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PC version of Ferrari F355 Challenge or Ferrari F360 Challenge?

Stev

PC version of Ferrari F355 Challenge or Ferrari F360 Challenge?

by Stev » Sat, 15 Dec 2001 00:13:13

Has anyone heard of plans to port Ferrari F355 Challenge or the upcoming
Ferrari F360 Challenge to the PC?

If not, which is the best current PC game to feature a Ferrari (not an F1
Ferrari, i.e. GPL or F1 2001)?

Thanks,
Steve

ymenar

PC version of Ferrari F355 Challenge or Ferrari F360 Challenge?

by ymenar » Sat, 15 Dec 2001 01:11:23


> Has anyone heard of plans to port Ferrari F355 Challenge or the upcoming
> Ferrari F360 Challenge to the PC?

No, but iirc you can port the sim to the PC using an emulator (Bleemcast).

Hmm...  I can't recall any good simulator in my memory having a non-F1
Ferrari.  Officially in the game, I mean (not a third-party add-on)
NFS:High Stakes is as close as you can get, hehe.

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Ashley McConnel

PC version of Ferrari F355 Challenge or Ferrari F360 Challenge?

by Ashley McConnel » Sat, 15 Dec 2001 01:22:18



>>Has anyone heard of plans to port Ferrari F355 Challenge or the upcoming
>>Ferrari F360 Challenge to the PC?

> No, but iirc you can port the sim to the PC using an emulator (Bleemcast).

I'm pretty sure the Bleemcast is for the dreamcast to play PSX games (i.e. GRan Tourismo 2)

Ash

Todd Walk

PC version of Ferrari F355 Challenge or Ferrari F360 Challenge?

by Todd Walk » Sat, 15 Dec 2001 02:05:09

On Thu, 13 Dec 2001 11:11:23 -0500, "ymenard"


>Hmm...  I can't recall any good simulator in my memory having a non-F1
>Ferrari.  Officially in the game, I mean (not a third-party add-on)
>NFS:High Stakes is as close as you can get, hehe.

The original Need for Speed had a Testarossa. NFS2 had an F355 (I
think -- it's been a while since I played it.) NFS3 had an F355 as
well. NFS4 (High Stakes) had an F50 and F355. Oh yeah, NFS3 (Hot
pursuit) also had a 456M official add-on (free download) from EA.

I'm just waiting for Ferrari Unleashed! Heheh....I'm not holding my
breath, but Ferrari has licensed the use of their cars in all the
other NFS games, so why not? If they could do it to the level of
Porsche Unleashed, I could die a happy man ;-)

Todd Walker

twalker at jam dot rr dot com
http://twalker.d2g.com/gpl

Stev

PC version of Ferrari F355 Challenge or Ferrari F360 Challenge?

by Stev » Sat, 15 Dec 2001 03:39:10


> On Thu, 13 Dec 2001 11:11:23 -0500, "ymenard"

> >Hmm...  I can't recall any good simulator in my memory having a non-F1
> >Ferrari.  Officially in the game, I mean (not a third-party add-on)
> >NFS:High Stakes is as close as you can get, hehe.

> The original Need for Speed had a Testarossa. NFS2 had an F355 (I
> think -- it's been a while since I played it.) NFS3 had an F355 as
> well. NFS4 (High Stakes) had an F50 and F355. Oh yeah, NFS3 (Hot
> pursuit) also had a 456M official add-on (free download) from EA.

> I'm just waiting for Ferrari Unleashed! Heheh....I'm not holding my
> breath, but Ferrari has licensed the use of their cars in all the
> other NFS games, so why not? If they could do it to the level of
> Porsche Unleashed, I could die a happy man ;-)

I'd love to see a NFS Ferrari Unleased.

- Show quoted text -

> Todd Walker

> twalker at jam dot rr dot com
> http://twalker.d2g.com/gpl

ymenar

PC version of Ferrari F355 Challenge or Ferrari F360 Challenge?

by ymenar » Sat, 15 Dec 2001 04:08:06


> I'm pretty sure the Bleemcast is for the dreamcast to play PSX games (i.e.

GRan >Tourismo2)

Yeah stupid me, my bad.

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send reply to excite.co

PC version of Ferrari F355 Challenge or Ferrari F360 Challenge?

by send reply to excite.co » Sat, 15 Dec 2001 04:50:46


> On Thu, 13 Dec 2001 11:11:23 -0500, "ymenard"

> The original Need for Speed had a Testarossa. NFS2 had an F355 (I
> think -- it's been a while since I played it.) NFS3 had an F355 as
> well. NFS4 (High Stakes) had an F50 and F355. Oh yeah, NFS3 (Hot
> pursuit) also had a 456M official add-on (free download) from EA.

Slight correction. NFS3 has a 355 Spyder and a 550 Maranello.

NFS4 is NFS3 + F50, as far as Ferrari stuff is concerned.

--KC

Stev

PC version of Ferrari F355 Challenge or Ferrari F360 Challenge?

by Stev » Sat, 15 Dec 2001 05:52:24





> > On Thu, 13 Dec 2001 11:11:23 -0500, "ymenard"

> > The original Need for Speed had a Testarossa. NFS2 had an F355 (I
> > think -- it's been a while since I played it.) NFS3 had an F355 as
> > well. NFS4 (High Stakes) had an F50 and F355. Oh yeah, NFS3 (Hot
> > pursuit) also had a 456M official add-on (free download) from EA.

> Slight correction. NFS3 has a 355 Spyder and a 550 Maranello.

> NFS4 is NFS3 + F50, as far as Ferrari stuff is concerned.

How good is NFS4? Would you recommend it? Do the graphics hold up to current
games, or are they dated? Final question, if I buy NFS4 would you say it
would be wortless to buy NFS3?

Thanks,
Steve

James Pickar

PC version of Ferrari F355 Challenge or Ferrari F360 Challenge?

by James Pickar » Sat, 15 Dec 2001 07:32:21

Hi Steve,

Personally, I'd try the NFS series if you want, but if you want realistic
racing, then try a patched up Sports Car GT with the Ferrari 355 and 360
cars.

http://mrbizkat.tripod.com/main.htm

They have the whole set here.  There is a bit of installing and patching to
do, but there is so much out there for SCGT.

Start at www.speedsims.com   (when it is up) and go from there.

Currently, I have just about every car possible for SCGT (over 1,300 cars)
all the tracks (over 100) and it is fantastic.

James


send reply to excite.co

PC version of Ferrari F355 Challenge or Ferrari F360 Challenge?

by send reply to excite.co » Sat, 15 Dec 2001 09:44:56


That would depend on how much realism are you looking for in driving
sims. NFS3 and NFS4 aren't that realistic, IMHO, but my memory may
have faded for the period...

The graphics are somewhat dated, but you'd be driving so fast you
wouldn't notice. :-)

Yes, that's correct. NFS4 is EVERYTHING in NFS3,
and more. More tracks, more cars, more race modes,
modifiable cars (albeit just generic "level upgrades"
like SCGT) and career racing mode.

I believe there's a new EA bundle that contains NFS:HS,
NFS:PU, and two other racing games (Superbike 2001 and
NASCAR 2001?) for one low price now... You may pick that
up and see how you like them...

--KC

Alex Kihuran

PC version of Ferrari F355 Challenge or Ferrari F360 Challenge?

by Alex Kihuran » Sat, 15 Dec 2001 09:51:33

I still remember that cruel April Fools joke...

Thanks,
Alex

> On Thu, 13 Dec 2001 11:11:23 -0500, "ymenard"

> >Hmm...  I can't recall any good simulator in my memory having a non-F1
> >Ferrari.  Officially in the game, I mean (not a third-party add-on)
> >NFS:High Stakes is as close as you can get, hehe.

> The original Need for Speed had a Testarossa. NFS2 had an F355 (I
> think -- it's been a while since I played it.) NFS3 had an F355 as
> well. NFS4 (High Stakes) had an F50 and F355. Oh yeah, NFS3 (Hot
> pursuit) also had a 456M official add-on (free download) from EA.

> I'm just waiting for Ferrari Unleashed! Heheh....I'm not holding my
> breath, but Ferrari has licensed the use of their cars in all the
> other NFS games, so why not? If they could do it to the level of
> Porsche Unleashed, I could die a happy man ;-)

> Todd Walker

> twalker at jam dot rr dot com
> http://twalker.d2g.com/gpl

Todd Walk

PC version of Ferrari F355 Challenge or Ferrari F360 Challenge?

by Todd Walk » Sat, 15 Dec 2001 14:27:24

On Thu, 13 Dec 2001 19:50:46 GMT, "Kasey Chang \(send reply to


>Slight correction. NFS3 has a 355 Spyder and a 550 Maranello.

>NFS4 is NFS3 + F50, as far as Ferrari stuff is concerned.

You are correct sir! Thanks for the corrections :-)

Todd Walker

twalker at jam dot rr dot com
http://twalker.d2g.com/gpl

Todd Walk

PC version of Ferrari F355 Challenge or Ferrari F360 Challenge?

by Todd Walk » Sat, 15 Dec 2001 14:28:17

On Fri, 14 Dec 2001 00:51:33 GMT, "Alex Kihurani"


>I still remember that cruel April Fools joke...

>Thanks,
>Alex

Heheh...me too. My heart skipped a beat when I saw it and visions of
driving a 365GTB4 flashed through my head. Oh well...maybe someday...

Todd Walker

twalker at jam dot rr dot com
http://twalker.d2g.com/gpl

Stev

PC version of Ferrari F355 Challenge or Ferrari F360 Challenge?

by Stev » Sat, 15 Dec 2001 22:48:32

Awesome tip James, thanks a lot!

Steve


> Hi Steve,

> Personally, I'd try the NFS series if you want, but if you want realistic
> racing, then try a patched up Sports Car GT with the Ferrari 355 and 360
> cars.

> http://mrbizkat.tripod.com/main.htm

> They have the whole set here.  There is a bit of installing and patching
to
> do, but there is so much out there for SCGT.

> Start at www.speedsims.com   (when it is up) and go from there.

> Currently, I have just about every car possible for SCGT (over 1,300 cars)
> all the tracks (over 100) and it is fantastic.

> James



> > Has anyone heard of plans to port Ferrari F355 Challenge or the upcoming
> > Ferrari F360 Challenge to the PC?

> > If not, which is the best current PC game to feature a Ferrari (not an
F1
> > Ferrari, i.e. GPL or F1 2001)?

> > Thanks,
> > Steve

Ian Bel

PC version of Ferrari F355 Challenge or Ferrari F360 Challenge?

by Ian Bel » Mon, 17 Dec 2001 09:23:34

There's one being worked on as we speak Steve, the thread is here:
http://www.simbin.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?s=3c1bcab6649fffff;act=ST...
=35
Shouldn't be too long :-)

Ian
www.SimBin.com
For the Real Sims!



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