Gran Turismo 2 PS1
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- Gran Turismo 2 - Playstation 1 PS1 - with Guide - Tested - PAL £11.80
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £11.81 | £5.45 | £18.82 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £13.48 | £7.59 | £18.82 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £12.16 | £4.37 | £18.82 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £12.15 | £3.84 | £18.82 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £11.36 | £3.84 | £15.08 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £11.55 | £3.84 | £15.08 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £10.50 | £3.84 | £15.08 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £12.51 | £7.59 | £22.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £12.40 | £7.84 | £17.50 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £13.92 | £7.84 | £26.65 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £13.82 | £7.84 | £37.10 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £10.63 | £3.84 | £15.08 | 10 |
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Game History
Gran Turismo 2 was developed by Polyphony Digital and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 1. The game was directed by Kazunari Yamauchi, who founded Polyphony Digital and served as the creative lead. Development began following the success of the original Gran Turismo, with the team working to expand the franchise's scope and features.
Gran Turismo 2 was first released in Japan on December 11, 1997, followed by releases in North America on March 1998 and Europe in September 1998. The game became one of the best-selling racing titles on the PS1, moving over 10 million copies worldwide across all regions.
Critical reception was overwhelmingly positive at launch. Reviewers praised the game's extensive car roster, featuring over 650 vehicles, alongside its deep career mode, realistic physics, and impressive graphics for the time. The game's arcade and simulation modes provided accessibility to casual players while satisfying hardcore racing enthusiasts. Sales reflected this critical success, making it a commercial juggernaut that helped establish PlayStation as the dominant console for racing games.
Historically, Gran Turismo 2 remains significant to collectors as a landmark racing simulation that demonstrated the PS1's technical capabilities. The game's comprehensive vehicle list and track variety set a new standard for the genre. It is valued today both for its gameplay legacy and as a snapshot of late-1990s arcade racing design. Complete copies with original cases and manuals command moderate collector interest, though the game remains relatively affordable compared to other sought-after PS1 titles.
An interesting development note is that Gran Turismo 2 was released with two versions in some regions—a standard edition and a special edition with exclusive bonuses. The game featured licensed vehicles from major manufacturers, a rarity at the time that required significant licensing negotiations. The arcade mode offered more accessible gameplay with power-ups and shortcuts, contrasting sharply with the sim-focused career mode, effectively creating two games within one package.