For those who don't know Atari recently announced the pricing for forthcoming 360 title Test Drive Unlimited. (it's also going to be on the PC) The US 360 SRP is going to be a fantastic deal at $39.99 that's equivalent to £21.44 at current exchange rates. That may sound good but there is a catch, many of the better cars and new features will be released as paid for DLC packs so to get the lot you could be easily spending another $30-50 in Microsoft points taking it up to the normal SRP of a US 360 game. I think most people could live with that just getting the cars they really want but here is the kick in the teeth from Atari's CEO Bruno Bonnell the UK SRP for the game is to be £49.99 or 233% of the US price and €69.99 in the Euro zone (223% of the US price) and let's not forget we will still have the DLC packs to buy! In his interview he states that "Test Drive is now our key franchise" well I don't expect it to sell well over here when this news breaks combined with his lovely statement guaranteed to smooth the waters over “The US is much more advanced than Europe so we believe the time is right to introduce a lower price point." As of yet Atari UK's head of PR Lee Kirton has refused to comment on the announcement.


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). Race system is alright... Graphics are VASTLY improved from the demo trsut me! I played it on my monitor at 720p and I played it at Atari either 720p or 1080i (not sure which) but all I know is that the graphics look amazing, I can't wait to see the PC version (AA + AF!!!!)
. Seriously you wouldn't believe how different this game is to the demo, there is soo much scope to the game aswell. Just give it a go mate!!
