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PS3 Gallery: Gran Turismo HD makes real life look soooo last gen photo

In one word: stunning. The latest screenshots of Gran Turismo HD are not only nearly identical to their real-life equivalents, but they are also crisper and better saturated in most cases. The attention to detail to everything from the car filth to the imperfections in the road truly position this game as the end-all real driving simulator. Well, until you bump into something at 130 miles an hour and your Ferrari reacts like a bumper car. 

I shouldn't knock GTHD for that, though. Like the scientifically enhanced women that populate Miami, we're best served by ignoring certain fake physics, shutting the f*ck up, and enjoying the view. Massive gallery attached. If running demos of this game in mainstream retail shops doesn't sell PS3's, I don't know what will. Chad?

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JamesSorensen's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 15:23
JamesSorensen
who needs a life...

HD is better than real life
bhive01's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 15:32
bhive01
I think HD has more pixels than real life.
Joe Burling's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 15:32
Joe Burling
Which would you rather have in a racing game: realistic physics and body damage or better graphics?
PikkonX's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 15:33
PikkonX
This game never looks anywhere near as good as those screenshots when I'm playing it or in replay mode because everything is too aliased. And that's also on an HDTV.
frosty's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 15:40
frosty
Well its true, the real game will probably be not as realistic as the screenshots. But i do have to say, some of those screenshots look more real than RL
JamesSorensen's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 15:40
JamesSorensen
Canadian, don't even try to diss GT and say it doesn't have realistic physics.... little troll
Toneman's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 15:43
Toneman
Real life should start supporting 1080p.
DJDuffy 's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 15:44
DJDuffy
I wish real life was high def...wowzers! Umm but seriously...the only thing weird about the pics..like the one used for this story---why are the wheels not spinning? There should be some motion blur on those babies!
Joe Burling's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 15:48
Joe Burling
James, ok, I won't. Let me rephrase that...

Which would you rather have in a racing game: rumble and body damage or better graphics?
Ignus's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 15:48
Ignus
Bouncing of cars for turns = physics?

So do they actually have car damage in this one?
hollywooda's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 15:52
hollywooda
Playd the Demo, replay's looked sweet game play sucked, i didnt get any sense of speed from the cars & they all handled like shit. This game is the same old GT thing, in a prettier dress....yawn.....
Niero's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 15:55
Niero
lol @ toneman

you never disappoint
BlackDove's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 15:55
BlackDove
Just as expected from any random player.

The reason they all handled like shit is because you don't know how to drive a car.
Kalakaua's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 15:58
Kalakaua
I'm gonna giggity over this game! I liked the look of the demo. Loved that they added in force feedback for the wheels. Now I just need a new damn wheel. Stupid pedals are broken.
lowercaseluke's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 16:02
lowercaseluke
Real life doesn't have Blu-ray.
Gameboi's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 16:03
Gameboi
*Booming Vader Voice* Most Impressive.
JamesSorensen's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 16:31
JamesSorensen
canadian, once again GTHD support Rumble :)

Natedizzle's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 16:35
Natedizzle
Rumble steering wheel FTW.
Joe Burling's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 16:35
Joe Burling
James, curses!!! LMAO!

You win this round, oh wise one, but we shall meet again. Mark my words. ;-)
Joe Burling's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 16:40
Joe Burling
James, maybe even online. Hit me up on PSN @ BuckFitches or LIVE @ Buck F1tches, but I'm hardly ever on the PS3. I sold my PS3 and the only chance I get to play is at my friends house when his wife is sleeping or at work.
wonky360's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 16:48
wonky360
Graphics look great, but, as far as the game goes it plays like the ps one game of yesteryear. High speed crashes into invisible walls. NO DAMAGE. You can charge at the crowd and crash into some rope???? I hope Forza will make up for its graphical shortcomings by doing everything this SHOULD do. Next Gen....maybe next time.
Kyuzo's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 17:01
Kyuzo
Graphics are fricken sweet don't get me wrong, but I'd much rather have better physics and damage anyday. Especially in a racing game.
MusashiX2's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 17:07
MusashiX2
i could've swore i read awhile ago that they are going to put damage in GT5, but it probably won't be in there until the full release (my money says very late 2008).

think there is a chance that the full game will look this good? i mean, seriously... how long did it take them to make the GTHD demo? seemed like it was rushed.
MusashiX2's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 17:08
MusashiX2
btw, i wouldn't be surprised if they put damage in and make us eat our words. what i mean, is that they make it super realistic and people who don't know how to drive will get a DNF every time.
zardoz's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 17:10
zardoz
I'm not a fan of the GT series, but it's one of the few titles that justifies it's photorealistic graphics direction. The attention to detail is amazing, for car lovers this must be heaven.
michiyoyoshiku's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 17:11
michiyoyoshiku
Sony is lies.

I bet the HD pics are real life and the Real life pics are HD

SONY IS ASS
TONX's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 17:19
TONX
@ michiyoyoshiku:

keep telling yourself that. either way theyre both still better looking than forza 2. BURN!
bobafettm's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 17:24
bobafettm
I'm just loving all the Fairlady Z love from GT:HD and Forza 2!!! Its like THE CAR to show off your game or TV show (Forza motorsport showdown)

The entire reason why I bought my PS3 was to play the GT:HD demo
Crunshii's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 17:38
Crunshii
@ boba,

sole reason 4me was to just play free demos and never buy another game :)

I dont see MS live doing that :P
bobafettm's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 18:34
bobafettm
There are a lot of good demos on XBL actually! I love my xbox too... so i cant hate on either too much!

GT:HD's GT Z car is gonna be sex though. I will jizz when i play it for the first time. I promise.
Chibs's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 19:22
Chibs
I remember reading some interview with some Polyphony Digital dude, whom said that GT is not going to do car damage in the games until they find a way to realisticaly represent them.

So rather than having lets say, 36 odd breaking points like Burnout Paradise is supposed to have on the PS3, they say that they want more, to make it being worthy of being in the GT brand.

Or atleast that's what they say...
cjpkiller's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 20:22
cjpkiller
the polyphony digital guys are definitely anal as hell on their games...

adding something like crash support for them would be like another 10000 hours of dev work...
jeffstart's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 20:54
jeffstart
Whoa... These screenshots look as good as the best screenshots I've ever seen. Too bad the games never live up.
Pepillou2's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 21:31
Pepillou2
Real life sucks, why would they want to make it realistic?
Daniel Husky Lingen's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 21:44
Daniel Husky Lingen
holy fuck... that's the first screenshot i've actually confused with real life
JayTapp's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 22:27
JayTapp
Bah, I still have a JVC 27po. So bleh about super HD graphics. Give me 60fps constant i will be happier!
Crunshii's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2007 23:41
Crunshii
@ boba, yep, but u mutz pay 50$ to enjoy xlive :P
TheExit's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/08/2007 00:08
TheExit
Playstation 3:1, Xbox 360: Lots more!
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/08/2007 00:27
Samit Sarkar
It does look fantastic. I actually did a double-take and thought that the labels for “GT HD” and “Real Life” were reversed. I might have to look into this for my PS3...

Still, though, you can tell...one thing they’ve never really done well in video games is living things — grass, trees, people, etc. And I don’t think they ever will. But yeah...this isn’t too shabby...
Burnt Meatloaf's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/08/2007 05:06
Burnt Meatloaf
*PikkonX: "This game never looks anywhere near as good as those screenshots when I'm playing it or in replay mode because everything is too aliased. And that's also on an HDTV."

Yeah, all the effects in the world mean little if the rendering quality is a bit off. I prefer lower resolutions with perfect AA to high-res stuff with aliasing and moire problems.

*Blackdove: "The reason they all handled like shit is because you don't know how to drive a car."

Trust me, no Gran Turismo ever handled even close to a real car, even with simulation tires.
Jamesways's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/08/2007 08:46
Jamesways
I love the GT series. Too bad we have to wait so long for GT5 to come out. Plenty of online racing and custimizing in Forza to do until then though.

Looking really good. Hope they throw in a few more courses too. Love to Spa or Bathurst make it in.


Zlimness's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/08/2007 09:49
Zlimness
Guys, a 2008 release for GT5 seems a bit optimistic, don't you think? GT3 came out in 2001 and GT4 2005. It took Poly 4 years to get GT4 ready, despite having features cut in the end.

I read an interview where Yamauchi said it took them nearly 3 months to model a car for the game, as a response on the sheer amount of cars included in GT4. The guys at Poly are outstanding at creating texture that look 3D. Adding any kind of car damage requires actual modelling. How long will it take them to simulate damage realistic enough for the models?

I honestly don't think it's so important to spend time on. They should concentrate on getting the audio better. Audio is such an important part of motoring.
Zlimness's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/08/2007 09:51
Zlimness
Correction, might have been 3 weeks :E
Jamesways's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/08/2007 10:38
Jamesways
@ Zlimess, I completely agree with that. The audio really needs work. The engine sounds could be more authentic and the tire sounds need a complete overhaul. I'm sure they'll work on it though. They have to.

Graphics alone won't be enough for the hardcore sim fan, especially with Forza 2 and GTR coming soon offering superb physics, customization, model specific in car views, and ease of online play.

But I have faith PD will up the bar.
MusashiX2's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/08/2007 10:48
MusashiX2
i might actually care about Forza 2 if my driving force pro wheel would work with it. anybody know if it will work on the 360? if it doesn't, then fuck Forza cause i ain't buying another $100 wheel.
thisissami's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/08/2007 11:35
thisissami
*squeel!* orgasm!!!
Chibs's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/08/2007 15:54
Chibs
Don't you mean nerdgasm?
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