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Detailed walkthrough for Area A in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec. Learn about gameplay modes, car dealerships, and unlockable Formula One cars to dominate the competition.

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Detailed walkthrough for Area A in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec. Learn about gameplay modes, car dealerships, and unlockable Formula One cars to dominate the competition.

This guide covers the Area A section of Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec, focusing on gameplay mechanics, available cars, and progression through the game's modes.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Understand the two primary game modes: Arcade Mode and Simulation Mode.
  2. 2
    In Arcade Mode, progress through stages by completing tracks on Easy difficulty or higher. Higher difficulties unlock additional cars.
  3. 3
    In Simulation Mode, experience a more structured progression with varied races, including endurance and dirt rally events.
  4. 4
    Navigate car dealerships organized by country and manufacturer.
  5. 5
    Note the reduced car count (191) compared to Gran Turismo 2, attributed to enhanced graphics and early PS2 lifespan development.
  6. 6
    Discover that Formula One cars are unlockable through endurance races and specific championship events, not purchasable.
  7. 7
    Be aware of the differences in F1 car availability between PAL (2 cars: Polyphony001, Polyphony002) and NTSC (6 cars: F094/H, F094/S, F686/M, F687/S, F090/S, F688/S) versions.
  8. 8
    Understand that F1 cars have superior performance but wear tires faster, with no harder tire compounds available.
  9. 9
    Note the omission of Racing Modifications, suspension damage, and power limits on race events compared to Gran Turismo 2.
Tips
  • Collaborate with Logitech for the GT Force steering wheel, designed for GT3 with force feedback.
  • Experience early gameplay via demo copies, such as the one shown at the 2000 PlayStation Festival, featuring a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V GSR '98 on the Seattle Circuit for 120 seconds.
  • Be aware of giveaway prizes at release, including Gran Turismo merchandise, clothing, a day at the Skip Barber Racing School, or car payments in North America.
  • Play pre-release demos which often featured expiring timers and shortened race BGM.
  • Achieve critical acclaim with an aggregated score of 94.54% on GameRankings and 95/100 on Metacritic.
  • Recognize the game's sales success, with 1 million copies sold in the first three days and over 14.89 million copies worldwide.
  • Note the soundtrack variations between game regions.

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