Racing

Step into the driver's seat of James Bond's heavily modified car in 007 Racing, where espionage meets high-speed combat. Players must complete a variety of dangerous missions, ranging from covert retrieval tasks to intense combat objectives where survival is the ultimate goal. Equipped with an arsenal including lasers, rockets, mines, and smokescreens, you will face relentless enemies across diverse environments. When you want a break from the single-player campaign, jump into multiplayer modes to destroy rival cars or play a tense game of Pass the Bomb.

✦ Best for james bond fans wanting armed vehicle combat and arcade racing.

Gran Turismo 4 Prologue is a racing video game in the Gran Turismo series developed by Polyphony Digital and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. Designed as a stop-gap release prior to the full Gran Turismo 4, it offered players an early look at the technological advancements and driving physics accumulated by the developers. Although it features a limited selection of vehicles and tracks compared to the complete version, the game includes core series elements such as traditional races, time attack modes, and license tests. It was released for the PlayStation 2 in December 2003, though it notably never saw a release in the North American market.

✦ Best for playstation 2 owners wanting an early preview of gran turismo 4.

Gran Turismo 5 is the fifth mainline installment in the renowned racing video game franchise, developed by Polyphony Digital and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. Serving as the first full-fledged entry for the PlayStation 3, it delivers an unprecedented level of automotive realism and expansive racing content. The title features a massive roster of over 1,000 meticulously detailed vehicles, 26 diverse locations, and 71 unique tracks. Incorporating official licenses from prestigious racing series like the World Rally Championship, NASCAR, and Super GT, it offers players an authentic and comprehensive motorsport experience.

✦ Best for racing enthusiasts wanting a massive car selection on ps3.

Gran Turismo 4 is a premier racing video game developed by Polyphony Digital and the final installment in the series for the Sony PlayStation 2. It offers an unprecedented automotive collection with over 700 vehicles from 80 manufacturers and 51 meticulously designed tracks. Renowned for its technical achievements, it stands as one of the few PlayStation 2 titles capable of 1080i output. Players can dive into a deeply realistic driving experience featuring comprehensive physics, diverse real-world and fictional circuits, and robust single-player and split-screen multiplayer modes.

✦ Best for motorsport fans wanting massive car and track variety.

Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec is a critically acclaimed racing simulation game developed by Polyphony Digital for the PlayStation 2. Released in 2001, it redefined the genre with stunning graphics, advanced physics, and an extensive campaign spanning beginner, amateur, professional, endurance, and rally races. Players can collect and tune over 150 meticulously modeled vehicles featuring advanced graphical effects like sun glare, heat distortion, and real-time reflections. With split-screen local multiplayer, TV-style replay modes, and a licensed soundtrack, it delivers an authentic and immersive motorsport experience.

✦ Best for sim racing fans and car enthusiasts wanting realistic physics.

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue serves as an advanced precursor and technical showcase for the full Gran Turismo 5 experience, replacing Gran Turismo HD Concept. Featuring a native 60 frames per second frame rate during races, LPCM 7.1ch high definition sound, and detailed vehicle physics, it bridges the gap between past entries and the next generation of racing simulations. Updated through the Spec III software revision, the title expanded its offerings to include up to 16-player online races, over 70 meticulously modeled production and tuned cars, and 6 diverse tracks with 12 unique layouts. It provides players with a comprehensive taste of competitive racing and high-fidelity automotive culture on the PlayStation 3 platform.

✦ Best for ps3 owners wanting a stunning 60fps high-definition racing preview.

Gran Turismo HD Concept served as the historic first appearance of the legendary racing franchise on the PlayStation 3 platform. Distributed primarily as a digital download alongside a limited Japanese Blu-ray release, it functioned as a technological showcase for high-definition visuals. Although the broader Gran Turismo HD project was ultimately cancelled and succeeded by Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, this release offered players their very first taste of next-generation simulation racing developed by Polyphony Digital.

✦ Best for franchise completionists seeking a free playstation 3 historical tech showcase.

Gran Turismo 2 is the acclaimed racing game for the Sony PlayStation and the sequel to the original blockbuster. Expanding vastly on its predecessor, it delivers an unprecedented collection of real-world vehicles and diverse racing circuits, including dedicated rally tracks. Players can jump straight into the action using Arcade Mode with free vehicle choices and optional damage, or dive deep into the comprehensive Gran Turismo Mode. In simulation mode, drivers must earn driver's licenses, purchase cars with earned credits, and win trophies to unlock new racing events and tracks.

✦ Best for racing fans wanting nearly 650 authentic automobiles and deep career progression.

Gran Turismo is the acclaimed first entry in the simulator racing series, developed over five years by Polyphony Digital and designed by Kazunori Yamauchi. It offers an authentic driving experience that became the best-selling PlayStation game, captivating players with its deep simulation mechanics and vast automotive selection. The game features two distinct gameplay styles: Arcade Mode for immediate free-choice racing and the deep Gran Turismo Mode, where players earn driver's licenses, credits, and prize cars through career championships. With 140 meticulously detailed cars and 11 challenging race tracks, it sets the standard for console racing simulators.

✦ Best for racing simulator fans and classic playstation gamers wanting realistic driving.

Sega Rally 3 brings the excitement of classic arcade rally racing to the modern arcade scene, featuring fast‑paced off‑road action and authentic vehicle handling. Players can compete in a variety of environments, including the newly remade Desert ’95 track that pays homage to the series' heritage. The game supports up to six players in split‑screen multiplayer, a single‑player championship mode, and a range of cars tuned for competitive rallying, delivering a fun experience for both casual and hardcore racers.

✦ Best for racing fans wanting local multiplayer arcade rally action.

Sega Rally Revo delivers an intense, high-tempo driving experience designed for racing enthusiasts. Featuring proprietary next-generation graphics and competitive bumper-to-bumper action, the game challenges players to adapt their driving strategies as race course surfaces dynamically deform in real-time under vehicle tires and changing weather conditions. Players can navigate a diverse variety of fully deformable surfaces ranging from gravel-littered tracks and smooth tarmac roads to treacherous snow-covered mountain passes. With support for single-player, multiplayer, and split-screen modes, Sega Rally Revo offers thrilling competition across PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC platforms.

✦ Best for arcade racing fans wanting dynamic off-road terrain.

Sega Rally 2006 brings high-speed off-road racing thrills to the PlayStation 2, developed by M2 and published by Sega. Slide through various dirt, mud, and tarmac tracks in this adrenaline-pumping racing experience released in January 2006. Designed primarily for single-player gaming sessions, the title focuses on classic arcade racing mechanics, challenging courses, and competitive time-trial gameplay that tests driving precision across diverse environments.

✦ Best for arcade racing fans seeking single-player off-road thrills on ps2.