Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo Pirelli

Whether it's due to the manufacturer's reluctance to license its product, a simple lack of games, or that pesky 200,000 price tag, most gamers have not had the chance to climb into the driver's seat of either a real or a virtual Ferrari. But that all changes in Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo Pirelli, where players can strap on the five-point harness and speed around 16 tracks modeled after real courses on the official European and North American Ferrari Challenge series. More than 50 Ferraris are available for use, from upgraded Challenge vehicles such as the 355, the FXX, and the 430 Challenge, to production versions of the 588 and 575, to classics such as the 250 GTO and the 275LM; all designed using real photographic scans and original blueprints supplied by the manufacturer. Game modes include a reproduction of the real-life Challenge series, Arcade mode, Quick Race, Time Trial, Ferrari Collector Card Battle, and a game-sharing mode that lets up to four players race using just one game card. Developer Eutechnyx has included scaleable handling settings so players can adjust to their desired level of simulation, and the game features a tutorial and running commentary from Top Gear host Tiff Needell.

CONTROLS

RACING CONTROLS - RIGHT HANDED (DEFAULT)

D-Pad Left or Right = steer
A Button = accelerate
B Button = brake, reverse when stationary
X Button = rear view
D-Pad Down = shift gear down (manual transmission only)
D-Pad Up = shift gear up (manual transmission only)
Start Button = pause
Select Button = switch camera view