GT5 public demo locations index.

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Willowbrook TX (Store 214)
7318 FM 1960 Rd W
Houston, TX 77070

100% has it. I played for about two hours today hahahaha :D i have video proof of me in a 458 Italia around Tokyo but i dont know how to get the video off my phone? :\
 
I can confirm that it's at the Gamestop (near JC Penny) in Florida Mall, in Orlando!

Gamestop
8001 South Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 888-9419

A link to Google Maps:

http://maps.google.com/maps?rlz=1C1...=5&ved=0CEsQtgMwBA&iwloc=17730866144540826543

Photo proof (sorry my phone could not go wider than this!)

http://twitpic.com/2nj7x8

I had to wait for this kid to stop modifying a character in the Modnation Racers demo to play this!

-I can say that when I was driving the NASCAR car, the screen vibrated a lot, which greatly increased the immersion for me.

-I did notice a glitchy reflection on Indy in the same car.

But the game is looking great :)
 
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WesWelker83
WOW, you don't have the slightest idea what you're talking about. 1080p on a 20" is just as detailed as 1080p on a 60" TV. I don't how you came to conclusion that larger TV's have "more definitions" &smaller TV's are less detailed but you are way off. You're making things up. If anything, smaller TV's are more detailed because they squeeze 1080 lines of color into a smaller space. Larger TV's are better because of field of view, but they're just as detailed.
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At equal resolution, screen size does not* matter. I agree with you kido ;)

BUT... and here's where you are not following me (or pardon me, for i probably wasn't clear enough)
The TV at the store used to showcase the GT5 Demo, WAS NOT a 1080p.. it was also less than 30 inch! Having those specifications, it was probably at best a 720p) i can affirm with you that the graphics seen does not represent how best the game is supposed to be played and fully enjoyed.

Now dont tell me that you still see better and more detailed under those conditions!

For the same size TVs, you would have to stand further back to enjoy a lower resolution TV the same way than if you were to view a higher quality, higher resolution (same size) TV.

For a 720p 25in tv, you would have to stand back at least 5 feet away.
For a 1080p 25in tv, you only have to stand back at least 3 feet away to best and correctly enjoy the resolution.


As you can see, and at the Fry's electronic i went to... the screen was not a 1080p at all (it's a fact), and while playing the Demo, my eyes were only 2.5 feet away...(due to the controller wire being too short) And thus Not the ideal distance to properly enjoy that size tv.... And that's not counting the fact that it's not the recommended size/resolution to play GT5.

Sorry my friend, you lose here.

*For further educate yourself, please refer to a few sites:
http://carltonbale.com/1080p-does-matter
http://www.techwarelabs.com/articles/other/resolution-vs-size/index_2.shtml
 
i don't care how craptastic or fantastic the game looks. if i could have it now, i'll play it on a 7" black and white standard tv.:dunce:
 
I found 2 in the Milwaukee WI area.....I do not have any proof but there there.

1st one is at Target
4798 South Moorland Road, New Berlin, WI

2nd one is at Best Buy
4610 South 76th Street
Greenfield, WI

both are on the smaller displays sadly =/
 
Best Buy, Marysville, WA. Drove the GT-R around Tokyo yesterday.

16924 Twin Lakes Avenue
Marysville, WA 98271

http://maps.google.com/maps?client=...EBEKUG&ei=0bmLTKXcKKbmtgPt-oX2CQ&z=16&iwloc=A

I almost took a picture ... but I was late for a doctor's appt. I am actually headed back there today.

HOWEVER. I did take a picture today at the Target next door, which also has it. I went back to take a picture at the Best Buy too, but the PS3 was frozen. Someone needs to reboot it.

16818 Twin Lakes Avenue
Marysville, WA 98271

http://maps.google.com/maps?client=...aVBZOesQOLwYSkBA&ved=0CBgQnwIwAQ&z=16&iwloc=A

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pudge/4981283161/
 
I can't believe it.... Want a laugh?

My wife and I would just be about to fly to Florida for our wedding anniversary next week.

We usually travel all over the state visiting and bowling with friends we've made over the last several years that we've been going.

This year we're not going. :(

Mind you I don't know how she'd have taken to me spending 2 weeks trying to find how many Best Buy's I could find in the state of Florida. :)

WOULD HAVE BEEN FUN HEY?????
 
Got my hands on the demo today at Best Buy at 8350 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL.

There were some bugs - the track textures disappeared on both the ring and Rhome for a good 5-10 seconds. However the Kioski setup has a decent controller and gave a good idea of what the physics are like.

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Sup all... got to play the demo inside my local Fry's store (LA)

The sound was good in terms of the lower half of the powerband for most of the engines. I like the sound of the JGT car the most. The lambo, ferraris, and the r8 to some extent, still sounded like vacuum cleaners 👎 did famine and the guys ever asked Kaz about the sounds?

Visually, it had a few problems where textures temporarily disappeared, its also pretty evident that they didn't pay much attention with the shadows (pixelated), but obviously it's no biggie since its only a demo. One thing i noticed is the camera shake while inside cockpit view. I tried the Sprint Cup Cars and the view rattled pretty good under breaking, entry, and exits of the high speed turns of Indy.

One more thing about NASCAR. I went on a time trial session with all aids off and with professional physics using R2 tires (slick). I noticed i was able to go off the apex off of Turns 1 and 3 at 180 mph, which is a lot higher compared to real life. Turns 2 and 4 was just a tad slower at 175+ ...i think i was able to do a low 47.xxx to high 46.xxx lap. Which is pretty fast compared to the all time Sprint Cup record which is at 48.311

Lastly, i noticed that the rumble strips/curbs really upsets the cars more than it has in the past.

I might go back tomorrow to record a few replays.

Toodles!
 
I found the Demo in a Bestbuy in Knoxville, TN. http://www.bing.com/maps/default.as...Country+Cir+Knoxville,+TN+37923_Best+Buy_(865) 769-5358&where1=8925+Town+And+Country+Cir+Knoxville%2c+TN+37923


My impressions so far (I will try and find another one this weekend and try to play a little longer):

Graphics:
It was displayed on a smaller TV (probably 26") and was displayed in 1080i. It was a little grainy at times, but I think it might have been the TV and because it was 1080i (1080i always looks a little grainy to me). The TV had seen better days and had a muti-color line running across it. The graphics still did look better than anything I have seen. It does not make GT5P look bad, but it is better and seems to run smoother and flow better (especially in cockpit view). The "Ring" looks amazing!! The '69 Corvette interior is not as dark as it looks in that one video in Madrid when it looked bland, but it is nicely detailed, as was all cockpits. The cars looked very nice, but the colors looked a little off, but I blame that on the TV once again. Overall, the graphics blew me away!

Physics:
I don't think I can give the best review on the physics because of using the controller, but I will tell what I did experience. I drove the '69 Vette on the "Ring", professional and no traction control. It didn't seem like it did have the ABS activated (which was good with a controller), as the brakes never locked up. The car felt predictable, but touchy at the same time, which is exactly what I would expect from a 40 year old muscle car. To me, it felt like in between the TT and GT5P. It did not feel as slick as the TT did, but felt like the car was more connected to the road. I liked the feeling of it, the best I could tell. I will leave final judgement, though, when I have the final game in my PS3 and with my G25. I also had a go with the Nascar (I almost tried it on the "Ring", but I wanted to see how it handle on it's natural course). I set it to professional and no traction control. The car felt good, but almost felt like it had too much grip, compared to Nascar simulators I used to play on the PC. I slide up the track a little coming out of turn 2 at Indy, and got spun out, so I thought I would turn around and check out the damage. I hit Carl Edwards head on (which tickle me, since I can't stand him), and the car looked pretty messed up, and would not go over 122-123 mph after one hit. I don't really think I had enough time to really judge the physics on either car to give the game a score on that aspect, so I will hold judgement until Nov 2, which can't get here soon enough.

So to conclude: I thought the graphics looked great, a little grainy, but I still think that was the TV. I liked the physics, the best I could tell, but will leave final judgement to Nov. 2.
 
Masi_23
Lastly, i noticed that the rumble strips/curbs really upsets the cars more than it has in the past.
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Definitely. Touch a curb with just one wheel during a slide and you're off the track. On that note, oversteer physics in general are extremely touchy compared to GT5P. Trail braking and mid-turn power application gives you predictable and controllable sliding, but counter steer a tad too much and you're jolted off the track in the opposite direction. The whole 'back whip' effect is over exaggerated kinda like GT4 although not quite as bad. Will have to see what it's like with a wheel come Nov 2nd.

I'll also just add that driving the ring is an entirely different experience from GT4. The updated textures and track-side objects really make the whole experience more realistic and make the track feel 'alive'. There's also a lot more bumps and minor surface changes compared to gt4. So basically the videos I've seen of the updated ring don't do it justice, its just sweet in person.
 
Got to check out the demo at our local Best Buy on Saturday:

2345 Marketplace Drive, Rochester, NY, 14623
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=&vps=1&jsv=274a&sll=43.16103,-77.610922&sspn=0.343089,0.52803&ie=UTF8&geocode=FTJWkQIdW2pf-w&split=0


I only tried it in professional mode but seems like the drafting has been made less ridiculous from what we have in GT5P, but only by a small amount. Also, the cars still don't accelerate like they should while turning, as if the front wheels are dragging a lot, kind of like the demo we had last Christmas, and every GT before that. They really need to fix that way over done effect. Everything else seemed very good, although there is only so much I could tell from playing with the controller since it has been several years since I last did that. I didn't come across any bugs, but maybe this was a different version as it did not have a GT-R available to try, but had the same tracks others have mentioned.
 
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cschoei
I've been waiting for something like this, thanks.



Where in Fl? I haven't seen one in Gainesville yet but 'tyv2448 ' claims to have played it in Sarasoto under the news comments.
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Sorry for the late reply, I leave in North lauderdale florida (broward county). so far the demo has not arrived :(.
 
WVUscion
Supposedly the Best Buy in Manassas has it available. It is right off of Sudley Road next to the KFC.
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thanks man.. but a 30 minute drive to play a demo of a game that already has a demo isnt worth it imo.. ill check at my local bestbuy/gamestops
 
Hi, I found the demo at Best Buy in Crestwood, MO.

9450 Watson Rd
Crestwood, MO 63126
Phone: 314-843-6747

Here's the Google Maps link: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Best+Buy+near+Crestwood,+MO&hl=en&cd=1&ei=ev6OTJPIBZfwMrTJ3NgO&sig2=StRQQ0bOiWJvX7MxMtJL4Q&vps=2&jsv=276b&sll=38.55685,-90.376446&sspn=0.006295,0.011745&ie=UTF8&view=map&f=d&daddr=9450+Watson+Rd,+Crestwood,+MO+63126&geocode=CYNtVomNAJYuFbJUTAIdAvec-iFDsWs24pZzjQ&ved=0CH8Q_wY&sa=X

Sorry, I don't have any pictures. So, if there's anyone in the St. Louis area wanting to play it, there you go. Also, the display it's hooked up to isn't very big, it looked like a 23 - 26" display.
 
jmb27
Found another store

Taget,
2750 W New Haven Avenue
Melbourne, FL 32904
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Damn! I wish I would've seen this earlier today, I was out demo hunting today.

There is a demo at the Gamestop inside Melbourne Square Mall, in West Melbourne. The Best Buy across the street did not have the demo.

1700 West New Haven Avenue
Melbourne, FL 32904
 

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