[KeithO]

OK, Firstly I must apologise for this being a 'which console' question

However, I have specific requirements which I've not been able to answer elsewhere, so I'm trying here!

I already have a PC on which I play a lot of straegy games, and a few driving games. However, I've also recently bought a projector for my home cinema system, and I'm tempted by the thought of a decent driving game 8 feet wide!

The PC is upstaris in the study, and I don't want to drag it downstairs (where the cinema is ) just for a few games. Which leaves me with a console.

And that's my question - which console is best for (primarily) driving games on a projector size screen? I'm more concerned with the games available, picture quality, sound quality than any loyalty to a particular brand. If it can do component/RGB output and 5.1 surround sound, so much the better! I'm not interested in any online gaming.

Thanks guys

[NeilMcRae]

Xbox or PS-2. Xbox has DD5.1 and they both have a lot of decent racers.

Neil.

XBox can also output high-def and progressive scan, reducing the need for scaling the image and de-interlacing.

Rich

[jumpt_upmunky]

A chipped xbox using a hi-def av pack in ntsc mode is the perfect choice, i run mine through an ae100 via component and the picture is fantastic.

Project Gotham Racer 2 is truly beautiful plastered across the wall!

and now that gta3 and gta3 vice city are now on the xbox who needs a ps2? (yes i am a bit of fanboy but I do own a ps2 and it's been in its box for a long time!)

[KeithO]

Sounds like Xbox is the front-runner...thanks guys :-)

Jumpt_upmunky, where's the best place to get a chipped Xbox then? I've seen www.premodded.com but are there any other recommended places?

[hornydragon]

new PS2 has Prog scan and is a sexy silver has plenty of cheap games and some very good driving ones.What PJ are you using?
GC is the cheapest option but driving gains are limited.

[wod]

Originally posted by KeithO
Sounds like Xbox is the front-runner...thanks guys :-)

Jumpt_upmunky, where's the best place to get a chipped Xbox then? I've seen www.premodded.com but are there any other recommended places?

www.londonconsole.com

[KeithO]

PJ is a sharp xv-z91e (DLP). When you say 'new PS2' you mean the one that's out now? Does it need to be modded for that?

[hornydragon]

Not as far as i know. All silver ones have PS, built in IR and other bits do a search.

[Miyazaki]

IMHO the Xbox controller is perfect for racing games.

It has two rear analogue triggers placed over your index fingers which make racing games play a lot better than they do on PS2. Obviously not the case however if you have a steering wheel.

[NeilMcRae]

Originally posted by jumpt_upmunky
and now that gta3 and gta3 vice city are now on the xbox who needs a ps2? (yes i am a bit of fanboy but I do own a ps2 and it's been in its box for a long time!)

ah so you haven't played them then yet on the Xbox? :D

Neil.