Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli video game

That's the fun part of this game. You need a different bag of tricks (driving lines, braking tricks, etc) for a) old cars like the GTO, LM b) Modern cars like the 355, 360 c) race cars like the 512 M & S.

In fact, switching back and forth between old and new cars helps my learning process. I find myself trying new things as a result.

An example: I drove the 599 first and hated it - it was real scary under braking (thought the engine was way too powerful for the chassis and brakes). But after driving the other cars and significant passage of time, I feel different about the 599 now. It is fun! The fun part is braking where the rear tends to dance around - using a bit of throttle helps control it well (I learnt this trick driving the LM). Best part is that you can use the brakes to help turn into corners better. My lap times have improved drastically.

 

If you had the DFGT wheel you could adjust the brake bias(red knob)...so you could eliminate the 599 twitchy braking.

 

I don't think this game is set up to use brake bias adjustments this though. it will work with the GT5 for sure.

 

I've tried racing the 599 and don't like the braking in it.

After doing the 250 GTO trophy the other night, I did the 250 LM trophy yesterday. I won't say the LM is easier to drive, but it is a totally different car than the GTO. It carries a lot more speed in the turns, likes to oversteer a bit which is ok with me. Fun car! Maybe next I'll go buy the Daytona

 

This game is for 29.98 at Amazon.com Deal of The Day

http://www.amazon.com/Ferrari-Challenge-Playstation-3/dp/B001AS4TTE/ref=br_lf_m_1000208101_1_1_ttl?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=videogames&pf_rd_p=467836751&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000208101&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0X3VK1DKHBKYJ7ZVHJCD

Sameer Rao commented/reviewed it I see.

 

BUMP for a good deal ^^^^

 

This game is the only reason i want a Ps3. Everything else i don't care about....... except maybe GT5 when that comes out.

 

How about F1CE?

 

I've tried it out at a friend's place. It has fantastic graphics.

Do you like the game? I didn't play long enough to suss out the game. I think Spa was missing in the circuit set. Can we add tracks like we do for PC games.

The best think I like about PC games is that the gaming community gets behind the games and helps thrown in new cars and tracks. PlayStation really sucks in this regard. You are held hostage by Sony and the Game developers.

 

I play it religiously every year as the real season progresses. It does have Spa.

It is simply the most current F1 sim out there.

I used to be a part of that PC community you mention: I developed a few track for GP3, which got pretty popular (including Fiorano) and I learned a lot of dirty tricks doing it: There is a gazillion ways to affect performance to the point that winning a race becomes somewhat meaningless.

Also I did hate the constant updating of existing versions etc. And once there is a major release coming out, rest assured your PC needs hardware upgrading.

So while a console game like F1CE doesn't have all the latest tracks and updates, it is a locked system where you can't weasel out. You beat it as it is or you don't.

 

I love that game! During the season the wheel and pedals come out to play, kind of ruins the living room, but who cares!

 

http://playstation.joystiq.com/2009/03/30/ferrari-challenge-dlc-takes-race-to-nurburgring-adds-five-more/

Just looked at the website. DLC might be coming. $17.99 on Amazon...considering purchase instead of subscribing again.

 

Very interesting, thanks.

Please keep us posted if you hear something about a US release.

I'm using a projector so PAL is not an issue, but I'm sure there is a country code that my PS3 doesn't like.

 

Will do!
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What do you mean you're using a projector so PAL isn't an issue??

 

My PS3 is connected to a LCD projector. Unlike TV sets, they don't care whether your video signal is PAL or NTSC (or SECAM). They can handle it.

 

Really? I didn't know that

 

Yup. Give it a try.

The thing is, that any decent projector already has a better resolution than your TV picture. While PAL trumps NTSC, it is not by much, so it is no big deal for a projector to emulate either signal.

 

Yeah, I didn't know that either.

 

I hope we actually get the DLC instead of getting screwed over...again.

 

I am in two minds about the DLC. Some of the cars seem interesting - Scuderia and the P4. The rest is ho-hum. The track is the GP circuit and not the Nordschliefe. I hate the new circuit.

 

I'll be happy for any sort of DLC.

 

I REALLY wish I could find a used copy for Wii at my local Gamestop...

 

Started this game last Fall, worked my way through unlocking all the tracks and cars, figuring out the best POV and control setup for Wii, etc. At this point, having had it open 100% for awhile, my routine favorites are Spa, Mugello and Monza with the 575 GTC and 550 GT, with the 430 GT2 a good backup.

The sound for the 550/575 is tremendously satisfying, even compared to actual in car video - the trailing throttle is amazing to hear. And Spa never gets boring, unlike some of the other courses in the game. I can win the Quick Races routinely if I focus, but turning off the driving line and driver aids keeps it very challenging.

Interesting also how the AI bot car pace varies from course to course and car to car, even situationally depending on your relative pace and aggression; this has become a satisfying long term racing sim.

 

Interesting. I find the AI spotty at best. Funny how they will move off the racing line to block you at the last second, a move that if you did would result in loss of control and a trip in the weeds. i still enjoy the game, though not as much as F1CE and DIRT.

 

There was a tip on a website, that the PS3 version will be $10 at Best Buy, so keep your eye out for it. It's only at the store, I'll post again if it's online too.