SCEA has announced that the fifth iteration of the Gran Turismo series is now shipping to retail. Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is a teaser to tide fans over as they wait for Gran Turismo 5 to launch. The title features 70 cars, 6 courses, 16-player online and offline multiplayer action. Not to forget crispy 1080p graphics and support for the recently released DualShock 3, the 12 month wait for Gran Turismo 5 just may be bearable.

Gran Turismo will be available both in stores and as a download from the PlayStation Network both for $39.99.