Thread: Formula 1 for PCs

what's with the PC gaming scene? Havent seen anything new on f1 since f1challenge and gp4. Of course there are some cool mods out there, but simulation capabilities have improved year on year (not to mention graphics capabilities)... no question that a much more realistic physics model is out there somewhere.

Why hasnt it found its way to the shelves i wonder?

That's a good question. Sony struck a deal with Bernie Ecclestone in 2003 that gave them exclusive rights for Formula 1 video games, until 2007.

The good news is that this contract probably expired earlier this year. This does not however exclude the possibility of an extension, but I think we all hope that a new agreement will allow for distribution across all platforms, whether PC, PS3 or Wii

that's absurd. its tantamount to cheating actually. i'm sure there'll be some clause somewhere citing something like this as UTP (unfair trade practice) or a kind of hoarding or maybe a psuedo monopoly

Someone should sue bernie.
in fact maybe this forum can sue him

My GP4 disk broke almost 2 years ago so it's been a long time since I've played a decent F1 game.

I need a new computer and especially a new wheel/pedal set before I can do anythign with the new games.

Last summer I did spend a bit of time with the old GP Legends game, got pretty quick with 1965 mod.

Originally Posted by aoxamoaxa

Someone should sue bernie.
in fact maybe this forum can sue him

Haha , maybe if you'll be our lawyer

Originally Posted by aoxamoaxa

Maybe I'll buy my son one as a birthday present!

C'mon Dad! When's it gonna be my turn!

I can see it now.

Originally Posted by saltysurprise

C'mon Dad! When's it gonna be my turn!

I can see it now.

Didnt your dad ever tell you that the best way to learn is to watch?!!

I got a new pc 2 weeks ago. Dual processor, 2 gig ram, 256mb graphics card, 250gig hd. GP4 runs fab on it. Looks so realistic, no compromise on smoothness over detail.