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Superbike Game

redTe

Superbike Game

by redTe » Fri, 13 Jul 2001 23:45:45


Some cheeky bastards were selling it at Donnington Park last weekend fpr
29.99 !

istof

Superbike Game

by istof » Fri, 13 Jul 2001 23:51:32

On Thu, 12 Jul 2001 15:40:08 +0100, "thelamia"


>I'm not having much luck finding GP 500 anywhere online to buy... anyone any
>suggestions?

>Cheers



>> Hi

>> What's everyone's opinions on the best Superbike game?

this page http://www.vibes.com/GP500/ has links to the original
programmer's page as well as to links on Amazon and others where it
can be purchased.

good luck.  got mine at a second hand store. :)
Regards all,
istoff

"Its easy to get lost in thought
if you don't go there often"    - Me, 1993

patrick dal

Superbike Game

by patrick dal » Sat, 14 Jul 2001 01:00:56

I have GP500 but I must be missing something.  Even if I get really silly
with the throttle in corners I could not for the life of me get the rear
wheel to step out / high side!  This totally ruined the game for me as
throttle control is absolutely central to real motorcycling.  Yes, I'm sure
it was on simulation setting.

The SBk2001 handling didn't feel right either.  I big dissapointment since I
don't get to ride real bikes anymore.

regards,
patrick


>istoff <> writes:

>> also according to Dave Henrie and others, AMA Superbike is worth
>> checking out for the renditions of certain american circuits, e.g.
>> Laguna Seca.

>if the demo is anything to go by, AMA Superbikes is probably the
>second to worst handling bike sim ever (only beaten by that Ducati
>game).  SBK2001 doesn't have much going for it either.  basically none
>of them feel the slightest bit like racing a motorbike.  GP500 is so
>far untouchable.

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Bart Westr

Superbike Game

by Bart Westr » Sat, 14 Jul 2001 01:43:48




> > I'm not having much luck finding GP 500 anywhere online to buy... anyone
> any
> > suggestions?

> Some cheeky bastards were selling it at Donnington Park last weekend fpr
> 29.99 !

Hmm bastards indeed. I just picked up a copy at Dynabyte (Netherlands) for
Dfl 20,- that is about 7 :)
Gunnar Horrigm

Superbike Game

by Gunnar Horrigm » Sat, 14 Jul 2001 02:41:00


> I have GP500 but I must be missing something.  Even if I get really silly
> with the throttle in corners I could not for the life of me get the rear
> wheel to step out / high side!  

that's a bit strange.  I do it all the time. :)  could it be something
with your wheel?  calibration?  in-game settings?  directx?

agreed.

hm....  I don't think I've ever tried, uh, the other mode.

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Dave Henri

Superbike Game

by Dave Henri » Sat, 14 Jul 2001 09:33:58

  I'm 'illuninated'!!!  I'll prove it too...shine a flashlite at my
ear......
dave henrie



> >old.  Very dated.  Still dreaming some code weasel can figure out a way
to
> >import the AMA tracks to an N4 or F1cs format.
> <***>
> they say that there are people out there who have already done this,
> but the converter is only available to a limited amount of
> "illuminated" users
> </***>

> just kidding, of course...
> Regards all,
> istoff

> "Its easy to get lost in thought
> if you don't go there often"    - Me, 1993

Tim Deatherag

Superbike Game

by Tim Deatherag » Sat, 14 Jul 2001 10:20:26

GP500 is a GP Bike Sim and is not related to the World Superbike Series.

GP500 is hard because it is tough racing a two stroke 500cc bike that has
1/2 the weight of a Superbike and the same horsepower as a Superbike.

I love the smaller high horsepower GP bikes BUT the Best Superbike Sim is
definitely  SBK2001. I race it because the bikes re as squirrelly as the
GP500 bikes.

My Personal Opinion......................................

Tim A. Deatherage

www.timdeatheragecpa.com


Tim Deatherag

Superbike Game

by Tim Deatherag » Sat, 14 Jul 2001 10:26:18

I should have said "I race SBK2001 because the bikes ARE NOT as squerelly as
the GP500 bikes""

Tim


> GP500 is a GP Bike Sim and is not related to the World Superbike Series.

> GP500 is hard because it is tough racing a two stroke 500cc bike that has
> 1/2 the weight of a Superbike and the same horsepower as a Superbike.

> I love the smaller high horsepower GP bikes BUT the Best Superbike Sim is
> definitely  SBK2001. I race it because the bikes re as squirrelly as the
> GP500 bikes.

> My Personal Opinion......................................

> Tim A. Deatherage

> www.timdeatheragecpa.com



> > istoff <> writes:

> > > also according to Dave Henrie and others, AMA Superbike is worth
> > > checking out for the renditions of certain american circuits, e.g.
> > > Laguna Seca.

> > if the demo is anything to go by, AMA Superbikes is probably the
> > second to worst handling bike sim ever (only beaten by that Ducati
> > game).  SBK2001 doesn't have much going for it either.  basically none
> > of them feel the slightest bit like racing a motorbike.  GP500 is so
> > far untouchable.

> > --
> > Gunnar
> >     #31 SUCKS#015 Tupperware MC#002 DoD#0x1B DoDRT#003 DoD:CT#4,8 Kibo:
2
> >                                      FJ?SE!

ymenar

Superbike Game

by ymenar » Sat, 14 Jul 2001 12:22:31


> if the demo is anything to go by, AMA Superbikes is probably the
> second to worst handling bike sim ever (only beaten by that Ducati
> game).  SBK2001 doesn't have much going for it either.  basically none
> of them feel the slightest bit like racing a motorbike.  GP500 is so
> far untouchable.

I don't care, the tracks are WORTH to be seen ;-)

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Nodd

Superbike Game

by Nodd » Sat, 14 Jul 2001 15:06:26



Saw the boxed version at K-Mart for $9.99 CAD today.

Capp

Superbike Game

by Capp » Sat, 14 Jul 2001 15:32:38

wots the url for the store?

Capp




> > Hi

> > What's everyone's opinions on the best Superbike game?

> Without a doubt buy GP500 and if you're interested in Superbikes then
> download the updates from the GP500 Store, the updates have all riders,
> bikes, bike models and 4 stroke sounds...... it is then easy to switch
> between GP bikes and superbikes. Also available are 250 and 125 bikesets
> with the appropriate physics models and bike models. 600 Supersports are
on
> the way soon.

> Cheers,
> JohnnyF

Johnny Fiam

Superbike Game

by Johnny Fiam » Sat, 14 Jul 2001 19:14:57


http://www.gp500racing.com/

Gunnar Horrigm

Superbike Game

by Gunnar Horrigm » Sat, 14 Jul 2001 19:54:08


> GP500 is a GP Bike Sim and is not related to the World Superbike Series.

they're both motorcycles, so it is kinda related. :)

bullshit. GP500 bikes and superbikes have about the same horsepower.
and 500's aren't "half the weight".  they're about 140Kg, wheras
superbikes are 170-180 or somesuch.  and cornering techniques are the
same for just about all bikes.

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Colin Harri

Superbike Game

by Colin Harri » Sat, 14 Jul 2001 21:35:51

 Gunnar, I saw on Eurosport that they referred to Moto GP as a 'Formula 1'
equivalent, and Superbikes as a 'Touring Car ' equivalent. My question is,
why is that? SBK uses 750hp engines, MotoGP only 500. Are the riders
technically so much better in MotoGP? Haga seems to be holding his own these
days, after a slow start..
 It's a serious question, I just don't know the answer!


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