this is probably a stupid question, but do you need anything special for 1080i? i thought HDTVs used the DVI or whatever hookups because components only supported up to 480p, and if not why the hell do they have the different connections?

well got my last free issue of gamepro and there's an ad stating it's available now at best buy, but i would'nt hold my breath.

best buy has a 2/23 release date on there site.

Component will do 1080i or 720p. DVI and HDMI are digital, component is analog. In theory, DVI should look a little better but I couldn't tell a difference between component and HDMI on my HD TiVo. Then again, the HDMI port on the high def TiVo is crap.

So, I have my PS2 running component and I have an HD "ready" TV, so I will get 1080i? Is this available direct from the PS2 or does it need go go through a HDTV box?

Component from the PS2 to the TV is all you need. Unfortunately, there is no option to save the selected video mode, so you have to switch to 1080i every time you start up...

I didn't realize the PS2 could do 1080i. I thought it was 480p only through component cables.

Sorry, I was talking about component's capabilities in general. But GT4 is supposed to do 1080i isn't it?

like everyone, I was waiting and waiting for this title. Now, I got a taste for Forza Motorsport. Custom soundtracks and Xbox Live support! Thanks for the wait GT4.

one of my big gripes on all the gt games are the so called in car view, the view just does'nt work, no telling where your front fenders are and then whack into a car or marker.
a few games have done incar view right, toca series, lemans 24 hours and gran prix challenge to name a few.

I can't play the game in any view but in-car view.I don't have any problems bumping into stuff unexpectedly.

I thought this game's official release was Feb. 14th VALENTINE'S DAY! I hope this is not disappointing like NFSU2 was... what a stupid game to be excited about.

EB just announced GT4 will ship on 2/22

I wouldn't hold your breath.

Me neither, that's like three weeks away, you'd probably pass out after only a couple of minutes.

However, http://www.us.playstation.com/pressreleases.aspx?id=249 .

Wow,the 22nd is right around the corner and i still havent bought the GT4 racing wheel.The pocketbook is gonna be taking a big hit pretty soon.

I haven't seen this posted yet, but here is the Gran Turismo 4 site from Sony.

GT4 Site

Title: Gran TurismoŽ 4
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America
Genre/Category: Racing - Sports-oriented
System: PlayStation 2 System
Number of Players: 1-2
Release Date: 03/2005

Well its showing a release date of March, so your guess is as good as mine.

thanks for the link!!! In game video looks AMAZING!!!

Best Buy and Circuit City are showing a release date of 2/22/05 now.

new psm issue shows how to play online with a little trickery, i'll have to try it when it's out.

can't wait to play with the new wheel, it works great with toca 2.