No pitstop for F1 Championship Ed screens

SCEA’s Formula One Championship Edition sure had a great rally on the first day of its Japanese release. Selling a reported 8,000 copies on day one alone, there’s no doubt in our heads that this one’s all set to cruise around the PS3 titles fave list in no time.

But while we’re still waiting for the green light here in the West, let us refresh your memories with the key features of the game, and then some, with a few updated ones.

• The 2006 Season – Featuring all the official cars, circuits, drivers and teams of the 2006 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, including SCUDERIA TORRO ROSSO, SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM and MIDLAND F1 RACING.
• Next Generation Experience – high definition visuals, full surround sound, extensive circuit details and lighting effects, progressive dirt and car damage, all thanks to the PS3’s Blu-ray technology..
• Wireless Motion Sensing Technology – Gamers can opt to drive the vehicles in Formula One Championship Edition by simply moving the SIXAXIS controller.
• Race Online – bring your racing skills online and race your friends at speeds over 200 mph. Complete online feature set includes stat tracking and leaderboards.
• True Realism – Feel the buzz of the paddock and the excitement of race day with authentic pre-race car preparations. Warm up your tires and get ready for the race with the parade lap.
• Live Action Racing – Experience the real pressure of a GRAND PRIX race thanks to unexpected collisions and race incidents.
• Introduction of the Safety Car – Choose the correct race strategy when the safety car is out: will you make an early pit stop to avoid being stuck in the traffic?

Keep it posted here for more updates on the game.

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SCEA’s Formula One Championship Edition sure had a great rally on the first day of its Japanese release. Selling a reported 8,000 copies on day one alone, there’s no doubt in our heads that this one’s all set to cruise around the PS3 titles fave list in no time.

But while we’re still waiting for the green light here in the West, let us refresh your memories with the key features of the game, and then some, with a few updated ones.

• The 2006 Season – Featuring all the official cars, circuits, drivers and teams of the 2006 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, including SCUDERIA TORRO ROSSO, SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM and MIDLAND F1 RACING.
• Next Generation Experience – high definition visuals, full surround sound, extensive circuit details and lighting effects, progressive dirt and car damage, all thanks to the PS3’s Blu-ray technology..
• Wireless Motion Sensing Technology – Gamers can opt to drive the vehicles in Formula One Championship Edition by simply moving the SIXAXIS controller.
• Race Online – bring your racing skills online and race your friends at speeds over 200 mph. Complete online feature set includes stat tracking and leaderboards.
• True Realism – Feel the buzz of the paddock and the excitement of race day with authentic pre-race car preparations. Warm up your tires and get ready for the race with the parade lap.
• Live Action Racing – Experience the real pressure of a GRAND PRIX race thanks to unexpected collisions and race incidents.
• Introduction of the Safety Car – Choose the correct race strategy when the safety car is out: will you make an early pit stop to avoid being stuck in the traffic?

Keep it posted here for more updates on the game.