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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 07:14 PM
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a real challenger to GT4...

now here is a real challenger to GT4.... Enthusia, for PS2.

you know what Xbox's biggest Achille's heel is for racing games? The controller... the controller is so bunk ass that you would never feel good driving any racing game with it. The PS2's controller feels beautiful with racing games... it's all about the analog and the general better-built feel coupled with the class-leading ergonomics. The shoulder buttons on the Xbox feel terrible - the 'S' controller is better, but still leaves something to be desired. Find me a way to use the MOMO Force wheel with Xbox, and Forza may have a chance. Until then, PS2 may have the 2nd closest competitor to GT4.... this is quite impressive realism... in fact, some reviews say this game is TOO realistic... to the point of detracting from from the enjoyment of the game...

check this Enthusia video, comparing the real life car to the video game...

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http://www.konamistudio.co.jp/enthus...SL/movie02.wmv





















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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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Ooooo! Looks purdy!

Nice find, srika! Definitely will keep an eye on this as it comes closer to release in NA shores...
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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I personally like the Xbox S controllers better than the PS2 controllers but to each his own

Game looks good, but the pics are replay shots.. I'd like to see some in-game screens (video isn't loading quickly enough)

I doubt it will look any better than GT4 as the PS2 is pretty much tapped out with that game.

Time for the Xbox2 and PS3.. This gen is getting long in the tooth.

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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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To be honest, I like the looks of this better than GT4. Significantly better car models, IMO.
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Billiam
To be honest, I like the looks of this better than GT4. Significantly better car models, IMO.

Um...all of those cars are in GT4 if I'm not mistaken?
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 08:33 PM
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gt4 looks better imo
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah

Um...all of those cars are in GT4 if I'm not mistaken?
Models as in 3D objects not the type of car.
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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Looks fantastic.
I'll chime in on the "S" controller....I like it.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 04:10 AM
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I like the original XBox controller. I have orangutang arms and hands, so the bigger size really fits me.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Lung Fu Mo Shi
I like the original XBox controller. I have orangutang arms and hands, so the bigger size really fits me.
XBox controller really confuses me..
I can never pass a football to the 'X' receiver.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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S controller is better but PS2 has the perfect form factor, button layout, etc., are leaps and bounds better.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 09:28 AM
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ps2 controller feels way better too

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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 09:30 AM
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this game will lack the level of tuning found in the Gran Turismo series. It will have some level of tuning though, but the developers are aiming for more of a sim feel. Also with the PS2's lack of anti aliasing, i highly doubt the game will look that smooth. That is more a replay thing then anything. I will get it because i am a sucker for racing games. That and the fact i am trying to get all that i can get outta my logitech wheel.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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actually I have the adapter to hookup ps2 controller to xbox... haven't tried it yet tho... has anyone tried it...
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 09:36 AM
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Looks like a rebranded GT4... I'm going to have to pick that up as well
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 09:37 AM
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that's the spirit bigman

I agree, enthusia will not be at the same level as gt4... however I will definitely give it a try. the video is impressive... what i'm real excited about is the added level of physics realism that is in this game and gt4... gt4 has an upgraded physics engine that is just gonna be alotta fun... see the volvo video in the gt4 thread LOL...
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 09:46 AM
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He he he - some of those screenshots indicates that the developers have been watching Initial D a little tooooooo much.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Revenent
He he he - some of those screenshots indicates that the developers have been watching Initial D a little tooooooo much.
Didn't Konami make the Initial D arcade game?
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
ps2 controller feels way better too

kthx
to each his/her own... Personally the PS2 controller is a little too small for my hands and is a little too angular. Both the PS2 and S controller are way better than the GC controller though IMO.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 06:16 AM
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I saw people playing the demo of the Enthusia at Tokyo Auto Salon last week. The graphics of the cars seems to be not so far from those of the GT4 (which I already own) but the details of the track arent that great compared with the GT4 IMO.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by cusdaddy
to each his/her own... Personally the PS2 controller is a little too small for my hands and is a little too angular. Both the PS2 and S controller are way better than the GC controller though IMO.
s controller owns. tried playing tiger woods last night with ps2. garbage.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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I'm not buying another car racing game until i get GT4!!
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 02:07 PM
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This game will probably come out before GT4...
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 02:10 PM
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damn, that looks like pics from GT4. i want both of them!

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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by TSX 'R' US
This game will probably come out before GT4...
Well, maybe you could practice on this?
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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i'm not gonna waste my money on this. i'll wait for GT4 i have NFSU2 to keep my busy for now.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ib_jimmy
i'm not gonna waste my money on this. i'll wait for GT4 i have NFSU2 to keep my busy for now.
And your phone number collection of girls...
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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yeah gotta sort them buy area codes.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Well, maybe you could practice on this?
I'll probably be done with that game before GT4 comes out...sheesh!
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TSX 'R' US
I'll probably be done with that game before GT4 comes out...sheesh!
Wow, you think you're that good, hey?
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Wow, you think you're that good, hey?
Better than you

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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by TSX 'R' US
Better than you

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...when I play with my eyes closed! Yes!

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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
...when I play with my eyes closed! Yes!

So you like running into walls to huh?
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by TSX 'R' US
So you like running into walls to huh?
Naw, that would be ClutchPerformer...!

But, I'd sure enjoy ramming you into a few...!
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Naw, that would be ClutchPerformer...!

But, I'd sure enjoy ramming you into a few...!
I doubt it...cause you'll be busy paying attention to my backfire

Ok...no more hijacking thread...



When is this game supposed to come out?
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 03:17 PM
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^^
and he's over here talking shit too lol
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ib_jimmy
^^
and he's over here talking shit too lol


Actually, my rivalry is with ClutchPerformer...I don't go after fellow ...


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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 03:23 PM
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Actually, my rivalry is with ClutchPerformer...I don't go after fellow ...


Just because I can't figure the best way around ONE corner on ONE freakin' track doesn't mean I suck at driving in general.

Clutch, who's admiring his all-gold victory in the Pro Vitz series.... :P
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ClutchPerformer
Just because I can't figure the best way around ONE corner on ONE freakin' track doesn't mean I suck at driving in general.

Clutch, who's admiring his all-gold victory in the Pro Vitz series.... :P
Oh shut up. I hate the Pro Vitz series...







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