Driving Emotion Type-S
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Developed_By:
Escape Co. Ltd.
Published_By:
Squaresoft
Released On:
30 Mar 2000
Driving Emotion Type-S , released on 2001-01-29 for the PlayStation 2, is a racing game that lets you get behind the wheel of some of the best official cars from top manufacturers like BMW, Honda, and Ferrari. As you progress through the game, you can unlock up to 50 new cars and 10 new tracks.
The gameplay is all about speed and competition, with each track ranging from easy to hard. Once you've completed a track, you can relive your triumph in a TV-like replay, getting a sense of just how good you are. With revised controls and additional content included in the European and North American releases, Driving Emotion Type-S offers a thrilling racing experience.
UPC-A:
662248900247 (USA)
ASIN:
B00004YUZ9 (United States)
Part #:
SLUS-20113 (USA)
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Media Type:
CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Pressure/Touch Sensitive
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller, Digital Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
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MEMORY CARD slot 2
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MEMORY CARD slot 1
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USB connector
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S400 i.LINK connector
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
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disc tray
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RESET button
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OPEN button
STARTING UP
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its instruction manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned on. Press the RESET button.
When the power indicator lights up, press the OPEN button and the disc tray will open. Place the DRIVING EMOTION TYPE-S disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the OPEN button again and the disc tray will close.
Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
DUALSHOCK™ 2 analog controller CONFIGURATIONS
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L2 button
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L1 button
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R2 button
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R1 button
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SONY
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directional button
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left analog stick
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SELECT button
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ANALOG mode button
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START button
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right analog stick
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Controller
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Δ button
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Ο button
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X button
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□ button
Steering is done using only the directional button; otherwise, the controls are the same as for the analog controller (DUALSHOCK™ 2 analog controller).
Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK™ analog controller)
The controls are the same as those for the analog controller (DUALSHOCK™ 2 analog controller). However, the buttons do not support the analog functions.
*Note: When using the left analog stick, switch to ANALOG mode (LED display: red). The vibration function of the analog controller (DUALSHOCK™ 2 analog controller) can be turned ON/OFF in the OPTIONS menu. Switching between analog and digital mode will not disable the vibration function. The vibration function defaults to ON.
GAME MODES
ARCADE TYPE-S
You can select a car and immediately join a race. Set your car up according to your preferences before entering a race. Challenge yourself by trying to clear all of the classes.
ARCADE TYPE-S Selection Sequence
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Select Car (see pg. 8).
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At the beginning of the game, only cars from Division 3 may be selected. As the game progresses, the number of available vehicles will increase.
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Select Transmission Type (see pg. 9).
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Select Assist Level (see pg. 9).
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Select Course (see pg. 9).
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Select Class (Division) of competition (see comment below).
When a course has been cleared, one of the darkened stars next to the course map in Select Course will be lit.
LINE TRAINING
The same as ARCADE TYPE-S until course selection. The Autocross course is only available in this mode.
Race the course using the line as a guide. The jagged sections of the line mark the points at which you should brake. (Braking points will not be displayed on the Autocross course).
TIME ATTACK
In this mode, one vehicle races for the best time. A Ghost Car will race using your best time, so you can race against your own record.
TIME ATTACK Selection Sequence
The same as ARCADE TYPE-S until course selection.
Ghost Car Selection
Three options are available: GHOST OFF has no Ghost Car; GHOST ON has a Ghost Car using data from the previous race; LOAD GHOST loads Ghost Car data from the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2).
Make sure to select GHOST ON after using the LOAD GHOST option. After the race, you can save the current run time as Ghost Car data.
VS MODE
This is a competition mode in which the screen splits into upper and lower halves, allowing you to race against another player. You can add handicaps before the race.
CAR SELECTION
Selecting a Car
You can select cars in two ways: by manufacturer or by performance specifications. You can also load a car, set to your own preferences, from a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2).
(In some modes, you cannot load custom cars from the memory card.) When selecting a car, you can change the color by pressing up/down on the directional button.
SELECT MAKE
Select a manufacturer by pressing up/down on the directional button. Select a car by pressing left/right on the directional button.
GARAGE
This selection method focuses on performance specifications. When this mode is selected, a general menu is displayed on the screen. Your choice from the general menu opens a sub menu that displays several cars matching the specified criteria.
LOAD PERSONAL CAR
Load saved car settings from the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2). For details, please refer to the "Car Options" heading (below).
SELECTING THE TRANSMISSION TYPE AND ASSIST LEVEL
Select the transmission type after a car has been selected.
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AT: Automatic Transmission
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MT: Manual Transmission
After selecting the transmission type, you can select the Assist Level.
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Normal: Vehicle behavior will be more forgiving but less realistic.
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Simulator: Vehicles will perform and control very realistically.
CAR OPTIONS
Press the button during car selection to make adjustments to the selected car (see page 10).
COURSE SELECTION
Course selection always follows after car selection, no matter what mode you are in. Press left/right
Controls
▲button
Cancel
button
Confirm
L2 button
Shift down
R2 button
Shift up
L1 button
Rear view
R1 button
Change perspective
directional button
Steering
A button
Reverse
left analog stick
Steering
START button
Pause
Tips & Maps
Tunnel Interior
The course shifts from left to right. Use only slight steering corrections through the corner. There is a rise in the road at the exit. Depending on the car, it may be advantageous to downshift one gear.
Corner 1
This corner curves gently to the right. Maintain a line down the center of the course. For the left turn before the tunnel, reduce speed. This will allow you to set yourself up for a good line the rest of the way.
S Corner
This corner twists from left to right in the shape of an S. After going through the tunnel and climbing up the hill, position your car to the left before entering the corner. This setup will make it easier to steer through the turns.
Final Corner
Place yourself on the left of the course and reduce speed just as you clear the bridge and enter the corner, as if you were trying to take the inside. Allow the car to lightly drift along in the corner while maintaining proper alignment.
Bank Corner
Be careful not to turn the steering wheel too tightly, the turn has a fairly intense bank and doing so can induce a spin out. The corner will gradually tighten. Downshift one gear to reduce speed by engine braking halfway through the corner.
Chicane
This chicane is the most difficult location to overcome. The entrance to this corner is not only narrow but also bends almost 90 degrees. This corner requires early braking. Drop down to second gear and take the turn slowly.
Hairpin Corner
This is an uphill right turning hairpin. After starting up the hill, begin braking while dropping to at least third gear and maintaining the inside position. This should allow you to pass through the corner with less difficulty.
Tunnel Interior Corner
The tunnel entrance is identical to the beginner course. However, the exit to the corner is located to the left this time. Take the left corner while braking cautiously.
Corner After the Tunnel
On the beginner version of the course there will be an immediate left turn upon exiting the tunnel. When you approach the tunnel exit, position yourself on the inside of the turn and apply the brakes lightly.
Downhill Compound Corner
Stay on the right of the course and keep it at full throttle for the first right turn. As the right turn ends downshift one gear while gently braking and enter the left corner.
Dirt Corner
These low traction dirt courses always require early braking. This is especially true for the third dirt corner that turns to the left. The angle is extremely tight. Keep an eye on your speed when you enter this corner.
S Corner After the Jump
In order to pass through the S corner after the jump, your first requirement is to hit the jump straight on. When you land immediately begin braking and take the turn.
Hairpin 2
After taking the long curve to the left, you will immediately enter hairpin 2. As you are nearing the end of the left turn begin reducing your speed.
Hairpin 1
Hairpin 1 follows after you pass through a gentle S curve. When you are just about to finish the S corner, drop down to second gear and begin to reduce your speed which should allow you to take the turn smoothly.
Spoon Corner
The spoon curves in two stages similar to corner 1. Therefore, use the same strategy.
Casio Triangle
The most difficult corner to negotiate on Suzuka is this chicane. After taking the 130R, immediately begin reducing your speed near the Daikin Gate. Drop from fourth to second gear, enter the turn, and then crank the steering in the opposite direction to get through it.
Final Corner (Beginner)
This is the final corner for the Suzuka short course and it is a high-speed one. You will want to let off of the accelerator at times to prevent yourself from being pulled to the outside of the turn. Use the out-in-out technique to negotiate this corner.
Degner
The Degner is composed of two stages and requires you to slow down significantly due to its tight angles.
WEST COAST
This new course, not in the Japanese version, is designed like a west coast city with wide streets for novice drivers, allowing high average speeds and featuring extra jumping points for excitement.
Incline Straightaway
This is the longest uphill straightaway on the course, requiring proper shifting for manual transmission users to maximize vehicle performance.
Right-angle Corner
Despite being a sharp turn downhill, the key is not to slow down too much; using the entire course width allows you to pass with little speed loss, saving precious time.
Racing
Racing is harder than it seems due to uneven roads and corners; while lower gears can get you through, using higher gears increases speed but also control difficulty, requiring careful acceleration, braking, or downshifting to maintain grip and stability.
Cornering
Once stable driving is mastered, focus on cornering by slowing down for turns, using techniques like 'Slow In, Fast Out' and 'Out-In-Out'.
Slow In, Fast Out
This technique involves slowing down upon entering a corner, continuing to brake until past the apex, and then accelerating to exit quickly, which improves front tire grip and turning ease.
Out-In-Out
Enter the corner from the outside edge, pass through the apex, and exit on the outside again to make a broad, shallow turn that requires less steering and results in faster times.
Taking a Line
Finding the best line, which is the path that follows a straight line as closely as possible through corners, is crucial to avoid wasted driving effort.
Countersteering
This technique involves turning the wheel in the opposite direction the car is spinning to maintain control during corners, useful for drifting, preventing spin-outs, and avoiding collisions, but requires precise timing to know when to start and stop.
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