GP2 LATEST FROM SPECTRUM HOLOBYTE!

Subject:Re: GP2 Date:Wed, 10 Jul 1996 17:57:40 -0700 This automatic message has been updated on 7/10/96: -------------------------------------------------- Regarding your Grand Prix II inquiry: Grand Prix II will provide the ultimate in realism, with every aspect of the Formula One circuit re-created with incredible accuracy and detail. In addition to the actual courses that make up the Grand Prix circuit, the game will include full pitching and rolling, spectacular crashes, engine blowups, enhanced camera views, a replay feature, five levels of opponent ability, and richly detailed 3-D effects. We have made some significant enhancements over the last several months, most notably, the addition of spectacular crashes in the game. We anticipate shipping Grand Prix II mid to late Summer. We don't have a "specific" release date: like many other publicly traded companies, we are cautious when giving release dates. It is our policy to give seasons only. The current system requirements are: IBM PC 486 DX4-100 Mhz 8 MB RAM DOS 5.0 or higher Double Speed CD-ROM VGA and SVGA graphics SoundBlaster,Gravis,ProAudio Spectrum Modem play supported There is NO network play in Grand Prix II. We don't have information about resellers or distributors overseas To order directly from our direct sales operation in San Diego California: ----------------------- Dial 800-879-PLAY or 800-695-GAME 24 hours a day - Visa or M/C only please. That's 800-879-7529 or 800-695-4263 International orders: --------------------- Phone: (619) 549-0222 Fax: (619) 530-0229 Best, Spectrum HoloByte-MicroProse customer support -- Ulf Andersson - S:t Larsgatan 4, 3tr - 582 24 LINKOPING - SWEDEN Phone - +46(0)13-103820 Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~ulfa

I have a question: I have a 486/dx2/66 and can get 20-22 fps with icr2 with most detail turned off (SVGA). Now, Mark at SRN has reported (in the July issue) that GP2 performs very comparably to ICR2 in regards to frame rate and such. My question is: which report is correct -- and can I run GP2 on my system without upgrading?? Also, how much will you save ordering by phone instead of a retail outlet?? Josh Beaulieu

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>>The current system requirements are: >>IBM PC 486 DX4-100 Mhz >>8 MB RAM >>DOS 5.0 or higher >>Double Speed CD-ROM >>VGA and SVGA graphics >>SoundBlaster,Gravis,ProAudio Spectrum >>Modem play supported >I have a question: I have a 486/dx2/66 and can get 20-22 fps with icr2 with >most detail turned off (SVGA). Now, Mark at SRN has reported (in the July >issue) that GP2 performs very comparably to ICR2 in regards to frame rate and >such. My question is: which report is correct -- and can I run GP2 on my >system without upgrading??

The actual box that the game will come in has been in stores for many months now & says right on it that a 486DX2-66 is required. Austin, Tx http://www.realtime.net/~indyfan/ ============================================================ Scott Pruett 1996 PPG Cup Champion! ============================================================