'Gran Turismo 5' to utilise head-tracking

The forthcoming Gran Turismo 5 is to feature head-tracking technology.

Series creator and producer Kazunori Yamauchi confirmed that the PlayStation Eye will include the game's cockpit controls through facial recognition, according to GT Planet.

By moving the player's head, the viewpoint will adjust to look around the cockpit so the player can see corners ahead of time.

Although it will replace the right stick camera control if a camera is plugged in, the feature will be entirely optional.

Gran Turismo 5 will be released exclusively for PS3 early next year.