Hi. I want the best driving simulation computer setup. Does
anyone have recommendations? I've seen some 3-screen
semi wrap-around wide view angle setups that would be
cool to own. I've heard of programs that are good enough
to simulate the dynamics of different cars like ours...

thanks,
Joe

 

For PC's the only game that actually uses Porsche 996 TTs is the old Need For Speed: Porsche Unleased...

 

yea, but it's not a good dynamic game. Go check out that system I put in your thread in the off topic forum.

 

Project Gotham on Xbox is best.

 

think he wants to know about computer games?

but yea that is a good game. GT4 is meant to have some fandangled handeling thing but on "prolouge" which i have the handeling to me seems crap. time will tell.

i dunno if u guys get it over there but a game on pc called "Racedriver" i think? is a really good game. its made by Codemasters who are one of the best when it comes to driving simulations. their rally game "colin mcrae rally" has been on top for years. but if u can gt a hold of "race driver?" id suggest to try it out and see what u think.

 

GT3, Gt4 will be the new hottness


but no online play unfortunately

 

Well... go figure... this game: http://www.gtr-game.com/ has an excellent simulation of GT3s. It's sooooo detaillied and soooo real... almost can't believe it!

 

that looks fun!

 

And it really is! The game is not officially out yet, but I've seen a demo of this game at an european expo and it was really, really great. So put this title onto your "watch-list". It's worth it.

 

I loved that game... Only got to play with Porsches at the end tho

 

Check out http://www.virtualgt.com - I'm gonna order one for my game room...

 

I just downloaded and played the press release demo I found on the net for GTR. Pretty tight for just being a demo. Lets you test out a Morgan or the Lister on Spa. Gave my FF Wingman Wheel a fit....actually feels pretty close to actually driving. I did not think that a pc game could simulate gforce like that.

Press Release Demo

You will have to enter in the following password to play the game after download. GTR_Press_Demo

 

so i gather that its jsut a PC game? shame cause i hate playing games on computer. oh well

 

I think I read somewhere that there will be an xbox version....not positive though.
I have played driving games on console and pc....consoles can not hold a candle to pc when it comes to racing "sims". Now there are some really great console driving games, but at this time they cant compete with the realism offered in pc games. Not sure if you have tried pc driving sims with a wheel and pedal setup that also has force feedback, but these can make all the difference.....it is impossible to get everything there is to offer in a pc racing sim just using the keyboard or control pad.

If you try GTR with a FF Wheel you cannot drive with one hand....pretty cool the feed back you get from the wheel...I am very impressed. I used to feel the same way you do until I actually upgraded to a very powerfull pc and started using a FFWheel/pedal set.

 

thats very true about gettin a powerful PC to enhance the experience. dont think this laptop could handele the game and its a shame that the next computer ill get will be a Apple because theres hardly any good games on the apple systems. hopefully the game comes out on a console system because it looks very very good.