Gran Turismo 2
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(Playstation - US, Racing)
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Developed_By:
Sony
Published_By:
Sony
Released On:
01 Jan 1999
Gran Turismo 2 is the second game in the Gran Turismo series of racing games exclusively for the PlayStation. The story follows a variety of characters, each with their own goals and motivations, as they compete in high-speed races across different environments.
The gameplay of Gran Turismo 2 focuses on realistic car handling and physics, allowing players to experience the thrill of racing at high speeds. With its arcade mode and simulation mode, players can choose between a more relaxed driving experience or a more challenging, realistic approach.
eBay Product ID:
2235 (United States)
UPC-A:
711719445524 (USA)
ASIN:
B000034DC7 (United States)
Sony PN:
SCUS-94455/94488 (United States)
Part #:
SCUS-94455GH, 94488GH (USA)
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Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Gamepads Supported:
NeGcon (SLEH-0003), DualShock
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This text describes the historical origins and evolution of the term "Gran Turismo," tracing its journey from 17th-century European travel to a class of automobiles and racing. It explains how the concept of long-distance, comfortable travel influenced the development of specific car types and racing categories.
Story
The History of "Gran Turismo"
The term "Gran Turismo" is an Italian translation of "Grand Touring". While it now refers to a class of automobiles, its origins predate cars significantly.
In 17th Century England, wealthy individuals would embark on long journeys across the European continent. This journey, known as the "Grand Tour," was a crucial part of a young gentleman's education.
The Grand Tour could last for several years and was undertaken by horse-drawn coach. Stops included major Continental cities like Paris and various historic landmarks. The final destination was always Rome, a hub of European art and culture. Participants would socialize, meet scholars, and pursue classical education.
Evolution of the Term
The carriages used for these journeys were called "Gran Turismo" in Italian. When automobiles replaced horse-drawn carriages for Grand Tour participants in the early 20th Century, a specific type of car became popular.
This car was a fast, light two-seater, offering more comfort and amenities than a pure sports car. The genre peaked after World War II with limited-production, specially-constructed two-seaters favored by royalty, wealthy sportsmen, and movie stars.
Many of these cars were raced, leading to the production car category in European racing being called Gran Turismo, Grand Touring, or simply GT. Regulations for these cars required two-seat interiors, spare tires, and luggage capacity.
In the 1950s, GT-class racers were often driven to the track, raced, and then driven home. Today, production-based racing classes are still known as "GT" classes in many racing series.
Controls
directional buttons
Move cursor
button
Cancel
X button
Enter/Select
L2 button
Downshift (manual transmission only)
R2 button
Upshift (manual transmission only)
L1 button
Change view
left stick
Steering
R1 button
Change view
START button
Pause
Up & Down directional buttons
Changes the camera to focus on a different car
X and buttons
Change view
& ▲ button
Cancel
X & ● button
Enter/Select
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
Gran Turismo 2 comes as a 2-disc CD-ROM set. Disc 1 is for the Arcade Mode. Disc 2 is for the Simulation Mode.
Load the correct disc for the mode you want to play into the PlayStation game console and turn on the power. After the opening movie plays, the Main Menu will appear.
If a MEMORY CARD containing a saved game is present in MEMORY CARD slot 1, the game will be loaded automatically.
ARCADE MODE
Arcade Mode offers immediate, realistic racing for one or two players. You can use the arcade cars as well as cars that have been purchased and modified in Simulation Mode.
SIMULATION MODE
Simulation Mode offers a realistic simulation of racing life for one player only. You can enter races, win prize money and use the money to buy and modify even more awesome cars.
MAIN MENU (Arcade Mode)
Insert the Arcade Mode disc and turn on the power to display the Main Menu. The following menu items can be selected from the Main Menu.
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START ARCADE MODE: This starts the Arcade Mode.
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REPLAY THEATER: Play and manage replay data.
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OPTIONS: Change various game settings.
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SAVE GAME: Saves game data (4 blocks). Select the slot containing the MEMORY CARD in which you want to save your game. Saving a game saves all of the Arcade Mode, Simulation Mode and Options settings simultaneously. Only one game can be saved onto each MEMORY CARD.
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LOAD GAME: Loads game data (4 blocks). Select the slot containing the MEMORY CARD with the game you want to load. Loading a game loads all of the Arcade Mode, Simulation Mode and Options settings simultaneously. Only one game can be saved onto each MEMORY CARD.
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COMMUNICATION: Use Communication to combine time records or buy and sell cars between two MEMORY CARDS. Insert the MEMORY CARDS containing saves in MEMORY CARD slots 1 and 2.
ARCADE MODE MENU
On the Arcade Mode Menu you can choose from the following modes.
SINGLE PLAYER
This is a racing mode for a single player.
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ROAD RACE: This is a road race held on paved roads.
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RALLY: This is a rally time trial held on unpaved roads.
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TIME TRIAL: In Time Trial mode, you race your car around the course alone, aiming to achieve the fastest lap time. It is also possible to display "ghost" data stored on a MEMORY CARD.
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OPTIONS: The Options menu lets you adjust various game settings.
2 PLAYER BATTLE
In this mode, two players race against each other head to head. Both players select their own cars on a split screen. After both cars are selected, Player 1 selects the course and the race begins. The race takes place on a split screen.
BONUS ITEMS
As you progress through the Single Player Races, you will unlock the bonus items hidden on this screen behind the question marks.
LOAD GUEST GARAGE
This option loads Simulation Mode GARAGE data from MEMORY CARD slot 1 or 2 for Two-player racing. This data is used only for Two-player racing so it does not change the game in progress.
HOW TO PLAY (Arcade Mode)
Racing in the Arcade Mode is generally as follows, but the sequence may differ slightly depending on the race mode.
SELECT A DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Select a difficulty level for the upcoming race.
SELECT A CLASS
Select the class of the race you want to enter. Only cars qualified for that class can enter the race.
If you select HOME GARAGE, the cars in the Simulation Mode GARAGE on the MEMORY CARD will be displayed. The GARAGE cars will be entered in races corresponding to the class of each car. You can load your friends HOME GARAGE data by selecting "LOAD GUEST GARAGE."
SELECT YOUR CAR
Select the car to use.
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Use the (LEFT/RIGHT) directional buttons to select a car model and the (UP/DOWN) directional buttons to select the color. You cannot change the color of cars in the GARAGE.
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After selecting a car, select the type of transmission (Automatic/Manual) and the car settings (Racing/Drift).
SELECT A COURSE
Use the LEFT/RIGHT directional buttons to select the course you want to race. The screen shows the course map and the best lap times for each course.
RACE/TIME TRIAL
The race starts once you select the course. You always start this race from the last position. Press the START button to pause your race, and select Exit to end the race.
AFTER A RACE/TIME TRIAL
Once a race is over, a replay will start. When the replay is over or the START button is pressed during a replay, the following menu appears. Certain menu items may not appear depending on the race mode.
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REPLAY: Replay the most recent race.
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TRY AGAIN: Run the same race again with the same settings and conditions.
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SETTINGS...(TIME TRIAL AND RALLY ONLY): Change the settings for cars.
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RECORDS: View record times for each course.
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GHOST...(TIME TRIAL AND RALLY ONLY): View "ghost" data menus.
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SAVE REPLAY: Save replay data for the race just completed.
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OPTIONS: This menu lets you change various game settings.
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EXIT: Return to the Arcade Mode Menu.
MAIN MENU (Simulation Mode)
Insert the Simulation Mode disc and turn on the power to display the Main Menu. The following menu items can be selected from the Main Menu.
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START SIM
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