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I need suggestions for a racing/driving simulator, please. Hardware wise I have the following: Athlon 1600XP, 1GB RAM, 128MB GeForce 6200 on the PC side and a Gamecube on the console side of things. However, with the PS2 being cheap as fuck now, I'm not averse to picking one up if the titles make it worth it.

What'd I prefer: a sim that offers the ability to drive a variety of cars (preferably with a cabin/cockpit view option) in a variety of settings.

I'm sure most will be racing inspired, but I'd really prefer something that would just simulate driving with no particular goal/time/opponent to beat. Just the ability to cruise and blare some good tunes.

Does such a thing exist? Thanks.

mario kart ftw

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Originally posted by Zoso I need suggestions for a racing/driving simulator, please. Hardware wise I have the following: Athlon 1600XP, 1GB RAM, 128MB GeForce 6200 on the PC side and a Gamecube on the console side of things. However, with the PS2 being cheap as fuck now, I'm not averse to picking one up if the titles make it worth it. What'd I prefer: a sim that offers the ability to drive a variety of cars (preferably with a cabin/cockpit view option) in a variety of settings. I'm sure most will be racing inspired, but I'd really prefer something that would just simulate driving with no particular goal/time/opponent to beat. Just the ability to cruise and blare some good tunes. Does such a thing exist? Thanks.

Well the GTA games are available on just about all platforms. With your specs, I wouldn't recommend one of the newer racing sims on the market as it'll barely run. What about the Need for Speed series?

I haven't played them personally but I heard they're quite fun.

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Originally posted by all-nite-freak mario kart ftw

I play this one with the kids almost every night. After a pint of rum, they start winning.

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Originally posted by Zoso I play this one with the kids almost every night. After a pint of rum, they start winning.

I like original Mario Kart for the N64 better than the one for the Game cube.

Keep it simple.

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Originally posted by Zoso I play this one with the kids almost every night. After a pint of rum, they start winning.

i dont care about graphics this is the best racing game of all time

gran turismo 4 for ps2 is probably one of the most realistic racing sims i've played...

if you had an xbox 360 i'd tell you to check out forza motorsport 2 cause that game is phenomenal.

edit: nevermind i can't read.

check out the TOCA series, it should be available for ps2 or pc GTR-FIA for PC is exactly what you want, it just might be perfect for your PC. you are gonna want a wheel likely.

not much for GC, but for all around entertainment and something fun to pick up and play Forza is the best choice. an orig xbox can be had pretty cheap too|


oh i missed the no racing thing...well GTA is it then. microsoft had some sort of game like what you were looking for but it was really boring and GTA is much better. only hardcore racing PC sims will have cockpit view likely...

i know this does not apply, but the best racing game i have played was need for speed porsche unleashed.

just a great driving game.

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Originally posted by nchs09 i know this does not apply, but the best racing game i have played was need for speed porsche unleashed. just a great driving game.

That's a good one. I'd also reccommend any of the Need for speed series.

GT5 FTW!

Forza for Xbox is pretty sweet.
They actually have licenses with most of the automakers so they can actually display proper graphics. and the physics engine that handles all of the settings are realistic even back to the 1960's ferrari.

It's pretty sweet. They had an amazing write up on it in Popular Science for the first one. I heard the second version is even more realistic. And it it worth getting a steering wheel.

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Originally posted by Project-K That's a good one. I'd also reccommend any of the Need for speed series.

the previews ones were preatty cool, but i think that was the first one that got the handleing down... and perfect acceleration based on the models. the previews ones wqere all about running away from cops.

they were dope though

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Originally posted by biznology check out the TOCA series,

what he said. TOCA 3 is the best "mid-range" (ie located between arcade and sim) ive ever played. total quality this title. 35+ vehicles to race, different sim options. cant recommend it highly enough, in fact i was racing ATVs last night on my new 32" monitor. was wicked its also pretty old so should run ok on your system.

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Originally posted by nchs09 i know this does not apply, but the best racing game i have played was need for speed porsche unleashed. just a great driving game.

im glad someone here appreciates that game! man the series went down the shitter after that title. so not interested in pimping my ride...

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN im glad someone here appreciates that game! man the series went down the shitter after that title. so not interested in pimping my ride...

seriously. so dope that u could started with that big salom course, and then u started with the oldschool porsches and slowly bought newer and nwer

i just hated when i had to race the 914

piece of shit

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN what he said. TOCA 3 is the best "mid-range" (ie located between arcade and sim) ive ever played. total quality this title. 35+ vehicles to race, different sim options. cant recommend it highly enough

really ? I got a free copy with this new pc and never bothered to install it I'm intrigued now

hard drivin for the sega genesis

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Originally posted by nchs09 seriously. so dope that u could started with that big salom course, and then u started with the oldschool porsches and slowly bought newer and nwer i just hated when i had to race the 914 piece of shit

im guessing the game was too hard to be successful which is why they started releasing all these dumbed-down shitty "wall-riding" pieces of arse.

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Originally posted by Ian really ? I got a free copy with this new pc and never bothered to install it I'm intrigued now

if you like your racing games, def check it out. there's something in there for everyone. ovals, rally, open wheelers, GTs etc. a few difficulty options which allow you to modify how the cars handle to your taste. you'll want an unlocker program though so you can race anything right off the bat.

I recommend selling your kids and getting a 360 with Forza 2 and DiRT. They will bring you uncountable hours of driving excitement.

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Originally posted by cheshirepk8 I like original Mario Kart for the N64 better than the one for the Game cube.

Original on N64? Surely you've played the greatest Mario Kart? Behold...

Not a single fucking site exists that will allow me to post the image here, and I'm lazy to upload it to my site, so just look up the SNES version.

serious LOL at anyone suggesting mario-esque games when he's clearly asked for a sim.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN serious LOL at anyone suggesting mario-esque games when he's clearly asked for a sim.

I'm well aware of that. I was just pointing out the blasphemy of calling Mario Kart 64 the original.

super mario kart for the SNES >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> mario kart for the N64

i'm one of the few people that absolutely can't stand Mario Kart for the N64

After playing nonstop through Super Mario Kart for the SNES and loving every minute of it, playing mario kart n64 was a big disappointment


It took everything that was great about Super Mario Kart for the SNES and removed all the fun out of it

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Originally posted by idoru Original on N64? Surely you've played the greatest Mario Kart? Behold... http://www.mobygames.com/images/cov...62010375-00.jpg (Site doesn't allow hotlinking. Fuck 'em.)

True the first technically was for SNES but i never had it.
I had the 8-bit, 64-bit, and the Game Cube.

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