"It's not exactly clear if the race shown is a replay or a live race, but the list of options and information offered is impressive. There are multiple camera options and the ability to chat to other players as you watch, and there looks to be a mode which sees the racing view shrunk to a small thumbnail so the game can fill the screen with other stats like detailed timing info, date, time and weather, and options to jump to different sections of the race."

Check out the absolutely stunning introduction cinematic to the North American version of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue over at Gametrailers.

Gran Turismo 5 is now available to download via the PlayStation Store or for purchase on Blu-Ray disc from retail stores. You can also watch a hi-definition version of the video via the source link below.

Some beautiful GT5 Prologue videos, this is the first time I've seen any in-cockpit footage in closed quarters city tracks. They look breathtaking. There's a second video which involves a guy that just keeps spinning out which shows off some nice smoke and dust effects but more importantly, just how awesome the in-cockpit view looks when all the shadows are moving around from the changing light source direction.

I recommend watching them in HD.

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