Gran Turismo Concept

Infobox VG
title = Gran Turismo Concept


caption = Japanese edition cover
developer = Polyphony Digital
publisher = Sony Computer Entertainment
designer = Kazunori Yamauchi
series = "Gran Turismo"
engine = modfied Gran Turismo 3 engine
released = vgrelease|JP=January 1, 2002cite web |url=http://www.polyphony.co.jp/english/list.html |title="Gran Turismo" Series Software Title List |date=April 2008 |accessdate=2008-05-29 |publisher=Polyphony Digital] |EU=July 17, 2002
genre = Racing
modes = Single-player, iLink 2-player mode
ratings = vgratings|CERO=A|PEGI=3+
platforms = PlayStation 2
media = 1 DVD-ROM (single layer)
requirements =
input = DualShock 2, GT Force, Driving Force|

"Gran Turismo Concept" is a racing video game of the "Gran Turismo" series for PlayStation 2 which is published by Polyphony Digital. It was released in vgy|2002 in Japan, Southeast Asia, Korea, and Europe. For undisclosed reasons, the game was not released in the North American market.

This short version title followed the release of the full-length version "Gran Turismo 3" in 2001 and was eventually followed by "Gran Turismo 4". As of April 30 2008, all versions of "Gran Turismo Concept" combined have shipped 430,000 copies in Japan, 1 million in Europe, and 130,000 in Asia for a total of 1.56 million copies.cite press release |url=http://asia.playstation.com/eng_hk/index.php?q=node/1517 |title=Gran Turismo Series Shipment Exceeds 50 Million Units Worldwide |date=2008-05-09 |accessdate=2008-05-29 |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment]

Versions

2001 Tokyo

The "2001 Tokyo" version features Tokyo Motor Show 2001 concept cars including the Nissan GT-R Concept '01. It was released in Japan and Southeast Asia on January 1, 2002. As of April 2008, "Gran Turismo Concept 2001 Tokyo" has shipped 430,000 copies in Japan and 10,000 in Southeast Asia.

2002 Tokyo-Seoul

A second version, "2002 Tokyo-Seoul", was released in Korea on May 162002, to celebrate the PlayStation 2 official launch in this country. It featured cars from the "2001 Tokyo" version plus additional models unveiled at the Seoul Motor Show. This game introduced South Korean automakers, like Hyundai, in the "Gran Turismo" series. As of April 2008, "Gran Turismo Concept 2002 Tokyo-Seoul" has shipped 90,000 copies in Korea.

2002 Tokyo-Geneva

A last version, "2002 Tokyo-Geneva", was released in Europe on July 172002. It featured all the cars from the "2002 Tokyo-Seoul" version plus new models unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. A Chinese/English NTSC version was released in the Southeast Asia on July 252002, it adds 30 cars to the "2001 Tokyo" version released earlier in this area. As of April 2008, "Gran Turismo Concept 2002 Tokyo-Geneva" has shipped 1 million copies in Europe and 30,000 in Southeast Asia.

References

External links

* [http://www.gran-turismo.com/jp/products/software04.html "Gran Turismo Concept " official website] jp icon