Best Vita Racing Games

Ranked #1,170 in Games, #36,765 overall

Racing With Tons of New Twists

It's not easy to pick the best Vita racing games what with all of the variety that the new PlayStation handheld is throwing at the genre. After all, some people will stick to traditional F1 action no matter what new games come out. Others are obsessed with exploring what the future of racing might look like. Whatever your favorite flavor, you'll find a Vita racing game that's right for you.

One thing that makes choosing good games easier is the lack of any groundbreaking titles. All of the games on this list are based on existing franchises. The difference lies in whether or not the developers were able to truly take advantage of Sony's handheld innovations.

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Asphalt

Injection

Asphalt: Injection

Amazon Price: $25.81 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $29.99

Plenty of races, delicious graphics on the PlayStation Vita OLED screen, and incorporation of the dual-stick and back-panel touch screen controls make this a game worth checking out. You'll also get to "collect" a variety of drool-worthy cars by Lamborghini, Ferrari, Mercedes, and other well-known automotive brands.

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#5: Ben 10 Galactic Racing

Ben 10 Galactic Racing

Amazon Price: $25.95 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $29.99

This game, based on characters from the popular television show franchise (including Ben and a host of funky aliens), lets you race a variety of futuristic vehicles on several courses. Whether you love the show, or you just like racing around in spectacular space environments, you'll find things to enjoy about this game.

#4: Ridge Racer

A Sony Handheld Staple

Ridge Racer

Amazon Price: $23.96 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $29.99

Currently, Ridge Racer looks somewhat less developed than other games slated for release during the PS Vita launch window, with fewer available tracks and cars. Still, the graphics are crisp, and fans of the franchise will enjoy a return to power drifting on courses around the fictional Ridge City. Check out this IGN preview for additional thoughts.

#3: F1 2011

Formula One Racing Goodness

It's the same old "formula" that players know and love, but with a few twists thrown in for good measure. It's a good arcade game overall, but some users have been disappointed by the lackluster graphics that don't take full advantage of the OLED screen.

F1 2011

Amazon Price: $35.00 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $39.99

Let's face it, if you're a true F1 aficionado, only true F1 racing glory will do. There's nothing particularly flashy, fancy, or new about this F1 2011, and that's the way that fans will like it. The one main implementation of the advanced Vita controls (paddle-shifting by using the back touch screen) will, however, serve as a welcome upgrade to gameplay.

#2: ModNation Racers

Road Trip

ModNation Racers: Road Trip

Amazon Price: $23.00 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $29.99

While some gamers will love checking out the perfection of real-life cars in other games, ModNation is perfect for those who want to express creativity by building cars of their own. Players of the PS3 version won't have any trouble with moving to the Vita platform. The only concern at the moment is the lack of online play.

#1: wipEout 2048

Predicting the Future?

wipEout 2048

Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $39.99

Until we get a chance to ride gravity-defying cars in real life, we'll have to settle for the gameplay in wipEout 2048. Though gameplay isn't exactly "realistic," that's exactly what draws gamers to this title. According to the Kotaku article, wipEout is particularly good at showcasing the Vita's thumbstick capabilities.

Getting the Vita

The PlayStation Vita First Edition Bundle

A Great Value!

PlayStation Vita First Edition Bundle

Amazon Price: $315.00 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $349.99

Sure, you could go for the wi-fi only PS Vita and pay only $249.99, but why mess around with trying to decide on which memory card to buy, and forever cutting yourself off from the 3G option? Regardless of which version of the system you choose, now is the time to take your PS handheld gaming to the next level.

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F1 2011

Amazon Price: $35.00 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now

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