FORMULA 1 '98
Official Title  Formula 1 '98
Common Title  Formula 1 '98
Serial Number(s)  SLES-01421
Region  PAL
Genre / Style  Racing  / Driving

Developer  Visual Sciences.
Publisher  Psygnosis.
Date Released  15 October 1998
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number		 DISC 1

SLES-01421
Serial Number In Disc SLES-01421
Media Disc ID N / A
Number Of Tracks 2
( 1 Data Track &
1 Audio Track )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )		 MB
( .bin / .cue )
Approx.Size On Disc 600 MB
Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )		 MB
( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
Barcode Number(s)
( UPC / EAN )
From the back cover.
  •  053203080393  - 
     

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English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Finnish
Menus and gameplay are in Multi-6 (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish & Finnish).

Psygnosis hits back with Formula 1 98 not only providing a new game engine and features but also developer Visual Science. Formula 1 98 also sports a real 1998 FIA licences insuring real tracks, cars, racers, teams, more detailed statistics and other F1 lifelike aspects.

Visually Visual Science have managed to tweak field depth and reduce pop up while providing the same detailed, fast visuals the first two were known for. Players also witness the action from a new cockpit view with realistic driver head animation and new particle effects have been added to heighten realism and crash effects. Also check out startling commentary now not only with famous English commentators but also other languages provide real commentators, certainly a good option for those who prefer non-English commentary.

Cars are also modelled upon 1998 versions with greater attention to detail and advertising while all tracks have been greatly improved likewise. The Interface now features a track map in arcade mode while existing car dynamics and control have been tweaked in simulation mode to appear more realistic than ever. Formula 1 98's new pit features have also been added including animated pit crew, penalties and Wipeout style pit stops in arcade mode. Psygnosis have also incorporated a new arcade challenge mode while many of the game's existing features such as modes, options and general features have been retained.

Formula 1 98 also features a number of multi-player modes including two player split, two player link and even a four player split screen link option. Sony's Dual Shock pad and memory card is also supported.

  Manufacturer's description:

For most people it remains a dream but with Formula 1 '98 it can become a hair-raising reality! Your can take the wheel of an F1 car and pit your skills against the best drivers on the world's most famous tracks. With full team and driver statistics from the 1998 season and the official Formula 1 license it's faster and more accurate than ever before. Formula 1 '98 includes full multiplayer options on both PlayStation and there's never been a better chance to rev up and spin some rubber with the world's most glamorous motor sport !

Features:
* 1998 Formula 1 season teams, drivers, and tracks
* Up to 4 player in simultaneous gameplay
* Improved sound & graphics details

  Features:
  • Third or first person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Formula 1 theme.
Number Of Players  1 or 2 Players
Number Of Memory Card Blocks  1 Block
Compatible Controllers Tested
( Official Gamepads Only )		  Standard Controller / Analog Controller ( Dual Shock Controller compatible )
Compatible Light Guns
( Official Light Guns Only )		  None
Other Compatible Controllers
( Official Controllers Only )		  NeGcon / MadKatz Steering Wheel
Special Controllers Included Or
Supported ( Official Only )		  None
Vibration Function Compatible  Yes
Multi-Tap Function Compatible  No
Link Cable Function Compatibile  Yes
Emulator  ePSXe v1.9.0
Video Plugin  Pete's OpenGL Driver v2.9 ( internal X & Internal Y= Very High, Stretching mode: Stretch to full window size, render Mode: 2 (Use framebuffer object) text filt = 2 FPS limit= 53, Compatibility=1,3,2; Shader effects= 1 (Fullscreen smoothin))
Audio Plugin  ePSXe SPU Core v.1.9.0
CD-ROM Plugin  ePSXe Cdrom plugin
Game Pad Plugin  N / A
Vibration Compatible  Yes.
Console Bios Used  SCPH7502

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 BASIC CONTROLS:
  Steer:  D-Pad or Left Analog Stick
  Accelerate:  X Button
  Brake:  Square Button
  Reverse:  Circle Button
  Move back one screen:  Triangle Button
  Shift down or up:  L1 or R1 Button
  Toggle in game views:  L2 or R2 Button
  Rear view:  D-Pad or Left Analog stick down
  Main options screen:  Select Button
  Pause game / In-game options:  Start Button

 

MISC CODES (Enter the following passwords in the Driver Name field at the Driver Edit screen):
  Roman Coliseum Track -   GO COWS 
  Stunt Track -   Cheesy Poofs 
  Wipeout Mode-   FIRE 

GAMESHARK CODES:
  Infinite time arcade mode -  
801C27C0 EA60 
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 NTSC-U:
  • Formula 1 '98 [SLUS-00744]  - 
     

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Thanks to FALINXX for providing the game front & back covers.
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