Test Drive Unlimited - PSP

[G.T]

This game is shaping up to be really good - and very similar to the 360 version, apparently, which is great. You can read IGN's hands-on here. This maybe just the game to fill the spot Gran Turismo Mobile was supposed to take...

The release date, as of now, in the UK is 23/2/07 and America 17/4/07


The official car list taken from the Atari forums:

AC
AC 289
AC 427

Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo 8C
Alfa Romeo GT

Ascari
Ascari KZ1

Aston Martin
Aston Martin DB4
Aston Martin DB9 coupe
Aston Martin DB9
Aston Martin V8
Aston Martin Vanquish S

Audi
Audi TT Quattro Sport

Caterham
Caterham 7 crs260

Chrysler
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Chrysler Firepower
Chrysler ME Four Twelve

Dodge
Dodge Viper CPE
Dodge Viper SR

Ford
Ford Cobra Shelby cpt
Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept
Ford GT
Ford Mustang GT
Ford Mustang GTR

GM
GM Cadillac XLR_V
GM Chevrolet CAM_Z28
GM Chevrolet Corvette 57
GM Chevrolet Corvette 69
GM Chevrolet SSR
GM Pontiac GTO Cpe
GM Pontiac TRANS AM
GM Saturn SKY_Rst

Jaguar
Jaguar Type_Cpe
Jaguar XJ_220

Koenigsegg
Koenigsegg CC8S
Koenigsegg CCR

Lamborghini
Lamborghini Countach 25
Lamborghini Gallardo CPE
Lamborghini Gallardo RST
Lamborghini Muira P400 SV
Lamborghini Murchie CPE
Lamborghini Murchie RST

Lotus
Lotus Elise RST
Lotus Esprit V8
Lotus Exige_240R

McLaren
McLaren F1
McLaren F1LM
McLaren SLR

Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes 300SL
Mercedes CLK55 AMG
Mercedes CLK55 DTM
Mercedes CLS55 AMG
Mercedes SLK55 AMG

Nissan
Nissan 350Z CPE
Nissan 350Z Nismo
Nissan GTR

Noble
Noble M_400
Noble M12 GTO
Noble M14

Pagani
Pagani Zonda Coupe
Pagani Zonda Roadster

Saleen
Saleen S7TT

Shelby
Shelby Daytona
Shelby GT500

Spyker
Spyker Coupe
Spyker Roadster
Spyker Roadster_T

Volkswagen
Volkswagen W12_Coupe
Volkswagen W12_Roadster


Notice there isn't any Ferraris and bikes?



A few screenshots:

 

[DuckRacer]

So the PSP version will have the complete island, all the roads, etc, on one disc?

And will it have that MOOR function (or whatever it's called) too?

This is definitely something to keep our eyes on.

 

[G.T]

It's supposed to be an exact port yeah, but the added hd-hoc multiplayer and infrastructure modes online, which could turn out interesting.

 

[DuckRacer]

It's supposed to be an exact port yeah, but the added hd-hoc multiplayer and infrastructure modes online, which could turn out interesting.

Hmm. Looks like I'll wait for the reviews to come in...

Another thing - since it was a budget title on the 360, would there be any chance that this version would be cheaper than the $40 standard?

EDIT: Hold on, where's the Z06 Corvette?!

 

[G.T]

It's retailing for £30 here, which is only £5 less than the usual average price for a PSP game.

And yeah, there are certain cars missing. I presume that maybe because they're squeezing enough content on a UMD as it is...

 

[DuckRacer]

It's retailing for £30 here, which is only £5 less than the usual average price for a PSP game.

Oh, now this bites. It's going to be $40 here, plus it's not going to be released until April 17th (in the US, at least)!

 

[LaBounti]

Z06? How about Ferrari? But still its still looks impressive for a hand held game.

 

[ND4SPD]

I'm guessing this will only be fun if I had infrastructure available...Guess I'll wait for the PS2 version instead. That sucks that it'll still be a while before the ps2 version comes out....

 

[Sakiale]

Damn it, stupid US release dates. I wish my network worked infrastructure...

 

[Gen.]

TDU is infrastructure enabled.

It's a direct port of the Xbox360 map and style, the only thing that has been taken out has been the avatar customization and home customization.

I've been playing the beta for quite awhile now and it IS MOOR.

 

[Sakiale]

I know but stupid PSP doesnt compatible with my secure wireless network.

'else I'd be looking at more porn at night.

 

[Thiele]

Hey America actually aren't the first to get something for once...

It's already been out here for a while, but my psp's broken and can't play UMD's.

 

[G.T]

It's already been out here for a while, but my psp's broken and can't play UMD's.

It says the 30th of March here:

http://www.gamesmarket.com.au/details.php?ProdID=507537


The Xbox 360 version has been out for a while, but the PSP version hasn't been released yet.

 

[Keichi Tsuchiya]

Oh, now this bites. It's going to be $40 here, plus it's not going to be released until April 17th (in the US, at least)!

£30 is $58 USD.

 

[DuckRacer]

£30 is $58 USD.

...So? It's selling for $40 here according to Amazon and every other US retailer known to man.

 

[LaBounti]

I think TDU for XB360's was at $40 to make its money back via DLC.

 

[Thiele]

It says the 30th of March here:

http://www.gamesmarket.com.au/details.php?ProdID=507537


The Xbox 360 version has been out for a while, but the PSP version hasn't been released yet.

I know i saw one, i guess it was the 360 version.

 

[G.T]

I forgot this just came out!

I only just ordered mine from www.shopto.net. They haven't received stock yet, but it SHOULD be coming in the next few days. Can't wait.

 

[Tom_IW_Racer]

I've got it! Pretty amazing how they got it all on the psp, so much to see and do and thats not counting racing online which is pretty cool too.

 

[Sakiale]

I want my money so I can get it...

 

[LaBounti]

Thanks the info on the game. I'd like to get it some day. Does it have post race replays?

 

[philm1]

No, and I'm kinda sad it's not there.

 

[Appie]

Got the game too. Anyone's up for online. My username is appie17

 

[Legendary]

This game really disappointed me...i went from the 360 version for a few months down to psp and whoa...the graphics shocked me so bad i almost fell of my chair...i must admit they fit so much into a what,2gb disk but i wouldnt reccomend playing i if u just came of the 360 version.

I then went to the ps2 version when it came out and yes it was better but honestly i wouldnt reccomend u play it if u got 360 game. The graphics are just t obad but they managed to put in some new racing clubs to make up for the loss of some cars,all the bikes and the absolute wierd graphics.

 

[Jay.]

This game really disappointed me...i went from the 360 version for a few months down to psp and whoa...the graphics shocked me so bad i almost fell of my chair....

What did you expect? The 360 is a lot more capable than the PSP and the PS2.

Considering what the PSP is, I think TDU is a good game for it.
Graphics weren't bad, considering the screen is only a couple of inches in size.

 

[Legendary]

I guess...

 

[JCE]

So having only played the PC version--albeit on a slow computer--is this game a good game for the PSP? I need a real good non-RPG game for the PSP. TDU looks promising, but I don't want to waste my money if its not worth it.

 

[Legendary]

Ok...ill put it this way...if your not after graphics buy it. If you are big on graphics rent it and see what you think.

 

[Jay.]

Graphics aren't brilliant, but they're good enough to play with.
Basically during races and time trials, it can be a fast game.

 

[JCE]

Ok...ill put it this way...if your not after graphics buy it. If you are big on graphics rent it and see what you think.

I don't care if it looks like Super Mario Kart for the SNES--if the gameplay and controls are good I'll play it.

Graphics aren't brilliant, but they're good enough to play with.
Basically during races and time trials, it can be a fast game.

That's what I needed to hear. I might pick it up this xmas.