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| From: Codemasters
Category: Video Games
Buy New: $49.70
New (1) Used (3) from $29.98
Avg. Customer Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 2008
Platform: Playstation 3
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Playstation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 40156
Model: 116712
UPC: 767649401567
EAN: 0767649401567
ASIN: B000QL0T36
Release Date: September 11, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New Item. Directly from Distributor. Shipped within 24-48 hours. We DO NOT ship to PO Boxes/APO/FPO. We DO NOT ship to HI, AK, Guam and Puerto Rico. Code: I20081104080347T
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| Customer Reviews:
 Realistic Game April 12, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm not one for video games, but this one is pretty fun. The graphics are done very well as does the realism of the driving, for using a game controller. As others have said, a steering wheel would help. It is hard to take turns properly with the PS3 controller since with the controller, you are either full throttle or not. I've tried playing online, but those who have steering wheels will always win. I still enjoy the game and it keeps my interest. They did a very good job at getting the tracks down to what they are in real life.
 Loads of content, fun gameplay, and nice graphics, but.... March 28, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Dirt for Playstation 3 is an action-packed game with great graphics and driving realism. It is quite addicting, and the variety of vehicles and tracks surpasses MotorStorm and pretty much any other offroad racer around right now.
Career Mode has a nice pyramid setup of levels, and the difficulty progression really does work well. It takes some skill to master all the different types of races with the wide array of vehicles, but it's not overly difficult and it sure beats having it be too easy. The framerate is relatively seamless, although I have noticed some glitches here and there during races. Not overly distracting, but it is noticeable and takes away from the smooth HD conversion.
The omission of localized multiplayer is also a downfall. Online play is fine, but sometimes you just want to race against someone in your own household. Add to that the fact that you have no control over the music on here (and their music is just awful). It would not have been hard to allow users to import customized soundtracks from the PS3, and it is sorely missed. To top that off, the load times are horrendous, and before each race you're forced to look at all your career stats on an annoying display feed for almost a minute before your race finally loads.
Overall, although Dirt is a fun game with great graphics, there are a good amount of flaws that cannot go unnoticed. Still a recommended buy, however, as there's enough content on here to keep you busy for a while.
 Playseats Evolution + Logitech G25 + Dirt = Awesome March 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After stumbling across a YouTube video of someone racing in a Playseats chair with a Logitech G25 mounted on it, I had no choice but to order the same setup. I gave up on my previous idea of tracking down a Wii and decided to go the PS3 virtual racing route. Then it was time to pick out a game that would do the seat and wheel system some justice. I considered getting the old PS2 classic, Gran Turismo 4, but quickly chose Dirt after reading the reviews.
After setting up my racing chair and wheel, I fired up Dirt, expectations running high. The level of realism and control impressed me right away. I cranked up the Force Feedback in the game options (near maximum) and liked the extra "weight" in the wheel. The metal shifters built into the wheel on the Logitech G25 are great, but there is apparently no way to utilize the system's "standard" 6-speed gear shifters in Dirt. It's a shame, but not a deal breaker. It was easy to get the hang of using the clutch pedal as a brake and shifting with the steering wheel shifters.
Overall, Dirt is an amazing game with a ton of variety and plenty of incentive to keep you playing for a long time (i.e. Career Mode and online play). From riceburners to semi trucks, paved tracks to remote deserts... The game keeps you on your toes. One notable feature is that vehicles, trees, railings, etc. can be pushed, bent, and moved around. Highly recommended overall, especially with the seat and wheel setup (and a huge HDTV) -- if you can swing it!
4.5 stars would be appropriate, but I'll round up to 5 for the sheer fun factor when Dirt is played in the correct setting.
You can almost smell the exhaust February 4, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Being a born again fan of racing games thanks largly to the ps3's sixaxis controler and it's steering wheel sensors, I went on a quest for the best racing game avalible for my shiny new ps3. I can honestly say that I didn't buy a bad game out there, then I saw Dirt and decided to try it. To my immediate disapointment there was NO motion sensor option for the controls. Feeling let down I pressed on ahead only to find I needed a spatula to get my jaw off the floor.
The graphics in this game are by far the closest you will get to the thrill of piloting a front wheel drive hatchback down a hair pin turned road in Gremany, Japan, or wherever else. Multi views, excellent replays, and scenery you need a harness to keep from watching while driving makes this game a real work of art.
The meat of the game comes from career mode. Here you go through a whole galaxy of events from time trials, match racing, off road derbys, and hill climbs to win money and points to unlock events. One very nice feature of this is that you can set the difficulty for each event. So if you do good on hill climbs but not on time trials, then you can up the difficulty and win more money which in turn buys more cars. There is also no shortage of tracks in this game which means pretty much every drive I've had so far has been a new experiance each time.
Over all, hands down, I would have to give this game my personal recomendation to anyone who's looking for a game with looks as well as substance. It's very very pretty.
One of the Best Racing Game January 23, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I second all the good reviews on this game. I'm addicted to it and enjoying the challenge it is offering at every stage of the game. Complete justice to modern Hi-Def video games. Supports up to HD 1080p. High quality graphics. Dolby digital audio for the best sound experience.
It takes a little practice for the beginners to get the handle on drifting. Once you master it, it is lot of fun.
Don't have money to buy a real expensive race cars? Don't worry, this game will help you buy and drive the virtual ones :) There are plenty of awesome looking vehicles.
Total entertainment. Very satisfied.
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