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Digital Foundry Retro: Virtua Racing Switch vs Every Console Port vs Model 1 Arcade!
Chittagong
Gold Member
Holy shit, there is Virtua Racing for Switch? Looks amazing too. Love the game so much. Spent a lot of money in the arcade, got it on 32X, and now on Analogue Mega SG.
There is just something magical in that non-textured polygon look.
There is just something magical in that non-textured polygon look.
Tarin02543
Member
I still play my ps2 copy from time to time.
Skyfox
Member
So if you get the Japanese version of the game are you limited in any way (like for multiplayer online)?
I’d prefer to wait for the European release but I haven’t seen a release date anywhere.
If they still had the source for this do they also have the source for scud race and Daytona? Those games need a remaster and console release. I came across a new arcade sequel to Daytona recently but there’s no talk of a port for some reason.
I bought Xenon Racer on switch and I’m still waiting on the version 4 patch.
And where’s ridge racer 8?
I’d prefer to wait for the European release but I haven’t seen a release date anywhere.
If they still had the source for this do they also have the source for scud race and Daytona? Those games need a remaster and console release. I came across a new arcade sequel to Daytona recently but there’s no talk of a port for some reason.
I bought Xenon Racer on switch and I’m still waiting on the version 4 patch.
And where’s ridge racer 8?
Krappadizzle
Member
Love when John does these.
Chittagong
Gold Member
Watched the full thing now. Each time John posts a new video I am amazed about his knowledge and passion for the subject matter.
Afro Republican
Banned
Switch has Mega Man 8 as well, where's my Doctor Wahwee comparison DF?
TLZ
Banned
I never knew there was a PS2 version. It looks the best out of all these. 2nd best is the Switch version, although colors look washed out, likes there's a limited/full range conversion issue.
GenericUser
Member
Looks amazing in motion. I always wanted that game on my genesis back in the day, but the module was way to expensive. I really dig the blocky polygon look. It's like travelling back in time where a tunnel made out of polygons was an amazing technical achievement. I wish sega would fully embrace virtua racing, adding more tracks and cars and release it on more platforms. These early model 1 and 2 arcade racers are on the same fun-level as something like mario kart and deserve more exposition.
As a genesis fanboy, I'm really tempted to pick up this console. Does it play x32 modules as well? Sad thing is I lost most of my genesis collection when I moved years ago.
As a genesis fanboy, I'm really tempted to pick up this console. Does it play x32 modules as well? Sad thing is I lost most of my genesis collection when I moved years ago.
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stranno
Member
I hope M2 can patch the colours because they look quite horrible.
The 8-player splitscreen madness still amazes me. It should be the second 8-player splitscreen ever done in a racing game (probably in videogames in general, aside some indie puzzles).
Even so, I still prefer the PS2 version, shading was great. Well, most PS2 AGES were really good ports/remasters.
The 8-player splitscreen madness still amazes me. It should be the second 8-player splitscreen ever done in a racing game (probably in videogames in general, aside some indie puzzles).
Even so, I still prefer the PS2 version, shading was great. Well, most PS2 AGES were really good ports/remasters.
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Stuart360
Member
It just shows how far we have come graphics wise over the last 25 years, when the Switch can do 8 player split screen, 1080p arcade perfect port of a once state of the art acade machine, on the freaking Switch!.
PS2 version still look the best, especially at higher resolutions on the emulator though.
PS2 version still look the best, especially at higher resolutions on the emulator though.
iconmaster
Banned
I can't find this on eShop... is it still a few days out?
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
not officially
molasar
Banned
That is why Racing Apex is appealing to me. Hopefully it won't end up like 90s Arcade Racer.
RAIDEN1
Member
What system is that game coming out on? Its got that Outrun/Virtua Racing vibe to it from my initial look at the video...
molasar
Banned
PC but its development is rather slow.
You can find more info here:
http://www.luckymountaingames.com/
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Sleepydays
Banned
This'd be a system seller for me if I didn't already own a Switch 
Is there a demo of this on the Japanese eshop?
Is there a demo of this on the Japanese eshop?
Kittehkraken
Member
EightBit Man
Member
It's not the definitive version according to the creator of the video.
molasar
Banned
It seems that Racing Apex is renamed to Hotshot Racing.
www.gematsu.com
Retro-inspired racing game Hotshot Racing announced for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
Publisher Curve Digital and developers Lucky Mountain Games and Sumo Digital have announced retro-inspired racing game Hotshot Racing. It will launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via…
www.gematsu.com
stranno
Member
New Virtual Racing DX (not the regular one, featured in the DF video) i-Mode port (not sure if it's DoJa or BREW) footage, in very good quality (recorded using a Sharp SH-01C, since it has HDMI output).
i-Mode will be shutdown in 2026, but since November 2021 you won't be able to purchase new games/apps.
i-Mode will be shutdown in 2026, but since November 2021 you won't be able to purchase new games/apps.
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Thaedolus
Gold Member
Stunt Race FX on switch virtual console. Literally the finest game ever made
Sp3eD
0G M3mbeR
2WD motorcycle like a motha fucker.
. Have already 
that game on original cart and VC. But from quick YouTube Fu it seems Hot Shots Racing is getting the most praise. Will try that.