By Cornelius Wilson on 04/18/08 at 06:36 AM

Sony has announced the release of Gran Turismo 5: Prologue on the Sony PS3 in North America. The game is available as a download from the PlayStation Store or via Blu-ray at retail.

The Blu-ray version of Gran Turismo 5: Prologue includes an exclusive behind-the-scenes HD video called “Beyond the Apex.”

The retail version and the downloadable version are both priced at $39.99.

The game features over 60 licensed cars from many big-name makers including Ferrari, Audi, Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, and others.

The game displays at 1080p and also features online racing for up to 16-players.

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