NASCAR 08
About the Game
The 2008 edition of the NASCAR series of video games allows players to takes themselves into the game, with their name, and also the ability to customize the body color scheme and car design. Most of the game's new content is provided through the Earn Your Stripes career mode (PS2). In Earn your Stripes, you start by going through time trials to get better starting contracts.
Gameplay & Core Systems
After you get a contract, you can start racing. Players can also race in the Craftsman Truck, National (Busch), and NEXTEL Cup. The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions allow players to share their setups online. All versions offer online multiplayer races.
Standout Features
- NASCAR: The 2008 edition of the NASCAR series of video games allows players to takes themselves into the game, with their name, and also the ability to customize the body color scheme and car design.
- Most of the game's new content is provided through the Earn Your Stripes career mode (PS2).
- After you get a contract, you can start racing.
- You can tune up your car in the areas of acceleration, tire wear, top speed, among several others.
- Craftsman Truck: Players can also race in the Craftsman Truck, National (Busch), and NEXTEL Cup.
- The chase mode offers a series of challenges like drafting or passing to unlock new features.
- Xbox: The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions allow players to share their setups online.
Modes & Ways to Play
The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions allow players to share their setups online. The chase mode offers a series of challenges like drafting or passing to unlock new features. All versions offer online multiplayer races.
Player support includes Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) and Team.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes HDTV 720p. Audio support includes Dolby Digital.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for NASCAR 08 | PlayStation 3 | PS3.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | EA Tiburon | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Sports | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Blu-Ray Disc | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Headset Compatible | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Team | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Number of Online Players | 2-12 Players | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Ethernet Broadband Required | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | PlayStation Network compatible | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | SIXAXIS Motion Sensor | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Racing | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Racing | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-23 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| 2007-08-10 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2007-07-23 | North America | PriceCharting |
| July 23, 2007 | North America | PriceCharting |
| August 10, 2007 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 014633154269 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BLUS-30040 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000OQ3TR6 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 59151249 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| upc | 014633154269 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B000OQ3TR6 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 59151249 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 014633357066 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
