Sydney, 5th February, 2003 - Everybody knows that Xbox versions of cross-platform games are usually better, but how much better? Well let's take a look at the upcoming title V8 Supercars from Codemasters, which is currently available on PS2. The Xbox version is estimated for release in late March 2003, so we decided to do a comparison of the two versions and see which is best.
Number of Cars - XBX: 21 vs PS2: 14
V8 Racing Season - XBX: 2002 vs PS2: 2001
Qualification Rounds - XBX: Yes vs PS2: No
Number of Players - XBX: 4 vs PS2: 2
Frames per Second - XBX: 60fps vs PS2: 30fps
Superior Graphics - XBX: Yes vs PS2: No
Huge Draw Distances - XBX: Yes vs PS2: No
Large Textures - XBX: Yes vs PS2: No
Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound - XBX: Yes vs PS2: No
The Xbox version also features:
· 42 licensed touring & race cars including Mercedes CLK, Alfa Romeo GTV and Viper GTS
· 38 international circuits recreated under licence including Bathurst, Hockenheim and Silverstone
· 13 global Championships including official series: DTM from Germany, V8 Supercars from Australia and the British Touring Car Championship
· Superior graphic features include huge draw distances, increased texture size, greater colour depth and detailing such as fully modelled wheels
· Xbox's Dolby Digital Surround 5.1 enhances the reverberation and environmental audio effects
· Qualification "Shoot Out" system featured in Championship mode
· Customizable car setup provides a uniquely true-to-life driving and performance experience
· Standard-defining, real, visible damage, created using the crash test industry's FEM system
· A massive 13 full World Championships
· Great soundtrack featuring Ash, Iggy and the Stooges, Thin Lizzy, Morceeba, Al Green and Lynyrd Skynyrd
This just goes to show that games are simply better on Xbox.
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