Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast officially announced

[davidbrit2]

http://www.sega-europe.com/en/NewsStory/926.htm

OH GOD YES I'M HAVING AN ORGASM

SEVERAL OF THEM

[s1lence]

Sweet news, which reminds me that I still need to pick up Outrun 2.

[GrayFox]

Bah, I was hoping it was gonna make it to the 360. That would've rocked pretty hardcore.

Well, atleast this gives me a reason to play some PS2 soon.

[Push Upstairs]

Wha? No XBOX? :(

Also..

When do we get that arcade perfect port of "Turbo Outrun"?

[davidbrit2]

Bah, I was hoping it was gonna make it to the 360. That would've rocked pretty hardcore.

It might be, actually. The guy that works for Sumo (the company doing the port) was still being hush-hush about something. I'd be surprised if it didn't end up on one of the XBoxes.

[le geek]

Cool! If it has Turbo Outrun or Outrunner on it that would be all the sweeter!

Cheers,
Ben

[Mr.FoodMonster]

Yaaaay PS2 Outrun. Teh awesomez.

[DigitalSpace]

Awesome news! I'll be looking forward to this. :D

[davidbrit2]

Cool! If it has Turbo Outrun or Outrunner on it that would be all the sweeter!

Cheers,
Ben

Now that would be REALLY awesome, considering there aren't really any good home versions of those. I'm not counting on it happening, though. In any case, the Turbo Outrun songs should be included since there were in O2 SP. Yay.

I wonder if they'll do any awesome bonus tracks for this, like they did with the XBox O2. Being able to play the Super GT and Daytona 2 courses in Outrun 2 made for a very interesting match up.

[slip81]

Excellent news. Since I no longer have an Xbox I'll get this one right away.

[davidbrit2]

So, to review:

Sega Rally 2006 + Sega Rally 1995 - January
Initial D Street Stage - February
Outrun Coast 2 Coast - March

I'm beginning to think that Sega is conspiring against my GPA.

[Ed Oscuro]

What is UP with that dumb title? 2 Cool 4 School? Putting "2" in the title of an Outrun title, and adding a year "rev" to it, makes me cringe. Classic Outrun didn't have any of that! Oh well, I've yet to pick up Outrun 2, but this should still be a great game.

Even if it's on PS2. Yuck! What about the 360?

[davidbrit2]

What is UP with that dumb title? 2 Cool 4 School? Putting "2" in the title of an Outrun title, and adding a year "rev" to it, makes me cringe. Classic Outrun didn't have any of that! Oh well, I've yet to pick up Outrun 2, but this should still be a great game.

I think the reasoning is that if they called it Outrun 2 SP like the arcade version, the title just wouldn't be distinct enough to make it stand out from Outrun 2 (which didn't get a whole lot of fanfare when it was released for the XBox). If they think changing the title around will make the game more marketable, that's fine with me, as long as they don't change the game itself significantly. A rose by any other name, etc. Now, if they want to make changes like adding more missions and bonus tracks, then I'm all for it. ;-)


Even if it's on PS2. Yuck! What about the 360?

I'm pretty sure it's also coming out for at least one of the XBoxes. It just hasn't been announced officially yet like the Sony offerings.

[Ed Oscuro]

Yeah, but I don't see why there's a 2 in the title (outside of the 2006) at all. Outrun 2 seems to have sold rather poorly, given the huge number of copies lounging unsold at various local outlets, all the vendors still clinging to the hope that even at $20 a buyer will be found LOL

[davidbrit2]

It's kind of a nod to the fact that it's still Outrun 2 (according to the naming of Outrun 2 SP), but changed enough so that the average consumer sheep can tell the difference. ;-)

[ianoid]

8-) Looking into the future: Bad reviews.

Has Sega put out a good game since Super Monkey Ball?

Start flaming now. :angry:

[Ed Oscuro]

It's kind of a nod to the fact that it's still Outrun 2 (according to the naming of Outrun 2 SP), but changed enough so that the average consumer sheep can tell the difference. ;-)
Oh, lovely. I didn't notice that at first myself. Why put "2006" on it if it's the same blasted game? :angry:

[davidbrit2]

8-) Looking into the future: Bad reviews.

IGN Outrun 2 review (8.2) (http://xbox.ign.com/articles/559/559263p1.html)
Gamespot review (8.3) (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/driving/outrun2/review.html)

It was a fantastic game, and everybody knew it. But it was very poorly marketed, and timed just as badly, causing it to be overshadowed by the likes of Burnout 3, etc. So the sales numbers ended up being rather dismal.

And Ed, it's "the same game" about as much as Halo 2 is the same game as Halo. I'll try to elaborate more...

Outrun 2 came out in the arcades. A year later, Outrun 2 SP came out. It was basically an expansion pack, with slightly tweaked physics, more cars, more songs, an additional set of 15 tracks, plus some additional game modes. Soon after that, the original Outrun 2 was released for XBox, but it included a couple of the SP cars, entirely new songs done for the home version, tracks from Daytona 2 and Scud Race/Super GT, plus an extensive mission mode. Coast 2 Coast is going to take all the stuff from the arcade SP, then add a bunch more things to do, just like the XBox O2 did originally. In other words, it's essentially the same game engine at heart, but with much more content.

[Ed Oscuro]

In other words, more like Battlefield 2: Special Forces is to BF2. Halo 2 uses a new engine, after all.

[buttasuperb]

Outrun 2 is the shit.

The reason it didn't sell well is because most people are morons.

[davidbrit2]

Outrun 2 is the shit.

The reason it didn't sell well is because most people are morons.

This man speaks the truth. A fair amount of these "most people" work for Sega's marketing department, too.

[Push Upstairs]

Outrun 2 is *THE* reason i decided to get an XBOX.

But playing "Burnout 3" had something to do with it too. :D

[davidbrit2]

Outrun 2 is *THE* reason i decided to get an XBOX.

But playing "Burnout 3" had something to do with it too. :D

He he. We may be obsessed, but we're not stupid, right? ;-)

Actually, I got my XBox for DDR Ultramix 2. I also grabbed Outrun 2 when I bought it, just for the hell of it. And I'm pretty sure that I still play O2 the most out of all my XBox games.

[InsaneDavid]

I wonder if they'll do any awesome bonus tracks for this, like they did with the XBox O2. Being able to play the Super GT and Daytona 2 courses in Outrun 2 made for a very interesting match up.

Speaking of which, it's freaking high time for a Sega arcade racers compilation with arcade ports of games like Rad Mobile (Gale Racer on the Saturn was BS compared to just porting the arcade version), Daytona USA, Daytona 2, Sega Super GT / SCUD Race, MANX TT SuperBike, Virtua Racing (no matter how good the enhanced version 3DAges released was, I still want the original arcade version as well) etc. with online multiplayer. Imagine how badass it would be to play arcade perfect recreations of those games with today's online technology. Daytona USA on the DC was great but there was too much SegaNet lag which screwed up your overall ranking.


So, to review:

Sega Rally 2006 + Sega Rally 1995 - January
Initial D Street Stage - February
Outrun Coast 2 Coast - March

I'm beginning to think that Sega is conspiring against my GPA.

As for Sega Rally 2006 + Sega Rally 1995, thank god that they're going with reworking the JAPANESE version of the original Sega Rally as the US Saturn version was unpolished and unfinished.

[buttasuperb]

A compilation with Rad Mobile would be awesome. Online or not.

[davidbrit2]

As for Sega Rally 2006 + Sega Rally 1995, thank god that they're going with reworking the JAPANESE version of the original Sega Rally as the US Saturn version was unpolished and unfinished.

I think it's actually going to be an all new port of the original Model 2 arcade version, and not the Saturn one.

[Tanis178]

i haven't seen anywhere that says sega rally 1995 was to be included on the US release, we don't even have a firm release date yet do we? because January is the japanese release

[davidbrit2]

i haven't seen anywhere that says sega rally 1995 was to be included on the US release, we don't even have a firm release date yet do we? because January is the japanese release

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-41-77-5-15-sega%2Brally-70-c4d.html

All I know is the Japanese version is going to have it, so I preordered that sucker just to be safe.

[RCM]

Bah, I was hoping it was gonna make it to the 360. That would've rocked pretty hardcore.

It might be, actually. The guy that works for Sumo (the company doing the port) was still being hush-hush about something. I'd be surprised if it didn't end up on one of the XBoxes.

Where did it say the gents at Sumo are being hush hush? It would be great to get an Xbox version. O2 was born on chihiro, it's only fitting that this version comes to Xbox.

As for past Sega stuff, it's time for Model 1, 2, and 3 comps. All polygon perfect. No frame issues, no nothing. Super GT is the best racer that never made it home. it's still beautiful. I demand it, Sega must listen!

[davidbrit2]

It's been posted on the GameFAQs message board for XBox Outrun 2. Darthsol (a fellow that actually works for Sumo) has made several hints regarding this.

[RCM]

It's been posted on the GameFAQs message board for XBox Outrun 2. Darthsol (a fellow that actually works for Sumo) has made several hints regarding this.

it'd be great to get an official confirmation. I looked over the press release I received just to see if it hinted at a future Xbox port. Sadly it didn't. I hope you're right. THe Xbox deserves this racer!

[Chuplayer]

As for Sega Rally 2006 + Sega Rally 1995, thank god that they're going with reworking the JAPANESE version of the original Sega Rally as the US Saturn version was unpolished and unfinished.

Really? The Japanese version was even better? I never knew. The US version was awesome.

[davidbrit2]

Whoo, more news.

XBox version announced:
http://www.sega-europe.com/en/NewsStory/965.htm

Screenshots have been added:
http://www.sega-europe.com/en/Game/257.htm
(The smaller 16:9 ones are the PSP version, and it looks really damned nice.)

A few more PSP screens (with really ugly JPEG compression):
Holy draw distance, Batman! (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/openpic.php?name=..%2Fscreenshots_library%2Fdir_30 5%2Fvortal_pic_152726.jpg)

If Jesus came back to earth as a video game, he'd probably come back as Outrun Coast 2 Coast.

[RCM]

Whoo, more news.

XBox version announced:
http://www.sega-europe.com/en/NewsStory/965.htm

Screenshots have been added:
http://www.sega-europe.com/en/Game/257.htm
(The smaller 16:9 ones are the PSP version, and it looks really damned nice.)

A few more PSP screens (with really ugly JPEG compression):
Holy draw distance, Batman! (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/openpic.php?name=..%2Fscreenshots_library%2Fdir_30 5%2Fvortal_pic_152726.jpg)

If Jesus came back to earth as a video game, he'd probably come back as Outrun Coast 2 Coast.

I thought of you when I read the good news. THis is the version to get.

[davidbrit2]

Truth be told, I'll be buying all 3 on release day, and possibly importing the PSP version as well if the European release is substantially earlier than the US release. :-)

[le geek]

I just played Outrun 2 on my Xbox. (This and TRON 2.0 were the reason I finally wanted one in the first place). I'm am really enjoying in so far. The Math Grand Prix mission was pretty funny. LOL

Still hoping for a Turbo Outrun bonus in the semi sequel. Glad it's getting an Xbox version too!

Cheers,
Ben

[Poofta!]

thats nice...

now, when is it coming out on a system of consequence.

the ps2 and psp both look like ass. i wanna see some nice graphics people, lets get this one some xbox 360 or xbox or even the freaking cube. shit ill settle for PC.

[davidbrit2]

You missed the part about 4 posts up where I mentioned the XBox version had just been announced. And the PC version has been known about since December. Heh.

le geek: I wouldn't count on Turbo Outrun showing up, but since the Turbo Outrun music was in Outrun 2 SP in the arcade, it should be in this as well.

[segagamer4life]

nice and its comming out for the PSP as well... super freakin shweet.

[segagamer4life]

here are some PSP picks... looking nice.

http://fp.scea.com/Content/Movies/12897/Image/image.jpg

http://fp.scea.com/Content/Movies/12892/Image/image.jpg

http://fp.scea.com/Content/Movies/12893/Image/image.jpg

http://fp.scea.com/Content/Movies/12894/Image/image.jpg

ad-hoc 1-6 people not bad

[segagamer]

Does anyone know if the PS2 and Xbox versions will be the same or different? I know that the PS2 and PSP versions have different contents in one of the modes. I am thinking PS2 and Xbox should be the same content-wise.

[davidbrit2]

Does anyone know if the PS2 and Xbox versions will be the same or different? I know that the PS2 and PSP versions have different contents in one of the modes. I am thinking PS2 and Xbox should be the same content-wise.

They might have slightly different missions here and there, and a couple different cars. Also, the XBox will have custom sound track support. Other than that, I haven't heard of any significant differences (yet).

[Push Upstairs]

Any exact release date of this for Xbox?

I'm getting some conflicting dates.


Also, anyplace have any pre-order goodies?

[davidbrit2]

Any exact release date of this for Xbox?

I'm getting some conflicting dates.

Same here. Sega's official site still says 3/21 (http://www.sega.com/games/game_temp.php?game=outrun2006), but some sites are reporting 4/11. God help them if it's not 3/21.

[Push Upstairs]

Walmart.com is reporting 3/15 (ish)

WTF is going on with this game?

[norkusa]

Anyone know if the PS2 version will support the Logitech Driving Force Pro wheel? I'm just going to wait for the Xbox version if it doesn't.

[davidbrit2]

Anyone know if the PS2 version will support the Logitech Driving Force Pro wheel?

Nope. ;_; Kinda ruins the point of a PS2 version. Heh.

[Iron Draggon]

Well I certainly hope that Sega will keep up the good work of releasing PC versions of their top level games like this. If they would release a steady stream of arcade perfect racers for the PC, I'd be all over them. I can hardly wait for the PC version to come out. And I'll second the vote for Super GT.

[Push Upstairs]

Aything confirmed for its release date?

I hope it doesnt come out the same time as "Robot Chicken".

[davidbrit2]

I think the current tentative (i.e. pulled-out-of-our-ass) release date is 4/11 for the console versions. The PC one will be a bit later.

[JPeeples]

I'm just glad the console versions are seemingly coming out the same day. I'll go with the Xbox version, and maybe get the PS2 version later if it's playable on the PS3 while the Xbox version isn't compatible with the 360. Custom soundtrack support is reason enough to get the Xbox version, as I'll be able to have all sorts of classic Sega songs playing while I go through the game.

[davidbrit2]

More hot PSP screenshots with humorous alt-text:
http://www.ukresistance.co.uk/2006/03/how-to-take-screenshots-of-outrun-2006.html

[THATinkjar]

Picked up the PSP version tonight. Firstly, it looks incredible (for a PSP game). There are plenty of modes, unlockables, and the new tracks are really good.

The only downside it would seem (and for once it isn't the PSP controls), is the framerate. Less than impressive and it DOES impact upon gameplay.

Not enough not to make this not worth buying for the PSP, if it is your platform of choice, but enough to make you wonder why they didn't tone the graphics down.

Looking forward to clocking up some OutRun miles :D

[davidbrit2]

The only downside it would seem (and for once it isn't the PSP controls), is the framerate. Less than impressive and it DOES impact upon gameplay.

Hmm, this is what I've been hearing from multiple people. Hopefully it's not too bad. I'll find out in a few days when my copy gets to me, I guess.

And apparently they goofed up the control settings in the XBox version so you can't properly map the gear paddles on the Logitech wheel. The best you can manage is the left paddle shifting up, and the right paddle shifting down. ;_;

It's kind of sounding like this has just as many little bugs and nitpicks as XBox Outrun 2, and that has me worried quite frankly. Hopefully I turn out to be wrong, because I've been pissing my pants waiting for this game since like July.

[THATinkjar]

The framerate may drop to single digits at times, under 20s at others, very rarely 40-60.

It is always playable, but you really wonder why they didnt do something about it!

[davidbrit2]

From the sound of it, they were too busy wanking over the draw distance so that it would look good in stills. :-/

[THATinkjar]

From the sound of it, they were too busy wanking over the draw distance so that it would look good in stills. :-/

Which would explain the lack of any videos at all of the PSP version.

It only looks marginally better than Ridge Racer at times, and is a third or a quarter of the framerate. It is the damn traffic.

Not the best trade off.

[SNKFan75]

Why can't this also come out the the XBox??!?!?!?!

SNKFan75

[davidbrit2]

Why can't this also come out the the XBox??!?!?!?!

SNKFan75

It is. Plus the PS2.

[Iron Draggon]

UGH... May 9th for the PC version... Oh well, at least it isn't too far away. But how is it that the PSP version is already out? It wasn't supposed to come out until April 25th! I hope this means that the PC version might come out early too.

[SNKFan75]

Why can't this also come out the the XBox??!?!?!?!

SNKFan75

It is. Plus the PS2.

Thanks!

[davidbrit2]

UGH... May 9th for the PC version... Oh well, at least it isn't too far away. But how is it that the PSP version is already out? It wasn't supposed to come out until April 25th! I hope this means that the PC version might come out early too.

The European console versions are out now, and thus my PSP copy of the game is making its trek across the Atlantic as we speak. I ordered from http://shop.game.net if you're curious. It's a good $60 US with the exchange rate and shipping, but hopefully it'll have been well worth it. I'll be picking it up for XBox and PS2 when it comes out here. And I doubt I'll get the PC version any time soon, because there's no way in hell it'll run on a 450 MHz P2 with an 8 MB video card. Ha ha.

[Joker T]

I just got Outrun 2 and I'm loving it. I hope this one is as good or better.

[Iron Draggon]

I wonder why Europe always gets everything before we do? The US is always last in line, unless it's a worldwide or US release. And then there's alot of PC games that we never even get here. I could go broke trying to get all the cool PC games that never made it across the Atlantic. I understand Japan getting everything first, and not sending alot of stuff over here, but why on earth do we not get everything that the UK gets? We speak English too, dammit! I know the US isn't a good market for European sports games, but why deny us any of the other stuff? It doesn't make any sense. And worse yet, it's nearly impossible to find a UK seller who will ship European software to the US. I don't understand that either. Amazon.com says it's Amazon.uk's fault, and Amazon.uk says it's Amazon.com's fault. I don't really care whose fault it is, I just want the problem fixed!

I know it works both ways, and there's alot of pissed off gamers in the UK who can't get alot of American releases, but I don't believe that's right either. Our cultures are not that different. So why do developers on both sides of the Atlantic keep on playing these games of cat and mouse with us? You can have this, but not that. We'll let you have this, but we're getting it first. It's all bullshit. Just release everything everywhere simultaneously for God's sake. It can't be that hard to do. And if you don't want to release a certain title in a certain region for some reason, at least make it easy for people in the forbidden zones to import it. I just don't understand all this bullshit of the "haves" trying to play keep-away from the "have nots". It's fucking evil. Just release the damned games and sell them to whoever wants them! Why do they not want to increase their sales?

[Push Upstairs]

So is the XBOX release still April 11th?

[THATinkjar]

Regardless of framerate, the PSP version is still a lot of fun. But don't pick up the PSP copy thinking you'll be able to live with the framerate if you know full well you won't be able to.

Edit: Someone uploaded a video of the PSP version in action (http://mute.city.free.fr/images/outrun/OutRun%20PSP.mp4). Download this to check out the framerate.

[davidbrit2]

Regardless of framerate, the PSP version is still a lot of fun. But don't pick up the PSP copy thinking you'll be able to live with the framerate if you know full well you won't be able to.

Edit: Someone uploaded a video of the PSP version in action (http://mute.city.free.fr/images/outrun/OutRun%20PSP.mp4). Download this to check out the framerate.

Dead link. Nuts.

EDIT: Think I found the working URL.
http://mute.city.free.fr/images/outrun/OutRun2sp_psp.mp4

[davidbrit2]

Okay, I just got the PSP version yesterday, and while I'm enjoying the game a great deal, the frame rate does get pretty awful even in the presence of traffic that could barely even clog a one lane dirt road. Control is pretty tricky, though I'm getting by, thanks to my pathologically excessive play time with Outrun 2. But combining Outrun 2's demanding speed and handling with a d-pad and nearly useless analog nub does not make a very friendly environment for beginners. You may want to stay away from this one until you've had ample practice on a console version, otherwise you'll just get frustrated trying to learn the physics of the game with sub-optimal inputs. Current fans of the game should eat this right up, though, since it looks and plays great aside from those slight issues.

[THATinkjar]

I agree, davidbrit2. The videos of the game in action don't look too bad... but it does get incredibly bad, and the videos are not a true reflection of just how bad.

But the brilliant gameplay shines through, and I'm having plenty of fun. Some people will just moan, though.

[davidbrit2]

But the brilliant gameplay shines through, and I'm having plenty of fun. Some people will just moan, though.

Yup. And then there's people like me that'll still moan, but play the game anyway because it's too damned fun. ;-) After all, I've played the crap out of Saturn Daytona, if that tells you anything.

[THATinkjar]

But the brilliant gameplay shines through, and I'm having plenty of fun. Some people will just moan, though.

Yup. And then there's people like me that'll still moan, but play the game anyway because it's too damned fun. ;-) After all, I've played the crap out of Saturn Daytona, if that tells you anything.

It depends when you played the crap out of it, though :) Back then, it was awesome. Now... I'd probably run a mile... and then play some Daytona :)

[anagrama]

I wonder why Europe always gets everything before we do?

Can you hear that distant noise echoing across the Atlanic there? It's the sound of every European gamer pissing themselves laughing.

Rest assured, the US gets at least 90% of stuff several months before we get them in Europe. If we get them at all.

[davidbrit2]

It depends when you played the crap out of it, though :) Back then, it was awesome. Now... I'd probably run a mile... and then play some Daytona :)

I'm talking like within the past two months. Ha ha.

As for Europe getting games first, or getting exclusive games, it seems to happen most often with racers. Where's my NTSC PS2 version of Colin McRae 05? ;_;

[segagamer4life]

But the brilliant gameplay shines through, and I'm having plenty of fun. Some people will just moan, though.

Yup. And then there's people like me that'll still moan, but play the game anyway because it's too damned fun. ;-) After all, I've played the crap out of Saturn Daytona, if that tells you anything.


hell yeah, I still play the shit out of the xbox outrun game, so I am getting this on the psp, and xbox... sweeet

[Leo_A]

Microsoft has them as exclusives in the United States. That's why Colin McRae 04 and Colin McRae 2005 never saw US releases outside of the Xbox versions.

European PS2 owners didn't get them first, since they were never intended for US release.

What I wish we'd see is for Sony to bring over their first party WRC titles (We only saw the original), and their F1 line now that they have the exclusive F1 license. And Richard Burns Rally better come out for the Xbox over here sometime.

[SNKFan75]

I can't wait to get this for the XBOX! I wonder if there will be any small differences between home versions?

So, April 11th is still the date for this release in the US?

SNKFan75

[davidbrit2]

I can't wait to get this for the XBOX! I wonder if there will be any small differences between home versions?

So, April 11th is still the date for this release in the US?

SNKFan75

April 25, I think. As far as I know, the home versions are essentially the same, save for graphical differences, and some of the missions being retooled for the PSP version. The XBox port also has custom soundtrack support, so I'm told.

[SNKFan75]

I can't wait to get this for the XBOX! I wonder if there will be any small differences between home versions?

So, April 11th is still the date for this release in the US?

SNKFan75

April 25, I think. As far as I know, the home versions are essentially the same, save for graphical differences, and some of the missions being retooled for the PSP version. The XBox port also has custom soundtrack support, so I'm told.

Sweet!! Definately have to track this down when it comes out. I am totally enjoying Outrun 2 atm.

SNKFan75

[Push Upstairs]

Was anyone able to find this game yesterday?

I called everyplace that would carry it and I had no luck finding it. :(

[davidbrit2]

It shipped yesterday. Check again today.

But if you're looking for the XBox version, don't bother, because EB and Gamestop are fucking retarded and don't even know the game exists, despite the fact that it was announced back in December.

[segagamer4life]

I got it today for the PSP, so far NO ONE has the xbox, and the PS2 version is out as well, I am beggining to wonder about the release of the xbox version, so far the gamestop's and EB's near me don't have it in their system.
So I don't know if its out... I am going check around later after work, if anyone spy's a copy, they should post here.. But so far the PSP and PS2 versions are OUT!!!


Oh by the way, the PSP version ROCKS... great great port, everything from the xbox version, (2002 ed) is there... even ONLINE... WOOO FREAKIN HOO!!!

[davidbrit2]

By the way, for those of you that picked up the PSP version, see if you can spot me on the time attack score boards. It shouldn't be hard... ;-)

[segagamer4life]

david, have you played any multiplayer matches? Just curious to see how that is. Fortunately, I will be finding out for myself in a short while, when I get home.. :)

[davidbrit2]

david, have you played any multiplayer matches? Just curious to see how that is. Fortunately, I will be finding out for myself in a short while, when I get home.. :)

Yup, I've played a bit of the PSP version online. It's been tough to find matches these past few weeks, as I suspect everyone's been too busy playing the PS2 and XBox versions, but the matches I've had seemed to run well. The frame rate is noticeably more choppy, though. Lag didn't seem as bad as it was Outrun 2, which is definitely good. Hopefully I'll have more people to play with now that it's out here in the US.

[Iron Draggon]

I hope the PC version comes out on schedule on May 9th. Amazon claims that it ships in 1-2 weeks, as though they already have it in stock. Nice way to try and fool people.

[Leo_A]

Anyone had any success at finding any of the 3 versions anywhere yet?

[segagamer4life]

I don't get it, sega.com has the game out on all 3.. but no store has it even in their system.. wtf.... I want the xbox version.. damnn it....

[Leo_A]

The game is in lots of systems, its just that none of them except Wal-Mart have all 3 versions listed that I've checked.

Nothing seems to be in stock anywhere yet.

[Push Upstairs]

It shipped yesterday. Check again today.

But if you're looking for the XBox version, don't bother, because EB and Gamestop are fucking retarded and don't even know the game exists, despite the fact that it was announced back in December.

I checked again today and i got the same answer i got yesterday "It's not in our system/we don't have it".

And EB is the last place i wanna buy new games from...ever!

I'd call the Wal Marts in the area again but i'd probably just be ignored, left on hold until i hang up, or ignored again.

[klausien]

I was able to get both the PS2 and PSP versions. The XBox one (AKA the one I really want) is MIA. Unfortunate, but the PS2 version is spectacular. The PSP one is pretty framey, but it is definitely worth it if you are a fan.

[segagamer4life]

I got the PSP version, and that's sweeet... but for those looking for the elusive xbox version, gamefly has it on its site, and I should have it shortly... (if they in fact have it). I hope so!!! But the ps2 version, I might get simply for the link ability for the PSP....

but so far no stores have the xbox version.... wtf. and its listed on the Sega site.

[Leo_A]

PS2 and PSP versions finally at the local EB.

Still no sign of a Xbox version anywhere, which is what I also really want. Wal-Mart is the only retailer I've seen with it listed, but they have all three versions still listed as coming soon when you do a search (Though it says in stock on their respective pages, wonder which is correct? :))

Are they just slow to update their website? I might have to break down and buy the PS2 version tomorrow. :(

[Push Upstairs]

How do we give ol' SEGA a ring and ask them WTF is up?

Did ninjas steal their shipment of XBOX versions and are holding them for ransom or what?


Maybe i need to break down and call the Wal-Marts again. :roll:


Well, it looks like Amazon got some Xbox copies in, perhaps its a sign?

[segagamer4life]

my copy from gamefly is on its way... however that is possible... we shall see in 3 days... we'll see.

[LiquidPolicenaut]

I just got an Xbox (finally) and look forwrd to playing both Outruns. I saw Outrun 2 on a TV once, and it looked really nice, so i wasn't sure to rent either Outrun 2 or Outrun Coast 2 Coast. I went with the latter for now (depends if Gamefly actually HAS the Xbox version in stock by Monday). Can't wait to try it!

[Leo_A]

PS2 and PSP versions already backordered at EB.

I'm getting the impression this game isn't getting a very large production run. Especially the Xbox port (Ordered it from Wal-Mart, hoping I get it).

[Push Upstairs]

Seems Wal-Mart got *4* copies but i never got a chance to get one because nobody bothers to answer the phone in the electronics department. :angry:

[davidbrit2]

Man, unless there's some kind of widespread shipping issues, the XBox version is looking like it'll end up being a considerable rarity. I'd say order now while you've got the chance, just to be on the safe side. If you get desperate, and absolutely can't find it anywhere, I've heard the European version is completely region free, and works fine in a US XBox.

[EnzoSangiorgio]

I just ordered the xbox version from amazon.com who had it out of stock the day after it's release and it's back in now.

[Push Upstairs]

I'm contemplating that myself.

I figure shipping is going to be cheaper than the gas to drive and get the game.

[segagamer4life]

I should have my xbox gamefly copy today, or latest tomorrow... I will then be taking the option of keeping it, so if you have gamefly, and its in stock.. go for it,

[Muscelli]

why isnt anyone online on the psp outrun?!

I see you have pretty much dominated the ranking boards dave 8-)

[klausien]

I received my XBox copy of the game from amazon.com today and I am very pleased. It does exist and EB/GameStop are a$$holes for not carrying it. I have unfortunately never played the arcade version of SP, but I played the first XBox game to death and have been having a ball with the PS2 version of Coast to Coast. Can't say the same for the PSP version, but that's a different story.

I had already done a side by side of the Outrun 2 easy course on PS2 version vs. the XBox Outrun 2 before getting my copy today. The result of comparing the new XBox conversion of Coast to Coast with the PS2 version yields the same result: This game is meant to run on XBox, but the PS2 version is a PS2 Resident Evil 4-level graphic achievement. Sumo Digital is to be even further praised.

In terms of specifics, in my short comparison this afternoon, the XBox version has more geometry, cleaner textures, much less aliasing (a given), very little slowdown and infinitely better particle and fogging effects. There are generally more clouds, better water, more reflection and better lighting effects. In other words, it is as good as the first conversion as expected. I don't know why I feared that the XBox version would be a slightly nicer version of the new PS2 engine. To go on, it has a more muted gamma level at the same settings, though the road textures remain crisper. The car also seems to be a little closer to the camera as well. Control is near identical, but the XBox controller has the edge for driving games in general. Modes appear to be totally identical.

The PS2 game is still an excellent port and is a near-arcade experience as well. It is well worth it if you don't have an XBox. I saw on another board somewhere that the sun in the first SP stage of the PS2 version is omnipresent, while it is absent in the XBox version. This is indeed true, but I am unsure which is more like the arcade version (probably PS2). There are significantly fewer cloud layers in stages like Lost City and the gradients between layers of overall mist are plainly visible. At one point it looks like there is a giant translucent polygon floating in the sky as you round a corner. The game also has a brighter, almost washed out look, but that really is picking nits. It is pretty amazing actually.

When all is said and done, OutRun 2006 Coast to Coast is still the best arcade racer around. The experience is just a little less breathtaking on the PS2.

[segagamer4life]

why isnt anyone online on the psp outrun?!

I see you have pretty much dominated the ranking boards dave 8-)


yeah, I have yet to play an online game, there are people on, but everytime I get in a room, it drops... anyone play a sucessful game online?

[Muscelli]

why isnt anyone online on the psp outrun?!

I see you have pretty much dominated the ranking boards dave 8-)


yeah, I have yet to play an online game, there are people on, but everytime I get in a room, it drops... anyone play a sucessful game online?

Yup, a ton of them too! It seems a lot of people are on now, try at like 4:00, all the kiddies come home from school and hop right online

Lots of fun

My username is Muscelli!

[Muscelli]

why isnt anyone online on the psp outrun?!

I see you have pretty much dominated the ranking boards dave 8-)


yeah, I have yet to play an online game, there are people on, but everytime I get in a room, it drops... anyone play a sucessful game online?

Yup, a ton of them too! It seems a lot of people are on now, try at like 4:00, all the kiddies come home from school and hop right online

Lots of fun

My username is Muscelli!

[Muscelli]

edit:triple post :eek 2:

[davidbrit2]

I just got my copy of the XBox version today. It's nice and pretty, but the contrast seems a bit high, causing the aliasing to look worse. If you plan to use the Logitech wheel, you will have to rewire it to swap the gear levers, which is fairly easy to do if you're handy with a soldering iron.

Sadly, it looks like the game's rarity combined with needing a Live subscription will keep the number of online players very small. The multiplayer ranking chart looked like it had maybe 1/4 the number of people that I've seen on the PS2 version's board.

[Push Upstairs]

Whats this about needing Live? Thats only to compete online, right?

And, does it include a unlockable version of "Turbo Outrun"? (PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE)

[davidbrit2]

Whats this about needing Live? Thats only to compete online, right?

Yeah, just for the online stuff. You're not missing out on any downloads or anything without it, but you also don't get to use the online high score boards.


And, does it include a unlockable version of "Turbo Outrun"? (PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE)

Nope. ;_; I was hoping it would, too, given the theme's heavy connection with Turbo Outrun.

[Push Upstairs]

Nope. ;_; I was hoping it would, too, given the theme's heavy connection with Turbo Outrun.

:grrr: :grrr: :grrr: :grrr:


:2gunfire: SEGA :rockets:

[Leo_A]

This one really sucks for extras. I thought they'd at least keep the original Outrun as a unlockable and the bonus tracks from Outrun 2, and give us Turbo Outrun (I assume Outrun was running under emulation which would've made Turbo Outrun easy to do). But we actually didn't even get what we already had, so keep your copy of Outrun 2 around if you liked the 1986 original and the bonus tracks.

[segagamer4life]

This one really sucks for extras. I thought they'd at least keep the original Outrun as a unlockable and the bonus tracks from Outrun 2, and give us Turbo Outrun (I assume Outrun was running under emulation which would've made Turbo Outrun easy to do(). But we actually didn't even get what we already had, so keep your copy of Outrun 2 around if you liked the 1986 original and the bonus tracks.


so does anyone know what "goodies" are unlockable in this version? I would have thought turbo outrun, would be there... but sadly.. no :( :(

[davidbrit2]

The only really new things are the special Outrun tuned cars, a couple entirely new cars, the single player missions and races, and night time versions of Palm Beach and Sunny Beach. Whee.

[segagamer]

klausien, I enjoyed reading your comparion between the Xbox and PS2 versions. However, I have noticed on the PS2 version right away that the game graphics look slightly squished, as if going from the Xbox to the PS2, everything looks slightly taller than they should be (like circles looking like ovals instead of true circles). This is kind of like KOF 95 on the Saturn having that slightly squished look from the arcade version. Otherwise, I am pleasingly surprised by how the PS2 version has turned out.

[segagamer4life]

My bigges surprise was the similarity or I guess the level of detail, ported to the psp version, the psp version rocks for control and graphics. Great port, the xbox and ps2 are sweet as well... for all those with the xbox version, we should setup a time to have a DP room, I could host if anyone is interested... here is my Aim info gstackp200.

[Push Upstairs]

But we actually didn't even get what we already had, so keep your copy of Outrun 2 around if you liked the 1986 original and the bonus tracks.

I had that covered before i even got "Outrun 2". The Saturn version of "Outrun" is nice and (IMO) the best home version out there.

I'm really quite sad and severely pissed that this version doesn't contain "Turbo" as its heavily influenced by it and there are no arcade perfect home conversions of "Turbo".

[Leo_A]

I was really hoping for Turbo Outrun as well, since I haven't played it in probably 15 years. Was hoping to see Outrunners as well. Combined with the original Outrun, we'd of had a complete arcade Outrun collection.

Sadly Sega doesn't seem to really care about it's heritage outside of Outrun (The 1986 arcade original), Afterburner, Space Harrier, Super Hang On, and the Sonic series.

[Push Upstairs]

Well SEGA must not care about the XBOX either given how difficult it is to find on the system.

But are we 100% sure there is no unlockable game in this game?

Maybe i need to fire off an e-mail to SEGA and hope i get an answer.

[davidbrit2]

I've definitely not seen any hidden games in any of the 3 console versions. Even the 100% completion code doesn't unlock any. Who knows what changes they might make in the PC release, though.

[Leo_A]

Finally arrived yesterday, I'm pretty pleased so far.

But I do have some minor complaints. The menus are confusing. Like how do I play the original Outrun 2 arcade game? Found Outrun 2 but theres no endings (I think I found the SP arcade game and there are endings there), only get the option to restart or exit.

And once I got a load screen before the ending started in the SP game?

And how come I can't enter my high score initials, it automatically puts my profile name in? Not that it's likely to ever be any different unless a friend plays it when someones over here, but I still liked the arcade feel of entering in my own initials (I even do it on the Sega Arcade Gallery GBA Outrun even though I know they're gone as soon as I shut the system down :)).

And I don't like slip streaming. Keep the drafting to NASCAR games, doesn't need to be in Outrun in my opinion, especially off cars going 100mph slower 2 miles down the road from me!

[davidbrit2]

The only original arcade game that's included is Outrun 2 SP, which also contains the courses from Outrun 2. Once you select your car, hit Y at the mode select menu to switch to the Outrun 2 course. Then you can do the same at the music select menu to get the 7 original songs.

[Leo_A]

Yeah I found it after I posted.

It is basically the original Outrun 2 game when your in that mode, just with slip streaming. Seems pretty much identical otherwise the 1 time I played that mode today (Been sticking with SP for most of the time obviously).

[Iron Draggon]

Well I'm PISSED. I was all set to buy the PC version of this TODAY, the day that it was SUPPOSED to be released, but NO, now amazon.com says that it won't be released until June 13th! Why the hell do they need nearly 6 more weeks?

:angry:

[LiquidPolicenaut]

I'm mad too. Gamefly says they shipped my Xbox copy of it LAST Monday and I still dont have it. This is the first time I have had a problem with stuff shipped to me from them. Grrrrrrr....

[davidbrit2]

Well I'm PISSED. I was all set to buy the PC version of this TODAY, the day that it was SUPPOSED to be released, but NO, now amazon.com says that it won't be released until June 13th! Why the hell do they need nearly 6 more weeks?

:angry:

If you saw the amount of bugs in the console versions, you'd understand. Heh.

[Iron Draggon]

That bad, eh? Well, maybe all of us PC gamers will get really lucky, and they're adding in Turbo Outrun for us real quick!

[Leo_A]

After a few hours of playtime, it seems fine with me. I haven't started any of the missions and such though, just been doing arcade races and time trials.

[davidbrit2]

That bad, eh? Well, maybe all of us PC gamers will get really lucky, and they're adding in Turbo Outrun for us real quick!

Most of the issues are simply cosmetic ones that give the game a rather unpolished feel in places - for example, the Nationality score boards on the PS2 and PSP being completely non-functional. None of it really affects the gameplay, except for the occasional camera weirdness, and the Turbo Outrun music having to fade out and recue (my biggest gripe).

[Push Upstairs]

I got my copy from Amazon (ToysRUs) yesterday and i played it a bit.

I like it...but i still feel Sega dropped the ball on this one.

Gameplay is fine, but the "Turbo Outrun" music problem is kinda silly and the much discussed lack of "Turbo Outrun" is also a con.

I'm ok with the drafting and the miles systems doesn't bother me...it just seems to lacks the extra care that went into "Outrun 2".

I'm glad i have it and i'm glad i dont have to drive everywhere and call places 30,000 times to try and get it.

[aaronpetrosky]

I got mine last week for Ps2. I had no trouble getting mine but I'm def thankful I got it.

[Push Upstairs]

I'm really starting to think that more copies for PS2 were made and shipped out.

[davidbrit2]

Yeah, LOTS more. You can find the PS2 and PSP versions anywhere. I have not seen a single copy of the XBox version in retail, aside from Blockbuster who only has it for rental.

[Push Upstairs]

SEGA :shameful:

[aaronpetrosky]

I was looking at ebgames site and looking for ebgames and gamestops within 50 miles where I live and none of them have them in stock and I was at Wal Mart today and they didn't have it either so I dunno.

[Push Upstairs]

I called everywhere that had video games and nobody had the XBOX version...hell, most had no idea what i was talking about.

EB and Wal-Mart were the worse offenders though as EB was plain clueless and Wal-Mart was clueless and seemingly unable to train thier employees to answer a phone.

Suprisingly, Toys R Us didnt have any info or anything about the game yet ToysRUs/Amazon is where i ended up getting the game from. I know they are two seperate entities but still...

[aaronpetrosky]

Yea Wal Mart is always bad. It's always out of control there.

The Ebgames in my area is good. Everyone knows their stuff and is very helpful. Only bad thing is, it's always nuts in there.

[Push Upstairs]

So whats the deal with the birds and whatnot that fly over you when you select a path?

I've seen seagulls, geese, and a dragon. Do you get certain ones based on how well you drive the previous leg of the course or what?

Should i ever hope to see an F-14 fly over?


Good to see Sonic in Casino City.


BTW, went to Toys R Us today. 4-5 copies for PS2, 3-4 on PSP, a big fat goose egg for the XBOX. :(

[davidbrit2]

Yup, the stuff that flies over on the connectors is largely based on how well you do. For time attack in SP mode, if you're significantly ahead of the ghost, you might see the UFOs fly over. If you're just a tiny bit behind, you might see the jet from Afterburner. If you play Outrun mode and don't touch ANYTHING (including sand) for the first stage, you'll get a dragon flyby. If you can pull it off for the next statge too, you'll see... well, I won't spoil the fun. :-) I think if you can accomplish the same task on later stages, then you get a couple of pegasus. There's a bug in the XBox version, though, and the galloping sound will keep going until you finish the race unless you quickly pause and unpause.

Overall, it's a nice touch, and very reminiscent of older arcade games that would give you different end-of-stage animations or graphics based on how well you did.

[Iron Draggon]

OK, I'm getting REALLY pissed off now! First it was May 9th pushed back to June 13th for the PC version, and now it's been pushed back AGAIN to June 27th! Why do I get the feeling that on June 27th there will be yet another new release date scheduled for it? Give us the damned PC version and quit pushing back the release date already!

[davidbrit2]

OK, I'm getting REALLY pissed off now! First it was May 9th pushed back to June 13th for the PC version, and now it's been pushed back AGAIN to June 27th! Why do I get the feeling that on June 27th there will be yet another new release date scheduled for it? Give us the damned PC version and quit pushing back the release date already!

According to (I think) IGN, the game has gone gold now. So I wouldn't expect any more delays than ones related to shipment.

[norkusa]

Ugh. I managed to score a copy of the Xbox version but there is absolutely NOBODY playing on Live. Has anyone managed to get some races in online, or is it pretty much dead there?

[davidbrit2]

Ugh. I managed to score a copy of the Xbox version but there is absolutely NOBODY playing on Live. Has anyone managed to get some races in online, or is it pretty much dead there?

It's extremely dead. The online multiplayer ranking table has barely 200 people on it last I checked. The PS2 and PSP versions both have at least 10 times as many. :/ The fact that it's so damned rare likely isn't helping any.

[Iron Draggon]

My local Fry's has plenty of copies of the XBOX version if anyone wants me to get it. I forget how much it is though.

[Push Upstairs]

So thats where all the copies were sent to, the Fry's near Iron Draggon!

I'm guessing that the game runs about $30.

[davidbrit2]

I'm guessing that the game runs about $30.

Correct. And from what I've heard, Fry's is just about the only retail "chain" carrying the game. I've seen it at Blockbuster, but only for rent - they didn't have any explicitly for sale.

[klausien]

We may be seeing another Final Fight Guy-type situation at some point if the print run was low. Should at least keep some value outside of the fact that it is a great game.

[Leo_A]

Anyone want to get some races going over Xbox Live?

[segagamer4life]

I will be on tonight and can look for you Leo, if your on, so far, no matter when I try, I can never seem to find anyone, we should set up a dedicated night and time to play and meet, this is rediculous, I wanna race someone online.. :(

[Push Upstairs]

I cannot seem to find any pictures online of the tuned cars from the game.

I can find more info about which game shows more of Clarissa's cleavage than i can of aquiring pictures of the cars.

[segagamer4life]

I cannot find anyone on this game.. damnit alll.... well at least when more people get it, there will be more folks online... ...hopefully.

[Leo_A]

I plan to probably play with Live games tonight, your gamertag is Beat You 4Ever? Or have you sent me a friends request? Haven't logged on to Live recently, been playing Super Mario 64 DS trying to get all the stars the past couple weeks and have been ignoring my Xbox.

[Iron Draggon]

Well if Amazon.com can be believed, the PC version was finally released on the 27th, but none of the stores that I tried in my area had it yet. (Fry's, Best Buy, Circuit City, Comp USA, WalMart, and two different GameStops!) So I ordered it from Amazon, but they said that it will be a week or two before it ships, and then another week or two after that before it finally arrives! So hopefully it will get here alot faster than that, but it seems that the PC version is gonna be as limited as the XBOX version apparently was as well.

Looks like the PSP and PS2 versions are the only versions being released in sufficient quantities. I guess that also explains why the PS2 and PSP versions have unlockable cars that can only be accessed through each other too. They seem to be the only two versions found fairly easily.

[Iron Draggon]

YAY! It came yesterday! So I can spend today playing it!

Cool story about how it arrived:

I was chatting in a chat room (no not in vbender) and someone called AgressorSEGA entered the room. So I did the Sega scream (SEGA!) and then I yelled "Sonic BOOM!" Just then UPS pulled up and delivered OutRun 2006...

Now how cool is that?

Anyhow, I love the variety of cars so far! Very cool rides!