R - RACING EVOLUTION
OFFICIAL TITLE  R - Racing Evolution
COMMON TITLE  R - Racing Evolution
SERIAL NUMBER(S)  SLUS-20721
REGION  NTSC-U
GENRE / STYLE  Driving / Racing.

DEVELOPER  Namco.
PUBLISHER  Namco.
DATE RELEASED  9 December 2003
DISC NUMBER &
PRINTED SERIAL NUMBER
DISC 1

SLUS-20721
SERIAL NUMBER IN DISC SLUS-20721
MEDIA DVD-5
NUMBER OF TRACKS 1
( 1 Data Track )
BARCODE NUMBER(S)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.
  •  722674100038  - 
     

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English
Menus and gameplay are in English.

R: Racing Evolution for PlayStation 2 is notable for featuring not one but eight distinct racing styles, including GT, rally, and drag racing. A total of 14 tracks are available to compete on, with both real-world venues and fantasy locales represented. Players can choose from a variety of licensed vehicles to participate in one of four game modes: Racing Life, Time Attack, Arcade, and Versus.

Racing Life is the heart of R: Racing Evolution, allowing players to participate in a storyline that chronicles an entire career filled with rivalries and lucrative events. By performing well in each race, players will earn points that can be used to unlock power-ups, modifications, and additional cars. The racing becomes more personal with in-game radio communications from crewmembers along the sidelines as well as from adversaries on the track.

Features:
* Compete in the story driven "Racing Life" mode or the Event Challenge, Time Attack, Arcade, and Versus options
* Features 14 tracks and an assortment of licensed vehicles
* Unlock new cars and power-ups by earning points during each race

  MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:

THE RACE IS JUST THE BEGINNING.

R: Racing Evolution is an extraordinary action-racing experience featuring authentic licensed cars and daring, real-world tracks.

Combining awesome graphical quality and high performance driving physics with a spectacular story line, R:Racing Evolution chronicles the intense competition and deep rivalries found only within the professional racing circuit.

Multiple raving styles, including GT, Rally, and Drag.

Licensed real-world vehicles allow for upgrades and modifications.

5 game modes including Racing Life (Story Mode), Event Challenge, Time Attack, Arcade, and Versus.

New "Interactive Driver AI System" enhances realistic racing situations.

  FEATURES:
  • Third or First person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Racing theme.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS  1-2 Players
NUMBER OF MEMORY CARD BLOCKS  22 KB Minimum
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 )
 None
SPECIAL CONTROLLERS INCLUDED OR
SUPPORTED ( OFFICIAL ONLY )
 None.
VIBRATION FUNCTION COMPATIBLE  Yes
VIDEO MODES  50 Hz = No / 60 Hz = Yes / Progressive Scan = No / 16:9 Option = Yes
AUDIO MODES  Stereo = Yes / Mono = Yes / Dolby Surround = No / Dolby Digital = No; Dolby Pro logic II = Yes
MULTI-TAP FUNCTION COMPATIBLE  
LANGUAGE SELECTOR  No
NETWORK ADAPTOR (ETHERNET) COMPATIBLE  No
EMULATOR  PCSX 2 v.0.1.5.0 r1901 (Software)
SPEED HACKS USED  EE Cyclerate = 0; VU Cycle Stealing = 0; Enable INTC Spin detection = Yes; Enable Wait Loop Detection = Yes; Enable fast CDVD = No; mVU Flag Hack = Yes; MTVU (Multi-Threaded Micro VU1) = Yes
SPECIAL GAME FIXES USED  None
VIDEO PLUGIN  GSDX v.1.1.1 ( Allow 8-bit textures = Yes; Alpha Hack = No; Offset Hack = No; Skipdraw Hack = 0 )
AUDIO PLUGIN  SPU2-X v.2.0.0 ( Interpolation = 4; Disable Effects Processing = No; Use the de-alias filter = No; Enable Dubug options = No; Module = 1; Synchronizing Mode = TimeStretch Mix; Audio Expansion Mode = Stereo )
CD-ROM PLUGIN  CDVDolio Cdrom plugin v.0.1.0
GAME PAD PLUGIN  LilyPad svn (r3993) 0.10.0
VIBRATION COMPATIBLE  Yes.

  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 -  Left Analog Stick
 Select menu items, toggle multifunction display -  D-Pad
 Accelerate -  X Button
 Hand brake -  Circle Button
 Brake -  Square Button
 Cancel menu selections-  Triangle Button
 Rear view -  L1 Button
 Change view -  R1 Button
 Shift Down -  L2 Button
 Shift Up -  R2 Button
 Pause menu -  Start Button

 

RAW CODES:

Infinite RP
104FDBA4 0000FFFF

Max RP
204FDBA4 05F5E0FF

Always Low Lap Time
202F63EC AC400060

Unlock: All Cars
200C2000 24020001
200C2004 03E00008
200C2008 AD620000
2015B478 0C030800

Have All Single Races Completed
404FE910 00430001
00000007 00000000

Have All Time Trials Completed
404FEA1C 00280001
00000007 00000000

Have All OneMake Races Completed
404FEABC 000A0001
00000007 00000000

Have All VS. Rivals Completed
404FEAE4 000A0001
00000007 00000000

Have All Tour Races Completed
404FEB0C 000A0001
00000007 00000000

Have All Tournaments Completed
404FEB90 000F0001
00000007 00000000

Have All Extras Completed
404FEC84 000E0001
00000007 00000000

Unlock All Chapters/Movies
404FE3D4 000E0001
00000001 00000000



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 NTSC-J:
  • R - Racing Evolution [SLPS-25300]   
     
 ASIA:
  • R - Racing Evolution [SCAJ-20048]   
     
 PAL:
  • R - Racing [SLES-52309]   
     

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