VIDEO: Codemasters' F1 2009 for Wii launching with Race Wheel
Codemasters F1 2009 for Wii - Click above to watch video
Kitschy titles like Mario Kart aside, Nintendo's Wii console has never attempted to earn the driving clout that Sony's Playstation and Microsoft's xBox consoles so vehemently compete for. That could change, to some degree at least, with the upcoming release of F1 2009 from the racing simulators at Codemasters. The game is set to be released shortly, and to preview, Codemasters has released video footage of gameplay at the Valencia track where the real Formula One circus will be racing this coming weekend.
To sweeten the deal, the Wii version will also come with an exclusive Race Wheel accessory which will presumably work like the wheel bundled with Mario Kart Wii, but with a flat-bottom form factor styled to resemble an actual F1 steering wheel. The 2009 version will be released for Wii and Sony's portable PSP, but xBox 360 and PS3 gamers will have to wait for the more elaborate F1 2010 due next year. Follow the jump to watch the footage.
[Source: Codemasters]
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jinbo 6:48PM (8/20/2009)
What a shame they decided to only launch this title on wii and psp. It looks like a game from 1999, not 2009.
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graveslids 8:01PM (8/20/2009)
Looks like Le Mans for the Dreamcast. I truly hope this was footage from the PSP, if it's for the Wii, anybody who would consider buying it will put it down with crushed hopes just as quickly as picking it up with dreams bubbling to the surface. Sounded good though and the use of FIA graphics on the pit timer made me slightly happy.
Berto 8:54PM (8/20/2009)
Wow. This does looks like sh*t!
Once again confirmation on why the wii sucks.
kenca32 4:12AM (8/21/2009)
LOL "1999"... totally agree
inteller 9:05AM (8/21/2009)
stick to Mario Kart Wii.....these graphics are horrible and insult the motorsport industry.
montoym 6:52PM (8/20/2009)
Not sure I'd buy the Wii version of this. Sure it's cool to drive the car with the steering wheel and all. But, in a game like this, I'm usually after more realism and the graphics limitations of the Wii will make this far inferior to the 360 or PS3 versions of the same game. It's even mentioned in the post when they say that the 2010 version will be much more elaborate.
Mario Kart for Wii however, works because of the cartoonishness of it and it remains one of my favorite Wii games. No one is looking for hi-def graphics in that game, at least not to the extent that fans of driving simulators are looking for the same.
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Kyle 11:45PM (8/20/2009)
the 2010 version will be better anyways because it will have the future grid on it of USF1 Campos and Manor, minus BMW (hopefully Sauber returns tho)
Brad 8:17AM (8/21/2009)
I think the F1 2010 game will still be based upon the 2009 season which means we won't get the new teams. It will be interesting in career mode where the mid level jobs will be at McLaren and Ferrari and you hope to work your way up to Brawn and Red Bull Racing.
Jason 6:54PM (8/20/2009)
this looks horrible! lol.
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Kanos 7:10PM (8/20/2009)
I think the game looks fun although the graphics are hurting as its using 2002 technology :( Will see what kind of reviews it gets. Really surprised its not coming out on the PS3, they have sixaxis which you could use to steer too.
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dezoris00 7:17PM (8/20/2009)
They really did a good job considering what they have to work with. Although I have to ask are F1 fans Wii owners?
Secondly anyone who loves driving would absolutely never use a wheel you have to hold in the air like that. You can't drive precisely and your arms would fatigue before you finished 20 laps.
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graveslids 8:04PM (8/20/2009)
To answer your question-
Hi, my name is Dave, and I'm a fully functional and well versed F1 fan. Beyond that, one of my other "issues" is that I own a Wii...
MikeInNC 7:56AM (8/21/2009)
Another long time F1 fan and Wii owner.
Patrick 7:17PM (8/20/2009)
This looks about like Psygnosis F-1 Championship 1997 game for original Playstation, except probably not as much fun as the Psygnosis game.
12 years on, I still have that game and still play it. Murray Walker and Martin Brundle do the play-by-play for chrissakes. That stuff is timeless. Nobody will remember this Wii game by Christmas.
Right you are, Murray.
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Brad 8:20AM (8/21/2009)
Ha! Yes I remember the old original Playstation game fondly.
THAT'S A FERRARI!!!!
Venom 7:20PM (8/20/2009)
Interesting use of storm troopers as pit crew.
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longbowmkii 7:26PM (8/20/2009)
its not the graphics that sims are after, its the physics. i could deal with the antiquated physics if it has a simulation feel.
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Galley 7:34PM (8/20/2009)
Formula One on the Wii. Isn't that an oxymoron?
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mkevin88 2:35AM (8/21/2009)
Ha!
matt 9:24PM (8/20/2009)
I always wanted stormtroopers to change my tires.
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