On Sat, 18 Jan 2003 16:37:48 GMT, "Steve Smith"
>"Ugh," because after doing all that research on console games for the
>magazine, I concluded that the Xbox has very little to offer car guys like
>thee and me. The PS2, on the other hand, not only has infinitely better
>steering wheel support (including FF), it also has whoppingly better titles
>(incliding the ubiquitous--it's sold 15 million copies--Gran Turismo
>series).
I have to take one on the chin and say that I like Sega GT 2002 more
than GT3. Personally I find the games to be similar. GT3 is a tad
more realistic and has much more gameplay, but I much prefer the
selection of cars in GT 2002. I also haven't really enjoyed any PS2
racers besides the GT series (I haven't tried WRC II which I hear is
fabulous and almost makes me want to buy a PS2).
I'm not trying to argue with you, because I think it's a matter of
opinion really, plus I'd have to admit if pressed that you're probably
right, and I agree with the reasons you've given for your opinion.
That said, I love Rallisport Challenge on a console (the PC version
bored me, but ti's a blast with a pad), Metropolis Street Racer on the
DC and Project Gotham have a unique gameplay dynamic that I really
enjoy, and of course there's always Spy Hunter when I just want to
down a few beers and blow things up. =)
So far my favorite game is probably Nascar Thunder 2003 actually. The
effects used in the Xbox version IMHO set a serious standard for lite
simulations and the handling may be the best I've seen in a console
racer even if it's forgiving. This is really the one console game I
wish I had a wheel for, because it's brutal trying to race to any
degree of competency on a gamepad without using driving aids.
DEAR MICROSOFT, SIDEWINDER PRO FOR THE XBOX, THANK YOU.
(keep in mind I'm giving this opinion while already owning F355 for
the Dreamcast, which is one of a handful of games I'd really want on a
PS2)
I dunno, sometimes I wonder what modern motorsport would be like if
Colin were still revolutionizing the industry with every car. I can't
help but think that the path F1 has trodden down would be a lot more
diverse and exciting with his involvement.
Jason