FUTURISTIC RACING GAMES

EUROSTAR

WIPEOUT 3 SPECIAL EDITION

DEVELOPER: PSYGNOSIS LEEDS

RELEASE: 2000

EXPECT TO PAY £25 + (EUROPE)

■ Nostalgia might fool you into thinking that WipEout 2097 was the PlayStation peak of the series, but that’s largely because this PAL-only gem rarely gets its due. The third game in the series never seemed to attract the same attention as the first two, so the release of this revised and expanded version late in the console’s heyday came as quite a surprise. It was launched with little fanfare and with players already looking towards the launch of the PS2, it ended up being somewhat overlooked. It’s all a bit tragic.

This version is rather more expensive than the original release, due to its desirability and PAL-only status. £25 is the going rate for a complete copy, but prices vary widely – we’ve seen it go for as high as £50 and as low as £12. If you fancy saving some money, the game was released in a double pack with Destruction Derby 2 late in the PlayStation’s life. While the plain white disc lacks the appealing The Designers Republic branding, you can