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WipeOutPulse_PSPManual_FM2 1/3/08 3:26 PM Page 2 For safe use of this product, carefully read the following section of this manual and the Precautions section of the instruction manual supplied with the PSP ® (PlayStation ® Portable) system before use. Retain both this software manual and the instruction manual for future reference.
WipeOutPulse_PSPManual_FM2 1/3/08 3:26 PM Page 4 GETTING STARTED STARTING UP Right side view PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system configuration L button LCD screen R button Directional buttons buttons POWER/HOLD switch buttons Front view Disc cover DC OUT connectors MEMORY STICK DUO™ access indicator IR port USB connector POWER indicator Setting Up Your PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) System Set up your PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system according to the instructions in the manual supplied with
WipeOutPulse_PSPManual_FM2 1/3/08 3:26 PM Page 6 FROM THE ARCHIVES CONTROLS “In 2170, many thought the dream of my great, great grandfather, Pierre Belmondo, had died forever. But the dream was too strong, and despite all that had occurred to derail Anti-Gravity Racing, there were those who still believed in the sport’s potential. 37 years on, I feel humbled by what those believers have managed to achieve.
WipeOutPulse_PSPManual_FM2 1/3/08 3:26 PM Page 8 ADDITIONAL CONTROLS GETTING STARTED Z, X,Z ......................Barrel roll left (when ship is in the air after a jump) X,Z, X ......................Barrel roll right (when ship is in the air after a jump) N, N ....................Side shift left B, B ....................Side shift right NOTE: Performing a barrel roll uses up a small amount of your ship’s shield energy, but if performed successfully you will gain a brief burst of speed.
WipeOutPulse_PSPManual_FM2 1/3/08 3:26 PM Page 10 Racebox Mode Multiplayer & Sharing Mode CUSTOM RACE ONLINE (INFRASTRUCTURE) Fly a one-off race tailored to your own specifications. Compete against other WipEout® Pulse pilots across the globe via Infrastructure Mode. Adjust the following race settings (settings may vary depending on the Race Type selected): Race Type Choose from Single Race, Head to Head, Time Trial, Speed Lap, Tournament, Zone or Eliminator.
WipeOutPulse_PSPManual_FM2 1/3/08 3:26 PM Page 12 ONLINE ACCOUNT Options Enter your online account details to enable auto-login to the WipEout® Pulse online servers. Auto-login is quicker than manual login, and is useful if you play online a lot. GAME OPTIONS MUSIC VOLUME Adjust the volume of the music. ENABLING AUTOMATIC LOGIN If you have turned auto-login on, you must manually connect to the WipEout® Pulse online servers once before auto-login will be enabled.
WipeOutPulse_PSPManual_FM2 1/3/08 3:26 PM Page 14 PLAYING THE GAME MUSIC PLAYLIST View music from the in-game soundtrack, as well as any MP3 files previously saved to Memory Stick Duo™. FX400 ANTI-GRAV RACING, 2207: THE TEAMS TO ADD MP3 FILES Speed Acceleration Handling Shield FEISAR 7 8 10 8 AG Systems 7 9 9 8 Assegai 8 8 9 7 EG-X 8 9 7 7 10 6 6 9 Team You can add up to 30 of your own personal MP3 files to the WipEout® Pulse soundtrack and listen to them as you race.
WipeOutPulse_PSPManual_FM2 1/3/08 3:26 PM Page 16 RACE TYPES Missile a single powerful missile will be fired from the front of the ship. A lock-on can be achieved to greatly increase the chance of a direct hit. Cannon thirty rounds of heavy caliber proton shells will be available to shoot in bursts. Hold down the fire button to shoot off all the rounds in quick succession. Plasma after a short charging period, a single powerful bolt of plasma will be fired from the front of your ship.
WipeOutPulse_PSPManual_FM2 1/3/08 3:26 PM Page 18 RACING ESSENTIALS SHIP LOYALTY AIRBRAKES Each ship has top-of-the-line on-board airbrakes to help it to maneuver around tight corners. Competitors who master the airbrakes, particularly useful at higher speeds, give themselves a much greater chance of success. Pilots earn loyalty points in every race for the ship used in that race. Loyalty points are allocated based on race performance.
WipeOutPulse_PSPManual_FM2 1/3/08 3:26 PM Page 20 CREDITS SCEE STUDIO LIVERPOOL Studio Director Clemens Wangerin Game Director Tony Buckley Tools And Technology Christian Lavoie Nathan Roberts Lead Artist Colin Fawcett Graphics Group Lead Lee Carus Assistant Lead Artists Garvan Corbett Alan Wales Graphics Group Sebastian Bruekner Darren Douglas Jon Kendrew Paul Bahr-Naylor Track Artists Anthony Anderson Roger Bacon Stuart Bugg Andy Davis Nick Elms Roy Fielding Gavin Fitzgerald Tony Heap Richard Hu
WipeOutPulse_PSPManual_FM2 1/3/08 3:26 PM Page 22 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT GROUP Sr. Manager: Jim Wallace QA Test Manager: Jeremy Hunter CORE SYSTEMS INFRASTRUCTURE Sr. Manager: Tom Perrine SCEA MARKETING Manager, Project Management: Eric Ippolito QA Test Supervisor(s): Ara Demirjian Andrew Woodworth Director, Software Product Marketing Jeff Reese Sr. Project Coordinator: Justin Flores Sr.
WipeOutPulse_PSPManual_FM2 1/3/08 3:26 PM Page 24 MUSIC CREDITS All music credits reproduced as supplied. MIST “Smart Systems” Written and produced by M.Kaye and L.Davenport. © 2007 Soul:r. p 2007 Copyright control. BOOKA SHADE “Steady Rush” Words & music: Booka Shade. Published by: Mila Publishing 2007. Licensed from: Perky Park Music. Loco Dice “City Lights (Martin Buttrich remix) PSP Cut” Written & Produced by Loco Dice and M.Buttrich.
WipeOutPulse_PSPManual_FM2 1/3/08 3:26 PM Page 26 LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) warrants to the original purchaser of this SCEA product that this software is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the original date of purchase. SCEA agrees for a period of ninety (90) days to either repair or replace, at its option, the SCEA product. You must call 1-800-345-7669 to receive instructions to obtain repair/replacement services.