Capcom Xbox360, MotoGP08 User Manual

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.CONTENTS

. CONNECT TO Xbox LIVE: 02
. GAME CONTROLS: 03
. WELCOME: 06
. THE RACING SCREEN: 08
. MAIN MENU: 07
. CHALLENGES: 08
. MULTIPLAYER: 09
. THE RIDERS: 10
. THE TRACKS: 15
. MUSIC CREDITS: 23
. WARRANTY & TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 25

Due to the real-time activity of the MotoGP™ season, this game may not accurately
feature all 2008 statistics and may contain information from the 2007 season.

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.CONNECT TO Xbox LIVE

Play anyone and everyone, anytime, anywhere on Xbox LIVE®. Build your p r o fi le (your
gamer card). Chat with your friends. Download content at Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Send
and receive voice and video messages. Get connected and join the revolution.

. CONNECTING

Before you can use Xbox LIVE, connect your Xbox 360 console to a high-speed Internet
connection and sign up to become an Xbox LIVE member. For more information about
connecting, and to determine whether Xbox LIVE is available in your region, go to www.
xbox.com/live/countries.

. FAMILY SETTINGS

These ea sy and fl exible tools enab le pare nts and c aregi vers to de cid e which ga mes
young game players can access based on the content rating. For more information, go
to www.xbox.com/familysettings.

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.GAME CONTROLS

w Left Trigger

y

Left Bumper

x Right Trigger

z

Right Bumper

Y button

< button

L

Left Stick

X button
B button
A button

> button

l D-pad

C Right Stick

à Xbox Guide

. DEFAULT GAME CONTROLS

D-pad / Left stick Menu selection

A button Confi rm
B button Back
Y button Options [if applicable]

. WHILE RACING

D-pad / Left stick Steer / shift rider’s weight forwards or backwards

x Accelerate
w Front Brake
A button Rear Brake
B button Gear Up
X button Gear Down
z Reverse
Y button Rear View
< Change Camera

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.THIS IS WHAT IT FEELS LIKE...

.

Like you’re up against the

greatest riders in the world.

Like you’re harnessing the

fastest bikeson the planet.

Like nothing, but

from making the

Introduce
of your own creation,

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nothing can stop you

new heroes

2008 season your own.

give it all and

risk it all.

. TUTORIAL

The fi rst time you play MotoGP 08 you may wish to try the tutorial mode. This will help you
decide what motorcycle and racing style suits you best. To enter tutorial mode, toggle the
option to START TUTORIAL and press

The tutorial plunges you immediately into an arcade race but will offer hints and tips from
the start.

To access the tips, enter the pause menu by pressing START. From here you will be able
to alter the racing model (from ‘Arcade’ to ‘Advanced’ or ‘Simulation’), change transmission
options or leave the tutorial mode entirely.

You will also be given the option to gain live tips whilst in the tutorial mode. With this
option activated, the game will judge your riding style and offer help and advice wherever
needed.

A.

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.THE RACING SCREEN

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2

10

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1. Lap Indicator Shows the number of laps you have completed.

2. Position Shows your current position in the race.

3. Record Displays the current record lap time.

4. Lap Time Displays your last lap time.

5. Direction A direction arrow will appear to give you warning of upcoming

6. Rev Counter The curved line indicates the current engine revs.

7. Speed Current speed (set to kilometres per hour as default).

8. Gear Indicates the gear being used.

9. Gap Indicates the gap between you and the riders just in

bends.

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4

5

6

8

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front/behind you.

10. Map Displays an overhead view of the track, including your position

and the leading opponent’s position.

Race Updates Race updates appear live on screen letting you know about

riders overtaking, crashes, and other track activity (not shown
on diagram).

Exclamation Mark Warns you that you are going too fast for the corner (not shown

on diagram).

The game screen can be confi gured via the set-up menu.
The display shown above is the default confi guration.

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.MAIN MENU

. CAREER

Career mode challenges you to create and develop a new rider over fi ve racing seasons
with the aim of becoming the ultimate MotoGP champion. You will be able to choose a team
and bike class at the beginning of each season for your customized rider. As you win races,
stronger teams will be interested in recruiting you for the following season. New teams,
helmets and bike upgrades will become available as your rider progresses.

. QUICK RACE

Choose your favorite track, rider, diffi culty level, bike class, riding model (‘Arcade’ to
‘Advanced’ or ‘Simulation’), transmission type, number of laps and weather conditions.
Then hit the tarmac and don’t look back.

. TIME ATTACK

This option challenges you to set the best time at each circuit, competing against yourself
to shave vital seconds off your record. Make your selections for circuit and rider then start
racing. You are given the option to have a ghost rider who will appear after the fi rst valid lap
you complete. This ghost follows the line taken on your previous fastest lap, enabling you
to judge where best to gain time. A ghost displaying your fastest line around each circuit is
always available so you can keep chasing and keep improving.

. CHAMPIONSHIP

Championship Mode allows the selection of any class, rider and team. It enables you to
compete in, and re-create, the 2008 season. Practice and Qualifying modes are optional
whilst options including weather, diffi culty, number of laps and handling model are available
to help you better defi ne the season.

Before each race there is the option to alter the mechanical set-up of your bike. This includes
changing tyres, suspension settings and gear ratios. You will also be able to check rider
standings, see where your rider ranks in the championship and view individual performance
statistics. The option of practicing the circuit solo in free practice mode is available.

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