FORMULA ONE™ HAS EVOLVED

WELCOME TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN RACING!

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Stunning High Definition visuals and full surround sound audio
Extensive car, track and lighting details
Progressive car damage and changing weather conditions
Online play with full 22-car grid
Race with the PLAYSTATION®3 SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller
All the official 2006 FORMULA ONE cars, circuits, teams and rules


Sony Computer Entertainment Europe [SCEE] has confirmed the release of FORMULA ONE™ CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION as a PLAYSTATION®3 launch title. The game will give a clear demonstration of the true power of the next generation console as well as a show stopping motor racing experience.

Developed by the highly experienced team at Studio Liverpool, FORMULA ONE CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION uses the inherent power of PLAYSTATION 3 to deliver an unprecedented level of realism in recreating the FORMULA ONE experience, allowing players to get closer to the sport more than ever before.

As the only official interactive game of the FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, this is your chance to rewrite the 2006 season with all the official drivers, teams, cars, circuits and racing rules. Enhanced driving aids will allow FORMULA ONE newcomers to enjoy the exhilaration and thrill of the sport while online play will demonstrate who the real world champion is with a full 22-car grid. Just to add to the fun, the PLAYSTATION 3 SIXAXIS Wireless Controller will enable you to discover a brand new way of racing like you never experienced before.

Loaded with High Definition visuals, full surround sound audio, extensive circuit details and lighting effects, progressive car damage and changing weather conditions, FORMULA ONE CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION is the only way to fully interact with the sport. You will experience the real pressure of a GRAND PRIX race thanks to interactive pit stops, formations laps, unexpected collisions and race incidents. FORMULA ONE has evolved, welcome to the next level in racing...

For more information, visit the official FORMULA ONE CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION website at www.playstation-f1.com.

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Game © 2006 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. An official product of the FIA Formula One World Championship.

Game © 2006 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Developed by SCEE Studio Liverpool. An official product of the FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP.




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