Gran Turismo 5 Academy Edition -

is a specialized re-release of the original 2010 title, launched in 2012 to celebrate the partnership between Sony and Nissan for the GT Academy program . It is essentially the base game updated to version 2.07/2.08, bundled with nearly all previously released DLC. Review Summary

This edition is primarily a convenience package for players who didn't buy the original game or its DLC separately. Review: Gran Turismo 5 Gran Turismo 5 Academy Edition

Premium car models (roughly 200 of the 1,000+ total) are near photorealistic, especially in photo mode. is a specialized re-release of the original 2010

The user interface is often described as a confusing, slow, and "clinical" aesthetic hampered by frustrating navigation. 000+ total) are near photorealistic

Collision feedback is often "weak" and mostly cosmetic, lacking the impact found in competitors. Academy Edition Exclusive Benefits