[CKemu]

Not only did the standard PAL WO3 have more than the US NTSC version, this version, had bonus features, and was only ever released in PAL (UK).

Wipeout 3: Special Edition Features

• 8 extra classic tracks: 3 from Wipeout 1 / 5 from XL (2097).
• 2 tracks from te japanese version
• Better AI (more aggressive / better overtaking etc)
• Better Physics
• Assegai craft is upgraded: speed +1
• Icarus craft is upgraded: speed +1
• More menu options in general (Asks if you want to go to next track / autosave etc)
• Better lightness in tunnels
• New characters in name entry (numbers etc)
• Shadows under AI craft
• Perfect lap indicators / records
• Consoles linkup with no code
• Few other bits / tweaks etc

Just started replaying this one, as I have yet again completed fusion.

Pete's OGL2 all the way, dare say zukeft will be joining me in posting shots for this one soon!

 

[Samor]

looks nice with OGL2 there

 

[didamangi]

I'm still waiting for my Wipeout Fusion to arrive so nice to see these screens

@CKemu: do you know any site that still sells the SE edition (search ebay and no luck)

 

[KanedA]

nice you made me look for my copy of Wipeout3 SE

 

[supergreen420]

ePSXe with Petes D3D 1.76. Filtering on, spirites not smoothed.

 

[ElijahTW]

I thought that was a low-end PS2 game at first. Wow, looks pretty good.

 

[The Black]

wow, I love this game

Wipeout 3: Special Edition Features

• 8 extra classic tracks: 3 from Wipeout 1 / 5 from XL (2097).
• 2 tracks from te japanese version
• Better AI (more aggressive / better overtaking etc)
• Better Physics
• Assegai craft is upgraded: speed +1
• Icarus craft is upgraded: speed +1
• More menu options in general (Asks if you want to go to next track / autosave etc)
• Better lightness in tunnels
• New characters in name entry (numbers etc)
• Shadows under AI craft
• Perfect lap indicators / records
• Consoles linkup with no code
• Few other bits / tweaks etc

Special edition? OMG I MUST have it:wub::drool:

 

[Razor Blade]

Yea, I still love playing this game, the graphics really aren't too shabby and the gameplay and soundtrack rock More screens!

 

[The Black]

the gameplay and soundtrack rock

Oh you can say it!! There are The Chemical Brothers, Orbital and Propellerheads

 

[The Black]

Soon I'll post some screens with the tracks included only in the SE
(pSX emulator 1.13)

EDIT: OH NO!!! I don't know why are deformed

 

[abhi2001]

Very nice screenshots.

Would like to try it.

 

[The Black]

List of differences between WO3 and WO3 SE(from the official forum)

01 - 8 extra "classic" tracks (3 from WO1 and 5 from WO2097/XL)
02 - 2 tracks from the Japanese version of WO3
03 - AI bugfixes
04 - Enhanced game physics
05 - Assegai craft upgraded (speed +1)
06 - Icaras craft upgraded (handling +1)
07 - "next race" option after gaining a gold
08 - Auto-load of saved data on game start
09 - Brighter visibility in tunnels
10 - Certain "invisible walls" removed
11 - Larger text size on the menu screens
12 - Numeric characters available for player name entry
13 - Shadows under the AI craft
14 - Perfect lap indicators (a red "P" next to a lap time)
15 - Console link-up feature (without having to enter a code)
16 - NegCon replay bug fixed
17 - Weapon pads grey-out for a second after use (in W3O you had to judge for yourself if they were active)
18 - Different system for unlocking the tracks/craft.
19 - SE asks you to confirm if you want to overwrite your saved game. W3O just goes ahead and overwrites your data
20 - Slightly enhanced graphics on the four standard prototype tracks