NEW DLC (TWIN RING MOTEGI & Scion FR-S'12)

[interpolfan11]

There is a new dealership for Scion, which includes the FR-S for 30,000 credits. No other manufacturers have been added, so Spoon now sticks out at the end of the other manufacturers.

Called it.

I know this is going to sound psychotic, but I seriously want to laugh in the face of those who thought that Kaz wouldn't be able to handle having one manufacturer sticking out at the of the dealership.

 

[TankAss95]

Called it.

I know this is going to sound psychotic, but I seriously want to laugh in the face of those who thought that Kaz wouldn't be able to handle having one manufacturer sticking out at the of the dealership.

This new development will really disturb our OCD friends.
If Kaz has OCD (which we could build a case for after seeing the development of GT5) then maybe this will be a drive for him to add more DLC.

 

[Spagetti69]

Called it.

I know this is going to sound psychotic, but I seriously want to laugh in the face of those who thought that Kaz wouldn't be able to handle having one manufacturer sticking out at the of the dealership.

Laugh your socks off mate, enjoy your moment of triumph.

Even better. Have you considered adding it to your signature.
Every time you post, both you and your antagonists can both see your moment of glory relived, time and time again.

Rated (E) for everyone.

 

[Ddrizle]

Motor Trends $28K comparison of the FR-S and BRZ is the opposite of the EVO review. BRZ was harder to change direction and they chose the BRZ over the FR-S.

 

[TokoTurismo]

Called it.

I know this is going to sound psychotic, but I seriously want to laugh in the face of those who thought that Kaz wouldn't be able to handle having one manufacturer sticking out at the of the dealership.

I know right? I'm laughing right now.

 

[Rods]

Are you just talking about textures? With the track being so flat it's hard to say, but it didn't seem like GT4's spiky road surface was present in the Academy. The oval's banking should be a better indication.

The Road Courses, including the one in the GTA, have much better looking tarmac and background. The Super Speedway, in my opinion, looks very cheap.

Any of that would not stop me from purchasing the TRM, but I do think this track was a bit expensive for one that's only been upscaled from the GT4 version. It should've been cheaper than a completely new, stunning looking, HD Spa + Kart Space...

 

[Robin]

Wow, only PD could sell you this.... a HD upscaled track which should have been in it from the start and a car that's already in the game with a different badge. No thanks.

 

[Blitz24]

Dear Kaznuori Yamauchi,please,stop pricing this **** so damn high
5 euros =/= 5 dollars
5€=7$ -.-
and 7$ for a track that's just overpriced.And no new cars.Meh,the disappointment wagon gets longer and longer

And its $5 .

 

[Griffith500]

Motor Trends $28K comparison of the FR-S and BRZ is the opposite of the EVO review. BRZ was harder to change direction and they chose the BRZ over the FR-S.

Has anybody compared the FR-S and the 86, in the fabled "real world", I mean?

 

[TankAss95]

Motor Trends $28K comparison of the FR-S and BRZ is the opposite of the EVO review. BRZ was harder to change direction and they chose the BRZ over the FR-S.

I never knew that EVO did a review of the FR-S. I thought it was just the GT86 and the BRZ.

 

[ChevyFan1912]

Guys I got a Motegi room up on the lobby for those of you who didn't get/have the DLC

"TWIN RING MOTEGI"

1472-6118-4130-9220-6915

 

[A7X_GT5]

And its $5 .

Did you completely ignore my first part of the message?

 

[Rods]

Wow, only PD could sell you this.... a HD upscaled track which should have been in it from the start and a car that's already in the game with a different badge. No thanks.

The car is free, Robin. I wouldn't pay a dime for it...

PD had no obligation of putting the track in from the start. It's a great circuit and layout-wise, it's a great addition to the game. Lastly, even though I find the pack a bit overpriced, everyone knows the market defines the product's value, and since pretty much everyone is willing to pay $5+ for it, why on Earth would they charge us less than that? That'd just be plain stupid.

 

[A7X_GT5]

Wow, only PD could sell you this.... a HD upscaled track which should have been in it from the start and a car that's already in the game with a different badge. No thanks.

Kazunori could sell a turd on wheels for 8$ as DLC

 

[Ddrizle]

I never knew that EVO did a review of the FR-S. I thought it was just the GT86 and the BRZ.

EVO only did the GT86. The FR-S seemed to exhibit the same handling characteristics as the GT86 in in the Motor Trend review.

 

[Blitz24]

Did you completely ignore my first part of the message?

So then don't buy it. $5 is not high. The comparison actually makes it seem as if you are complaining that it is priced TOO LOW.

 

[Griffith500]

Did you completely ignore my first part of the message?

See if your country is on this list - divide the cost ($5) by 100 and multiply by the number in that table, then convert the answer in the usual way to your own currency.

It's not perfect, but "technically" you may not be buying imported goods (certainly not in the EU, or anywhere there is a dedicated SCE subsidiary), so straight exchange rates aren't the best comparator.

EDIT: Don't forget sales tax; I don't think it's added for the US, because they do things differently per state, at least so I've read.
For the UK: the table says 133 (seems higher than normal, it's usually around 100), which translates to $6.65, which is £4.25 - plus 20% sales tax (VAT) is £5.10. So, in a sense (provided the parity of goods is applicable, and up to date) in the UK we're getting a bargain at £3.99! (Equivalent to $3.90 in the US). It's far from exact, and this is a massive over-simplification, but no more than straight conversion by means of a foreign exchange rate. Really, what dictates the price, as already said, is the value attributed to the market - i.e. how much they think we're willing / stupid enough to pay.

 

[Spagetti69]

I bet Greece get it for nothing.

 

[RACECAR]

Dear Sony,please,stop pricing this **** so damn high
5 euros =/= 5 dollars
5€=7$ -.-and 7$ for a track that's just overpriced.And no new cars.Meh,the disappointment wagon gets longer and longer

Fixed.

Also, where did you get 7 Dollars? I only paid 5

 

[axl54]

I bet Greece get it for nothing.

Yeah, shame they've been forced to pawn their Ps3's for food though
j/k my country's getting bailed out too.

 

[Barra333]

Did you completely ignore my first part of the message?

I think what you are missing is that the DLC prices region to region are not (and never have been) direct currency conversions. Yes, 5 Euros is roughly US$7, but this DLC is $5 and 5 Euros. Therefore, on the surface the US one is better value.
For example, the speed test pack cost US$3.99 but AU$6.95, even though the Australian dollar is worth more than the US.

By the way, has anyone seen anything about Australian prices for this track? The EU blog, which is meant to service Australia, only quotes it in GBP and EU

 

[Samus]

Fixed.

Also, where did you get 7 Dollars? I only paid 5

He's pointing out people in Europe are paying more than you, the equivalent of $7. I think.

 

[A7X_GT5]

He's pointing out we in Europe are paying more than you, the equivalent of $7. I think.

Yes thank you!Someone who actually understands what I mean
I must be speaking in some sort of alien language that only the chosen ones can understand

 

[RACECAR]

Yes thank you!Someone who actually understands what I mean
I must be speaking in some sort of alien language that only the chosen ones can understand

Or you angrily posted in a way most didn't understand. Not everyone comprehends regional conversions.

 

[TCSTigersClaw]

Yeah, shame they've been forced to pawn their Ps3's for food though
j/k my country's getting bailed out too.

You people are not funny....! 👎 back to the topic now.

 

[Samus]

Yes thank you!Someone who actually understands what I mean
I must be speaking in some sort of alien language that only the chosen ones can understand

Having your location set as Long Beach might have added to confusion. Unless there is a Long Beach in Europe I don't know about.

 

[A7X_GT5]

Or you angrily posted in a way most didn't understand.

I even did the EU/$ conversion for Christ's sake

 

[RACECAR]

I even did the EU/$ conversion for Christ's sake

Reread my post, I edited it.

You people are not being funny....! 👎 back to the topic now.

While I undestand you might have taken offense, its abit overeactive to say "You people" when it was only two guys.

 

[Cowboys965]

We don't get to try it before buying it this time around? Can someone confirm?

 

[A7X_GT5]

Having your location set as Long Beach might have added to confusion. Unless there is a Long Beach in Europe I don't know about.

LOL I used to live there back in 2010, when I opened this account
gotta change it