Guide Note: As of March 28, 2008, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is officially referred to as Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Spec II, the software's version 2.0 title. This upgrade requires an additional "spec II" update installation that was released in North America on April 15, 2008 on Blu-ray Disc and will be released on April 17 via Playstation Store. The Blu-ray Disc "spec II" version contains an exclusive GT-TV video feature called "Beyond the Apex".

Online play:

1. Race credit awards allocated at fixed rate
2. High Speed Ring course diagram fixed
3. Fix online ID display anomalies

Rankings:

1. Country and area information appears next to online ID in the ranking boards
2. Incorrect recording of Drift Trial high scores fixed
3. Drift Trial replay save correctly

Performance Points (PP):

1. Vehicles balance in events with PP upper limits

Miscellaneous:

1. LCD display added in the F2007 interior view
2. Revision of vehicle interiors and exteriors
3. Reset issue with Quick Tune gear ratio addressed
4. Manual update

Caution:

1. Button assignments and ranking data will be reset upon application

Requirements

1. Playstation 3 connected to the internet with a broadband connection, and "Gran Turismo 5 Prologue" (Either the Blu-ray disc or downloaded version)

Features:

1. 16-player online races,
2. Over 70 cars (including tuned cars)
3. 6 tracks
4. 12 layouts
5. 60fps (during races)
6. 30fps (replay)
7. Full HD 1080p (only rendered during garage mode)
8. LPCM 7.1ch high definition sound

Fast Facts:

1. Developer: Polyphony Digital
2. Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America
3. Platform: PS3
4. Genre: Racing
5. Mode: Single and Multiplayer
6. Format: Download or Blu-Ray disk
7. Release Date: April 17, 2008

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