[nitroxx]

GT5 is available for 1799/- officially at any store that sells PS3 games..DO you guys have a crosswords book store? or a shoppers stop? pick it up from there. Or a sony world for that matter.

[mobike008]

Originally Posted by nitroxx

GT5 is available for 1799/- officially at any store that sells PS3 games..DO you guys have a crosswords book store? or a shoppers stop? pick it up from there. Or a sony world for that matter.

Thanks Nitroxx, we have all three of them out here. Will pick up a copy this weekend

[mobike008]

I had another question. I am assuming you guys are recommending the GT5 prologue? Also, does this version feature the BBC test track?

[nitroxx]

BBC test track is out in the GT5 main copy coming in 2009

[mobike008]

Originally Posted by mobike008

Thanks Nitroxx, we have all three of them out here. Will pick up a copy this weekend

Update: I just could not wait till the weekend. I got my copy of GT5-Pro last evening.

I paid 1700 bucks ( Rs.100 discount) and straight away started playing. As initial credits are only 35K, i bought a Honda Integra R Type for 29K. After racing for an hour or so, now my credit stands at 40K and i completed the C1 race and my best lap time stands at 1:44secs and 2-lap is 3:06secs on the highspeed ring.

Needless to say, i am also totally in love with its amazing graphics and the entire game looks as if your watching the real thing. Thanks to Askhay and Nitroxx who stopped me from buying NFS-Prostreet and recommended this one.

I have some questions:

a) When i inserted the GT5 disc in PS3, it asked for updates and then wanted to install itself on the HD. Is that standard?

b) I have a 40" Samsung LCD ( R81) and i have connected my PS3 to LCD with a HDMI cable. How do i find out what resolution output iam getting?

And, oh boy the engine sound coming out of my ONKYO HT is mind-boggling!!!

I can't wait for the weekend so i can buy myself an F40

[mobike008]

Originally Posted by mobike008

Thanks Nitroxx, we have all three of them out here. Will pick up a copy this weekend

Update: I just could not wait till the weekend. I got my copy of GT5-Pro last evening.

I paid 1700 bucks ( Rs.100 discount) and straight away started playing. As initial credits are only 35K, i bought a Honda Integra R Type for 29K. After racing for an hour or so, now my credit stands at 40K and i completed the C1 race and my best lap time stands at 1:44secs and 2-lap is 3:06secs on the highspeed ring.

Needless to say, i am also totally in love with its amazing graphics and the entire game looks as if your watching the real thing. Thanks to Askhay and Nitroxx who stopped me from buying NFS-Prostreet and recommended this one.

I have some questions:

a) When i inserted the GT5 disc in PS3, it asked for updates and then wanted to install itself on the HD. Is that standard?

b) I have a 40" Samsung LCD ( R81) and i have connected my PS3 to LCD with a HDMI cable. How do i find out what resolution output iam getting?

c) As it got installed on the HD, how much space does it occupy?

d) Will the credits be the same when i stop playing and start again another day? I reckon i just have to save the game before i exit..right?

And, oh boy the engine sound coming out of my ONKYO HT is mind-boggling!!!

I can't wait for the weekend so i can buy myself an F40

[mobike008]

Mods, please delete post # 440 as it got repeated. Thanks

[Akshay1234]

the r81 dosent support full hd if i am right so youll be getting 720p. itll take you longer than the weekend to buy the f40 bro. lol and also connect your ps3 to the internet to that gt5 can upgrade to spec ii.

[mobike008]

Originally Posted by akshay1234

the r81 dosent support full hd if i am right so youll be getting 720p. itll take you longer than the weekend to buy the f40 bro. lol and also connect your ps3 to the internet to that gt5 can upgrade to spec ii.

F40 is 450K and i think it is acheivable if i play for a day continously or so. Don't you think? Also, i don't want to connect to internet for PS3. I am happy playing offline and i usually i don't spend more than 2-3 hours a week gaming.

Any idea how to find what resolution i am getting, i mean is there a way it dislays on my LCD? if you know, answers to my others questions please.

[nitroxx]

Congratulations mobike 008! it takes 5 Gb on the drive for installation.
the reason for a bigger drive is coz games will keep pouring in.
Want a DIY on drive upgrade? here's my thread for my PS3. 300GB (YOU READ IT RIGHT)!
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...-pictures.html

[Shan2nu]

b) I have a 40" Samsung LCD ( R81) and i have connected my PS3 to LCD with a HDMI cable. How do i find out what resolution output iam getting?

Just click the display data button on the remote. Our Sony LCD usually shows 1080P the moment you connect the PS3. If your LCD is not 1920x1080 (full HD), you should be getting 1280x720 (720p) resolution.

a) When i inserted the GT5 disc in PS3, it asked for updates and then wanted to install itself on the HD. Is that standard?

If you're not connected to the net, no prob. Check post #427. I've provided links to how you can download the update on your PC and transfer it onto your PS3. I got the latest update using this method, so it def works.

Shan2nu

[nitroxx]

Shan2nu..quick question.This is a firmware update? And any improvements on the XMB shell with this update in particular?

[Shan2nu]

From what i've heard the 2.35 update only provides some stability wrt some game titles. I didn't see any visual changes in the functioning of my PS3.

For the GT5 update, i doubt there is an alternative. I updated my GT5 using the PS3 itself.

There is one way of unlocking all the cars though. You just need to find a "savedata" file that has all the cars unlocked and replace your savedata file with this. Only prob is getting such a savedata file.

But i'm not sure how this will impact your online rankings. Technically it shouldn't make a diff since the rankings are registered online and are controlled by your PSN account.

Shan2nu

[Akshay1234]

Originally Posted by nitroxx

Shan2nu..quick question.This is a firmware update? And any improvements on the XMB shell with this update in particular?

unless you update you cant play online.. stupid sony.

[mobike008]

Thanks for the reply Nitroxx and Shan2nu. I have a 80GB PS3 so i dont have to worry too much

Btw, can everyone list how many cars you guys bought on GT5? I own only 2 until now. . Which cars do you guys recommend buying? I am yet to explore the entire dealerships

Honda Integra
BMW Z3