Comments on: RACE Pro – Saleen Lap Video

By: ForzaBarca88

ForzaBarca88 — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:08:50 +0000

Wouldnt say it puts GRID to shame by any means, but definitely look like a great step up from gmotor2. Now lets see what rfactor 2 brings to the table for us pc folk :)

By: Jorge

Jorge — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:26:16 +0000

That looks great. Put Race Driver Grid to shame in the gfx department. And if the physics is any good like GTR2 or Race 07, then it probably it’ll be a great game.

Hope they bring it to the PC crowd, where it should belong first of all.

By: UKFireman

UKFireman — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:16:42 +0000

I think they went for the 360 because it has a bigger fan base? also its easier to program the 360 compared to the ps3 and seeing as simbin were pc only it makes sense to cut their teeth on the 360.

By: trebor901

trebor901 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:43:40 +0000

i still dont get why they’ve gone for the Xbox 360 though cos the PS3 is much better, has wheel support and is just an all round better console.

By: UKFireman

UKFireman — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:24:35 +0000

well as a driving freak ill be buying this (the only reason i went out to buy a cheap 360 was this and to play forza and PGR) Ill pick up a PS3 soon for GT5 as i can use my G25 with it but me heart lies with PC for racing and as much as im looking forward to Evo and STCC i am really looking forward to see what Simbin can do with the Lizard engine with the PC.

Anyway back to topic and Race Pro does look nice and im looking forward to it

By: F1Racer

F1Racer — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:40:46 +0000

I’m not sure its about how good or fast you can be on a gamepad. It’s more like cars should be driven with wheels. ;)

I bought my XBox360 for GTA-IV but I`ll grab this too just to justify the purchase more :)

By: Crazy Bored

Crazy Bored — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:05:20 +0000

I almost think it would be a good idea for them to make games like this that many people will buy. They could even make both realistic and arcade-like games. I am sure with knowledge of car physics they could make a car somehow feel awesome to drive and be very simple, but still relatively realistic. I know this would not be a popular idea here probably but you have to admit, different people would buy both, therefore having both means you get more people.

Now, this the best part of what I think they should do. Use this money gained from these console games to help develop the sims quickly, because simulations are what they are truly good at creating.

By: Stu

Stu — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:28:36 +0000

I’ll buy a 360 for this game.

Looks like another step forward for sims on consoles.

By: Spaceman

Spaceman — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:24:41 +0000

Should have ported this to PS3. Would be able to use all manner of wheels such as the G25. Still Race Pro does not look as good as GT5 so it’s no loss.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:08:37 +0000

By: R Kipker

R Kipker — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:54:20 +0000

Well, I think it looks great, sounds great, and I own a 360 as well. So, though I would prefer it to be for the PC, I’ll take it…. Thanks SimBin!

By: RJC_pt

RJC_pt — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:45:03 +0000

wasn’t mercedes that had a prototipy some years back that had a joystick instead a wheel? its no excuse to be totaly arcade, forza aint that bad, rbr on ps2… and newbies can use aids… some arcade games have them built in anyway… so maybie it wont be a codemasters’ish game….

By: metalman

metalman — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:19:41 +0000

yeah driving my own car with my xbox gamepad is very precise too it handle just like a stock wheel does.
What i mean with this sarcastic comment is that a real sim isn’t quite driveble with a **GAMEPAD**.. but it’s true that it’s quite driveble with gtr2 and rfactor as well. but it doesn’t mean it’s boring at all. :D

ps: sorry about the mistype :)

By: metalman

metalman — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:18:10 +0000

yeah driving my own car with my xbox gamepad is very precise too it handle just like a stock wheel does.
What i mean with this sarcastic comment is that a real sim isn’t quite driveble with a wheel.. but it’s true that it’s quite driveble with gtr2 and rfactor as well. but it doesn’t mean it’s boring at all. :D

By: JimmyB

JimmyB — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:16:12 +0000

Yeah I use the 360 pad every now and then with GTR2 – it’s honestly not that bad. Nowhere near as fun as immersive as when using a wheel, but I’m only 1-2 seconds off my usual pace with it. With enough practice and the right setup I’m sure I could match my times with my DFP.

I think the only real issue with pads is getting the driver animations to look right when you’re flicking the stick all over the place.

Oh, and I’ve read that a demo will be out within the next three weeks apparently.

By: Gil Abobeleira

Gil Abobeleira — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:09:16 +0000

Is it me, or are there many fps breaks?

It seems that Simbin is a bit too much stressed out at the moment (GTR-Evo, STCC, Race Pro).

By: Montoya

Montoya — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:02:23 +0000

I agree on the Xbox 360 pad, I sometimes use that too when taking cars for a very quick spin to make screenshots and such.

Of course, it’s not like the G25 but you actually can race rFactor, GTR2 and such with this pad pretty good….all aids off of course.

So the pad is no excuse for making games arcadish

By: steve

steve — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:01:04 +0000

…or the same . duno .

By: steve

steve — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:00:12 +0000

i think they want make some money . but im not sure cause the 360 isnt the safest flatform . and i play with an 360 controller on pc . it works very well with bit training . the trigger and sticks are very precise . accelerate and brake with the trigger is much exactly then pedals .

By: trebor901

trebor901 — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:55:05 +0000

this looks awesome, i also like the reflections on the buildings windows coming through the final turn. Great looking work by Simbin so far.