NASCAR 2005

[UNLV_1999]

I am not a huge fan of NASCAR but do like to play the videogames. I have NASCAR Thunder 2004 and like it but should I buy 2005 since I can get it pretty cheap? How different are the 2 games and is it worth the purchase? Thanks

[SportsAce]

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I enjoyed '05 a lot more than I did 06

[pk500]

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UNLV:

NASCAR 2005 is a HUGE upgrade over NASCAR Thunder 2004. And I mean huge, without a shred of hyperbole.

NASCAR 2005 was completely rebuilt, with a much better driving and racing model. It also offers online play. But most importantly, NASCAR 2005 was the first EA NASCAR game to offer racing in four classes -- Cup, Busch, Truck and modified. The Career mode is superb as you progress through those four series.

Like SportsAce said, I much preferred NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup over NASCAR 06: Total Team Control. The Total Team Control feature was a complete gimmick that was unrealistic as hell.

Buy NASCAR 2005 on the cheap, man. You won't regret it for a second, especially compared to the sh*tware that is NASCAR Thunder 2004. NASCAR 2005 is EA's best NASCAR console game, period.

Take care,
PK

[UNLV_1999]

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Thanks for the insgihts guys. I will definitely pick it up since I can get it pretty cheap. Plus the truck racing looks kinda cool too.

[GB33]

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Glad I found this thread. I too was thinking of picking up Nascar 2005. And with PK's blessing on it, I will not hesitate. Watching it today made me want it more. Should I assume the Xbox version looks considerably better? I do not care much about online, unless there are updates or track downloads (don't have a Live acct but do have PS2 online). Mostly just care about career modes.

[AncientMariner1]

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I am not a huge fan of NASCAR but do like to play the videogames. I have NASCAR Thunder 2004 and like it but should I buy 2005 since I can get it pretty cheap? How different are the 2 games and is it worth the purchase? Thanks

Nascar 2005 is awesome. I just finished racing the Daytona 500 every lap of it. I should have won. I play on veteran level right now and I was Jeff Gordon and had that fastest car but I spun out driving into the pits at around lap 100 and I ended up a lap down and wasn't able to recover. Ended up finishing 22nd. I am racing the full length of every race and try to win the Cup and once I do it on veteran going to kick it up to legend and do the same thing.

[pk500]

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Nascar 2005 is awesome. I just finished racing the Daytona 500 every lap of it. I should have won. I play on veteran level right now and I was Jeff Gordon and had that fastest car but I spun out driving into the pits at around lap 100 and I ended up a lap down and wasn't able to recover. Ended up finishing 22nd. I am racing the full length of every race and try to win the Cup and once I do it on veteran going to kick it up to legend and do the same thing.

I LOVE it! Now here's a hardcore console racer!

Mega props, Mariner!

Take care,
PK

[AncientMariner1]

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I LOVE it! Now here's a hardcore console racer!

Mega props, Mariner!

Take care,
PK

Thanks bro,

This game is that good that racing every lap is a pure joy for me. Finally figured out how to set my car up and usually I can find a good setup for whatever track now. I have tried it on other versions of Nascar and didn't enjoy it but this version is by far the best I have played. Best thing is I bought Nascar 2005: Chase for the Cup for 10 dollars in the bargain bin at Toys r Us.

[Double Eights]

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Do people still play online in NASCAR 2005? Or has everyone migrated to 2006?

[GB33]

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Thanks bro,

This game is that good that racing every lap is a pure joy for me. Finally figured out how to set my car up and usually I can find a good setup for whatever track now. I have tried it on other versions of Nascar and didn't enjoy it but this version is by far the best I have played. Best thing is I bought Nascar 2005: Chase for the Cup for 10 dollars in the bargain bin at Toys r Us.

$10 NICE! I havent even been able to find it used at EB. I will try the local TRU. Are the controls better on one specific version? I think I am leaning toward Xbox.

[GB33]

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Well I picked it up used at EB for $16 and change. Haven't taken the seal off yet though. i have to wait and see if my buyer remorse goes away. I know I know it's $16 bucks, and that is not alot. But I HATE to waste money, and I have plenty of games (barely cracked Forza open, still alot left in GT4) not to mention MLB 06 coming out next Wednesday. I just don't know. But in my head I want a good nascar game, and this one seems to have some good and reputable backers and reviews. I don't know.

[dave360]

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I bought it about a month after it came out based on PK's recommendation, and I didn't regret it a bit. I liked it better than 06 as well and can't wait for some HD NASCAR 07 for the 360