SCEA announced today the North American release of Gran Turismo™ 5 Prologue, exclusively for PLAYSTATION®3, delivering the ultimate racing experience. The game features 70 realistic cars, an all-new interior dash view, online racing with up to 16 players, and Gran Turismo TV, an online video channel featuring worldwide automotive and motorsport programming.

Gran Turismo™ 5 Prologue releases on Blu-ray disc today, and will be available as a download on the PLAYSTATION Store starting April 17. As an added bonus, the Blu-ray disc version will offer an exclusive behind-the-scenes HD video feature called "Beyond the Apex," which gives an intimate look at the franchise’s history and its place within the automotive culture. Both versions are priced at $39.99.