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Project CARS Available Now For Xbox One & PlayStation 4, Post Your Impressions

11:21 AM - May 12, 2015 by Steve_OS

While we already have a topic created for the PC version of Project CARS, we wanted to start one for the console gamers.

Put in some laps and post your impressions!

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# 121 jb12780 @ 05/14/15 08:43 AM

An OS race would be interesting.

# 122 dpc134 @ 05/14/15 09:06 AM

I am really enjoying this game. I have played all the typical console racers, all the Forza's, GT's, and everything in between. PC is filling the much needed sim gap that was not present in previous console races. I love the focus that this game has on sim racing. It may not be perfect "sim", but it is by far the best that I have experienced on console.
I am also playing no assists and 80 AI. I have only been racing solo events with 20 AI racers and finished last every time except for the last 2 races, so I am improving. I am racing the same car, same track. I am addicting to getting faster and better with same car and track before moving on. One thing that really helped me was turning the racing line on for a few races to get a feel for brake points and speeds through corners. Then remove the racing line and try to match or beat your lap times with racing line on. It helped me quite a bit. Also useful for unfamiliar tracks.
Also, anybody know how to get the rear view mirror to stay on in "HUD"? I have it on in the HUD settings, but it doesn't seem to be saving my settings. I have changed it during a race and back at main menu, but everytime I start a race, the HUD shows mirror "off".

# 123 dpc134 @ 05/14/15 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jb12780


	An OS race would be interesting.

We should definitely get an OS room going. Even just practice laps since people (including me) are still working through getting "up to speed" with this game.

# 124 LingeringRegime @ 05/14/15 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dpc134


	I am really enjoying this game. I have played all the typical console racers, all the Forza's, GT's, and everything in between. PC is filling the much needed sim gap that was not present in previous console races. I love the focus that this game has on sim racing. It may not be perfect "sim", but it is by far the best that I have experienced on console. I am also playing no assists and 80 AI. I have only been racing solo events with 20 AI racers and finished last every time except for the last 2 races, so I am improving. I am racing the same car, same track. I am addicting to getting faster and better with same car and track before moving on. One thing that really helped me was turning the racing line on for a few races to get a feel for brake points and speeds through corners. Then remove the racing line and try to match or beat your lap times with racing line on. It helped me quite a bit. Also useful for unfamiliar tracks. Also, anybody know how to get the rear view mirror to stay on in "HUD"? I have it on in the HUD settings, but it doesn't seem to be saving my settings. I have changed it during a race and back at main menu, but everytime I start a race, the HUD shows mirror "off".

Hit right on the control pad and you get the rear view mirror.

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# 125 bluengold34_OS @ 05/14/15 10:11 AM

Raced with 6 OS guys last night, filled in AI for the rest, and never looked back.

# 126 DirtyJerz32 @ 05/14/15 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SinisterAlex


	How are you using your throttle and brakes? Hard acceleration out of corners and while turning will cause the car to spin out. Hard braking will cause the brakes to lock up (if you aren't using ABS that is). For me I downshift into the gear I want before I enter the corner, remain in that gear until the apex then gently apply the accelerator pedal out of the turn until my wheels are pointing straight then I floor it and shift as normal. Having an appropriate line into a corner will also help keep your vehicle on the track. Are you using assists? I would have everything on until you get comfortable.

I use all the assists, but I use auto shifting not manual. I've been just doing solo races until I get more comfortable. The biggest change for me is going from FZ Horizon and easing on the throttle/brake.

# 127 SinisterAlex @ 05/14/15 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bcruise


	Here's my only successful attempt at it with the stock setup- as you can see it took 7 laps and almost a half hour, lol. Even then I almost blew it on the final turn: I don't know what was worse to manage - the tires or the gear ratio.

Not bad, much better than my attempt.

The thing was understeering like crazy for me. I'll try and give it another go tonight after work.

# 128 RunN1st @ 05/14/15 01:38 PM

One thing that's a little irritating is having to go back to the main screen to acccess the options menu. That's really my only complaint at this point.

# 129 brent3419 @ 05/14/15 03:02 PM

man got this game today.....this thing is a different animal gotta practice to get used to this, my first race i blew out my engine

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# 130 Pappy Knuckles @ 05/14/15 03:30 PM

Got this today and I'm in struggle mode right now. Just started my career in the kart series and I'm having a hard time keeping my speed in turns. I'll have to adjust from all my drive club tendencies.

# 131 Entiae @ 05/14/15 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RunN1st


	One thing that's a little irritating is having to go back to the main screen to acccess the options menu. That's really my only complaint at this point.

You don't. You can access the options menu by pressing the Options button (PS4, Start button on Xbox?). I thought you had to back out all the way too at first. It doesn't work while racing (e. or in the pit box) though, unfortunately.

# 132 jb12780 @ 05/14/15 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Pappy Knuckles


	Got this today and I'm in struggle mode right now. Just started my career in the kart series and I'm having a hard time keeping my speed in turns. I'll have to adjust from all my drive club tendencies.

I'm still trying to keep on the track. Taking a focus around Stowe circuit at Silverstone and just churning laps out.

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# 133 RunN1st @ 05/14/15 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Entiae


	You don't. You can access the options menu by pressing the Options button (PS4, Start button on Xbox?). I thought you had to back out all the way too at first. It doesn't work while racing though, unfortunately.

I'm doing a single offline race weekend against the AI. I'm sitting in the pit box, and I still don't see an option to change the controller, display or audio settings. (Maybe I'm just missing it.) :brick wall

Edit: I see what you are saying.. you can quick access the options from the race set up screen prior to going into the race itself. That's cool but I want to access the options from the pit box.

# 134 DirtyJerz32 @ 05/14/15 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RunN1st


	I'm doing a single offline race weekend against the AI. I'm sitting in the pit box, and I still don't see an option to change the controller, display or audio settings. (Maybe I'm just missing it.)

I don't believe you can change settings while in a race. I was looking last night, kept having to go back to the main menu to change any of the settings. Luckily the load times are not bad at all and you can get back on the course quickly.

# 135 Entiae @ 05/14/15 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RunN1st


	I'm doing a single offline race weekend against the AI. I'm sitting in the pit box, and I still don't see an option to change the controller, display or audio settings. (Maybe I'm just missing it.) :brick wall Edit: I see what you are saying.. you can quick access the options from the race set up screen prior to going into the race itself. That's cool but I want to access the options from the pit box.

Right, sorry, that's what I meant.

I wish it was possible too.

# 136 LingeringRegime @ 05/14/15 05:28 PM

One thing is certain.
I have an affinity for restarting sessions.

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# 137 Pappy Knuckles @ 05/14/15 05:30 PM

What difficulty are you guys rocking? 80 definitely seems like a no-go to me at this point. Just knocked it down to 70 and going to see how that goes.

# 138 jb12780 @ 05/14/15 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Pappy Knuckles


	What difficulty are you guys rocking? 80 definitely seems like a no-go to me at this point. Just knocked it down to 70 and going to see how that goes.

I drove a crappy race on 50 and won by 5 seconds so I'd try 60 or 70.

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# 139 DirtyJerz32 @ 05/14/15 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Pappy Knuckles


	What difficulty are you guys rocking? 80 definitely seems like a no-go to me at this point. Just knocked it down to 70 and going to see how that goes.

I have mine at 50, but it seems the AI plays as reckless as I do at that level. Now I know how everyone felt about my Drivatar in Forza.

# 140 LingeringRegime @ 05/14/15 05:33 PM

I am doing 70 right now pro settings with reddit sliders.

EDIT: Leaning toward 60 now.

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