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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A new dual-stick control system breathes life into what is otherwise a well-worn and sometimes frustrating game. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Rainbow Studios, Driving, Racing / driving - motorcycle motocross, Realistic

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue may be only a practice lap for the real thing, but it's a beautiful joyride while it lasts. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Polyphony Digital, Driving, Racing / driving - GT/street, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: It certainly is a good arcade-style driving game, but it's nowhere near as fun as the PlayStation 2 version. Read review

Specs: Everyone, EA Seattle, Driving, Racing / driving - GT/street, Racing / driving - stock car, Realistic, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Everyone, SCS Software, Driving, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: NASCAR Thunder 2003 is an impressive update to last year's game. Read review

Specs: Everyone, EA Sports, Driving, Racing / driving - stock car, Realistic, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  1.5 stars Poor

  Overall score: 3.8 (1.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This derivative kart racer is no fun for the entire family. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Eutechnyx, Driving, Racing / driving - arcade, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sonic Riders can occasionally be quite entertaining, but too many of those entertaining moments are overridden by bouts of frustration and weak mechanics. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Sonic Team, Driving, Racing / driving - arcade, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Not only is the latest Need for Speed miles ahead of the last NFS game, but it approaches (and dare I say surpasses?), the best of the consoles in terms of sheer fun and speed. Read review

Specs: Everyone, EA Seattle, Driving, Arcade Racing, Realistic, 1-8 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Anyone who considers themselves a car fan should seriously consider adding Project Gotham Racing to their library of Xbox games. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Bizarre Creations, Driving, GT/Street Racing, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: IndyCar Series is a game that will appeal to fans of the sport who aren't looking for a strict simulation, but the lack of depth to the modes will only make it worth a rental for most. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Codemasters, Driving, Formula One Racing, Realistic, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone, Monkey Bar Games, Driving, Racing / driving - arcade, Fantasy

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone, Monkey Bar Games, Driving, Racing / driving - arcade, Fantasy

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone, Driving, Racing / driving - truck, Realistic

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Smooth controls and a bunch of awesome tracks make this an exciting kart racer. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Sumo Digital, Driving, Racing / driving - car combat, Fantasy

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: For what it is, RC Cars isn't a bad game. However, the distinct lack of features, compared to Creat's previous RC racing title, is a pretty big disappointment. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Creat Studios, Driving, Arcade Racing, 1-6 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Apex's drab driving and painfully dim AI drivers drag down an otherwise interesting idea. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Milestone S.r.l, Driving, GT/Street Racing, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While there's plenty of action, the adventure is lacking in Uncharted's PlayStation Vita debut. Read review

Specs: Everyone, SCEA, Driving

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Velocity X does a good job of re-creating the toy car experience. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Saffire, Driving, Arcade Racing, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone, EM Studios, Driving

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone, Zoom, Driving, Racing / driving - Formula 1, Realistic, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.8 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Don't let the budget price tag fool you. Colin McRae Rally 04 is every bit as good as its most recent predecessor, and in many ways, it's quite a bit better. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Codemasters, Driving, Rally / Offroad Racing, Realistic, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Those who waited for the GameCube version of Extreme-G 3 have been rewarded with a superior version of the game. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Acclaim, Driving, Futuristic Racing, Sci-Fi, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone, SCS Software, Driving, Racing / driving - truck, Realistic, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone, Codemasters, Driving, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Need for Speed Underground is very good. But with just a bit more variety to its tracks and a slightly better career mode, it definitely could have been much better. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Electronic Arts, Driving, GT/Street Racing, Realistic, 1-2 Players