Gaming Gran Turismo 5

[RedNome]

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I'm deliberating whether to get a wheel or not....does it really make that much of a difference? I've only ever played GT with controllers.

It makes a world of difference Elvis, not only to your enjoyment of the game but to your average lap times too. Takes a while to get used to but well worth the investment imo.

It's a must purchase I think with GT5 on the horizon and the rather impressive looking F1 2010 out on Friday too.

Get one, or I'll kick your ass on Trial Mountain without breaking a sweat

 

[esmufc07]

I see, I'll look at investing in one then. I'm going to put a sad amount of hours into this game.

 

[WeasteDevil]

DFGT Elvis, you don't need more. Anyway, I thought we had a bet where I buy you the Fanatec 911 wheel if I lose?

 

[esmufc07]

Yes, we do, but if you're using a wheel in the first place, then I'm fairly sure you're going to win anyway.

 

[SirAF]

If theres going to be some RedCafe online play here, then I'm in! I will suck, but I'm still in

 

[WeasteDevil]

Yes, we do, but if you're using a wheel in the first place, then I'm fairly sure you're going to win anyway.

But the bet was that we use Dualshock only, that was the bet. The Time Trial demo showed the controller each person was using, and I'd expect GT5 to do the same.

 

[esmufc07]

If theres going to be some RedCafe online play here, then I'm in! I will suck, but I'm still in

Don't tell Weaste you will suck, he'll fly you out to Spain tomorrow.

But the bet was that we use Dualshock only, that was the bet. The Time Trial demo showed the controller each person was using, and I'd expect GT5 to do the same.

Ah I see, well then let the bet commence! Or rather, let it commence in 6 weeks.

 

[SirAF]

Don't tell Weaste you will suck, he'll fly you out to Spain tomorrow.

 

[Redlambs]

Don't tell Weaste you will suck, he'll fly you out to Spain tomorrow.

No he won't! He still owes me a holiday, or at least a crate of beer!

 

[esmufc07]

No he won't! He still owes me a holiday, or at least a crate of beer!

He still owes me a bottle of whiskey which he promised me, I'm back at home now, there's no excuse. I think it was a Johnnie Walker blue label he promised.

 

[WeasteDevil]

I'll send you a bottle of JW Blue this Christmas Elvis, if you promise not to put anything other than ice in it.

 

[WeasteDevil]

No he won't! He still owes me a holiday, or at least a crate of beer!

Holiday, you can kip in my house any time you like mate. Do I have to pay for the flight?

 

[esmufc07]

1 cube of ice with my whisky. That or straight. Sometimes accompanied with a cigar.

 

[Redlambs]

Holiday, you can kip in my house any time you like mate. Do I have to pay for the flight?

I can't remember. I don't even remember what thread it was in. I know I won though


Nice offer though, and one I might take you up on one day!

 

[Redlambs]

1 cube of ice with my whisky. That or straight. Sometimes accompanied with a cigar.

You won't read these words much from me to you, but good man!

 

[Lester Freamon]

When you use a wheel.. how do you sit? Is it useable in the sofa, having the wheel on the table? I'm tempted although I've never used one.

 

[Redlambs]

When you use a wheel.. how do you sit? Is it useable in the sofa, having the wheel on the table? I'm tempted although I've never used one.

I've got a little wooden dinner tray type table and a slightly reclined camping chair. Perfect height and spacing for my long legs and the angle of my T.V. I've never bought a gaming chair, for that reason!

 

[Lester Freamon]

How about one of these? Will the angle be wrong for the pedals?

 

[Redlambs]

How about one of these? Will the angle be wrong for the pedals?

I've no idea, but in reality you'd have to try before you buy.

Having said that, it depends how serious you are with driving games. I take mine very seriously, and have to be in the bang right position, otherwise I play like shit. Probably a touch of the OCD's

 

[Leg-End]

How about one of these? Will the angle be wrong for the pedals?

Not if you elevate the pedals at an angle, in fact you would get a pretty realistic open wheeler seating position with that.

 

[Lester Freamon]

I've no idea, but in reality you'd have to try before you buy.

Having said that, it depends how serious you are with driving games. I take mine very seriously, and have to be in the bang right position, otherwise I play like shit. Probably a touch of the OCD's

I have to have the right "feeling" when I drive, yeah. Wouldn't consider myself a serious gamer though.

Not if you elevate the pedals at an angle, in fact you would get a pretty realistic open wheeler seating position with that.

Just thought of that myself. I might get myself that chair and the Logitech DFGT wheel. Got my 46" screen the other day, getting a PS3 in a few days, just annoyed that I have to wait for the game now

 

[mariachi-19]

 

[Trigg]

One thing you notice later in that video is that the inside cockpit view is so much better on GT5 than FM3 as you've got more visibility.

 

[DFreshKing]

One thing you notice later in that video is that the inside cockpit view is so much better on GT5 than FM3 as you've got more visibility.

You can alter that on forza, the camera is just too far back. If you go to settings you can move it forward.

GT car models are amazing, but the contrast seems out on GT making the backgrounds cartoony, and look lower rez with less detailed than Forza.

Both look amazing overall to be fair though, I just hope GT handles well and is on the sim side.

I'm sure it will be a stunning game.

 

[WeasteDevil]

It's not a good comparison, Forza is likely to be direct grabs, GT5 there is definately off screen. And why is it all squashed to feck?

Also, don't forget, GT5 is pushing at least 50% more pixels, and has double the cars on the track.

 

[DFreshKing]

It's not a good comparison, Forza is likely to be direct grabs, GT5 there is definately off screen. And why is it all squashed to feck?

Also, don't forget, GT5 is pushing at least 50% more pixels, and has double the cars on the track.

Yep, I'm sure the final product will look much better than that vid.

I think gt might be the most expensive game I ever buy, will be getting G25 and seriously considering a 3d tv if the results are worthwhile.

 

[WeasteDevil]

They can change it but it's been confirmed for November 2nd in America and November 3rd in Europe.

And November 5th for the UK - always last.

 

[esmufc07]

Well that's annoying.

 

[WeasteDevil]

Well yeah, because I'll already have my Ford GT 2005 and you'll be in a Fiat 500.

 

[esmufc07]

You may be in prison!

 

[WeasteDevil]

Highly unlikely, as the case has been dropped.

 

[mariachi-19]

Highly unlikely, as the case has been dropped.

 

[WeasteDevil]

Quite a nice fan made trailer for GT5, shows us a lot of images from throughout its development. There are some really old ones in there, as well as the more latest stuff.

 

[WeasteDevil]

How the hell did I miss this? I must have been drunk for the last year.



Have they really stuck it into GT5?

 

[Lester Freamon]

What is it, Weaste?

 

[Leg-End]

Would we really suprised at this point? They just about have the kitchen sink in there.

 

[WeasteDevil]

What is it, Weaste?

Watch the YouTube.

 

[Lester Freamon]

Watch the YouTube.

My brain melted a bit.

Can you explain how that technology could be utilized in the PS3?

 

[WeasteDevil]

My brain melted a bit.

Can you explain how that technology could be utilized in the PS3?

Well, it shows it in the two images. One looks to have around 800 cars, it says it's a car index viewer, and then you zoom in to see one in full detail. Not the best way to do it in this case IMO, but it seems to be doing it. Unless it's a separate app using the GT car models.

 

[Redlambs]

Has there anything official, video or otherwise, actually come out about the driving/tyre/physics engine this year?