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Contents
Getting Started 4 Game Screen & Controls 7 Arcade Mode 11
Simulation Mode 17 Replay Theater 23 Options 27
Skip Barber Racing Strategy 31 Credits 38
NOTE: Some game screens in this manual
may be from earlier versions of the game.
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Getting Started
PlayStation®2 Setup
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the
instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch
(located on the back of the console) is turned ON. Press the RESET button.
When the power indicator lights up, press the OPEN button and the disc tray
will open. Place the Gran Turismo 3 A-spec disc on the disc tray with the label
side facing up. Press the OPEN button again and the disc tray will close. Attach
game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate. Follow on-screen
instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Game Screen & Controls
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Getting Started
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Menu Screen Navigation 8 Game Screen 8 Gameplay Controls 9
Replay Controls 9 Logitech GT Force Controls 10
Saving & Loading
In Gran Turismo 3, there are several types of data that can be saved and
loaded on a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation
®
2).
Game Data: Game Data keeps track of all game information including
completion percentage, best times, simulation mode data, records, options
and more. Game Data can be saved and loaded on the Main Menu screen
or in My Home in Simulation Mode.
Replay Data: After each race, you can save replay data for future viewing.
There are two types of replay data: Full-lap replays and Best-lap replays.
While Full-lap replays can be saved after each race, Best-lap replays can only
be saved after Time Trial, Free Run or Run & Settings in Simulation Mode’s
My Home. Replays can be viewed in Replay Theater or after each race.
Ghost Data: (Time Trial & Free Run Modes only) After each race, your
performance can be saved as Ghost Data. When loaded on the same track,
the ghost car will be projected during the race. The ghosted car lets you
compare your current pace to the pace of the saved data.
Garage Data: Whether you want to race in Arcade Mode with your cars
earned in Simulation Mode or you have different cars on different memory
cards, Garage Data can be loaded to access vehicles on your memory card.
Menu Screen Navigation
The following chart lists the controls for navigating through menu screens.
Game Screen
The game screen displays various types of information. The interface
may vary depending on the selected driving view or type of car.
Game Screen & Controls
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Gameplay Controls
The controls shown below are the default settings. You may customize your
key configuration in the Options menu (p. 29).
*Touch sensitive controls respond to various degrees of pressure. For example, in the
case of Gran Turismo 3 A-spec, the harder you press on the accelerator button, the
quicker your car will accelerate.
Replay Controls
During the replay you will be able to switch the replay presentation and
camera angles. Some replay presentations allow manual camera control.
Below is a chart mapping the controls. (Replay options can be found on
page 25.)
current position
course map
current gear
speedometer
shift indicator
trip meter
odometer
total time
best lap
lap time
recommended
shift change
tachometer
boost gauge
(turbo cars
only)
rear view mirror
lap number/
total number of laps
digital speed display
indicators
— ASM (Active Stability Management)
— TCS (Traction Control System)
— emergency brake
— oil warning lamp
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Arcade Mode
Game Screen & Controls
Arcade Mode Menu 12 Single Race 12 Time Trial 12 Free Run 13
2 Player Battle 13 Clear Status 13 Load Garage 13 i.LINK Battle 14
Beginning a Race 15 Pre-Race & Post-Race Menu Selections 16
Logitech GT Force Controls
With a GT Force steering wheel the controls are as follows.
Gameplay Controls
When installing a single GT Force steering wheel to the PlayStation 2, be
sure to connect the USB connection to the top USB port. In 2 Player Battle
(in Arcade Mode), two GT Force steering wheels may be used if both wheels
are connected to the USB ports.
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Arcade Mode
Arcade Mode Menu
Arcade Mode provides instant access
to several race modes. Single Race,
Time Trial, Free Run, 2 Player Battle
and i.LINK Battle all allow immediate
racing with a variety of cars and
tracks. As you progress through
Arcade Mode, you’ll have access
to more tracks and cars.
Single Race
Single Race provides the quickest
access to competitive racing. In the
beginning, you must pick from the
available assortment of vehicles and
tracks. As you progress, more cars
and courses will be made available.
You can also select the level of difficulty that alters the aggressiveness
of your computer opponents.
Time Trial
In Time Trial, the objective is to
complete the course in the shortest
amount of time. The fastest times will
be saved to Records (p.16). This is a
solo race, so you don’t have to worry
about opponents interfering with
your time. To help improve your time,
Ghost Data (p. 16) can be loaded so
you can compare your current pace
with your record pace.
Free Run
Free Run allows you to drive on the
course of your choice without worrying about times and other racers.
This provides a great opportunity to
learn the traits of each track. You will
also be able to use Ghost Data (p. 16)
to compare your current pace with
the pace of record times on the track.
2 Player Battle
Use 2 Player Battle to compete
head-to-head with a second player.
The split screen race may vary from
top/bottom to left/right depending
on the selected Screen Setting (p. 28).
You can also make racing adjustments
to the race settings in 2 Player Battle
options (p. 30).
Clear Status
Clear Status tracks your progress
in Arcade Mode. As you progress,
you’ll unlock more tracks and cars.
Load Garage
This feature permits you to access your memory card for vehicles earned
in Simulation Mode. Once loaded, you can participate in the Arcade Mode
races with your customized cars (not available in Time Trial).
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Arcade Mode
i.LINK Battle
This mode lets you use i.LINK cables to connect more than one PlayStation 2
to allow up to six players to race against each other.
Be sure to turn off the power to the PlayStation 2 when connecting an i.LINK
cable to the PlayStation 2.
• To conduct an i.LINK Battle between two players using two PlayStation 2
consoles and two television sets, use an i.LINK cable (4 pin to 4 pin) to
connect the S400 (i.LINK) ports on each PlayStation 2.
• To conduct an i.LINK Battle between three or more players using three
or more PlayStation 2’s and television sets, use a commercial i.LINK hub
(6 pin with 6 ports) and i.LINK cables (4 pin to 6 pin) to connect the S400
(i.LINK) ports of each of the PlayStation 2’s to the i.LINK hub.
Starting an i.LINK battle
After entering i.LINK Battle, a Machine
ID will be designated for each of the
PlayStation 2 consoles connected via
i.LINK. Each console must select from
the following to participate in the race:
• Compete—Allows you to race
with other i.LINKed racers. Once
a participant selects Compete,
the remaining racers will have several seconds to join in.
• Broadcast—Watch the race as a spectator. During the race, you may
control the camera. (See p. 9 for Replay Controls.)
Beginning a Race in Arcade Mode
Difficulty: (Available in Single Race only) Select the level of difficulty. The
harder the difficulty setting, the more advanced and aggressive the computer
opponent racers will be.
Track Selection: Select the course you wish to race on. There are two
types of tracks, road and rally tracks. This screen will also inform you of the
track surface, overall difficulty rating and course length.
Class Selection: The vehicles in Gran Turismo 3 are separated by different
classes. Each class contains vehicles with similar capabilities.
C class—Economy and compact cars. These are great entry
level vehicles to get you associated with the controls.
B class —Sports cars. These vehicles combine engine power
and lightweight design for fast speed.
A class —High performance vehicles. Built for speed, these
cars have excessive amounts of horsepower.
S class—Race models. These race cars are designed with the
latest technology to handle the rigorous demands of
high-speed racing.
Dirt class —Rally cars. Specifically designed to handle the
conditions found on dirt tracks.
Home garage—Access your vehicles ear ned in Simulation Mode.
Guest garage—Access other vehicles on another memory card.
Car Selection: Once a class has been decided, select a car you wish to
drive. The car selection screen also displays each vehicle’s stats and ratings.
Once you’ve selected your vehicle, the following options are available to you:
Color Options: Pressing up /down on the directional buttons/left
analog stick on the car selection screen changes the vehicle color.
Because each car manufacturer is different, you’ll notice that the
selection of color options varies.
i.LINK hub
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Simulation Mode
Arcade Mode
My Home 18 Car Dealerships 19 License Center 19 Go Race 19
Tune Up 19 Machine Test 20 GT Auto 20 Beginning a Race 21
Pre-Race & Post-Race Menu Selections 22
Beginning a Race in Arcade Mode (continued)
Automatic or Manual: Select the car’s transmission type. (See p.9
for controls.)
Racing or Drift: Select to determine the vehicle’s performance.
If Drift is selected, the vehicle will have a greater tendency to slide
through turns at high speeds, as in real life.
Pre-Race & Post-Race Menu Selections
In most Arcade Mode races, before and after each race you will have access to
the following selections. The selection may vary depending on the type of race.
Race/Retry:
Begins the race.
Replay: Watch a replay
of your last race. (See
p. 9 for replay controls.)
Demo: Observe a
computer controlled
driver race the selected
course. (See p. 9 for
replay controls.)
Records: Records let
you view the best times
saved on each of the
race courses.
Analyzer: Analyzer
allows you to display
Analyzer views of the
best lap replays.
(See p. 26 for details.)
Save Best Lap: Records
statistics and replay of the
best lap.
Load Ghost: (Available
in Time Trial & Free Run
modes) Once loaded,
race against a ghost
car to compare driving
techniques.
Save Replay: Replays
can be saved for future
viewing in Replay Theater
(See p. 24.)
Save Ghost: (Available
in Time Trial & Free Run
modes) After finishing a
race, you can save your
race data as a ghost car
for future reference.
Options: Several options
can be changed including
key configuration, music
selection, etc. (See p. 28.)
Exit: Exit to the Arcade
Mode main menu.
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