F1 2000

by Playstation

Product Features

• f1
• racing
• lemans racing
• playstation 2
• playstation

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000038AB9
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: March 24, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,258 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Platform: PlayStation

Editorial Review

Formula One racing may pale in comparison to the U.S. popularity of NASCAR, but that doesn't mean that a good F1 game isn't worth your attention. Rather than create a game for the casual racing masses, EA Sports stayed loyal to the hardcore F1 fans with F1 2000, providing more of a simulation than an arcade-style speed burner.

All the tracks from the F1 circuit are here, rendered to perfection, as are all the racing teams. Pre-race options are just astounding with all the standard car setup features, such as differing tires, gear ratios, and suspensions. There is also a telemetry check screen that examines the performance of racers' cars, allowing for optimal changes.

Once players start racing, they may find that cars don't respond as they should, and controlling these beasts can take quite a bit of practice. That means casual players will be spending more time in the grass then they may consider fun. For F1 fans, though, F1 2000 really has it all. --Robb Guido

Pros:

• All the tracks and all the race teams

Cons:

• Much more of a simulation than an arcade game

Product Description

This is the game F1 2000 for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Game, Mediocre Simulation, September 21, 2000

By 

Steven E. Bradfield - See all my reviews

This review is from: F1 2000 (Video Game)

On the plus side: great graphics, good track models, handling is fairly believable.

On the other hand, the damage model is frighteningly bad. Run you car into a wall at 170 miles per hour, and you get a message which says, "You're wing is bent! Come in and we'll fix it."

I also got annoyed at the fact that even playing on the expert level, this game is hard to lose. Also, almost every time I am running second, the leader blows up in front of me, even with failures turned off!

One other nit to pick: They boast that "Now you can play the 2000 season at the beginning, instead of waiting until the season is over". Only problem is, we don't know how prone to failure a given car is or how well a driver is going to perform until the season IS over.

Final complaint: I went to EASports' website to complain about this, but couldn't find a feedback line or e-mail spot anywhere.

On the whole, I am fairly disappointed with this "greatest racing sim of the year"

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars F1 2000, October 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: F1 2000 (Video Game)

F1 2000 is a great game, but could be MUCH better. Graphics and sound are great. Options make the game interactive (car set up, fuel strategy). Draw backs are, when qualifying if you get pole, no other driver can beat that time, so you don't have to compete for 'P1'. Also, any car that is in front of you always has some mechanical failure within a few laps. Usually an engine failure will remove the car in front, even when you set "failures" and "Damage" to off. This can be very frustrating since little 'racing' actually occures. I called Tech support and they were of no real help.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Too easy, September 22, 2000

By 

Michael E. Person (Fort Wayne, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: F1 2000 (Video Game)

Good simulation and graphics but even in the expert mode once you get the lead the race is yours. Not much racing, your car is always the best, even with the worst teams.

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