X-Box | V8 Supercars 3

Let there be no mistake, this is the best racing game, period. Oh yes, I’ve seen PGR3 on the 360, even played it, but graphics aside, it has nothing on V83.

PGR3 is about style over substance, V83 is about the gritty, dirty realism of racing. You get tire wear, engine temperature, fuel consumption all affecting how your car handles. And then there’s the damage. Run your car at full speed into a barrier in PGR3 and you bounce off. Do it in V83, your wheels bounce off and it’s game over.

You might think that that would suck the fun out of the game, but it adds depth to the game, makes you try harder. It could be said that it forces you to use your brain and actually think your way around the track.

And it’s not just about the Aussie V8 Supercars either, there’s 116 championships covering 35 different motor racing styles from Open Wheel, GT racing, Touring cars, Oval racing, Rally, Historic and Off Road.

If that’s not enough for you, there’s also 70 different aspirational cars, including Nissan 350Z, Corvette C5R, Pontiac Firebird, Ultima GTR, Subaru Impreza N10 and Lotus 49 that can all be raced over 98 different track variations. And the cars are customisable, so they will drive the way you want them to!