Formula 1 98
All 22 drivers and 16 tracks from the 1998 Formula One season are included in this racing game. It has an Arcade mode & a realistic Grand Prix mode, with car setups and trickier handling. Split-screen and four-player link options are offered. There is a new in-car view and more overall camera views than before. A rear-view mirror is available as a separate view, triggered by holding a d-pad button. This version adds the ability to tour the track, with TV analyst and former driver Martin Brundle directing you. Brundle and TV legend Murray Walker commentate on the races.
- Genre
- Driving
- Year
- 1998
- Developer
- Visual Sciences
- Publisher
- Psygnosis
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Formula 1 98 frequently asked questions
How do I play Formula 1 98 online with a friend?
Formula 1 98 (PlayStation) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Formula 1 98 on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Formula 1 98 in the PlayStation library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Formula 1 98 netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Formula 1 98 for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Formula 1 98 on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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