posted 03-03-2005 09:38 PM                  

The wheel and pedals are Logitech GT Force feedback steering wheel. (On sale for $112.00 at amazon.com) THIS IS WHAT MAKES THE GAME. The shifter to the right of the wheel works just like the Auto stick. The wheel setup is made for this game especially. you feel every bump in the road. Takes about 15 minutes to get used to the setup, but you quickly forget you are playing a game and realize this is as close as you can get to a Prowler Driving Simulator.

Once I get my component cables, the game will play in 1080i High definition. Sound is 5.1 digital surround thru the optical cable. Currently playing on a Sony 57" HDTV. The combination of it all is amazing.

You get 5 color choices right off the bat in Arcade mode. The Prowler in the game and replays are photo real wtih a driver showing. Slamming the brakes make a visible nose-dive which is apparent in older cars even more.

For the price of a PS2, a copy of GRan Turismo 4, and the LOgitech steering Wheel made fot GT4, you have an amazing Prowler driving simulator right down to the wind buffeting you only hear thru your sub woofer at high speeds. the details are amazing. It was worth the 4 year wait for this game.

You can pick 3 views to drive with...in car, where you can see your front fenders bouncing...deep in-car, and behind car.

No Black Tie but silver is close enough for me!

posted 03-04-2005 05:20 PM                  

I`ll probably have to buy a playstation now. I like computer gaming better, but if I get to drive the Prowler.....This winter has been way too long.

posted 03-04-2005 05:28 PM                    

kids today !!!

posted 03-04-2005 07:19 PM                  

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Originally posted by Black Tie 161:

No Black Tie but silver is close enough for me!

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Yet THREE out of FOUR illustrated are YELLOW!!!

-GRROWL

posted 03-04-2005 08:12 PM                  

RPowell: A New Playstation 2: $120 approx?
Logitech Pro force feedback wheel: $112 at amazon.com
GT4 game: $50

digital surround reqires an optical cable.
TRUE HDTV picture requires the PS2 component cable connection. You can play the game in 16:9 widescreen HD!!!

If the Tv is at least a 42" you will forget it's a game. It is NOT a GAME. They make it clear that it is a DRIVING SIMULATOR. It is essentially a chance to be able to drive any car you've wanted in any location around the world.

It is incredibly convincing on a large TV....

posted 03-04-2005 08:22 PM                  

After playing for longer than I should have today, I realized the steering wheel packs plenty of feedback force, and your arms will feel any lengthy races...but when an opponent bangs you from the side, and you feel the wheel wrench from your hand, you swear you got broadsided for real!

Skidmore: You'll be dizzy from a 100" screen unless you are playing from across the street...trust me on this one.

halicat: Which race series do I have to win to get the Prowler in simulation mode?

BTW: You can race the Prowler right off the bat in Arcade mode....

posted 03-04-2005 09:56 PM                  

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Originally posted by Rpowell593:
So to summarize ...
My 42" HD plasma would work GREAT with it.
PLUS - my 40th Bday is in 3 weeks.
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Great Bday gift to get me from my family

And if they don't .... I'm buying it myself

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Go for it...you'll be amazed by the realism.

Get the component PS2 cables for true High def. 1080i picture and optical cable for 5.1 digital sound!

I have yet to see the Logitech wheel cheaper than on amazon....but don't get the $65 one it has the be the Force feedback wheel for $112.

posted 03-05-2005 11:01 AM                  

Pantera, the colors are silver, yellow, inca gold, candy red, and orange. I have 3 prowlers currently in my gaming garage. I have one orange kat with 426hp, run's high 11's, and does 201 MPH. Yes a 201 MPH prowler.

My favorite track is Circut De La Sarthe II (something like that, it's the 24 hours of LeMans track)and the back straight is a pretty long two lane road. Driving on that think makes me feel like I'm on the autobahn.

The only downside to the prowler is that you can't race it in any of the other races cause it's special a special car but it's fun just to play around with.

Just yesterday I baught a GTS in the game. 986HP, somewhere around there, and took it on the test course. I lowered the car, windled out the transmission, applyed the nitrous at full force and let it rip! I just managed to get the car up to 301 MPH but at those speeds the car is extremely loose on racing slicks.

Silvrkat, Gran Turismo is a Playstation franchise for many years now. There is a series (1,2,3, and 4) and possibly some project explaining them all and the future of the game.

posted 03-05-2005 11:34 AM                  

Anyway, while doing some research on purchasing the PS2, I saw that there are some 8MB memory cards for the PS2. My question, is that something I need and should buy now ? Also, there is a new design PS2, is it better than the previous version which is still available?

What are you guys using to put your steering wheel on, do they sell tables for that purpose?

Anything else we should know?

posted 03-06-2005 08:41 AM                  

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Originally posted by dbudner:
Where you need the memory cards is when you save the last game or setups.

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Thanks.

posted 03-06-2005 08:59 AM                  

Is it a bottom feeder as far as cars go in the game?