I think that's always been the case here with racing games. Well at least the more "sim-ish" ones.

The latest preview at GameSpot is quite underwhelming at least to me since i don't have a PS3 and would be willing to get one if it lives up even close to the hype.

I saw that one too, and it sucked mainly by the catatonic-like commentary and the fact that the guy used a car that he transferred from the PSP version

Also, the lack of interest here has to do more with the fact that this site is overrun with 360 fanboys

My copy just shipped from New Egg. I might get it on launch day after all.

I don't get why there's no interior view for non-premium cars. I understand that it would be difficult to model every car, but why not include a "generic" interior for those cars instead of disabling the view entirely?

This is a nitpick, but I don't like how in the interface, you move a cursor around the selections. It makes you feel like you should be navigating it with a mouse. I didn't like that on the old PS Store.

Other than that, it looks great! And yes, Xbox 360-heavy forum + sim racer + long-delayed game = not much interest here.

I haven't gotten shipping notice but just got notice that they charged my Credit Card so I can assume it'll be shipped shortly. I got New Vegas on launch day form NewEgg so here's hoping. Even if I don't get it until Friday since I got it for $47.99 it'll be totally worth the wait.

Now, I need to hunt down a deal on a Driving Force GT. I missed the Amazon one a few weeks back (I wasn't sure I wanted a wheel) but now I definitely want it. Just would love to beat the $130 asking price.

I'm pretty pumped for this game, even with all the insane delays. Unfortunately I won't be able to play it much on Wednesday, since I'm going to be doing some work on my real car for at least the better part of the day (installing SS Brakelines and replacing the brake fluid). Hopefully that night I'll get to spend some time with my virtual car.

Collector's Edition Unboxing:

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It really looks nice, though the model is smaller than I imagined. I didn't realize that guide was actually a full book. If money wasn't an object....

there's an embargo until 8am on Wednesday. Which I think is kind of dumb, because if the reviews were great, I probably would have pre-ordered for release day delivery.

What's the final tally of the tracks available in the game?

Like I said, my main concern is that they're holding back close to 40 completed tracks for DLC.
For me, the # tracks is much more important and crucial when it comes to buying a racing game than the # of cars.

My order hasn't even shipped yet from Amazon and I have release day delivery. Is it overnight service?

yes, dont worry, it will show up. I always freak out, but it has always shown up.

World Circuits

Fuji Speedway
Fuji Speedway　F
Fuji Speedway GT

Suzuka Circuit
Suzuka Circuit (Weather)
Suzuka Circuit East Course

Daytona International Speedway
Superspeedway – Daytona
Road Course – Daytona

Tsukuba Circuit
Tsukuba Circuit

Circuit de la Sarthe
Circuit de la Sarthe 2009 (Time / Weather)
Circuit de la Sarthe 2009 No Chicane
Circuit de la Sarthe 2005
Circuit de la Sarthe 2005 No Chicane

Nürburgring
Nürburgring Nordschleife (Time)
Nürburgring GP/F
Nürburgring 24h (Time / Weather)
Nürburgring GP/D
Nürburgring typeV

Indianapolis Motorspeedway
Superspeedway – Indy
Road Course – Indy

Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Autodromo Nazionale Monza (Weather)
Autodromo Nazionale Monza No Chicane

The Top Gear Test Track
The Top Gear Test Track

Laguna Seca Raceway
Laguna Seca Raceway

Original

High Speed Ring
High Speed Ring (Weather)
High Speed Ring Reverse

Cape Ring
Cape Ring
Cape Ring Inside
Cape Ring North
Cape Ring Outside
Cape Ring South

Autumn Ring
Autumn Ring
Autumn Ring / Reverse
Autumn Ring Mini
Autumn Ring Mini / Reverse

Deep Forest Raceway
Deep Forest Raceway
Deep Forest Raceway / Reverse

Grand Valley Speedway
Grand Valley Speedway
Grand Valley Speedway / Reverse
Grand Valley East Section
Grand Valley East Section / Reverse

Eiger Nordwand Track
Eiger Nordwand Track Short Track (Weather)
Eiger Nordwand Track Short Track / Reverse

Trial Mountain Circuit
Trial Mountain Circuit
Trial Mountain Circuit / Reverse

City

London
London
London / Reverse

Rome
Rome
Rome / Reverse

Circuito de Madrid
Circuito de Madrid
Circuito de Madrid / Reverse
Circuito de Madrid Mini
Circuito de Madrid Mini/ Reverse

Tokyo R246
Tokyo R246
Tokyo R246 / Reverse

Côte d’Azur
Côte d’Azur

Special Stage Route 5
Special Stage Route 5 / Night
Special Stage Route 5 / Reverse / Night
Clubman Stage Route 5 / Night
Clubman Stage Route 5 / Reverse/ Night

Special Stage Route 7
Special Stage Route 7 / Night (Weather)

Dirt and Snow

Eiger Nordwand Track
Eiger Nordwand Track K Trail
Eiger Nordwand Track K Trail / Reverse
Eiger Nordwand Track G Trail
Eiger Nordwand Track G Trail / Reverse
Eiger Nordwand Track W Trail
Eiger Nordwand Track W Trail / Reverse

Toscana
Toscana (Time)
Toscana / Reverse (Time)

Chamonix
Chamonix Main (Weather)
Chamonix East (Weather)
Chamonix West (Weather)
Chamonix Mini (Weather)


From GTPlanet. Sounds like plenty to me even excluding the reverse/weather differences.

Looks like about 25 tracks - a far cry form the 60+ that were initially promised.

Yeah, how many did Forza 3 have on disc? I just want Sebring. I'll have to stick with Forza for practicing/memorization.

Cool just got home to find my copy I won from Subway Fiery Footlong Frenzy stuck in between the door.

Same here. The barcode isn't even slashed which means I might be able to get rid of it easier.

Over an hour now and still installing to the hard drive.

Good lord

Actually, it's not dumb. It was placed that way so the reviewers had enough time to experience the online segment of the game, as the servers just went online today.

I guess it must be good, cause Mok hasn't said anything! Or he's still installing.

I have enjoyed it so far, it looks pretty amazing. It's funny it took over a hour to install, but it still installs whenever I load up a new track. I think I'm going to need a larger hard drive with all this installing.

So they were right that you still have to install stuff even after the initial 6.8 GB?

At first it installed about 8 GB (which is optional), and now it keeps installing more over time. Every time I hit a new track I haven't played it will install the first time I launch it.

We like our racin' arcade-y and fast

If you're still looking, you're in luck. The Driving Force GT Wheel is now $99.99 at Amazon.