Race Driver 2 Speeding Towards PS2

Just when you thought Xbox had this stunning racer all to itself, Codemasters announces the PS2 conversion. First details and screens inside.

Codemasters today announced it's "out to win the race" with the news that TOCA Race Driver 2 is headed to PS2. The game, already available on Xbox, is a stunning racing simulation with all sorts of vehicles, boasting some of the best gmarhics ever seen in a racer. Read our full review of the Xbox version here.

The new enhanced PlayStation 2 version will launch this October, complete with online racing for up to 8 players. The conversion will arrive with a whole new circuit, Catalunya, and an expanded Championship structure allowing 99 additional car and track combinations. There's also a super hardcore "Pro-Sim mode". PS2 gamers will also be able to save replays, and really drive that victory home to their rivals.

TOCA Race Driver 2 boasts the most diverse range of powerful motor sports ever seen in one game. 35 of the world's most powerful big-name racing and street cars will feature in 33 championships covering 15 different motor racing styles including GT Sports Car Racing, Street Racing, Rally, DTM, V8 Supercars, Global GT Lights, Rally Cross, Formula Ford, Open Wheel Grand Prix, Classic Car Racing, Super Truck racing, Stockcar Oval Racing, Ice-Racing, Convertible Racing, and Performance Cars.

These are the first ever screenshots of the PS2 version - quite respectable as you can see.

Adam Doree
Director, Kikizo.com