GTHD in NA now?

[jaxmkii]

can it be confirmed? my ps3 will not go online to the store possibly due to insane traffic?

error 8002a280 is all i get everytime i try and logon to the PSN anyone else having this prob?

[Applefiend]

Yup, the net died. Overloaded.

[user friendly]

its up! I read it it elsewhere too.


I cant sign in, arggghhh!! This happened to me the other day when 1.32 went up, I was freakin out!!

[GTAce]

LOL every PS3 owner wants the GTHD C. :laugh:
I hope with you guys that the server comes up again soon. ;)

[jaxmkii]

oh well i just sit here and listen to my FFX piano collections while cutting kevlar patches

[Leedogg]

yep the PSN is down, I am calling sony now to see how long it will be down

[jaxmkii]

^^^ cool

[Leedogg]

LOL ok the guy from customer support said, its CONGESTION lol alot of people are online and keep trying to get on.

come on, sony get better servers

[dockthepod]

Dammit all. I should have gotten up earlier! I can't connect to the server.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

YEAH. what are they gonna do when they've actually sold 10 million of these things, hahaha.

[Nameless]

^Microsoft has a similar problem early in the 360 launch when they offered some really popular content for download. It's just a learning experience for Sony I'm sure they will increase bandwidth and servers going forward...

[Leedogg]

finally gets signed into playstation network

clicks on playstation store

A coonection to the server cannot be established

*cries*

[BlueTsunami]

For all who don't own a PS3 and want to see some Gameplay vids of this build, heres BlimBlim's 720p vid...

Yep.
720p version online:
http://www.playsyde.com/leech_3468_1_en.html

Try and use the torrent if possible please!

[Nameless]

finally gets signed into playstation network

clicks on playstation store



*cries*

LMAO!:evillaugh

[adam2407]

I manage to entered the network (japan) at 00:05 and able to downloaded the demo (yay!) The file takes 630MB and it took 2 hours for me to download (it took only 10-15 minutes when I d/l the motorstorm demo though).
been playing it for a while now (^_^)

[BlueTsunami]

Every single person who owns a PS3 that has it Online is probably trying to download this thing lol

[lips]

screens please!!

[LaLiLuLeLo]

^Microsoft has a similar problem early in the 360 launch when they offered some really popular content for download. It's just a learning experience for Sony I'm sure they will increase bandwidth and servers going forward...

Yeah I know. Just half-joking.

[dockthepod]

It's back! (for me at least) at 12% Seems to be going reasonable fast.

[GD|eNSo]

I'm downloading the Demo now, it's going pretty fast. I was signed out, signed back in ... logged into the store, and download. Not too shabby

[BlueTsunami]

http://www.theimageplace.net/uploads/c2a3c6606c.jpg

[user friendly]

Great shot man, looks frickin good. ITs making it even harder for me that I cant dl it yet.

[VG Aficionado]

That has to be the best looking in-game car I've ever seen =-o

[Lekko]

this is frustrating...

This morning I figured I would be up arround noon, about 4am in Japan and start downloading. I log on fine, and then try to go to the store. will not connect to the store.

FINALLY, 4th try I get into the store, but nothing loads. I just get tabs and a blank page, nothing clickable! Nothing loads! No Demo!

So I come here. Released in US you say? Woo! after logging in 4 times, I finally get in and will not load the store..

Sony, time to upgrade.

[wotter]

Not my pics but...:

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/1518/hpim0494xp9.jpg

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/9910/hpim0490ty6.jpg

[Fazares]

myyyy..........

[ollin]

this is frustrating...

This morning I figured I would be up arround noon, about 4am in Japan and start downloading. I log on fine, and then try to go to the store. will not connect to the store.

FINALLY, 4th try I get into the store, but nothing loads. I just get tabs and a blank page, nothing clickable! Nothing loads! No Demo!

So I come here. Released in US you say? Woo! after logging in 4 times, I finally get in and will not load the store..

Sony, time to upgrade.
Same here I can't even go to the Playstation store. Looks like the server is getting hammered. And there's less than 1 million people who own a PS3. Can't image when there's actually a large install base.

[Domination]

How long does the demos stay up on the server before Sony pulls them offline?

[jaxmkii]

How long does the demos stay up on the server before Sony pulls them offline?
everything that has been posted has stayed up so im assuming its forever.:alien:

[ollin]

I highly doubt Sony will delete the demo any time soon.

[BlueTsunami]

From the Official Playstation forums...

http://www.fastm.com/misc/gthd5.jpg
http://www.fastm.com/misc/gthd4.jpg

uummmmm wow? Those pics just blow my mind

[julps31]

*drools...dies..comes back to life...:shocked: Dies*

[Domination]

everything that has been posted has stayed up so im assuming its forever.:alien:

Thanks! I was begining to worry for a minute.

[ollin]

Finally got to the store and currently downloading the demo.

BTW it does say Limited Time Only. Might want to download it soon.

[Fats]

Those pictures are insane, really, they're so off the graphical scale it freaks me out a little.

[FantasyGhost]

Thanks! I was begining to worry for a minute.
BTW it does say Limited Time Only. Might want to download it soon.

Not to worry Domination i'm sure someone can share it with ya, once you get your ps3. Because they said you could share any game to up to 4 other users ;)

[Leedogg]

YAHOO!!!!!!!!! Its finally downloading, 65% and counting!!!

[Rui]

Those pictures are insane, really, they're so off the graphical scale it freaks me out a little.
That's ridiculous.. PGR3 looks better than this.... even the environmental models are much better and make you feel apart of the scenary.

http://aycu24.webshots.com/image/7303/2005176292468618041_rs.jpg

Welcome to a year ago.

[Leedogg]

That's ridiculous.. PGR3 looks better than this.... even the environmental models are much better and make you feel apart of the scenary.

h t t p : / / aycu24.webshots.com/image/7303/2005176292468618041_rs.jpg

Welcome to a year ago.

dude it's only a demo, GT 5 will look even better than this...

[Rui]

dude it's only a demo, GT 5 will look even better than this...Well cool... just stop calling it OMGBESTLOOKINGGAMEOFALLTIME when it's clearly not, cause it clearly isn't.

And the sound effects (esp tire screeching) sound like they are from the PS1 era - they need to update that.

[OmniCloud]

Well cool... just stop calling it OMGBESTLOOKINGGAMEOFALLTIME when it's clearly not, cause it clearly isn't.

And the sound effects (esp tire screeching) sound like they are from the PS1 era - they need to update that.I don't know what screen ur looking at man...cuz that's probably one of the prettiest car models I've seen ever in a game! Do yourself a favor and stop negating everyone's post-it's starting to look like ur here just to troll or something...You need to b-ez man..

[jaxmkii]

so Rui what is the best looking driving game out?...






wait for it... wait for it...

[FantasyGhost]

Wasn't GT HD supposed to be GT4 only in HD or someting? Anyway this is just a preview of what's to come on the even better looking graphics of GT5.

[Rui]

so Rui what is the best looking driving game out?...

wait for it... wait for it...
To me, Burnout Revenge. I can't stand racing simulators (Gran Turismo, Forza, etc).

But there's no doubt that GT:HD does NOT look better than PGR3, a game that came out a YEAR ago. I posted a link to a screencaps, and once I make 15 posts, I'll posts more pics so that you can't hide from the facts.

[FantasyGhost]

The background on your pic is way off, it looks like someone put a painting behind that car.

[Fazares]

To me, Burnout Revenge. I can't stand racing simulators (Gran Turismo, Forza, etc).

But there's no doubt that GT:HD does NOT look better than PGR3, a game that came out a YEAR ago. I posted a link to a screencaps, and once I make 15 posts, I'll posts more pics so that you can't hide from the facts.
hmm....it already looks better than pgr3 to me...and yes,i own the game....

[VG Aficionado]

But there's no doubt that GT:HD does NOT look better than PGR3But PGR3 does not run at 60 FPS, let alone 1080p *cough600pcough*.

You haven't been nice at all since you started posting today. A red square already... You know, you remind me of someone...

Undercover Cop ALERT!

;)

[julps31]

That's ridiculous.. PGR3 looks better than this.... even the environmental models are much better and make you feel apart of the scenary.

h t t p : / / aycu24.webshots.com/image/7303/2005176292468618041_rs.jpg

Welcome to a year ago.Umm yea...this definantly doesn't look as good as the GThd shots. Pretty obvious imo.

[BlueTsunami]

Rui is 9 posts in and joined recently. It seems like his sole purpose here is to crash the GTHD party. But yeah, I say we all ignore him cause hes derailing the thread from this awesome game.

PGR3 is old hat, GTHD is now

[Nameless]

GTHD & GT5 are two completely different animals...
GTHD is basically a souped up PS2 title; I don't think anyone with good vision would crown the game best visuals ever... Now GT5 is looking absolutely amazing and I'm looking forward to seeing what can really be done with the PS3. Also, anyone who would complain about GTHD is just complaining for the sake of complaining, because the game is a free download. I think offering the game for free was a brilliant move by Sony to put their marketplace on the map. Peace

[VG Aficionado]

GTHD & GT5 are to completely different animals...
GTHD is basically souped up PS2 title; I don't think anyone with good vision would crown the game best visuals ever... Now GT5 is looking absolutely amazing and I'm looking forward to seeing what can really be done with the PS3. Also, anyone who would complain about GTHD is just complaining for the sake of complaining, because the game is a free download. I think offering the game for free was a brilliant move by Sony to put their marketplace on the map. PeaceSorry, but the GTHD concept demo that's available now is a de facto GT5 prologue. The GTHD title featuring high resolution PS2 assets is gone for good. And don't tell me what you see here looks like a PS2 game!

[Nameless]

^ I will have to research this further, because it was my understanding that the free download was GTHD not GT5. I would be shocked if GT5 is close enough to completion to offer a free download/demo...

[julps31]

Yea it is pretty confusing. From my understanding there was gonna be two GTHD's...GTHD Premium was gonna be the one with GT5 assets. And the other one was essentially GT4 in HD. This one is what premium was gonna be before it was a free download. So this is basically GTHD premium. Correct me if i'm wrong anybody.

[VG Aficionado]

^ I will have to research this further, because it was my understanding that the free download was GTHD not GT5. I would be shocked if GT5 is close enough to completion to offer a free download/demo...This shows you haven't been paying attention at all. If you still think about that title which featured PS2 assets and downloadable content through microtransactions, you're a month late, because it was cancelled. Polyphony will only offer free demos of the game that will become GT5, and they call them GTHD concept. And it means that despite GT5 will be released in 2008, it is already running at 1080p and 60 fps. It will also feature car damage, day/night cycle and weather effects. This is just the very first teaser!

Yea it is pretty confusing. From my understanding there was gonna be two GTHD's...GTHD Premium was gonna be the one with GT5 assets. And the other one was essentially GT4 in HD. This one is what premium was gonna be before it was a free download. So this is basically GTHD premium. Correct me if i'm wrong anybody.Yup. GTHD Premium (PS3 assets) = GT5 prologue = GTHD concept (free downloadable demo since today).

[Grovestreet]

Hey guys who have it, How is it?

[Nameless]

This shows you haven't been paying attention at all. If you still think about that title which featured PS2 assets and downloadable content through microtransactions, you're a month late, because it was cancelled. Polyphony will only offer free demos of the game that will become GT5, and they call them GTHD concept. And it means that despite GT5 will be released in 2008, it is already running at 1080p and 60 fps. It will also feature car damage, day/night cycle and weather effects. This is just the very first teaser!

Yup. GTHD Premium (PS3 assets) = GT5 prologue = GTHD concept (free downloadable demo since today).

The entire communication from Sony regarding GT has been very confusing to say the least... If I missed something I appreciate the update, but no need to start your comment off with that tone man... I still have the gut feeling that the free download is not a snippet from the final version of GT5.
(The game is over a year away...)

[GTAce]

A member from the Gran Turismo Racing Point (www.gtrp.de) said the physics are better as in GT4.
The drifting is better and you feel the power of the cars better etc.
You have a rankinglist for the best laptimes and you can download the replays from the best and you can display the best time on the HUD.^^

[VG Aficionado]

The entire communication from Sony regarding GT has been very confusing to say the least...There was an announcement a few weeks ago regarding this, they specifically stated what I just mentioned: no more PS2 assets and microtransactions, only free downloadable next-gen-worthy prologues. And guess what, certain guy joined the board (again) to bash that and got banned. And he's back again now that people are enjoying this demo.

If I missed something I appreciate the update, but no need to start your comment off with that tone manSorry about that.

I still have the gut feeling that the free download is not a snippet from the final version of GT5.Of course not, there are many features missing yet. Can't wait to see car damage, improved physics, weather effects, day/night cycles and whatnot! Maybe in upcoming teasers?

[julps31]

To think this game possibly still has a few years left on it is crazy. Imagine a MotorStorm esque evolution lol. *crosses fingers* Only thing that could use work is the environments, some of the effects, and of course damage. With those things added..I can't imagine what this games gonna be like.

[ollin]

To think this game possibly still has a few years left on it is crazy. Imagine a MotorStorm esque evolution lol. *crosses fingers* Only thing that could use work is the environments, some of the effects, and of course damage. With those things added..I can't imagine what this games gonna be like.
Hard to believe next year will mark the 10 year anniversary that the first Gran Turismo was released in Japan.

[Garfunkel]

To me, Burnout Revenge. I can't stand racing simulators (Gran Turismo, Forza, etc).

But there's no doubt that GT:HD does NOT look better than PGR3, a game that came out a YEAR ago. I posted a link to a screencaps, and once I make 15 posts, I'll posts more pics so that you can't hide from the facts.

if you like looking at polygon edges and poor lighting...

[Nameless]

VG, It's cool man...
Downloading the demo now!
I will provide my thoughts later...

[Nameless]

Can someone tell me what footage was the recent GT5 trailer taken from?
Was the footage from the demo I'm downloading now?

[GTAce]

What GT5 trailer? Everything you saw is GTHD that what you downloading now.

[julps31]

Lol I said it was confusing. Your downloading GTHD premium which is pretty much an early glimpse of GT5. So some people call if GT5..because thats pretty much what it is. An early look at the game. So yes...what your downloading now is what the shots have come from.

[NoZ]

I love my Xbox360, but hot damm! Those pics make my stomach drop and think, I want to keep one of the PS3s I preordered.

[Sephiroth_VII]

Looking great. I can't believe that this is a free!!

And VG's right, guys. GT HD is cancelled, long live GT HD: Premium!!!!

[GTAce]

Nope long live GTHD Conept. ;)

But never mind, GT5 will blow everything away!

[frosty]

http://forums.e-mpire.com/showthread.php?t=66738

Let's keep this to one thread. And I'm on the Undercover Cop/Rui issue (yes you were right VG, you could sniff em' out from a mile away).