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 enlarge | From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games
Buy New: $119.99
New (1) Used (9) from $18.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 6746
Platform: Playstation2
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Edition: Standard
Age: 6 - 17 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.5 x 0.7
UPC: 014633145663
EAN: 0014633145663
ASIN: B00006409P
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: sealed in shrink wrap, regular edition exactly the same as the photo shows, genuine US release exclusive for the PS2, IN stock now, will ship immediately with free delivery conrfirmation
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 Stiff battle with Formula One 2002 March 4, 2003
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This game is definitely one of the best F1 games available for the Ps2.
Ps2 is the only system that has more than three developers for F1. One of them is the company that owns the system with Emotion Engine. Their game is Formula One 2002. Although this game has major flaws in graphics and car shapes, it definitly gives some serious competition to this almost a master piece from EA Sports.
First to go, both have great car control, i mean very difficult to handle, but EA has some flaw in this, but gives enouGh authenticity in fighting with AI. AI is something to be sorted out, i need not say about this, as some of my friends have already done that.
Secondly, the car always sticks on to the track, which is almost realistic, something we used to see in GT3, which shows what a car does on track. Other F1 games like Grand Prix Challenge make the car to slide too unrealistically on the track which is so annoying.
The feature of the replay is the best among others, though Formula One 2002 comes close, and Grand Prix Challenge [stinks] in this department.
Finally, the 2002 update isn`t as authentic as FO 2002, but you`ll be definitly taken aback by the astonishing Visuals.
I highly recommend this game along with Formula One 2002 to PURE F1 fans.
 Not bad, but still can be improved~ September 3, 2002
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
As many reviewers have said, this game does have a pretty good graphic and a good update information of teams and tracks. Every team's car has different top speed and performance based on what they have done in the past season. So, unlike F1 2001, now it's really difficult to use a Minardi to win a pole position.
However, it still has many things can be improved. The FIA rules are not clear, especally under the yellow flag, it's very easy to get a stop and go penalty (most of time you will get a dangerious driving warning). The fuel strategy is almost useless, cause it doesn't matter if you have a full tank or not, your car will still run in the same speed. The car in simulation type is too hard to handle. And the worst of all is that if you are not starting the race in the first row, you are going to get a serious trouble. Cars from behind will hit you all the time and it is not easy for you to avoid hitting the car in front of you also.
I would say if you are a very crazy F1 fan, go get this game! (or try to get the PC version~ it's better.) Otherwise, you should wait for the F1-2003~~~
The Best F1 game since World Gran Prix July 31, 2002
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is easily the most well rounded F1 game since N64's World Grand Prix. This game will take quite some time to learn just the basics and memorize the tracks(if your new to them). Dont expect to breeze around the turns on your first try. This is not a cheesy game like Gran Turismo that has not one bit of realism in it. This is real racing! I give it 4 stars just because there are a few bugs with the rules system. 1.) if you are leading under yellow you can get a penalty for passing. How? 2.)You can get a penalty for dangerous driving if a guy slams you from behind?...Behond that this game is excellent and Im happy to have something finally rival that old N64 classic.
The best F1 driving simulator to date July 12, 2002
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Positives about this game:-Supports Driving Force Wheel (A wheel is HIGHLY recommended)
-Graphics are superb
-The tracks are well represented
-The difficulty level is greatly adjustable
-All the drivers are represented
-Team cars perform to real-life standards
(Cars top speeds, handling, and rate of failure are realistic)
-Interactive Pit stops Negatives about this game: -No launch control (This is CRITICAL to F1)
-No limiter when using Interactive Pit option
-No clear definitions of FIA rules (Again this is CRITICAL) Additions I would like to see: -More pre- and post- race fanfare
-Launch Control (Can be supported with Driving Force Wheel)
-Limiter (Also can be supported with D.F. Wheel)
-Better view selection (The first person cockpit view is too low)
-Team Creation Feature (I would like to create my own team) Comments: This game is the best simulation of F1 racing I have yet to encounter. EA went out of there way to bring the finer points of the real F1 teams and tracks into this game. The cars are not equal. By far Ferrari, and even more, M. Schumacher, has the best performing car on the track. Do not expect to beat him on even a medium difficult setting, in a car such as a Jordan or an Arrows, without driving an exceptional race. This may not seem fair, as the handicap makes the other teams seem less desireable, but as a F1 simulator this is spot on. Williams and McLaren offer the best opposition to the Ferrari cars. The tracks are very realistic in their layout, the cars scream as they climb hills, slide as the rain begins to pool on the pavement, and the roar of the crowd swells as you approach the grandstands. This game offers a wide range of difficulty, so those who wish for a car that cannot be damaged in a crash, doesn't spin out, does not have to obey the rules of the FIA, and can overtake all opposition, this game can satisfy that. Yet, if skill, strategy, and practice are what make the game satisfying, this game can be just what the that Formula One fan desires. I take full advantage of the hour long practice session to learn each track, then it takes multiple qualifying laps to earn a solid pole position. I fine tune the car setups during the practice laps just before the race, and fight it out with both the track, and the other drivers, for the full duration of the race, hands clenched tightly on my Driving Force Wheel. This is what I was looking for when I bought this game, and I am satisfied to say that I found it.
The best F1 driving simulator to date July 12, 2002
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Positives about this game:-Supports Driving Force Wheel (A wheel is HIGHLY recommended)
-Graphics are superb
-The tracks are well represented
-The difficulty level is greatly adjustable
-All the drivers are represented
-Team cars perform to real-life standards
(Cars top speeds, handling, and rate of failure are realistic)
-Interactive Pit stops Negatives about this game: -No launch control (This is CRITICAL to F1)
-No limiter when using Interactive Pit option
-No clear definitions of FIA rules (Again this is CRITICAL) Additions I would like to see: -More pre- and post- race fanfare
-Launch Control (Can be supported with Driving Force Wheel)
-Limiter (Also can be supported with D.F. Wheel)
-Better view selection (The first person cockpit view is too low)
-Team Creation Feature (I would like to create my own team) Comments: This game is the best simulation of F1 racing I have yet to encounter. EA went out of there way to bring the finer points of the real F1 teams and tracks into this game. The cars are not equal. By far Ferrari, and even more, M. Schumacher, has the best performing car on the track. Do not expect to beat him on even a medium difficult setting, in a car such as a Jordan or an Arrows, without driving an exceptional race. This may not seem fair, as the handicap makes the other teams seem less desireable, but as a F1 simulator this is spot on. Williams and McLaren offer the best opposition to the Ferrari cars. The tracks are very realistic in their layout, the cars scream as they climb hills, slide as the rain begins to pool on the pavement, and the roar of the crowd swells as you approach the grandstands. This game offers a wide range of difficulty, so those who wish for a car that cannot be damaged in a crash, doesn't spin out, does not have to obey the rules of the FIA, and can overtake all opposition, this game can satisfy that. Yet, if skill, strategy, and practice are what make the game satisfying, this game can be just what the that Formula One fan desires. I take full advantage of the hour long practice session to learn each track, then it takes multiple qualifying laps to earn a solid pole position. I fine tune the car setups during the practice laps just before the race, and fight it out with both the track, and the other drivers, for the full duration of the race, hands clenched tightly on my Driving Force Wheel. This is what I was looking for when I bought this game, and I am satisfied to say that I found it.
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