Gran Turisimo. PC version?

Will there ever be a PC/Win95 version of Gran Turisimo? If not, I'll have to buy a Playstation :-) The graphics is stunning, but I do believe that the latest developments of 3D cards should make it possible to port the game to the PC platform. -- H.M.Haga

The physics are also very good. It was written in a way that would support an easy port to PC but it won't be done because Sony, who still have a stake in the product, won't allow it.

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> Will there ever be a PC/Win95 version of Gran Turisimo? > If not, I'll have to buy a Playstation :-) > The graphics is stunning, but I do believe that the > latest developments of 3D cards should make it possible > to port the game to the PC platform. > -- > H.M.Haga

I hope so, it looks quite good. I haven't been able to have a go yet but have had people ranting and raving about it to me for a couple of weeks now, hope it lives up to the hipe when I finally get a go. Craig.

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> On Mon, 14 Sep 1998 03:03:09 +0200, > >Will there ever be a PC/Win95 version of Gran Turisimo? > >If not, I'll have to buy a Playstation :-) > >The graphics is stunning, but I do believe that the > >latest developments of 3D cards should make it possible > >to port the game to the PC platform. > There has not been any word as to a PC port. Having said that, > run to the store and grab it! I bought a PS, just for GT and have > never regretted it.

And Sony loves ya for it... Sony - 1, *** public - 0...

>>Will there ever be a PC/Win95 version of Gran Turisimo? >>If not, I'll have to buy a Playstation :-) That's what I did! Well, this time rrevved and I agree. PSX w/dual shock = $130, game = $40, I bought the Interact UltraRacer hand-held controller which includes a 2" dia wheel, analog throttle trigger, analog brake button for $35. Total = $205. I tried the Interact V3 wheel and just didn't like it. Then again, I haven't liked any PC wheel either. Yeah, it's significant money for one game, but what the hell... Obviously, I agree. I rented it before purchasing. Suggest you go to Blockbuster or equiv and do the same. The physics, though perhaps a bit exaggerated, is excellent. The racing is pretty arcadish. Ever since I got it, my ICR2 times have improved, but I've become completely inept at F1RS. Coincidence? Hmmm...

: > Including a $70 Interact wheel/pedals, the bill for GT and the : > PS will be around $250-$275 U.S.. : > : > REAL nice. : > : Sony - 1, *** public - 0... Yeesh. Must you lay a guilt trip on someone for buying what he wants? Martin Nigel Mansell RIP!

There are some guys trying to make a psx emulator.They've said they had success with some games including Colin McRae Rally ,but not yet with Gran Turismo.You can check at : http://www.davesclassics.com/psxemu.html and http://152.160.173.177/psemu_plugin_technology.html Rafael

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> Will there ever be a PC/Win95 version of Gran Turisimo? > If not, I'll have to buy a Playstation :-) > The graphics is stunning, but I do believe that the > latest developments of 3D cards should make it possible > to port the game to the PC platform. > -- > H.M.Haga

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> : > Including a $70 Interact wheel/pedals, the bill for GT and the > : > PS will be around $250-$275 U.S.. > : > > : > REAL nice. > : > > : Sony - 1, *** public - 0... > Yeesh. Must you lay a guilt trip on someone for buying what he > wants?

Just pointing out that he didn't buy what he wanted. He probably would've preffered a PC copy, but Sony would prefer you to go out and buy a PSX, just for that game. So yeah, he got what he wanted, Gran Turismo, but also ended up paying WAY too much money for it......

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> On Tue, 15 Sep 1998 17:43:37 +1000, > >> : > Including a $70 Interact wheel/pedals, the bill for GT and the > >> : > PS will be around $250-$275 U.S.. > >> : > > >> : > REAL nice. > >> : > > >> : Sony - 1, *** public - 0... > >> Yeesh. Must you lay a guilt trip on someone for buying what he > >> wants? > > Just pointing out that he didn't buy what he wanted. He probably > >would've preffered a PC copy, but Sony would prefer you to go out and buy a > >PSX, just for that game. So yeah, he got what he wanted, Gran Turismo, but > >also ended up paying WAY too much money for it...... > Nah, I got a bargain with my decision to buy GT!

You still bought a reasonably expensive piece of equipment, just to play one game!

Well at least he wont have to worry about buying anything else when GT2 comes out. Unlike us folks on the PC side who usually have to do some kind of upgrade every 10-12 months or so (more memory, faster processor, 3dfx card, etc). Besides, having a spare cd player lying around the house never hurt. Or in my case, it IS my main cd player. I highly doubt that SCE is going to port over what is turning out to be an exclusive 'killer-app' for their platform right now. Maybe the non PSX crowd will be seeing GT ported after GT2 is released? F1Filter

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>> On Tue, 15 Sep 1998 17:43:37 +1000, >> >> : > Including a $70 Interact wheel/pedals, the bill for GT and the >> >> : > PS will be around $250-$275 U.S.. >> >> : > >> >> : > REAL nice. >> >> : > >> >> : Sony - 1, *** public - 0... >> >> Yeesh. Must you lay a guilt trip on someone for buying what he >> >> wants? >> > Just pointing out that he didn't buy what he wanted. He probably >> >would've preffered a PC copy, but Sony would prefer you to go out and buy >a >> >PSX, just for that game. So yeah, he got what he wanted, Gran Turismo, but >> >also ended up paying WAY too much money for it...... >> Nah, I got a bargain with my decision to buy GT! > You still bought a reasonably expensive piece of equipment, just to play >one >game!

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>On Tue, 15 Sep 1998 22:53:49 +1000, >>> > Just pointing out that he didn't buy what he wanted. He probably >>> >would've preffered a PC copy, but Sony would prefer you to go out and buy a >>> >PSX, just for that game. So yeah, he got what he wanted, Gran Turismo, but >>> >also ended up paying WAY too much money for it...... >>> Nah, I got a bargain with my decision to buy GT! >> You still bought a reasonably expensive piece of equipment, just to play > one >>game! >Yep. But WHAT A GAME.

To be honest i don't see what's so great about it. Huge selection of cars, O.k handling, but terrible racing. Too fewopponents, and the racing is just not that, well, rewarding? It's a nice part of my PSX selection, and at first one of motivations for buying one. Maybe it needs a wheel to feel more fun, but i'm somewhat amazed at the number of people who think it's god's gift to driving sims. Ahh... maybe that's it. it is quite good at that driving- but it's a so-so racer.

> You still bought a reasonably expensive piece of equipment, just to play one >game! You just described my K6-266 PC! <G> -- JB

Sounds like you have done the reverse to me. I bought a PlayStation because I found it to be cheaper than buying a Voodoo 2 card and I wanted F197 - now I'm regretting it because of GPL and CPR - which both run sh*te on my p166 (well the deom of GPL) However Gran Tourismo is the most engrossing game I've played since GP2 so I would recommend a PlayStation (if you can afford it) just for this game. I also find Newman Haas a great Arcade/Sim game - not very in-depth but still great fun - after all sometimes you don't want an in-depth game... Stevie B = )

And you reckon PSX2 will be given away free? Paul