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Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Jan 17, 2012
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  • Summary: Since its release in November 2010, GT5 now has a selection of over 1000 cars, more than 70 tracks as well as a variety of heart-pounding game modes. Furthermore, in October 2011, exactly one year since its release, with the update of 2.00 the game was greatly enhanced by the introduction of new features such as simplified interior view functionality to all standard cars. In addition, there are other exciting DLC (paid downloadable content) such as new cars, tracks, outfits and car paint colors, releasing in the same month. And now, Gran Turismo 5 Spec II is out together with DLCs released under name of "Complete Pack" on system update ver 2.00. Not only this, GT5 Spec II includes Car Pack 2 which will be newly released in 20th Dec, and will provide you additional 90 racing gears, 2 tracks with 5 layouts, 100 paint colors, and 19 cars in the end, on top of the exciting car life experience provided by GT5. Gran Turismo 5 Spec II is perfect for those who are just about to join in the race. It has all the items above readily for you to start the race right away. Do not miss this wonderful opportunity to explore the world of Gran Turismo 5.… Expand

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  1. JeepRegular
    10
    The xl edition of Gran Turismo 5 is simply fantastic. It is a big improvement from the original version of GT5. The xl edition includes several updates such as Spec 2, Car pack 2 and others. And the result is the refined gameplay. The greater number of cars, added tracks, lots of new features and that Red Bull X2011 makes this game addicting. I simply love this game. Overall, this game is worth it for your money and also, patience. But I believe that this game deserves better.… Expand
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  2. sajinor
    10
    When Gran Turismo 5 first came out in late 2010, it felt a little unpolished and perhaps hurried when compared to the earlier games of the series. The game was pushed back so many times, fans were becoming impatient, so I can't really blame Polyphony and Sony for cutting a few corners to get the game out to the fans. Patches have made up for this and have polished the game to another level. That is exactly what this release is all about: All the patches up to Gran Turismo 5: Spec 2.0 are included on the disk, along with some DLC valued at around $20. At a $39.99 MSRP, this release is clearly the option for those who do not yet have the game, as well as the select few with very slow or no internet to update the original game. For the game itself, I don't believe much of a review is necessary. There are plenty of reviews on the original game, and most of that applies here. It is still the racing game to have, with a plethora of cars and tuning options. The graphics and details are amazing in the game, with the exception of the "standard" model cars. These models have varying levels of graphical detail, most of which are quite disappointing. Many complain that the game can be too easy. This is not so. It can be both easy and challenging, based on how difficult you want it to be. It is not so much of a difficult setting, as to how excessive you tune your car to be in comparison with the other racers. The DLC included with this game is all available for purchase on the PlayStation Network. It includes new cars, tracks, paints and driver apparel. The latter two feel much more like fluff, but I don't mind it's inclusion. The tracks, well the one track, is the most important item of the DLC in my opinion. It is the real word track Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, which is wonderfully complex track and a fantastic addition to the game. The car packs are nice as well, but most are simply variations on cars already in the game. The patches really polished this game and made it closer to what many of us expected. With a lower price and included content, it is the best time to enter into this fantastic racing game.… Expand
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