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
- You can tune up your car in the areas of acceleration, tire wear, top speed, among several others.
- The chase mode offers a series of challenges like drafting or passing to unlock new features.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) and Team.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, and HDTV 1080p. Audio support includes Custom Soundtracks and Dolby Digital.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for NASCAR 08 | Xbox 360.
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 | DVD-ROM | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080i | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Custom Soundtracks | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Racing/Steering Wheel | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Force Feedback | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Racing/Steering Wheels Supported | Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Team | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Online Players | 2-12 Players | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Content Download | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Online Multiplayer | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Scoreboard/Leaderboard | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Voice Chat | Xbox 360 | 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 |
| Publisher | EA Sports | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-23 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| 2007-11-09 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2007-07-23 | North America | PriceCharting |
| July 23, 2007 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 9, 2007 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 014633155662 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 59137748 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| upc | 014633155662 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 59137748 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 014633358469 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 5030941055918 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5030941055918 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
