Starting the Game
1. Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual.
2. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located at the back of the console) is turned on.
3. Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the open button and the disc tray will open.
4. Place the Shox™ disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the open button again and the disc tray will close.
5. Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate.
6. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Multitap Note
When using the Multitap (for PlayStation®2), a controller must be connected to controller port 1-A.
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multitap connector (for PlayStation®2)
Setting Up the Game
The first time you play Shox, the Enable AutoSave? screen appears. To automatically save your progress throughout Single Player mode, select YES. Otherwise, choose NO.
Main Menu
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Begin a single player championship
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Put your reputation on the line
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Adjust AutoSave, Audio, Visual, Controller, and Language Settings
Single Player Mode
Select SINGLE PLAYER from the Main menu to test your treads and your guts on the EA SPORTS BIG stage that is Shox.
If you already have a game saved on your memory card (8 MB) (for PlayStation 2), you can select CONTINUE to take up where you left off at the Championship screen. To start from scratch, select NEW GAME.
Car Selection
Before you go gunnin' for some cash, choose the wheels that'll put you on the path to Championship glory.
To select a car:
1. Press the D-button ⇔ to cycle through the available vehicles.
2. Press the ✖ button to select your desired car.
When you first participate in a Championship, you can only select from Compact Championship cars. The first one's on the house (the rest you must earn).
EA Tip: Car Stats
It's not all about watching the road. Keep a close eye on your Steering, Speed, and Stability stats as well. The wrong choice could cost you dearly when racing on certain circuits.
EA Tip: Car Damage
Whether you're ridin' retro in an Escort MKII or putting your faith in modern technology with something like the Saxo, don't get too attached to your car's smooth lines—Shox circuits have a habit of making their own, custom modifications.
Name Entry
Create a flashy player name of up to six characters and style up your ride. This name appears on the license plates of the cars you acquire in the game.
To enter a name:
1. Press the D-button to highlight a letter and press the button to select it. It will then appear on your chosen car's license plate.
2. Highlight DEL and press the button to delete a character.
3. Highlight DONE and press the button to finish.
Championship Screen
The Championship screen lists all the single-player competitions—the four Shox Championships and the Shox Challenge. Unavailable competitions are grayed out.
The Shox Championships consist of four gnarly competitions of increasing difficulty—each containing six stages spread across three exotic environments. When you begin playing Shox, only the Compact Championship is available.
With continued success, you'll be able to unlock the Sports, Turbo, and Power Championships. The higher you go, the tougher the competition and the harder the qualification requirements.
To start a Championship:
1. Press the D-button to highlight the Championship you want to enter. Information such as the number of cars you have acquired, unlocked Stages, and your Average Position appears for the highlighted Championship.
2. Press the button to enter the highlighted Championship.
Stage Screen
The Stage screen displays essential stage-specific data.
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To take a trip down to the garage and swap the vehicle you are currently using, select CHANGE CAR.
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To stare longingly at all the shiny new machines, select GAMBLE/BUY CAR.
To enter a Stage:
1. Press the D-button to highlight an available Stage. When highlighted, the Stage's name and 'Platinum Car' are displayed. Upon completion of the Stage, your final position, best lap time, and Circuit Mastery level also appear.
2. Select RACE to get down to the nitty gritty.
Once you've mastered the Gold level stage, you can race in the night version of the track by pressing the button.
EA Tip: Bank Balance
Along with your current car and your average position, your bank