Product description Great Games and Accessories for the Playstation 2 (PS2)
from Gamesbuyer. Amazon.co.uk Review The most eagerly awaited PlayStation 2
game of 2001 is finally here. It's about motor racing, it's called Gran
Turismo 3: A Spec, and it's utterly superb. Much has been made of the
appearance of Sony's flagship title on the PS2. Detractors have complained it
has fewer cars than GT2, it only has a couple of extra tracks and it's really
no more than an update. But then it's easy to knock it before you've tried it.
To be fair the detractors have a point and for the seriously hardcore driving
fan "only" 183 possible vehicles might be a bit of an issue, but to the vast
majority of racing gamers GT3 will be a fabulous gaming experience and will
really prove what the PlayStation 2 is capable of. In essence, GT3 is a series
of sub-games combined by a motoring theme. There are driving licences to gain
which open access to racing events, which in turn provide cash to buy bigger
and better motors. There's a full arcade section in which it's possible to
choose from a pre-determined selection of cars and tracks on time trials,
first-past-the-post and free-run races and there's a huge section of game time
devoted to tuning and maintaining your garage of racing machines. Graphically,
this is the best-looking PS2 title yet. It's crisp, smooth, frighteningly
quick and there's no invisible scenery in evidence. Lighting effects are truly
awesome--wait 'til you see the setting sun of Laguna Seca--and the engine
sounds are ear-burstingly impressive. Control is smooth and precise; the
DualShock controller is used to good effect but playing with a suitable
steering wheel adds a whole new dimension to things. A number of top-name
bands have their musical wares shoehorned into the soundtrack so expect the
company of Ash, Feeder and others to keep you company during the long hours of
gawping at the TV. Playing GT3, you get the feeling that the PS2 is finally
starting to show its worth. This is professional games software of the highest
quality. Buy it now. You know you want to. --Chris Russel
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Under £50 Standard delivery is £3.99
We aim to ship within 24 hours of order so you should receive your delivery in
1-3 days. If ordering on a weekend allow an extra day or two.