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I want to test the waters in the world of games consoles/pc gaming. What is the general consensus of the best racing game that offers a decent representation of UK race circuits? Is Gran Tourismo the bench mark in terms of realistic handling of the cars??? Which “steering wheels” are the best too?
I don’t have much time to spend trying all sorts of games and platforms etc so the idea is to get what ever is suggested on ebay and start from there,
Regards,
Iain
I don’t have much time to spend trying all sorts of games and platforms etc so the idea is to get what ever is suggested on ebay and start from there,
Regards,
Iain
I'm not sure any game can ever produce realistic handling as well as Grand Prix Legends. Gran Turismo is biased towards the Japanese techno-electronic-everything cars, mainly because the kids who buy the game find them easiest to drive. As a result they give the impression that Lotuses and similarly unassisted, minimalist cars handle badly.
GPL is definately the best game if realistic handling and '60s GP cars are your thing. Try Rally Trophy if you think you can drive anything - trust me, you can't!
My favourite game, though, would have to be Rally Championship Xtreme.
GPL is definately the best game if realistic handling and '60s GP cars are your thing. Try Rally Trophy if you think you can drive anything - trust me, you can't!
My favourite game, though, would have to be Rally Championship Xtreme.
GT3 is good for range of cars. Pretty decent as far as the driving goes too. GT4 if it's ever released should be mile better. These alone make a PS2 pretty much essential.
TOCA Race driver had some good uk circuits, but the physics seemed way off to me (admittedly I've never driven a touring car, but the in game cars seemed to have more problems turning than my own cars! Maybe I was just crap at setting them up...). I hear TOCA 2 a lot better.
For realism and good tracks you're hard pushed to beat Grand Prix Legends, but be prepared to spend forever practicing before you manage to complete a full lap at anywhere near race pace. Not for the faint hearted!
TOCA Race driver had some good uk circuits, but the physics seemed way off to me (admittedly I've never driven a touring car, but the in game cars seemed to have more problems turning than my own cars! Maybe I was just crap at setting them up...). I hear TOCA 2 a lot better.
For realism and good tracks you're hard pushed to beat Grand Prix Legends, but be prepared to spend forever practicing before you manage to complete a full lap at anywhere near race pace. Not for the faint hearted!
Gran Turismo 3 (PS2) is certainly the definitive car sim and GT4 (now delayed until early next year) will be even better (the Pro-logue suggests a good step forward from GT3).
No UK circuits on GT3.
Project Gotham (XBox) has better graphics but the physics engine is nowhere near as good.
No UK circuits on GT3.
Project Gotham (XBox) has better graphics but the physics engine is nowhere near as good.
ps2 plus lotus steering wheel and peddles plus burnout 2 plus need for speed underground.
Say goodbye to your previous life. After playing these games the only car you'll want to drive is a TVR type of performance car.
If you're not into PS2 be careful and approach with all due caution...It gets pretty serious when you're viewing country pads and one of your criteria is a room for the ps2.
Got wheel and pc??? then download S1 demo from [url]www.liveforspeed.net/[/url]
LFS S1 (and S2) is a serious racing simulator. No arcade modes, no steering aids - YOU have to do the driving. It is therefore highly recommended to play the sim with a wheel, because even though you can use keyboard and/or mouse, a wheel is what you use in a real car, so a wheel should be used in a serious racing simulator. Especially when going online, where fast reactions are required. 5 different track, but has 15 different configuration. drag race, skidpad, autocross track, and race circuits.
If you want access to all cars and tracks in S1, you have to buy a license which will cost £12, which will allow you to unlock S1 on your computer.
Ive made lots of friend, lots lots of close races online!
Try it and see!!!!!!!
LFS S1 (and S2) is a serious racing simulator. No arcade modes, no steering aids - YOU have to do the driving. It is therefore highly recommended to play the sim with a wheel, because even though you can use keyboard and/or mouse, a wheel is what you use in a real car, so a wheel should be used in a serious racing simulator. Especially when going online, where fast reactions are required. 5 different track, but has 15 different configuration. drag race, skidpad, autocross track, and race circuits.
If you want access to all cars and tracks in S1, you have to buy a license which will cost £12, which will allow you to unlock S1 on your computer.
Ive made lots of friend, lots lots of close races online!
Try it and see!!!!!!!
edc said:
IME console/video games are nowhere compared to the real deal. Get a second hand arcade machine. F355 Challenge with clutch/semi/auto options is 'realistic' but difficult because it lacks a sense of speed.
hmmm, im guessing a)it's out of my budget and b)if its the 3 screen one im thinking of, where would i put it???
Just got outbid in a dying moments wrestle for a copy of GPL...bummer, theres a few PS2's going cheap, will see!
Regards
Iain
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GTO Club has got to be the one to get, handbrake turns and all in a Mini.
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GTO Club has got to be the one to get, handbrake turns and all in a Mini. 
)I've played LOADS of driving games throughout my life, and of the current crop, I don't think anything comes close to Project Gotham Racing 2, on the Xbox. It has a huge range of cars and tracks, great handling and it rewards persistence.
Of all the games I've ever played, Grand Prix Legends probably gives you the most longevity, basically because it's so damn difficult (especially if you don't have a force-feedback steering wheel!). Incredible game though, and when you complete your first lap without crashing badly, you'll want to tell the world!
I believe there's a new, very realistic driving sim for the PC, GTR, which is supposed to be very good (I've not played it yet - my pc isn't up to it!). www.gtr-game.com/index.php?page=frontpage0
Of all the games I've ever played, Grand Prix Legends probably gives you the most longevity, basically because it's so damn difficult (especially if you don't have a force-feedback steering wheel!). Incredible game though, and when you complete your first lap without crashing badly, you'll want to tell the world!
I believe there's a new, very realistic driving sim for the PC, GTR, which is supposed to be very good (I've not played it yet - my pc isn't up to it!). www.gtr-game.com/index.php?page=frontpage0
There is a game, however, more difficult and therefore more engrossing than GPL.
I as speaking of course of Rally Trophy. Think, if you will, of a rallying game set in the late '60s/early '70s. Instead of the turbo-nutter 4WD rally-specific Subarishis of today, or the Group B cars of the '80s that started the whole 4WD rallying thing, this game features what basically amounts to standard '60s tin-tops, maybe with different tyres, rallying on some of Europe's most difficult terrain. Scenery is amazing - better than GPL - but you'll be concentrating like crazy on keeping the car planted on the road. You'll make a few good wins in FWD cars (Mini, Saab 96V4, Fulvia), but then you switch to RWD and you won't get round a single corner (I can't & I've had the game for a year). Don't even think about trying to drive the Stratos.
But therein lies the fascination - Must. Drive. Stratos...Must...
I as speaking of course of Rally Trophy. Think, if you will, of a rallying game set in the late '60s/early '70s. Instead of the turbo-nutter 4WD rally-specific Subarishis of today, or the Group B cars of the '80s that started the whole 4WD rallying thing, this game features what basically amounts to standard '60s tin-tops, maybe with different tyres, rallying on some of Europe's most difficult terrain. Scenery is amazing - better than GPL - but you'll be concentrating like crazy on keeping the car planted on the road. You'll make a few good wins in FWD cars (Mini, Saab 96V4, Fulvia), but then you switch to RWD and you won't get round a single corner (I can't & I've had the game for a year). Don't even think about trying to drive the Stratos.
But therein lies the fascination - Must. Drive. Stratos...Must...
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