Gran Turismo 2 Intro (US Release)

The intro to the US release of Gran Turismo 2 for PS1. Would say that this is the best intro of all 3 of them. Not saying that the EU & JP intros are bad, they're great aswell. It's just that this song makes the intro more... memorable, if you know what I mean. :)
Song: The Cardigans - My Favorite Game
Oh, and just as a message to those who say that this intro isn't "real" or that it's "reworked": I ripped this intro straight off the Arcade Mode disc from a US copy of GT2. No changes made to it, uploaded the raw output file on KZbin straight away.

[@MEXPCGAMER]

Every time I played this game, never skipped the intro.

[@armandsmith1027]

I know what you mean, brother.

[@RazzeeTV]

I literally used to reset my PS1 to hear it again. lol

[@NightyFall]

Not on purpose...

[@Mr_D2_1004N]

Same

[@unesserevivente5030]

Same😂😂

[@TheMetalUnborn]

Just ripped the audio from this video and made it my ringtone. My dad died last week, this was our favorite game when I was a kid. I'm 19, this takes me back.

[@thalobsta]

God bless man.

[@Jeriun]

The song is cut up here. It's called "My Favorite Game" by The Cardigans.

[@Nintendofan24X]

death is not the end it's just the true beginning

[@ou2372]

That's awesome man, I can relate. RIP.

[@WorldUnitedGamers]

Sorry for your loss man, this was my fav game too played it for years

[@BladedAngel]

20 years later, and this OP from GT2 is still more fire than any OP from any other video game or anime I've ever watched.

[@jamesmijares6366]

But Bladed... Where is the Miata?

[@Panigale06]

How about gran turismo 4? Huh?!

[@warrenc2818]

I grew up with gran turismo 1 and 3 but sadly we never had 2. I bought 2 a year ago and love it. The opening is the best I have ever seen. Gran Turismo 2 needs a remake!.

[@elyriasrageofficial]

Agreed.

[@tco7pt]

Lol, bladed here, so cooooooool

[@robertmartinez7559]

If your here it’s because you had a awesome childhood playing this game!

[@willianzorzi6026]

Ohh i had bro!! I cant complain about anything at all 😊

[@MrAqr2598]

Definitely. Really wish my brothers cared about the intro, because they kept skipping it every time we started up the game.

[@skylerallens]

You're damn right I did!

[@LeBadman]

These were fucking great times.

[@DigbyOdel-et3xx]

Yes, long ago and when I was much younger. It started with the first Gran Turismo and immediately as a casual PlayStation gamer I got hooked on it. My first car bought for the first Gran Turismo was a used 92 gray Honda Prelude. I still have races from it on a memory card😄 Then Gran Turismo 2 came out winter of 99 and this song was immediately a hit with me. Opening up the other tracks were whip cream on it all. But OMG all the cars and the added tracks blew me away. I was a Gran Turismo 2 junkie. But it also ran at a time when Speedvision was a cable tv channel. And I was as much a Speedvision junkie too. Anyways my favorite cars on GT2 was the Oreca Dodge Viper GTS -R and the Toyota GT-One. I'm older now and don't game as much. But I still run a PS2 and have Gran Turismo,. Gran Turismo 2 and gran Turismo 4, as my main racing Games.😎👍

[@andresavc]

YES

[@bindodundid]

This still rips so hard. The leaves, Cardigans. The game, the nostalgia. It was almost 23 years ago. I feel old. 😢

[@finaljustice3848]

This is the most iconic Grand Turismo intro for me ever. Its the only one I remember from the GT series growing up. Hearing it to this day still send chills to me to this day. Whoever was the person or team responsible for putting this together, if you ever read this just to let you know you made art in its best form and really did make something memorable. I'll never ever forget this for my entire life. Thank you.

[@bamrainey]

If you have such strong feelings about this intro, maybe you will enjoy the piece I made.

[@Martin_Speed]

​@@bamraineyLet's see

[@bamrainey]

@@Martin_Speed Links are not allowed, so I hope you know where to look :)

[@Martin_Speed]

​@@bamraineyNot bad. It's actually quite good.

[@cjlaster7660]

I’ve always said finding the perfect song for an intro whether it’s a movie or show or video game, it’s something that will have a huge impact on the fans and go hand to hand on making something so memorable.🙌🏼

[@JohnPriceMr]

This... This is... My entire childhood...

[@lukaveselinovic]

2 discs available

[@lukaveselinovic]

Even For The PS2 Console Test

[@lukaveselinovic]

European Version Are Used For Earned Million Credits

[@NoName-cn3cp]

Sad

[@redsquarejay]

I was too young to be good enough to pass the licences. But the rx7 was my favorite.

[@Craze4Blaze]

Memories.. I want to cry. I was 7 when I first played this. Still play it at nearly 22 years old. Some things never change. :)

[@Personaboutspeed]

+shinedown1993 haha, wow. Started playing GT2 at 7 too. Still play it occasionally, will also be 22 soon (In July).

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Was 7 too!

[@th3_apex_gamer776]

Same man, same

[@louieallen1608]

gt2 was the best one to me

[@pliantimpala7858]

+Louie Allen It wasn't the best one out of the others, its the best racing game ever!!

[@Nick930]

OMG! This song brings back so many memories!

[@abusaeed22]

This is why your one of the best KZbin creators

[@dogez2125]

Hello there

[@sburch16]

Same

[@pinkyo293]

Some of the cars on this intro actually look very realistic

[@Ceelker]

+Matty Bell I was like, "Damn, them reflections!"

[@thegrayone9536]

twas the point of the game........ "I wanted to make the most realistic driving simulator" -Kazunori Yamauchi (or somethin along those lines)

[@binal-flecki2387]

it's the lighting that makes the realism and polyphony digital has always been a master of lighting

[@tobznoobs]

camera angles are always spot on specially on replays. what you see here, you can see in game when you finish a race.

[@karelpipa]

i want to play with that graphics even today. I know its just upped PS1 assets via PC, but damn.

[@Cumbieton77]

The Best Intro in Gran Turismo Ever

[@WellBeSerious12]

+Jairo Cruz GT1

[@Kev27RS]

I kinda prefer the remix version from EU-version, it sounds better along the intro! The US-version is still great as well with the original version of the song! ;)

[@tacomm5732]

Gt4

[@vagosthe0280]

Gt4 too

[@DoomNerd67200]

GT1, GT3 and GT4 were decent too

[@samushunter0048]

Oh man the memories, every time I would play GT 2 I would let the introduction play through because it was so awesome.

[@skiddleops77]

Same

[@MrAqr2598]

Me too, whenever I played by myself. My brothers didn't care a single bit about the intro, so they kept skipping it.

[@WalnutSpice]

Ohh feel the nostalgia in the air

[@marnaka2488]

The goosebumps.. duuuuuude

[@thegrayone9536]

yyyyyeeeeeeaahhhh broooooooooooooooooo

[@warlockwarlord169]

It was such an epic feel seen all the car names and brands flash rapidly on screen ... DLC didn't exist ...

[@decliningship4208]

Doing a 100% completion and unlocking that LAST thing

[@thegrayone9536]

ikr such best feeling lots cri

[@tobznoobs]

when games came out 100% complete.

[@umanzate]

dlc sucks

[@BennyBallbreaker]

Actually, this game was one of the first massive commercially rushed releases. We actually got GT2, EXACTLY, 97.3% completed. In fact, there's still files in game for cars that were taken out last second due to licensing or anything else. The real early copies of the game even featured a game breaking glitch that couldn't let you 100% finish the game.

[@mykl1673]

the only time the US intro was best intro

[@mrkachigga3760]

Can't believe it's been over 25 years and to this day this one will forever be one of the most iconic intros to any game

[@matt_d7828]

The game that solidified my love for cars. This intro will always be the best intro for me for Gran Turismo.

[@Rouxgarou96]

I remember my dad used to work extra hours at his work and I would hardly see him when I was a toddler. Well one night I was about to go to bed but my dad came home early (would usually come home around 3:00AM and go to work at 12:00PM) around 9:00 and I was happy and I'll never forget he had a bag and in it was a PlayStation, gran turismo 2, and a memory card. Let's say my 4 year old self stayed up all night playing that game. This is actually one of my earliest memories of my dad cuz he was always working when I was a little kid

[@96NightRider96]

I got my ps1 when I was 4 too.

[@NightyFall]

I have a similar story. One night, I got up for a glass of water and my dad was playing gran turismo 5.I watched him until he noticed,then played for a bit

[@derekk2666]

PulledPork yo I remember when I was a lil kid one day my dad came home with a plastic bag with a PlayStation, gran turismo and crash bandicoot, I remember we used to play those games back in the early 2000s. I will always cherish those moments :)

[@elyriasrageofficial]

I got a Playstation from one of my cousins, and Gran Turismo 2 was one of the games that I recieved with it. Fast Forward to today, that Playstation is long gone. But I still own that copy of Gran Turismo 2. I recently got a Playstation 2 and 2 Memory Cards, 1 for PS2 data, the other for PS1. Popped Gran Turismo 2 into the disc tray, and relived some of my greatest memories. Rally on Tahiti Circuit just hits different for me today.

[@anthonydeen865]

I love this game

[@WatermelonSniper]

Still the most legendary intro in gaming history. Played for hours as a kid, and just recently I dusted off the old PS1 Slim and logged another 50 hours. Such an amazing game. Might not be much compared to today’s racing games and simulators, but to me it’s a timeless classic.

[@TylerMckissack]

I’m so blessed to have been born in 93 and grew up with an older brother whom introduced me to Gran Turismo

[@zonda01]

I remember I used to watch this every time I booted up the game, just to see the XJ220 at 2:17... ah memories, I miss that kind of excitement video games used to bring over those little things.

[@mkwajui]

Can totally relate to this post :D

[@Wolfjamd]

dude... me too.. holy fuck goosebumps

[@UndefinedNerd]

Why not play it when you miss it? I still play Gran Turismo 2 ALL the time, I've played it since release, hard to say how many hours I've got on it :D.

[@threewisemen69]

Ik jusst hoping to copy it in a race

[@MrAvalonify]

GT2 made me want an XJ220 in the real... fast forward to modern me and I saw the price for one of (the relative few) in existence, quickly dropped that idea ha

[@baronobeefdip2]

this was the first game I played for hours, but all I got out of it was encyclopedic knowledge of cars and their history.

[@MyDiabolicoTwin]

+Joshua Lopez Damn it's true, I've also learned (my horrible) english playing all kind of games for hours, then people says videogames are a waste of time.

[@2D_o]

@@MyDiabolicoTwin Absolutely same thing! Cheers from Russia.

[@mazenalamouri859]

This one made me cry 💔 How i miss old days..

[@claytonham111]

It’s ridiculous how much this video means to me

[@stephondondada]

Decades later, still gives chills 🥶

[@cabral6824]

I never skipped the intro. This is a masterpiece

[@karelpipa]

1:53 thats my car now :)

[@adams1696]

1:22 as a kid I always loved the stratus jumping cuz my mom had the same year and white one when this game came out. Such a random car to pick for that part but I love it haha she always raced me in 2 player mode and whooped me 😂 memories

[@reymenders5437]

Bless you an ur mom bro

[@1royathrone1]

This intro is Gran Turismo 100% racing game that you will remember forever! Those hourly tournaments lol!

[@Khpcars1]

One of the greatest Intros of all time, in my opinion.

[@jonathanaquino2590]

Yes

[@MrAqr2598]

I definitely agree with you; Panama from the US GT4 intro also is in my best intros list, but this one never gives away the top spot.

[@ЕвгенийМакаров-в6л]

Damn, my childhood... Played this when I was 12...

[@RedBomberZer0]

Played it when i was 4 And I still do

[@Jeriun]

I see some in their early 20's and late teens talking about how this takes them back. I'm 29....ya'll make me feel old! This was my first PS1 game, and I still have it.

[@olverah25]

Classic!!! Im turning 30 i remember playing this game for the first time when i bought my Ps1 and it came with a free Demo with alot of games and videos!!! Best childhood memories!!!

[@Kev27RS]

I'm in my 20's as well, and I got the first GT when it came out in '98, and still remember it! ;) I also got GT2 when it came out as well in 2000… and I still got them along with my PS1 which still works fine after all the years… ;) Just played it a few minutes ago! It's great!

[@brendanmahrt2387]

27 , this was my first real ps1 game as well

[@manuelpacheco9790]

Hello, how’s 37 treating you? You still game as a hobby? Hope you’re doing fine!

[@bigkarl24]

39 people disliked because they lost there favorite game

[@Kev27RS]

Haha for real! XD

[@thegrayone9536]

lmao XD

[@Goldenhawk5211]

*their

[@giovannihernandez3604]

That's too bad lol smh...still have mine sitting on my shelf

[@tilburg8683]

21/12/2018 or 12/21/2018 59 people lost their favorite game.

[@davewhalen3518]

This brings back a lot of memories GT2 was the game that ignited my love of the Nissan Skyline

[@MrAqr2598]

Mine too, especially the Calsonic Nissan Skyline that appeared in 1:17.

[@MrJackOfAllTraits]

This was one of the first games my dad and I bonded over. I'm lucky to still have him in my life. I cherish this game and this song always reminds me of him.

[@paulgavian6203]

Yrs later still gives me chilla

[@Jm-gr2uy]

Love this intro. Never skipped it. Was really hoping they were going to put in the movie, it was still awesome nonetheless

[@future172]

Nostalgia everywhere TT-TT

[@FallenSkater1940]

I always sucked at this game, but damn this intro kept me playing it.

[@muaeezuddin]

Nearly 2022 and this intro still gives me goosebumps!

[@tutkubulutbeyaz]

#MakeGranTurismoGreatAgain

[@LucasOliveira-fq9rg]

hahahah true!

[@Sleepy_Moon84]

2022. That hashtag has been realised.

[@TheCrazy-DS]

I Don't know how many times i've come here and watch this video... but it's like the same day i saw this intro for the first time as a kid, feelings and emotions don't change. I wanna play Gran turismo 2 Again like the old times :)

[@Pleitoz07]

One of the best videogames intro ever made... Missing the 90's :'(

[@thealkemistofficial4817]

I remember playing this when I was 6. Being 18 years old now, this shit is a huge throwback to my childhood. I miss the heart that Gran Turismo had in all their games

[@justynadabrowski4626]

Times when intros had put love into them,They were so straight yet had much Adrenalin. Wonderfull times.

[@Eman-wj8gq]

God if this isn't one of the greatest intros to a video game ever I have no clue what could be. This things has my palms sweating itching for a race.

[@RudeBoyRacer42069]

This song is my nostalgia hit of the day. Long gone are the days of having 2 games and sharing a broken PS1 with my siblings, but the memories will always be there.

[@giovannihernandez3604]

Back in my high school days, i used to skip the intros to most of my games to get it on asap...but this game joint rigjt here, was an exception...used to get it right after school, weekends, holydays, and every chance i could...talking about a game addiction.😀😁😊😇👍✌👌💪

[@sirabdude14]

This intro never fails to bring tears to my eyes

[@SuperCasalXou]

Damn... GT was the king back then :,)

[@abusaeed22]

We truly did lost our favorite game to forza lol

[@trievoluzione8868]

@@abusaeed22 gt sport shits on forza 7

[@Steramell]

well GT still the king now

[@baguettebakker]

I've never had a PS1 but somehow I still get nostalgic vibes by this

[@demon-x3250]

16 years and i still remember this intro by heart

[@seanminteer6435]

Everytime I hear this song at work it takes me back

[@kylegumbert6816]

The game changed everything! Still holds up pretty damn well. I remember getting ps1 just for this game. Then ps2 for gran turismo 3. Got it for christmas with gt3 bundle. Man they were so ahead of their time. And simulation racing.

[@softsucculentboypecs1235]

This is something that gets to me almost any time I see it, most of it is nostalgia. This game (as well as the first) were my introduction to video games and the world of cars. This is what started it all for me.

[@sailaser01]

I was so little when I played this ( I think I was 2 years old), I remember it so well. The game was left on and I decided to play, I was driving the yellow alpha romeo touring car on Grindelwald and I didn't know how to slow down, and then I ended up in a hairpin turn barrier. Thank god I found my PS1 a few weeks ago.

[@Kev27RS]

Hahaha cool memory! ;) I also got GT2 when it came out in 2000… and I still got them (GT1 as well) along with my PS1 which still works fine after all the years… ;) I just played it a few minutes ago! It's great!

[@MichaelJimenez10]

1999-2000 there I am crying in Walmart for my mom to buy GT2 again because of the intro with this song. Brothers swapped games with friends and never got GT2 back and I'll never forget making a damn scene in Walmart for that damn game. Fast forward to Limewire days still as a broke child wanting this damn song so bad on my Fingerhut MP3 player. Man the memories. This is my childhood with no Memory card and restarting the game over and over for this intro. Iconic

[@utahraptor2121]

Happy 20th anniversary Gran Turismo 2!

[@OneBiker98]

Fuck this gives me chills...all these memories from when I was 6 when started to play this on my PS1...time to dust-off my PS1 and get to some GT2 again...I HAVE to relive this.

[@Kev27RS]

I got GT2 when it came out in 2000… GT1 as well, got it in '98 when it came out! and I still got them along with my PS1 which still works fine after all the years… ;) I just played it a few minutes ago! It's great! ;)

[@thegrayone9536]

you might want to remove those winky faces..... kinda gives off a wierd vibe. but I get what you mean.

[@thegrayone9536]

and Xgamer I totally get what you mean. I have had my ps2 hooked up for a year bc I couldnt find gt2 and instead played gt3.

[@zodiac909]

Saturday morning's nostalgia overload. Back when life was so much more simple. I miss the 90's ❤

[@Splin7er_the_ninja]

I love to start my iRacing session by playing this song. This game has a special place in my heart

[@Viktorasphalt9]

Lyrics of My favorite game: I don't know what you're looking for You haven't found it baby, that's for sure You rip me up, you spread me all around In the dust of the deed of time And this is not a case of lust, you see It's not a m Atter of you versus me It's fine the way you want me on your own But in the end it's always me alone And I'm losing my favourite game You're losing your mind again I'm losing my baby Losing my favourite game I only know what I've been working for Another you so I could love you more I really thought that I could take you there But my experiment is not getting us anywhere I had a vision I could turn you right A stupid mission and a lethal fight I should have seen it when my hope was new My heart is black and my body is blue And I'm losing my favourite game You're losing your mind again I'm losing my favourite game You're losing your mind again I'm losing my baby Losing my favourite game I'm losing my favourite game You're losing your mind again

[@craigharkins4669]

Nostalgia overload. I don't think i've even heard this song or seen this intro in over 15 years. I feel old.

[@renanvilella5433]

has 11 years.. i played first time this game, with my brother, he show to me how play and i am gamer because he.. THX BRO!

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

Most greatest epic intro in racing car history

[@icky_thump]

Such a stellar opening! Still holds up great after all this time :)

[@MrGoatFish10]

My childhood! Still have this on my PS1

[@georgeriswold315]

This brings back my childhood 😭

[@stevesai1126]

the first 8 seconds still gives me goose bumps

[@MichaelRACER100]

Oh damn. Watching all the GT intros in a row make me feel like connecting my PS1 to the TV and starting Gran Turismo. But, where the hell is my GT2 discs?! Can only find my GT1 disc lol

[@thegrayone9536]

I lost the career disc for gt2 but I still have the career disc and my ps1.

[@MiniMii550]

This game was my introduction to racing and cars thanks to my older brother. It's crazy to think that some of these cars were just brand new at the time and showcased on here because of the fact they they're new now over 20 years later are now revered as automotive legends such as the Honda S2000, R34 Skyline, Dodge Viper GTS, etc. I doubt any of us that were there at the time had even the slightest idea that some of the (then) brand new cars we all saw in that intro would have such a profound impact on car culture today.

[@elprinsipe5639YoOoOo]

That "eh eehh" is very nostalgic. The only thing I remembered from this.

[@chriswheelman3008]

All these years later I'm 31, and this intro still gives me chills.

[@angelaengle12]

OMG YES! Thank you for posting this! I loved this so much as a kid! 😚 I remember always trying to do that perfect skid at 2:05 in rallys and could never quite perfect it as beautifully as they did. 😜

[@carlosalvardo2200]

I just saw the intro of Gran Turismo 7 and is really good... But this... This is perfection.

[@SillyDillysTunes]

:') My god, this intro is still so damn epic, brings tears to my eyes. I only with that the new one had as much might as this old one. This was my childhood game right here.

[@inasilentway-mg3db]

Watching this makes me want to cry. So many memories of a better and simpler times that is never going to come back.

[@linksdeath]

The gods smile upon this game on this day!

[@Akehiko_Urabaya]

Makes me wana wipe the dust off my ps1 and slam this back in

[@jonastissiani4701]

Dont do that!! you'll fuck up your good memories... because you're used to see all these 4k 60fps games nowadays and when you back to your old play 1 you'll see and say: why did I used to play this crap... trust me, keep your good memories!

[@jonastissiani4701]

This happened to me when I tried to play 007 goldeneye on N64... I played like 30 min and was so frustrating

[@Akehiko_Urabaya]

Played some crash bandicoot and grand turismo , still good for me , maybe the 60fps 4k hasn't ruined me yet.

[@blze0015]

I have Gran Turismo 2 on my phone for this reason. I know I'd hate it on my big TV, but on the little phone it's pure nostalgia trip.

[@FRailFan]

+j zt Screw frame rates as a 90s (or earlier) gamer you should beable to handle it. To this day I think this is the greatest Gran Turismo developed it doesn't need 60fps and HD graphics just a Dualshock 1 and skills. Plus low frame rates only suck for newer games.

[@Brad2k111SuperMonkey]

OMG WHAT IS THIS SONG, IV'E BEEN LOOKING FOR IT FOR 12 YEARS

[@dataXploit]

read video description....

[@Thunderlime374]

My Favourite Game - The Cardigans

[@carlossince92]

This intro was made with love

[@mtrujillo729]

8-11-24, I still have this game, good times

[@zeljkoarkanovic]

I cry over this. I remember how i played this on my ps1 with my brother. These games ruled our lives. We were small kids that days. Now we are adult and i have R34 GTR and R35 GTR, and brother have Mitusbishi Lancer EVO8 MR❤❤. Now we live grand turismo in real life😊.

[@hock417]

me my sister and my brother grew up with this game! we had the streering wheel and pedals with it too xD

[@bigtex144]

1:20 I forgot you could race a goddam Dodge Stratus in this game. Of course it's getting air in this shot....

[@DMAFeatured]

I love this game so much! I don't know a lot about this game and when I have done this game and played in this game I've understood that this is a super game. POLYPHONY digital, thank you so much.

[@BolgnaKenshin]

This is the first game that my dad bought me when I first got my PlayStation as a kid I'll never forget it as long as I live. R.I.P. Dad I love and miss you so much.

[@Gustingorriz]

Happy 20th birthday.

[@JessePinkman1337]

Услышал эту песню в какой-то подборке из детства, и тут сразу флешбекнуло о GT2

[@narutoxtreme123]

Omg..just wanna cry. First game I owned for the PS1. Good times

[@chivalrous_chevy1163]

When I saw this intro for the first time on my ps1, my jaw dropped.

[@DrBIeed]

This is baked into my high school memories. Every-time I hear this song on the radio I perk up.

[@lybhydra5487]

Man I remember when I was like 6 or 7 my dad had the og PlayStation and I’d always hook it up to the tv and play this game. The intro was soooo good, never skipped it.

[@Double__D]

Damn man the nostalgia and feels.

[@DuckyVader]

God damn this brings me back.

[@missingclover]

As a mexican kid without cable or a computer this was one of the first times i heard music that wasn't mexican pop, ballads or traditional. I remember being like 6-7 years old and complaining to my parents that i didn't like music whenever they put on their CDs or the radio lol. This intro shaped my taste of music for my whole life.

[@MasterToke]

Tear inducing nostalgia. Take me back 😭😭

[@jmpsavescars]

2024 and this songs stuck in my head. When i figured out what it was from it blew my mind