The AI is a bit quirky in competitive races against other computer-controlled cars, though. I noticed this during a few runs in some races, where I find myself grinding against another vehicle and then pounded into a wall. I didn't fly into vehicular carnage like I would've at other games, but it did stop my full sense of speed that I was garnering. It'll take a little bit for you to get used to racing against the computer, so you've been warned.

However, two things kind of make up for this speed bump. The first is earning what's known as Outrun Miles, which you gather upon competing each event and race and then use to unlock a number of goodies, including new paint jobs and cars. It's nothing incredibly loaded, mind you, but it's still a good feature that puts you to work on coming up first. The second is the ability to link the game up to your PSP to unlock even more content. We'll be reviewing the PSP version later this week and let you know how this feature pans out. Through these features, you're able to forgive the slight AI quirks and continue your high-speed antics.

The multiplayer mode also deserves a mention. With the help of a PS2 network set-up, you can engage in a number of these contests online against up to seven players. However, the races aren't really of the thrilling variety, as they would be in the likes of Burnout 3, merely because you can only slow an opponent down and not take them out completely. Still, it's functional and enjoyable if you're looking for exotic face-offs in your Ferraris. And at $30, it's a reasonably priced affair, and something good if you're a bit hit in the budget right now.

Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast is arcade racing at its most arcade-ish, but that's not a bad thing. I mean, if you're expecting to overhaul the engine of a Ferrari and get the best testing from a series of different tires, you'll want to drive somewhere else. However, if you don't mind the free-wheeling mania of drifting beyond the means of accountability, engaging in some contests of endurance and speed, and just getting the nostalgic feeling of Sega arcade racing done right, you'll want to take this exit and stay awhile. Coast 2 Coast is definitely worth a trip to the game store.