GT5 Tops 5.5 Million, Franchise Hits 60 Million Worldwide
It has always been one of the most popular video game franchises in history, and with the aid of the most recent installment, Gran Turismo has hit another plateau.
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) has revealed that the cumulative worldwide sales for the long-running and critically acclaimed series has topped 60 million units as of December 6, 2010. That 60 million is the sell-in number, in case you're wondering. GT managed to reach the impressive mark in just under 13 years; the first title hit the Japanese market in late December of 1997. From the press release:
"The Gran Turismo franchise, from the original Gran Turismo to the latest Gran Turismo®5, has continued to evolve alongside the PlayStation platforms. With its outstanding gameplay, beautiful graphics and true-to-life driving simulation, the franchise is recognized as the world's number one automotive game title on the PlayStation format, receiving high regard not just from game fans, but from professional racing drivers and enthusiasts in the automotive industry."
As for GT5, which is technically the 9th entry in the franchise, it offers a "completely new physics engine" along with a lineup of over 1,000 licensed cars. It also boasts 3D, real-time car damage, dynamic weather effects, kart racing, a Course Maker, and a deep online and community feature...but you already knew that, right? So far, the game has sold over 5.5 million units worldwide, and that number has been reached in less than 2 weeks.
Yes indeed, the world continues to reward Kazunori Yamauchi and Co. And that, of course, is the right thing to do.
Related Game(s): Gran Turismo 5
Tags: gran turismo, gt5, gran turismo sales, gt5 sales
12/10/2010 10:23:10 AM Ben Dutka
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jlch777
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 9:51:41 PM
Underdog15
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 10:38:08 AM
Highlander
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 10:46:40 AM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 10:48:59 AM
JCARROLL
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 10:56:44 AM
swapnilgyani
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 11:01:46 AM
Arvis
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 11:27:04 AM
I know Ben and Arnold keep their PSN IDs to themselves, but still it would be awesome to take 'em on sometime. :)
Maybe Ben and Arnold could create separate PSN accounts just to play with PSX Extreme members?
-Arvis
sawao_yamanaka
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 11:57:15 AM
FatherSun
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 12:51:32 PM
DemonNeno
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 1:16:28 PM
Highlander - I mount my Logi DFGT to possibly the worst surface one can place it on - glass. The coffee table is a glass slab that floats on a metal frame. That said, I use rubber mats beneath the wheel and between the grips that anchor it to the table. No problems... Other than the height of the wheel, but I'm not going to nag about that!
Having a wheel makes an INCREDIBLE difference in gameplay. There's no way in hell for me to properly countersteer cars with the DS3. With an progressive pedal AND wheel, I can feather the throttle and properly countersteer through mostly any corner (unless, of course, I get airborn just before the kink).
I can't say for certain that having a wheel will make any gamers time slips faster, but it certainly did so with mine. There's a learning curve to abide by before you can get wild, but that's nothing compared to what it takes to use analog sticks to do the same.
I'd love to do some community racing if you guys and gals do go ahead with this. I'm not the best racer when it comes to this game, but it's all about the fun, right?! This game makes losing fun! haha.. It'd be cool to see how seasoned some of my fellow PSXE people are on the track!
Ahh, all this GT talk makes me want to strap a wheel to the table! Too bad my lunch break is almost over. Blah!
JCARROLL
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 1:32:44 PM
Arvis
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 1:51:59 PM
Alienange
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 2:07:05 PM
tes37
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 3:15:37 PM
Highlander
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 3:58:51 PM
Lawless SXE
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 5:27:02 PM
eLLeJuss
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 6:21:00 PM
Scarecrow
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 6:44:39 PM
I would set up this psxe academy but 1. I haven't bought many cars 2. It takes months of practice to actually be good at these new tracks 3. I want to experience most of the GT mode before I go to the online world.
But if you guys do set it up I might join.
daus26
Saturday, December 11, 2010 @ 1:28:21 AM
SvenMD
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 12:48:59 PM
Highlander
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 10:44:11 AM
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Seriously though, I don't think that massive sales were ever in doubt for this title. It is however, gratifying to see the game selling that many units. Even at $60 a pop, that's $330 million already. I'm not sure how many collectors editions were sold, but it sure seems like there were a lot of them too.
DemonNeno
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 1:21:20 PM
Anyone who hasn't picked this game up is either too big into fads or just doesn't care about racing. There just isn't a reason to keep yourself away from this game if you have the $60 and a PS3, be it a man or lady. Nuff said.
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 10:49:33 AM
JCARROLL
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 11:04:31 AM
phudge_supreemz
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 11:18:20 AM
Underdog15
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 11:38:01 AM
However, most of Europe is pretty well off, where as a lot of North America includes Central America and the Carribean countries which don't have nearly as much disposable income. Which is worth taking into account! Couple that with a much greater interest in automobiles and this style game in Europe, and the numbers become a little less hard to believe.
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 11:54:19 AM
Jawknee
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 12:01:43 PM
The US isn't the only group of people in north America so your numbers don't count. There are only about 300 million people in the US. You're including Canada while Naughty Dog Fan was not. So yes there are a lot more people in Europe than there are in the US. But let's say you include Canada and south America, sales will still be impacted for the reasons underdog listed. I agree though, more gamers/PS3 owners in the Americas should own this game.
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godsman
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 12:14:02 PM
Highlander
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 12:30:59 PM
phudge_supreemz
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 3:11:12 PM
swapnilgyani
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 11:01:01 AM
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Underdog15
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 11:08:13 AM
swapnilgyani
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 11:14:44 AM
Underdog15
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 11:22:28 AM
slugga_status
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 11:04:43 AM
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BTNwarrior
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 12:10:01 PM
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Hezzron
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 12:39:59 PM
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I believe actual game sales are around 3 mil, which is still fantastic considering it's been out for only a couple of weeks.
Forza 3 has been out much longer and only sold 3.7 to a larger install base. I guess racing fans know where to find their true racing fix.
Temjin001
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 1:02:23 PM
DemonNeno
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 1:23:34 PM
maxpontiac
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 1:31:50 PM
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Underdog15
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 1:39:20 PM
Jawknee
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 2:32:56 PM
Underdog15
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 9:14:40 PM
FM23
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 2:07:57 PM
rogers71
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 2:16:59 PM
Jawknee
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 2:34:22 PM
frylock25
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 3:52:35 PM
Highlander
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 3:56:20 PM
Lawless SXE
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 5:32:44 PM
Also, the heavy focus on Mazda, Honda and Toyota makes sense, as they are Japanese brands, and are held in higher esteem by PD. At least they didn't disclude the other X number of cars altogether.
Peace.
Ludicrous_Liam
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 2:05:33 PM
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Highlander
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 2:40:20 PM
It's also fun to see how far you can take the nonsense by spending stupid amounts on upgrades and pitting your 700HP 1970's Dodge Charger (or whatever other example you care to use) against a McLaren F1 around Sarthe.
Clamedeus
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 4:17:24 PM
Scarecrow
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 6:48:06 PM
Lawless SXE
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 5:35:41 PM
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Peace.
CaptainWinkie
Monday, December 13, 2010 @ 2:47:30 PM
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CaptainWinkie
Monday, December 13, 2010 @ 3:09:20 PM
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