Originally due towards the end of last year but now confirmed for a release on Wednesday March 26th on Blu-Ray disk and on the Playstation Network the following day, both priced at £24.99. Baffles me why the download isn't cheaper.

Gran Turismo on PlayStation® is one of the most successful global gaming franchises of the last decade – renowned for its realism, quality of design and in-car physics technology. Now, with the power of PS3 behind it, it’s going to be unstoppable. Gran Turismo 5 Prologue features 71 stunning cars – including vehicles by Lotus, Aston Martin, Subaru and, making another striking appearance, Ferrari - for you to race on six seriously realistic tracks: the Eiger Nordwand; the Daytona International Speedway; the London City Track; the Fuji Speedway, Suzuka and the High Speed Ring – all drivable in two layouts and all rendered in incredible High Definition graphics. There’s also all-new driving physics for the most lifelike driving experience ever and new, improved, opponent artificial intelligence for the toughest race challenge yet.

A new bundle deal will also be available from the 24th and includes a 40gb PS3, a SIXAXIS controller and Gran Turismo 5 Prologue for £299.99.