350 Russ Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Top Gear test track was a bit annoying, great layout, graphics etc, but the "special" race was very slow. The vehicle provided was a VW Camper Van from the 1960's, I really don't think these are racing material. I guess I can chose to race on this circuit a little later on in the game with a car that goes over 55mph!! Thats only the first race, the second one is with lotus elises and my god there twitchy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Just got mine £29.99 Best buy and only 20 people in the queue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincolnbaggie Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Karts are fun, but that Top Gear track with the camper vans is sooooooooooooooo slow I almost fell asleep. 2.24 on the Nurburgring GP circuit with the 350 It is just me, but I can't find the Nordschleife on the game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Currently installing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Got mine at lunch time, will be installing as soon as i get home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Whats this installing stuff? Cant you just pop the game in and play on the PS3? Tempted to get a PS3 just for this game tbh, so interested in reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincolnbaggie Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 It is just me, but I can't find the Nordschleife on the game? Found it - AMG challenge in the Special Events section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spr1ngy Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 oh dear..... ign have been harsh. first page praises, the rest slates it..... 8.5 is too generous if you read the review. http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/113/1136103p1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain10101 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Finally got home, put the gt5 disc in............ message saying i have to update my ps3 before starting disc. Ok, so i did this and the disc wont play!!!!!! ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH So back to blockbuster for another copy. Guessing its gonna be a very late Night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Karts are fun, but that Top Gear track with the camper vans is sooooooooooooooo slow I almost fell asleep. 2.24 on the Nurburgring GP circuit with the 350 It is just me, but I can't find the Nordschleife on the game? Sorry Neil just managed 2:11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4XNY Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Ok I had it nearly 24 hours now, how do we multiplay?? is it the open lounge??? Or do I go through arcade mode?? edit: found it!! DWYERFIREFORCE by the way...... On level 9 at the mo..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I think we should make a seperate GT5 Gaming Sessions Thread or something Top Gear Test Track with the Lotus is well hard, keep going off the track, haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 What do I need to join in ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Look what car I just won! I'm up to level 15 now aswell. BUGATTI VEYRON!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 By the way, who is getting one of these to play GT5 on, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Lol I can see that ending badly with an expensive tv on the floor lol. Looks cool though. Well spent some time with gt5 and must say found some bits rather frustrating. The menu system is ancient, spent ages trying to find where the audiocsettings were. And it takes so long to load from one menu system to another, normally because it's trying to connect to the server but fails. Have to say forza 3 does this far better and is far more accessible. Still who cares about the menus as soon as you get behind the wheel. The elite cars are amazing but the standard ones are nothing special. Was initially very disappointed with the sound. Inside the cockpit it was too quiet. Then I found I had to change the ps audio settings to dts then select this in gt5 and set it to 5.1 and large cinema and OMG it's made a huge difference. I definitely recommend you guys do the same if you can. Now when I follow another car I can really hear and nearly feel their exhaust note coming out of my speakers. The driving sound effects now sound superb. Trouble is it is still too quiet from the cockpit but the sound from The bonnet cam is amazing. I've gone from from frustration to loving it. Looking forward to putting a few virtual miles on my belt and giving you guys a race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob d Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 whats it like in 3 D ? Whats the head tracking software like ?? Really want to play but cant till crimbo..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 Well I played it again last night. I've never played a game online and don't intent to. When I first started up I didn't connect to PSN and the game was so much quicker. When on PSN the loading between screens was frustrating. Think I'll keep it off PSN from now on. I'm no gamer, I have all the consoles but did in and out and maybe play 30 mins a month.... if that! My opinion therefore probably doesn't count for much! Oh and I play it on a controller not with a wheel! It is a slick game on game play, very nice to look at and the car detail is pretty accurate as far as I can make out. The progress is ok, it's not too hard for an idiot like me however in races I seem to be in 1st position by the first corner, as I progress I'm sure this won't be the case. Anyway, it's all good fun so far and I'll hopefully get some playing time in over the next few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I found the Photo Area of the game to be AMAZING!! I've got a great photo of me drifting a nice corner, tyre smoke everywhere, sideways on, and then applied a filter to the photo (can't think which one). I'm going to try and get it on here for all to see. Although can't do that till tonight. I love the game, the realism of the Zed is spot on, brakes, cornering, sound, interior, apart from the MPH gauge on the Zed is a little out. I've had the needle off the dial, which isn't right... I also believe the OEM aerial on the car looks too long? Maybe there should be an option to go Stubby!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 lol the issue with menu selection is now identified as a problem. Why would it try to constantly connect to a server for a singleplayer game is beyond me. At least this means it will be fixed soon. FYI: If you're trying to play Gran Turismo 5 at the moment and wondering why everything is stalling and running so slowly - even in your singleplayer games - you can thank "extreme online traffic congestion". While that's a common and understandable thing to be affecting the multiplayer side of a major game so close to launch, having server problems screw up a singleplayer game is both less common and incredibly frustrating. While the "extreme online traffic congestion" lasts, users are being warned that even such basic things as moving through the game's menus can result in delays of "several minutes", as GT5 connects online not just to race against other people, but also "when starting the game and during the various screen displays in GT Mode". In an attempt to "temporarily alleviate" the problem, Sony has cut off all user access to the viewing of logs, and in many cases changes to user profiles and changes to friends lists as well. While Sony work to fix this problem, users are being told to disconnect their PlayStation 3s from their network and play in offline mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I actually turned off my connection the PSNetwork and it made a suitable difference. I've also now finished modifying my Zed and she knocking out over 500bhp - which reasonable I guess. I've also purchased the short ratio gear box, hmmmmm me like this, I can see that being put on my Christmas Wish list - anyway, just thought I'd share one of the photo's I'd taken it was my first photo, so a little more practice and I should be able to get some cracking shots. This picture was on the final bend before the end of the race and I managed to step the back out and get a nice drift. What do ya think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I actually turned off my connection the PSNetwork and it made a suitable difference. I've also now finished modifying my Zed and she knocking out over 500bhp - which reasonable I guess. I've also purchased the short ratio gear box, hmmmmm me like this, I can see that being put on my Christmas Wish list - anyway, just thought I'd share one of the photo's I'd taken it was my first photo, so a little more practice and I should be able to get some cracking shots. This picture was on the final bend before the end of the race and I managed to step the back out and get a nice drift. What do ya think? Apex ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Keh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Keh? I shouldn't criticise really .... I'd probably get my ass whipped by everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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