Wipeout 3 Special Edition

[Ghaleon]

I'm in the U.S.A. and do not have a PAL-compatible TV nor a PAL Playstation, but I loved the original Wipeout games: Wipeout (1), 2097/XL, and 3 are still some of my favorite games ever.

How cool is the European-only Wipeout 3 Special Edition? I'm considering getting a PAL PlayStation and the game, though I'm not sure what I'm going to do about the PAL-only output from the PS once I get it.

All comments and ideas are appreciated. :)

[chinitosoccer]

I'm in the U.S.A. and do not have a PAL-compatible TV nor a PAL Playstation, but I loved the original Wipeout games: Wipeout (1), 2097/XL, and 3 are still some of my favorite games ever.

I didnt know that Wipeout 3 wasn't released in the US, I have downloaded and played it on my modded ps1 and its a good game overall , compared to Wipeout 1, the new circuits are not so fun to race, too much curves and and traps to make you crash onto the side walls, it has only a few places to reach high speeds, at least on the circuits i've unlocked.

I only have Wipeout 1 for the Saturn wich i dont know how good is compared to ps1 version anyways.

[Ghaleon]

Wipeout 3 was, but not Wipeout 3 Special Edition: http://www.mobygames.com/game/wipeout-3-special-edition

I played the first one on PS and Saturn, and I preferred the PS version--Saturn's graphics didn't seem so nice on that game, if I recall correctly.

[17daysolderthannes]

I don't see the appeal of the Wipeout games. I have the original in all its complete/mint glory, but it just seems clunky and poorly programmed. Am I missing something? Everyone seems to LOVE this game, but I can't seem to take a corner without riding the walls.

As an added note, unless you are hellbent on real hardware, a modded PSP 2001 would be the easiest way to play it and its virtually perfect emulation.

[Ghaleon]

The first one was great, but XL/2097 was far better--have you played that one?

To me, they're just more intense and far more fun than standard racing games. They've got the hover-racing speed and cool-factor of F-Zero, but you can also blow the other guys up. They get really, really hard, and you're right, sometimes it's a fight just to stay off the walls (1&2 are digital-only controls apart from the neGcon, so don't be afraid to finesse the rudder by rapidly tapping left/right when necessary, and use those air-brakes!), but once you've played enough to know that with enough practice you can stay off the walls, it's so worth it. It's a thing of beauty when you're in the zone, fully concentrating on just the game, and you're flying through the course without touching walls, executing perfect turns, dealing with opponents/hazards with near-robotic reflexes--few video game experiences compare with that feeling. :D

[gamevet]

I played the first one on PS and Saturn, and I preferred the PS version--Saturn's graphics didn't seem so nice on that game, if I recall correctly.

The Saturn version has slightly grainy textures and the draw distance isn't quite up to the Playstation version, but the Red-Book audio is a plus.

[jesus.arnold]

I don't see the appeal of the Wipeout games. I have the original in all its complete/mint glory, but it just seems clunky and poorly programmed. Am I missing something? Everyone seems to LOVE this game, but I can't seem to take a corner without riding the walls.I've heard many people say that they can't stand the controls in Wipeout and that the game is clunky but that they love the sequel Wipeout 2097/XL because it controls properly (personally I haven't spent much time with the original, only it's sequels so I couldn't tell you)

So it may definately be an idea for you to try out the sequels.

[kool kitty89]

I remember the PC demo of part of the series, not sure which (must have been Wipeout 209, that and the N64 version, which I never owned. (the 4-player split screen was nice though)

I's got a similar style to the F-Zero series, though from what I remember I liked the PC game and N64 versions more than F-ZeroX. (and the original, which definitely takes a hit for lack of multiplayer inspite of the retro charm)

I don't think I've ever played the PSX or Saturn versions though.

[j_factor]

Sounds to me like if you already have WipEout and WipEout XL/2097, you don't need the Special Edition of the third for anything.

[Ghaleon]

Sounds to me like if you already have WipEout and WipEout XL/2097, you don't need the Special Edition of the third for anything.

You may be right, but it's supposed to have some neat features--no new tracks though. And I own XL and 3 presently, seem to have lost the original but played it a lot in the past.

Anyone ever actually played Wipeout 3 Special Edition?

[cyb]

Wipeout3se is the only wipeout I have played. Its fun but I can't see it being worth buying a pal playstaiton for. If you have have a modded ps
you can patch an iso of the game to ntsc but I'm not sure if you wanted to go that route..

[Ghaleon]

Somehow I missed your post, thanks.

So, someone has played it! Well, if it's the only one you've played, you may not be a fan of the series and understand that those games can be like crack! ;)

Good info about the patched ISO: I don't have a modded PS, but that might solve a number of other issues.... :)

Also, just noticed, a fellow Oklahoman. Well, I guess I should say.....sorry. :( lol. Well, I guess there are worse states...or maybe one--I mean I've heard that anyway.