benman]

Ok, November 2nd here in the States marks the day we get GT5. For me, it is the greatest driving sim bar none (Forza included).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxfNb4d3bPY

Audi cars will have a showing like never before, not to mention they FINALLY ponied up (Prologue was first) and included Ferrari.


Anyone else counting the days?

Ben :addict:

PS To fellow mods, I put this under "lifestyle", but feel free to move it elsewhere if you thing it is a better fit to another forum. :cheers:

[Benman]

This one for RXBG:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRmKHvZGJoA

[RXBG]

This one for RXBG:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRmKHvZGJoA

oh noes.... the GTR hit it? and the M5 finished it!!!!

looks cool. thanks for the heads up ben.

:cheers:

[JavierNuvolari]

I have not bought the PS3 yet. All the time my excuse has been the fact that the GT5 was still not out yet....I guess now that excuse is no longer good. We should have our own GT5 tournament or time attack based on on certain car and settings....it should be fun ;).

Saludos.

[The RS6]

I'm also waiting for GT5, then a PS3 with a steering wheel and pedals should be mouned in front of the TV :)

[Benman]

Time attack/time trials for different cars on selected settings sounds like a great idea! And yes, full pedals with wheel is the only way to go.

:cheers:

Ben :addict:

[The RS6]

For those who don't have an idea what we're on about, here's a copy/pasted list of cars RS6.Com members might be interested in :)

ABT SPORTLINE
Abt Audi Allroad Quattro 2.7 TDI {230hp} '06
Abt Audi AllRoad Quattro 3.0 TDI {272hp} '06
Abt Audi AS400 '04
Abt Audi AS5 ‘08
Abt Audi AS8 Kompressor '03
Abt Audi TTLimited II '02
Abt Audi TTiS {240hp} '07
Abt Audi TTSport Turbo {270hp} '07
Abt Audi TTSport V6 {310hp} '07
Abt Audi TTR {355hp} '07
Abt Audi TTS [Mk.2] TFSI {300hp} Coupe '08
Abt Audi TTR [Mk.2] VR6 3.2K {355hp} Coupe '08
Abt Audi RS6 Avant '02
Abt Audi R8 ’08

AUDI
Audi 80 '86
Audi 80 '94
Audi 90 Quattro '95
Audi 90 '93
Audi 90 GTO IMSA Race Car '
Audi 100 '68
Audi 100 Coupe S '69
Audi 4000S '
Audi 4000 CS '
Audi 5000 DTM Race Car '
Audi A2 Quattro Rally Car
Audi A2 1.6 FSI '03
Audi A3 1.8 T Sport {150hp} '96
Audi A3 '98
Audi A3 1.9 TDI Quattro Sport {130hp} '01
Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport 3Door {DSG} '03
Audi A3 3.2 V6 Quattro Sport 3Door {DSG} '03
Audi A3 2.0 T FSI Sport '05
Audi A3 3.2 Quattro 3Door '06
Audi A3 3.2 Quattro 5Door '06
Audi A3 3.2 SLine '06
Audi A4 Quattro "Audi Sport UK" '96
Audi A4 Quattro STW '97
Audi A3 1.8 T Quattro Sport {180hp} '99
Audi A4 2.0 DTM Edition '05
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI SLine '05
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI SLine DTM Race car '05
Audi A4 25th Anniversary Edition '05
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI '06
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI DTM Edition '06
Audi A4 3.2 FSI '06
Audi A4 3.2 FSI SLine Avant Titanium Edition '06
Audi A4 Touring Car '06
Audi A5 3.2 FSI '08
Audi A5 SLine '07
Audi A6 '04
Audi A6 3.2 Quattro '06
Audi A6 4.2 Quattro '06
Audi A6 Le Mans Edition 3.0L TDI Sedan '07
Audi A6 Le Mans Edition 3.0L TDI Avant '07
Audi A8 4.0 TDI Quattro '04
Audi A8 3.0 V6 TDI quattro SE '05
Audi A8 4.2 V8 Quattro '06
Audi A8 W12 Quattro '06
Audi A8L W12 Quattro '06
Audi Q5 3.0L TDI SLine '08
Audi Q5 4.2L V8 SLine '08
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI '07
Audi Q7 Quattro 4.2 V8 '07
Audi Q7 Quattro 6.0 V12 TDI '08
Audi S1 Rally Car '87
Audi S2 Estate '94
Audi S2 Coupe '94
Audi S2 Quattro Rally Car '96
Audi S2 T16 AWD Division 2 {2.0 Turbo; 500+hp} Rallycross Race Car '93
Audi S3 Quattro {210hp} '99
Audi S3 Quattro {225hp} '01
Audi S3 '07
Audi S4 '93
Audi S4 '99
Audi S4 Avant '01
Audi S4 Avant '05
Audi S4 Cabrio '05
Audi S4 sedan '07
Audi S5 '08
Audi S6 '05
Audi S6 Sedan '07
Audi S6 Avant '07
Audi S8 '00
Audi S8 '08
Audi RS2 Avant '95
Audi RS4 '06
Audi RS4 Avant '07
Audi RS4 Cabriolet '07
Audi RS6 C7 '08
Audi RS6 '09
Audi RS6 Avant '10
Audi RSR '
Audi RSQ Concept '04
Audi R8 Road Car '08
Audi R8 Targa '09
Audi R8 Race Car '00
Audi R8 Race Car '02
Audi R8 LM Race Car '04
Audi R8 (Champion Racing) ALMS Race Car '04
Audi R8 50th ALMS (win/final) Race car '06
Audi R8C Race Car '99
Audi R8C Race Car '02
Audi R8R Race Car '99
Audi R8S "CROCODILE" '
Audi R10 Race Car '06
Audi R10 TDI race car '07
Audi V8 '91
Audi V8 DTM Touring Car '92
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 {150hp} '03
Audi TT Coupe 1.8 Quattro {180hp} '04
Audi TT Coupe 1.8 Quattro {223hp} '04
Audi TT Quattro 3.2L V6 '05
Audi TT Coupe 3.2 Quattro DSG '05
Audi TT Quattro Sport '06
Audi TT Roadster 3.2 Quattro '06
Audi TT Clubsport Coupe '06
Audi TT Coupe 3.2 DSG '07
Audi TT Roadster 3.2 DSG '07
Audi TTS Coupe '08
Audi TTS Roadster '08
Audi TTRS Coupe '08
Audi TTRS Roadster '08
Audi TT LM Edition '
Audi TTS Concept '96
Audi TT Clubsport Quattro Concept '07
Audi Allroad Quattro 4.2L V8 '05
Audi [A6 Avant] Allroad Quattro 4.2 V8 '07
Audi Quattro Spyder '
Audi Quattro E2 Rally Car '85
Audi Coupe Quattro '90
Audi Coupe GT '87.5
Audi Le Mans Quattro Concept '03
Audi Avus Quattro Concept '91
Audi Rosemeyer Concept '00
Audi Steppenwolf Concept Car '
Audi Shooting Brake Concept '06
Audi Nero Concept '06
Audi Nuvolari Quattro Concept '03
Audi Cross Coupe Quattro Concept '07
Audi Cross Coupe Concept '07
AudiChampion Motorsport S4 Speed World Challenge Race Car '00

AUDI SPORT
Audi Sport Quattro '84
Audi Sport Quattro S1 '85
Audi Sport Quattro S1 Rally Car '85
Audi Sport Quattro S1 Pikes Peak '87
Audi Sport Quattro E2 Rally Car '85

AUTO UNION
Auto Union Autonomy Concept '02
Auto Union C Grand Prix car '
Auto Union Type C '39
Auto Union Type D '38

DAHLBACK RACING
Audi RS4 '
Audi RS6 Avant '
Audi TT Quattro '
Audi Quattro Group B Rally Car '84
Audi Sport Quattro Turbo '

The list of cars is almost endless...
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33712

[inF]

For a while I was playing Prologue like crazy. My times with various cars were pretty good (mostly in the top 30's at online ranking), especially on Eiger Nordwand. But after watching top 10's replays, I realised that they were in general just cheating kids who abuse some bug (like shortcuts), in which case GT5 should cancel your time but does not. Then I concluded my trials and began to wait for the real deal.

One of them:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DJtnszO96c

[Benman]

Dang, even I am impressed by that list!!! Insane if true! BTW, MTM (from the looks of it) must not have ponied up the $$$. :D

inF, nice lap, clean lines. :thumb:

Ben

[Benman]

Just picked up this, waiting to try it out!!!

http://www.google.com/images?rlz=1T4ADBF_enUS283US291&q=g27%20racing%20wheel&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi

:cheers:

Ben :addict:

[JavierNuvolari]

Just picked up this, waiting to try it out!!!

http://www.google.com/images?rlz=1T4ADBF_enUS283US291&q=g27%20racing%20wheel&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi

:cheers:

Ben :addict:

I hate you Ben....

J/K

Post a review! ;).

Saludos.

[Benman]

Review after tomorrow night. It has a WAY bigger footprint than the Logitec GT Pro and does not fit my old Playseat (playseat.nl) so I had to take the seat to work to weld on some bigger plates... Will have it back tomorrow and will test it then. :cheers:

[Benman]

Damn, posted a big Review and it didn't save. Do it again when I get home...

[JavierNuvolari]

Hahaha, well I'll sure wait for it mate.

Cheers!

[Erik]

Have PS3, G25, Seat.

Waiting for GT5 also...

Plus Medal of Honor Afghanistan on PC.

[Benman]

Ok, a review:

1st: I was very impressed with the quality of construction. Yes, of course there is still a fair amount of plastic parts but a lot has been upgraded to metal (and not cheesy tin plating either). The metal petals and shift paddles are of great quality with a nice brushed surfacing. The real leather used on the steering wheel and shifter glove is also of a better than just fair quality and have a great feel (far better than the previous rubber coating.

2nd: quality of action mechanism feel. The feedback from the steering is outstanding. My “old” Logitech GT Pro was excellent and very lifelike, and I would say this is even better. Perhaps not double the price better, but then again, we are talking about the laws of diminishing returns here. The price IS easier to swallow when the material construction is taken into consideration. The “feel” of the manual shifter is obviously “light” but then again, is still far superior to say the feel of a 70’ Golf! :D The clutch pedal (yes, a working clutch!) is very realistic and slightly on the heavy side. On that note, the clutch can be cheated and still shift, but a nice effort over two pedals.

3rd: As I mentioned, I had to modify my old Playseat to fit the new G27 and I will post some pics soon of the mods. With the modifications the G27 fits great and saves me a boatload compared to going out and getting a new Playseat when I already owned a perfectly good one.

Now the dislikes:

1st (and most important): GT5 Prologue does NOT support the shifter paddles! This was a major bummer, but I had heard this going in. I am told however it is because the G27 came out after GT5P and Phony Digital never came out with an update to get the full benefit of the G27. But I am also told that Phony Digital DID get the full integration with GT5 out on the 2nd of November.

2nd: the G27 has shift light indicators (that come on when booting up the wheel) but once again are not compatible with GT5P. But as above, it will be compatible with GT5.

3rd (and minor): there is a crap load of wires. Thank goodness I have a Playseat to where I can zip tie them all to. I can’t imagine them running all over a table and hanging everywhere. On the plus, they give you neat “channels” under the steering wheel base to route them so that is a small plus. But four wires is a bit much for a steering wheel assembly (one for the wheel, one for the shifter, one for the pedals, and one for the power!).

Pics to follow. :cheers:

Best,

Ben :addict:

[inF]

GT5 Prologue does NOT support the shifter paddles!

Yes it does, just google it to sort out.

I was collecting and sticking the cables together to solve the wire issue.

Have fun!

[Benman]

Yes it does, just google it to sort out.

I was collecting and sticking the cables together to solve the wire issue.
Hmm, I did Google it and only found the answers I already heard (namely it does not work):

http://boardsus.playstation.com/t5/Gran-Turismo-Series/how-do-i-use-the-paddles-shifters-on-my-G27-with-GT5p/m-p/43942144

http://boardsus.playstation.com/t5/Gran-Turismo-Series/Logitech-G-27-amp-GT5-Prologue/m-p/46149737

These are just a few days old and it shows Logitech STILL is aware it does not work (at least on GT5P). So, my question is, can you post instructions on how to do it?

Thanks :cheers:

Ben :addict:

[inF]

In G25 you would change the shift option to sequential from manual and press some button, then paddle shifters would be activated. But in G27 there's no sequential shifting option and as I understand it's a different story with GT5P. Sorry, my mistake :/

[Benman]

No worries. For a second there I got my hopes up. :) :cheers:

Ben :addict:

[Benman]

:vgrumpy: GT5 has been delayed!!! No new release date! DaYUM!!! :vgrumpy:

[Erik]

:vgrumpy: GT5 has been delayed!!! No new release date! DaYUM!!! :vgrumpy:

LOL. what did you expect?

[rs-6]

shit, I have a amazon-order together with another game where I've chosen to send them together...

[Benman]

shit, I have a amazon-order together with another game where I've chosen to send them together...
Shit, that DOES suck! And of course I pre-ordered from Best Buy. :(

[Benman]

shit, I have a amazon-order together with another game where I've chosen to send them together...
Shit, that DOES suck! And of course I pre-ordered from Best Buy. :(

[Benman]

Damn, this video makes the wait even longer...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrgoD-ebjxI

[Benman]

BWAHAHA... the real reason for the delay? ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_VP9NM3LkA&feature=related

[Benman]

Last one, promise ;) :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAkn2pTX3fc&feature=player_embedded

[Benman]

Damn :( Just got this email:


"Dear ben:

There's been a change to the release date for your pre-ordered item.

The new release date is 12/31/2010. Your order details are listed below.

Get more information on this order by checking your order status.

You can also call us toll-free at 1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289) with any questions. For faster service, tell us the order number when you contact us.

Thank You.
Best Buy Customer Care" :(:(:(

On the bright side, just found out this little gem will be in the game :cheers:

http://www.gtplanet.net/gran-turismo-5s-red-bull-x1-prototype-revealed-wspecs/

[The RS6]

Well Ben, I'll go ahead and make your day much nicer :D

It’s official – as just posted on the US and German PlayStation Blogs, Gran Turismo 5 will finally be released on November 24, 2010 in both the United States and Europe. Get your pre-order in now, if you haven’t already!

http://www.gtplanet.net/gran-turismo-5-release-date-november-24th-in-europe/

[Benman]

LOL!!! You're ON IT!!! I got the email alert for your post within 30 seconds after Best Buy (pre-order) alerted me to the new date! Damn, I am STOKED!!! :applause: :applause:

Ben :addict:

[Benman]

Hmm, here is the "official" Audi list from GT Planet:

S Audi A2 1.4 ‘02
S Audi A3 3.2 quattro ‘03
S Audi A4 Touring Car ‘04
S Audi Abt Audi TT-R Touring Car ‘02
S Audi Le Mans quattro ‘03
S Audi Nuvolari quattro ‘03
S Audi Pikes Peak quattro ‘03
S Audi quattro ‘82
P Audi R8 4.2 FSI R tronic ‘07
P Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro ‘09
S Audi R8 LMS Race Car ‘09
S Audi R8 LMS Race Car (Team PlayStation) ‘09
S Audi R8 Race Car ‘01
S Audi R8 Race Car (Audi PlayStation Team ORECA) ‘05
P Audi R10 TDI Race Car ‘06
S Audi RS 4 ‘01
S Audi RS 6 ‘02
S Audi RS 6 Avant ‘02
P Audi RS 6 Avant ‘08
S Audi S3 ‘02
S Audi S4 ‘98
S Audi S4 ‘03
S Audi TT Coupe 1.8T quattro ‘00
P/S Audi TT Coupe 3.2 quattro ‘03
P Audi TT Coupe 3.2 quattro ‘07
P Audi TTS Coupe ‘09

Noticed no modern RS 4?!? Also was kinda hoping for the new quattro concept.

Ben :addict:

[Benman]

On a side note, the Bugatti is confirmed! Most likely the closest I'll ever get to driving one. ;) :D

[Benman]

So, any reviews so far?

For me, I am a GT fanboy, but not the typical one, so I am not blind to the faults. Like:

NO brake mods?!?
NO full transmission gear arrangements?!?
NO qualifying?!?
L O N G load times
SERIOUS "glitches" in graphics (especially on "standard" cars)


However, rain is awesome. Snow is awesome. Day to Night transistion is awesome. The graphics as a whole are awesome. The driving physics are better than ever and the rally event (ESPECIALLY snow!!!) are just spectacular!

Overall, I'm thinking 8.75 (maybe 9.25) out of 10 but too early to tell for sure. :cheers:

Best,

Ben

[The RS6]

I'm kinda waiting for a PS3+GT5 package to buy both at discount. Maybe + some steering wheel...I need all of those :/

[JavierNuvolari]

I am still considering buying it...I am a big fan of GT series, but I have read a lot of disapointment like the ones you posted, that just make it sound more and more arcade than ever, instead of a driving and racing simulator.

Saludos and enjoy!!


So, any reviews so far?

For me, I am a GT fanboy, but not the typical one, so I am not blind to the faults. Like:

NO brake mods?!?
NO full transmission gear arrangements?!?
NO qualifying?!?
L O N G load times
SERIOUS "glitches" in graphics (especially on "standard" cars)


However, rain is awesome. Snow is awesome. Day to Night transistion is awesome. The graphics as a whole are awesome. The driving physics are better than ever and the rally event (ESPECIALLY snow!!!) are just spectacular!

Overall, I'm thinking 8.75 (maybe 9.25) out of 10 but too early to tell for sure. :cheers:

Best,

Ben

[Benman]

I am still considering buying it...I am a big fan of GT series, but I have read a lot of disapointment like the ones you posted, that just make it sound more and more arcade than ever, instead of a driving and racing simulator.

Saludos and enjoy!! Javier, for sure some crap stuff (and I am not really use to that from PD) but as I also mentioned, the physics are absolutely better than ever. There is certainly no "arcade" feel. This is full sim. But yes, like you said and I already mentioned, certain features from GTs from the past are sorely lacking... :(

Still immensely enjoyable. :cheers:

TheRS6, sounds like a good plan :)

Ben :addict:

[Benman]

Well, decided to revisit this thread since I am a week off from unlocking the 24 Hours of Le Mans (in US lingo). We will be doing it real time style with 3 of us at the wheel, changing drivers during pit stops only (no cheats). Should prove interesting. Everyone is now checking schedules to see when all three of us have a free Saturday AND Sunday so we can do this. With the variable weather, it may very well rain most of the entire race... :thumb:

For now, here is a video someone posted at 60x speed and then fast forwarded showing the day/night cycle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9piJ4adciM&feature=player_embedded :cheers:

Best,

Ben

[Erik]

Looks like a great game :D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLverSVnXJc&feature=related

[Benman]

It is Erik!

LOL, yep, "Red Bull, it Gives You Wings!" That car is just insane to drive, mind blowing cornering speeds.