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Gran Turismo 2

Start on Lap...

Unlock the secrets of Gran Turismo 2's "Start on Lap..." guide. Learn essential tips and strategies to excel in every race and dominate the competition on the PlayStation.

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Unlock the secrets of Gran Turismo 2's "Start on Lap..." guide. Learn essential tips and strategies to excel in every race and dominate the competition on the PlayStation.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In Simulation mode, players must earn driver's licenses to unlock new courses and vehicles.
  2. 2
    Players need to purchase vehicles to use in races.
  3. 3
    Trophies must be earned in races to unlock further courses.
  4. 4
    Unlike its predecessor, races can be entered individually rather than as part of a tournament.
  5. 5
    Players can no longer qualify for starting grid positions.
  6. 6
    Rally racing has been introduced, featuring winding dirt tracks.
  7. 7
    The Pikes Peak course is available in both Hill Climb and Downhill variations.
Tips
  • Gran Turismo 2 was the first in the series to support DualShock vibration.
  • It also supported Namco's NeGcon controller, making it compatible with many third-party steering wheel controllers.
  • The game features nearly 620 cars and 27 race tracks.
  • Early versions of the game had glitches that could corrupt saved games; Sony offered replacements for affected copies.
  • The game was rushed to market for the holiday season, leading to some errors.
  • The Seiko Corporation sponsored the game, providing timing expertise and displaying their logo.

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