A classic love-triangle In the early years of this century, there arose an epic saga within gaming circles involving two legendary figures–the PlayStation Portable (PSP) and Gran Turismo. In this story, the leading role is played by a revolutionary handheld console known as The PSP (Play Station Portable), which features 4.3-inch wide screen display and Universal Media Disc format for unlimited on-the go entertainment.
Amongst the colorful tapestry of games that found their way to PSP, one franchise dominated from start- Gran Turismo. The Gran Turismo games created by Polyphony Digital had long been famous in gaming history, for their detail and accuracy. During the course of this story, Gran Turismo hit PSP. A new era had begun for handheld racing-simulation games.
The union of Gran Turismo and the PSP was truly a marriage made in heaven. With its advanced technology, this incredible little hand-held console provided a window to an imagined world of real cars and tracks. Each race was like an exploration of a microcosm, with the sound of engines and tires reverberating through your handheld gadget.
The story only grew richer with the release of Ad-Hoc, a new multiplayer mode that enabled gamers to link up wirelessly and race against their friends. This piece chronicled not only the story of Gran Turismo on the PSP, but also transformed it into a rite shared among gamers chasing down their dreams together in this virtual world.
As time turned the pages, that PSP era receded into history, while Gran Turismo’s story went on.
