BAJA: Edge of Control

by THQ

Product Features

• Supercharged Vehicles: Harness the horsepower of over 40 elite Trophy Trucks, 4x4’s and Buggies across eight varied vehicle classes.
• Epic Open Worlds: Stunning vistas, sheer cliffs, and towering mountains fill over 100 square miles of drive-to-horizon landscape.
• Horizontal Racing: Suspension, torque and horsepower are perfectly balanced to create the ultimate edge-of-control racing experience.
• Customization: Fine-tune the roar of your off-road machine with over 200 authentic vehicle parts.
• Multiplayer: Power past the competition in 4-player split screen and 8-player online racing.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0016MJ7OQ
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 22, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,417 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #42 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Racing
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: Xbox 360

From the core founding members of the MX vs. ATV franchise comes the ultimate off-road racing experience: BAJA. Conquer the toughest terrain Mother Nature has to offer and build the ultimate off-road vehicle in the most realistic, edge-of-control racing game ever created. Combining the best elements of the real-world sport with the right balance of arcade fun, BAJA transports players to the epic open worlds and unforgiving terrain found at the pinnacle of off-road racing. Stunning visuals, vertical environments, and unpredictable terrain are crossed in over 100 square miles of drive-to-horizon landscape. Master hill-climb, circuit, and rally races to earn career sponsorships on the path to off-road supremacy. Harness the horsepower of elite Trophy Trucks, 4x4’s and Buggies to finally compete in the definitive off-road endurance challenge, the Baja.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fans of the pavement just don't understand..., February 27, 2009

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Marvelous - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: BAJA: Edge of Control (Video Game)

I first have to start off by addressing those that have complained about the controls and handling on this game. These gamers obviously have no clue what happens to a truck, suv, or 4x4's on the rough off road terrain. The creators did an excellent job on taking real life events, and tranferring it to the next-gen video games. The handling and controls represent also exactly what would happen to a truck racing at those speeds over uneven terrain. So honestly, it you really aren't into four wheeling, or off roading, then you wont appreciate this game at all... That's like me purchasing a WWE video game when I'm not into wrestling at all, and then post a bad review on the moves!

Any dirt riding junkie will apprecite this game for what it is, the graphics aren't the best that we've seen on a racing game, but you can't put the bar too high for THQ. However, that isn't stating that the graphics are bad neither, I am very statisfied with the games presentation and physics. They have a wide range of trucks, and 4x4's to choose from, and they did a wonderful job in creating the enviroments.

Being that the game is a hard item to pick up used at any gamestop, I definitely recommend buying this new, it's something you wont regret, but only if you truly understand off roading. Those that complain about the controls and handling, and wine about how hard it is to finish a race or stay on the road. Stick to the pavement stable boys! Leave the hard tarrain of dirt, mud, hills, and jumps to those that know what to do with it.

Baja Racing: Edge of control is not wasted money for the off road fan!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Spiritual Follow up to Smuggler's Run--in some ways!, December 23, 2010

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P. Lio "Dermatophile" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: BAJA: Edge of Control (Video Game)

Disclaimer: this is not a normal review.
This is actually a specialized review, but for those searching for what I am searching, it will answer the question. The question is: where can I get that same fun, free feeling that I got when I played Smuggler's Run for the PS2?

Smuggler's Run was a great driving and off-roading game for the PS2 that I loved and still love to this day. The "game" itself is not really a racing game, but more of a chasing game where the police try to catch you while you traverse large, complex-for-the-era landscapes and it's really fun. But what I loved most about the game was the free play mode where you could just roam about and explore the environment. Moreover, you could do this on a split-screen with a friend. It was just plain fun to cruise around the hills and paths, splash in the puddles and crash into each other: a mindless, zen-like state of pleasure and freedom.

Since then, I've been looking for a follow up to the game on the XBOX 360 or PS3... and I hadn't really found one. There are some small forum posts around the net that ask this very question, so I started there. They recommended Burnout: Paradise which is really fun and does let you cruise around the city freely, but does not let you go anywhere in the horizon like an off-roading game does.
Then there is Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit. So much fun! So fast and exciting! But again, the exploration is pretty limited to the roads, so I would say you can cruise around but not really explore.

Then I tried Pure, a very fun game that is best summarized as SSX in an ATV. I loved the graphics and hoped for some exploration possibilities but it won't let you off the track...
DiRT2 is also insanely beautiful and I did like the mechanics of racing, but this really is a RACING game only, and there was no exploration in the off times...
Which brings us to FUEL. I was so excited about this game! It seemed to be EXACTLY what I wanted, with huge maps and changing weather and even a neat-soundings story... but I was pretty sad when I played it. The graphics were really crummy, and the mechanics of playing were simply not fun. The environments were BIG, but not that interesting... I only played a few hours and was simply not interested to continue.

Okay, all that said, enter BAJA. I had low hopes for this one and am so excited to be pleasantly surprised! First off, the graphics are good enough--not DiRT2 good, but really nice. Second, the controls are really great! Floaty and surreal, yes, but very much like Smuggler's run which I would describe as "arcade like"--it really works in the game. Above all, this game is FUN! My brother and I did some split-screen games and ended up playing for 5 hours without stopping. We were laughing and laughing, and sort of in shock at how much fun it was. We did some races (which are verrrrry long, longer than I'd like, but STILL manage to be fun!), did the Hill Climbing which is neat, and then, most of all, did lots of free roaming. The environments are well-done and there are lots of little easter eggs to discover. I found a Tony Montana-like house in the desert with a big globe that said "The World is Mine". We found a "Desert Playground". And we found some jumps that looked impossible, but after many runs were were able to clear them.

With no exaggeration, this game is the most fun I've experienced in YEARS. Just a pure joy to play and experience, no pressure, no "Scripted Sequences", and the ability to share it with a friend on the split screen. Certainly this is not for everyone, but for those searching, you can stop here...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Close but no cigar, October 17, 2008

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cmyth "cmyth007" (Albany, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: BAJA: Edge of Control (Video Game)

I really WANTED and expected to rate this game higher. Graphics are fantastic, although they could use a bit more tuning for overall fit and finish. Still, the scenery is gorgeous.

My big complaint with this game is the excessive difficulty. I am a veteran racer and long time fan of the genre, but this is by far the most difficult racing game I have ever played. Even on "easy", you are hard pressed to top anywhere near the top three once you get out of the opening class of rigs. Very dissappointing that they would make a game so overwhelmingly difficult. If not for that, this could be a four star game, easily. Instead, it ends up being endless hours of frustration.

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