Re: Ferrari f355 challenge Dreamca$t que$tion

In article <d5Ap7.35258$[email hidden]>, Whodaguy <[email hidden]> wrote: > I don't know if it's worth is, but I saw brand new Dreamcast consoles > selling for $80 at Circuit City, I too was tempted, but it there is a reason > they discontinued it... As far as consoles go, the Dreamcast has more solid graphics than the PS2 in many ways, IMO. If you get the Le Mans 24 Hours [better on Dreamcast except for the added Road Atlanta for PS2] and a way too arcade but fun CART Flag to Flag game, and Spirit of Speed, last 2 for $10 or so used, right there are a few more to drive around with. F355 is considered pretty great- and pretty challenging. It's pretty hard work. There are several more tracks, including Laguna Seca, which get added through codes.

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> > "Doug Hook" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:KIyp7.2378$[email hidden]... > > I saw at EB today I could get f355 challenge for 29$ and a used Dreamcast > > for $67.99 and was wondering if it was worth one hundred dollars to play > > this game. Anyone who has f355 please let me know. I tried it once on > > display at CompUSA and loved the feel and look of the game. Thanks. > > Doug > > > >

I saw at EB today I could get f355 challenge for 29$ and a used Dreamcast for $67.99 and was wondering if it was worth one hundred dollars to play this game. Anyone who has f355 please let me know. I tried it once on display at CompUSA and loved the feel and look of the game. Thanks. Doug

I don't know if it's worth is, but I saw brand new Dreamcast consoles selling for $80 at Circuit City, I too was tempted, but it there is a reason they discontinued it... "Doug Hook" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:KIyp7.2378$[email hidden]...

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> I saw at EB today I could get f355 challenge for 29$ and a used Dreamcast > for $67.99 and was wondering if it was worth one hundred dollars to play > this game. Anyone who has f355 please let me know. I tried it once on > display at CompUSA and loved the feel and look of the game. Thanks. > Doug > >

hi, it worth it with a steering wheel. -- Sebastien TIXIER - Game Developer Dynamics and Car Physics http://www.eden-studios.fr GPLRank Normal:-42.98 Monster:-120.74 Doug Hook wrote: > I saw at EB today I could get f355 challenge for 29$ and a used Dreamcast > for $67.99 and was wondering if it was worth one hundred dollars to play > this game. Anyone who has f355 please let me know. I tried it once on > display at CompUSA and loved the feel and look of the game. Thanks. > Doug

i got it but theres a distinct lack of driving views Stick with MSR "Sebastien Tixier" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...

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> hi, > it worth it with a steering wheel. > -- > Sebastien TIXIER - Game Developer > Dynamics and Car Physics > http://www.eden-studios.fr > GPLRank Normal:-42.98 Monster:-120.74 > > Doug Hook wrote: > > > I saw at EB today I could get f355 challenge for 29$ and a used

Dreamcast

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> > for $67.99 and was wondering if it was worth one hundred dollars to play > > this game. Anyone who has f355 please let me know. I tried it once on > > display at CompUSA and loved the feel and look of the game. Thanks. > > Doug > > > >

what'is MSR ? Semi wrote:

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> i got it but theres a distinct lack of driving views > Stick with MSR > "Sebastien Tixier" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:[email hidden]... > > hi, > > it worth it with a steering wheel. > > -- > > Sebastien TIXIER - Game Developer > > Dynamics and Car Physics > > http://www.eden-studios.fr > > GPLRank Normal:-42.98 Monster:-120.74 > > > > Doug Hook wrote: > > > > > I saw at EB today I could get f355 challenge for 29$ and a used > Dreamcast > > > for $67.99 and was wondering if it was worth one hundred dollars to play > > > this game. Anyone who has f355 please let me know. I tried it once on > > > display at CompUSA and loved the feel and look of the game. Thanks. > > > Doug > > > > > > > >

-- Sebastien TIXIER - Game Developer Dynamics and Car Physics http://www.eden-studios.fr GPLRank Normal:-42.98 Monster:-120.74

Its basically Gran Tourismo for Dreamcast. Its a VERY good game with faaaairly good physics All the best, Ash "Sebastien Tixier" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]... | what'is MSR ? | | Semi wrote: |

what's the real name of the game please ? Ashley McConnell wrote:

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> Its basically Gran Tourismo for Dreamcast. Its a VERY good game with > faaaairly good physics > > All the best, > Ash > > "Sebastien Tixier" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:[email hidden]... > | what'is MSR ? > | > | Semi wrote: > |

-- Sebastien TIXIER - Game Developer Dynamics and Car Physics http://www.eden-studios.fr GPLRank Normal:-42.98 Monster:-120.74

Sorry, should have said. Metropolis (sp?) Street Racer All the best, Ash "Sebastien Tixier" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...

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| what's the real name of the game please ? | | Ashley McConnell wrote: | | > Its basically Gran Tourismo for Dreamcast. Its a VERY good game with | > faaaairly good physics | > | > All the best, | > Ash | > | > "Sebastien Tixier" <[email hidden]> wrote in message | > news:[email hidden]... | > | what'is MSR ? | > | | > | Semi wrote: | > | | | -- | Sebastien TIXIER - Game Developer | Dynamics and Car Physics | http://www.eden-studios.fr | GPLRank Normal:-42.98 Monster:-120.74 | |

Thanks !!! Ashley McConnell wrote:

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> Sorry, should have said. Metropolis (sp?) Street Racer > > All the best, > Ash > > "Sebastien Tixier" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:[email hidden]... > | what's the real name of the game please ? > | > | Ashley McConnell wrote: > | > | > Its basically Gran Tourismo for Dreamcast. Its a VERY good game with > | > faaaairly good physics > | > > | > All the best, > | > Ash > | > > | > "Sebastien Tixier" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > | > news:[email hidden]... > | > | what'is MSR ? > | > | > | > | Semi wrote: > | > | > | > | -- > | Sebastien TIXIER - Game Developer > | Dynamics and Car Physics > | http://www.eden-studios.fr > | GPLRank Normal:-42.98 Monster:-120.74 > | > |

-- Sebastien TIXIER - Game Developer Dynamics and Car Physics http://www.eden-studios.fr GPLRank Normal:-42.98 Monster:-120.74

Thanks !!!

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> Sorry, should have said. Metropolis (sp?) Street Racer > All the best, > Ash > | what's the real name of the game please ? > | > | > | > Its basically Gran Tourismo for Dreamcast. Its a VERY good game with > | > faaaairly good physics > | > > | > All the best, > | > Ash > | > > | > | what'is MSR ? > | > | > | > | > | > | -- > | Sebastien TIXIER - Game Developer > | Dynamics and Car Physics > | http://www.eden-studios.fr > | GPLRank Normal:-42.98 Monster:-120.74 > | > |

-- Sebastien TIXIER - Game Developer Dynamics and Car Physics http://www.eden-studios.fr GPLRank Normal:-42.98 Monster:-120.74

Hey, I got a brand new Dreamcast for $85 and Ferrari F355 Challenge for $20. Fun stuff, I was suprised how realistic it was, especially for a console game, (actually it is a sim). Real courses, LFB is critical, good driving model, only a cockpit view, good cockpit movement, real tracks etc. Of course, some things like wheelspin is dumbed down a bit, but it's overall very good. I also have TD Le Mans and that is pretty fun with all the championships, cars, and a great representation of Le Mans. Haven't tried MSR yet. Anyway, I got it mostly to have something fun to play around with and something for multiplayer when friends come over. My friends don't particularly like spinning around in GPL at Monza doing a 2:50 while I do a 1:27 :) Thanks, Alex Doug Hook <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:KIyp7.2378$[email hidden]...

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> I saw at EB today I could get f355 challenge for 29$ and a used Dreamcast > for $67.99 and was wondering if it was worth one hundred dollars to play > this game. Anyone who has f355 please let me know. I tried it once on > display at CompUSA and loved the feel and look of the game. Thanks. > Doug > >

>"Semi" <[email hidden]> wrote > i got it but theres a distinct lack of driving views Uh, it's a simulator. The only view needed is the cockpit view. -- -- Fran�ois M�nard <ymenard> -- May the Downforce be with you... -- http://www.ymenard.com/ -- This announcement is brought to you by the Shimato Dominguez Corporation - helping America into the New World...

My vote: A mild "No" for one game ... though it is essentially what I did! But F355 Challenge is an excellent simulator. Generally acknowledged as the hands down best (in terms of simulation, not necessarily overall gameplay) on a console. I find the hotlapping to be excellent, the racing to be challenging but less satisfying. The driving physics is the best of any console game I've tried. Graphics are excellent, but of course, not of GT3 level. The AI still isn't first-rate (very tough, but not quite honest and somewhat glitchy). Mediocre video-replay modes. Marred by the sticky grass and walls syndrome. Only 7 other cars to race against (all F355's) which seem to repeat behaviors and events on courses. I finally did purchase a used copy of TD Lemans. I find it quite fun and reasonably decent in driving simulation. Has its faults, but definitely recommended for the number of cars, real tracks, and real-time LM mode (masochists can complete a full 24 hr event!). OTOH, I found Metropolis Street Racer to be a serious disappointment. If you want an arcade game, but not of the NFS Porsche standard, give it a whirl. But it is no simulation. And the graphics disappoint. I can't see how anyone compares it to the Gran Turismo series. And IMHO, don't even consider Sega GT (which is a Gran Turismo clone). Maybe the control is better with a wheel, but I found it unplayable with the stock controller. And again, the graphics are very mediocre. >Doug Hook <[email hidden]> wrote in message >> I saw at EB today I could get f355 challenge for 29$ and a used Dreamcast >> for $67.99 and was wondering if it was worth one hundred dollars to play >> this game. Anyone who has f355 please let me know. I tried it once on >> display at CompUSA and loved the feel and look of the game. Thanks.

Steer well clear of test drive 6 Absolute SHITE!!

FWIU The price of the Dreamcast will most likely drop down to about 50 US dollars by or just after Christmas. This should be the end of all supplies of the machine. dave henrie "rrevved" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]... > On 19 Sep 2001 03:39:33 GMT, [email hidden] (Dave) wrote:

On Tue, 18 Sep 2001 02:55:38 GMT, "Doug Hook" <[email hidden]> wrote: >I saw at EB today I could get f355 challenge for 29$ and a used Dreamcast >for $67.99 and was wondering if it was worth one hundred dollars to play >this game. Anyone who has f355 please let me know. I tried it once on >display at CompUSA and loved the feel and look of the game. Thanks. >Doug > I just got a new Dreamcast for $99 (the sports bundle) available from just about anywhere, and the F355 game from ebgames.com for I think $9.99 . And I'll probably get the hookup for the dreamcast for my Act Labs wheel. The game is good but not great just using the gamepad.