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| From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $29.04
You Save: $10.95 (27%)
New (30) Used (11) from $25.49
Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 1124
Platform: Xbox 360
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Xbox 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 15598
UPC: 014633155983
EAN: 0014633155983
ASIN: B00144151O
Release Date: June 10, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Nascar Fan July 24, 2008
This game will give you an all new respect for the real drivers. This is not a game for the average driver. Even the beginner setting are to much for me. I have both the 08 and 09 games and I do like the lay out of the game and the caracteristics of the 08 game just a little better.
 Don't waste your money July 22, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a great game. One huge problem. It seems once you reach a certain number of laps run, the system locks up your profile and you cannot restart game. I have lost my profile and all of my achievements twice. Once I started looking into the problem I found several web sites where many people have experienced the same problem. Initially I thought my hard drive was the problem, but I have no problems with any other games. There is a major flaw with this game that EA sports does not appear to be doing anything about! DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!
 Finally EA comes close to racing perfection July 14, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It's been quite a while since I've played a NASCAR game that I've liked, dating back to the old PC game that was much more simulation that simple game. Electronic Arts (EA) has the license for NASCAR games on console systems, so if they don't deliver or if you aren't happy with what they have delivered you're left doing what I've had to do over the last several years -- skip it. Not so this season! Finally NASCAR racing that is challenging, yet not overly so, and still F-U-N.
In previous incarnations, at least over the last few years, the game was challenging, but not in a good way. For example, in NASCAR08 beginners (like I normally am) were easily frustrated as the computer controlled (artificial intelligence or a.i.) drivers were very aggressive and would spin out human drivers in an instant. Instead of avoiding wrecks, the a.i. drivers would simply barrel on through the human driver and end your race. NASCAR07 had problems and frustrations of it's own and failed to deliver a product that could be recommended for purchase.
NASCAR09 has taken much of the best of previous versions and put the fun back in the game for novice level players. It is much easier to set fair and realistic competitive levels for the computer controlled drivers and thanks to that even a novice can grab the game and run a fun race.
NASCAR09 brings a Madden like reputation system to the game that lets players build up their reputation and gain rewards for doing so. In the career mode gamers sign team and sponsor contracts and again get rewards for completing the obligations that those contracts bring. Basically, if you complete your contracts you'll get performance points that are used to improve how well your vehicle performs on the various track types. In addition to gaining points from completing contracts you'll earn points from completing tasks in the Sprint Driver Challenges mode -- a series of 'mini-games' that help you get familiar with the game's controls and performance of the various vehicles.
There are a few areas where the game could be improved, and eventually make it 'the perfect racing game'. For example, bringing back some variation of the team control mode of a few years back would be such a place. In addition, the game really needs to include another variation of the drivers reputation system, in this case a reputation system for driver agressiveness and grudges -- if a driver is too agressive and is too dangerous on the track, at least to other drivers, the a.i. drivers should take take note and vary their style to try to take revenge and offer some payback.
Thanks EA for finally offering a fun and highly playable NASCAR game, it's a honor to be able to recommend this one for purchase for racing fans. Once you do get the game go along with the intro modes and jump into the Sprint Driver Challenges. You'll be amazed at how quickly time passes as you enjoy playing the game.
Game is Flawed July 5, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I usually do write reviews, but knowing that no one has posted a review about the freezing issues, IMO tells gamers the game is good. Please before purchasing this title check the forums and you will notice that everyone is experiencing this problem. Just giving everyone a heads up, thx
 Much better than '08 July 3, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I became a Nascar fan two years ago and I anxiously picked up nascar 08. It was a fun game, and after a while it was enjoyable. The controls were very touchy. Nascar 09 is a much better step up. Its easier to figure out what you want and even though I hate Jeff Gordon he helps you get your career started. The graphics are amazing on my elite 1080p. The controls are not as touchy and I am almost through a whole craftsman season and I find myself putting the controls on hard. If you are a fan of racing games i suggest this game, it is truly realistic. Now, I only want the xbox steering wheel to make it the most true racing experience yet. Buy 09.
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