Wipeout HD review video

Wipeout HD features a selection of the best tracks taken from previous versions of the series, meticulously crafted and fully reworked to showcase the power of PS3. Available exclusively as a download on PlayStation Store and featuring 1080p High Definition visuals running at a breathtaking 60 frames per second, Wipeout HD represents the future of the iconic anti-gravity racing series.

For the first time, players will have the option of steering their anti-gravity ships to victory in a whole new way thanks to the Sixaxis Wireless Controller; a feature that, combined with true High Definition graphics, will have racers on the edge of their seats as they take on the best from around the world in online multiplayer modes.

Racing fast and furious with the PS3 hovercraft racer. Out now on the PS3’s Playstation Network as $19.99 download, watch the Wipeout HD video review.

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Key Wipeout HD features are:
* Wipeout HD features 8 teams and five race modes: enjoy Single Races, Time Trials, Speed Laps, Tournaments, and Zone mode; all in stunning full HD quality and accompanied by nine fully licensed music tracks all of which are remixed in Dolby 5.1 sound.
* 8 Reversible tracks, features a selection of the best tracks taken from previous versions of the wipEout franchise, meticulously crafted and fully reworked to showcase the processing power of PS3.
* Continuing the concept that was pioneered by Wipeout Pure on PSP, and improved upon by Wipeout Pulse, extra game content will be coming to PlayStation Store to download and use directly with the main game. This will include extra teams, extra tracks and additional events for the race campaign mode.
* The iconic series evolves with spectacular 1080p High Definition visuals running at a breathtaking 60-frames-per-second.
* Online play that supports up to 8 racers competing on a track at a time, with voice chat support.
* 2-Player split screen (horizontally and vertically) offline.
* Support for the Sixaxis Wireless Controller.
* Custom soundtracks to enjoy the licensed soundtrack featuring top artists, or race to your own tunes with custom soundtrack support.
* Trophy support to earn and unlock up 38 Trophies for your collection.

To quote the video review: “What’s offered here is significant and wouldn’t have seemed out of place ensconced in a clear plastic box on store shelves. That it’s available to anyone with a broadband connection for an extremely reasonable price point instantly places Wipeout HD in the must-buy/must-have category for anyone who considers themselves a fan of high-quality, high-speed, white-knuckle racing.”

Overall — 10

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