Pimp My Ride
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(Playstation 2 - PAL, Racing)
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Developed_By:
Eutechnyx
Published_By:
Activision
Released On:
01 Jan 2006
Pimp My Ride is based on the MTV series where people transform their cars with modifications like nitrous, rims, tinted windows, and more. You play as Xzibit, who lends you his car, and must explore a five-borough area called "Pimp City" to earn money and buy your own.
Throughout Pimp City, you participate in mini-games to accumulate cash, which can be used to customize your vehicle further. With the help of Xzibit, guide your ride through various challenges and races to progress through the game, ultimately turning it into a free-roaming racing experience.
EAN-13:
5030917040818 (United Kingdom)
EAN-13:
5030917066108 (Germany)
Sony PN:
SLES-54607 (United Kingdom)
Sony PN:
SLES-55511 (Germany)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Pressure/Touch Sensitive
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a simulation game where players manage a city, influencing its residents and environment. Players will likely customize their city and its inhabitants to suit different themes, such as a laid-back beach or a raucous industrial zone.
Story
Pimp City
New Wave Beach
Whether they're cruising the marina or hanging out by the pool, the residents of New Wave Beach know that life's best enjoyed with a laid-back attitude and plenty of sunshine.
The home of bikini babes and surfer dudes, it's also important you look good here and a sweet ride will earn you plenty of kudos with the locals.
Industrial Island
If it's loud or angry or better yet, both - then the residents of Industrial Island will love it. They love to party in the most extreme ways possible and the numerous empty warehouses and factories around the island provide ideal venues.
After all, who's going to notice if they get trashed?
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Residents...
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How to Play
Getting Started
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open button
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memory card slot 2
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memory card slot 1
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
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USB connectors
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disc cover
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on/standby/reset button
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IR receiver
Set up your PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions supplied with your system. Check that the system is turned on (the on/standby indicator is green).
Press the OPEN button to open the disc cover. Place the Pimp My Ride disc with the label side facing up in the disc holder, and then close the disc cover. Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2)
To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2 system. You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.
Welcome to Pimp City
Welcome to Pimp City, home to some of the sweetest rides and tightest whips in the world! You'll see all kinds of dope rides as you cruise the diverse districts that make up Pimp City - low-riders, 4x4s, muscle cars and more.
Your mission is simple: turn around the fortunes of the people of Pimp City by creating some of the most tricked-out rides ever and become the Number One Pimp in town!
Intro Movies
The game begins with the publisher and developer intro movies. You may skip each individually by pressing the X button. Alternatively, press the START button to skip them all and jump straight to the Press Start Screen.
The Press Start Screen
If you do not press the START button whilst on the Press Start Screen, the game will go into Demo Mode, showing you a demo of the game. You may exit this at any time by pressing the START button to return to the Press Start Screen.
Press the START button and you'll be taken to the Profile Manager.
The Profile Manager
To play Pimp My Ride, you need to create a Profile. This is where your progress is recorded and your options settings are saved. If you don't have a memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) inserted into a MEMORY CARD slot (or you do not have enough free space to save your data) you may play the game without saving but your progress will be lost when you switch off your console.
When you first start the game, no Profiles will be available so you must create one. When you play the game at a later date, you may restore your progress by selecting the Load Profile option and selecting it from the list.
For now, you'll need to create a New Profile. To do this, select the New Profile option. You'll be prompted to enter a name for this Profile. Use the on-screen "Keyboard" to enter your desired name. Your new Profile will now be created and you're ready to go!
Starting The Game
The game begins with an introduction from the King of Pimps, Xzibit. Throughout your career X will be on-hand to offer advice and oversee your progress. In addition, he'll introduce the customers, offer bonus Challenges and serve as MC to the final reveal.
Once Xzibit has introduced you to Pimp City, it's time to begin your new career.
Selecting a Customer
Your first task is to select which of the whack whips in Pimp City you're going to turn into a pimped ride. Initially, you're limited to a small selection of potential customers, with more becoming available as you progress.
Scroll through the customers using the d-pad or Left Analog Stick and you'll be shown details of their lifestyle and their ride. Find one you'd like to help and select them by pressing the X button. You've just taken your first step into the world of pimping!
Pimp My Ride!
It's time to go pimp some rides! The pimping of a ride is divided into two sections: The Cash Roam Phase and the Pimping Phase, both of which are covered below.
As you progress through the game, you'll unlock pimped vehicles for your Personal Garage (covered later) but for now, Xzibit has agreed to let you use his ride to get around Pimp City.
The Cash Roam Phase
Your task here is simple: raise the required funds to pimp the customer's ride! The entry level Pimping Budget is displayed during the initial selection for each customer. This is the minimum amount you must raise before the pimping can begin.
So just how do you raise cash? Simple: you win over the people of Pimp City! To do this, you may compete in a variety of events, which you'll find by driving around the City or by consulting your Direct Feed Menu System.
The Direct Feed Menu System (DFMS)
The DFMS (Direct Feed Menu System) offers a number of options to assist you during the game. Key amongst these is the Navigation System.
Whenever you activate the DFMS you may view a map of Pimp City, complete with various points of interest. Cycle through these waypoints then select one to set it as your destination. You may now navigate to this location by following the on-screen Navigation Arrow.
The Cash Roam HUD
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Cash: 50
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Mini Map
Controls
L2 button
Look Left
L1 button
Look Back
R2 button
Toggle DFMS (Direct Feed Menu System)
R1 button
Look Right
directional buttons
Move Highlights
left analog stick
Steer
L3 button
Game Menu
SELECT button
Back to Previous Menu
right analog stick
Move Highlights
R3 button
Cruise Control / Nitro
X button
Select Highlighted Option
button
Accelerate / Brake / Reverse (When Stationary)
Tips & Maps
Customer Meet and Greet
Pay attention during the customer meet and greet; Xzibit is pointing out key areas of the ride for a reason.
Hidden Suppliers
Take the time during the Cash Roam to locate the Hidden Suppliers; they carry some of the most tricked out parts.
Pimping Budget
When you reach the required Pimping Budget during Cash Roam, continue accumulating cash until you've exhausted all options, as more cash equals more pimping opportunities.
Best Parts
Being a good pimp isn't about fitting the most parts, but about fitting the BEST parts for that customer, so concentrate your efforts and cash on areas of the vehicle they'll appreciate most.
Cash Roam Time and Limit
You have an unlimited amount of time to cruise the city during your Cash Roam, but there is a limit to the amount of cash you can raise in each neighborhood.
Xzibit Challenges and Bonus Parts
Pimp all the areas singled out by Xzibit during the meet and greet to unlock Xzibit Challenges and Bonus Parts.
Smash Billboards
Smash billboards around town to replace them with your garage logo and earn valuable cash bonuses.
Part-fitting Mini-games
Part-fitting mini-games can save you money that you will need in later missions, but you can skip them if you want to take the financial hit.
Rival Posse Members
The more pimped your ride, the more chance there is that Rival Posse Members will attempt to interfere with your progress.
Pimp Phase Early Exit
While you can exit the Pimp Phase early, you can't 'quit while you're ahead,' as your rival will still make full use of the time to pimp his ride for the Reveal.
Reveal Loss
If you lose in the Reveal, pay attention to the rival's ride and see how and where he picked up more points than you.
Customer Details
If you want to know more about your current customer, select the Ride Guide from your DFMS for a recap of their details.
Explore the City
Explore the city; you never know what you might find!
Enemies & Characters
Marcia
Marcia is a part-time swimsuit model and fashion major who dreams of breaking into the fashion industry. She spends her time on the New Wave Beach boardwalk or at clubs, salsa dancing with tourists.
Andrea
Andrea is a bubbly and outgoing DJ and promo helper for New Wave Beach radio. Her busy schedule often forces her to live out of her car, using it as a changing room and wardrobe.
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