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[[File:Ps2_hot_wheels_velocity_x-110214.jpg|thumb|Velocity X Cover]]
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''Hot Wheels: Velocity X'' is a racing video game developed and published by Beyond Games and THQ. The game was released in the fall of 2002 for PlayStation 2, GameCube, PC, and Game Boy Advance. The game is based on the Hot Wheels toy line and features models previously sold in stores.


Hot Wheels: Velocity X is a racing video game developed and published by Beyond Games and THQ. The game was released in the fall of 2002 for PlayStation 2, GameCube, PC, and Game Boy Advance. The game is based off the Hot Wheels toy line and features cars in the game that were in the actual toy line.  
==Beta==
In 2002, THQ came to IGN and showed off their new and upcoming racing game in its pre-alpha state.<ref>[https://ign.com/articles/2002/08/05/hot-wheels-velocity-x-preview Article on THQ visiting IGN to show off ''Velocity X'' during pre-alpha.] Retrieved 19 Mar '20</ref><ref> [https://ign.com/articles/2002/01/30/hot-wheels Info on things included in the beta.] Retrieved 19 Mar '20</ref><ref>[https://ign.com/articles/2002/06/07/hot-wheels-velocity-x-6 Additional info included in the beta.] Retrieved 19 Mar '20</ref> The game's beta is very different from its final release. Many screenshots exist of the beta version and the only videos of the beta were posted to YouTube by IGN in May of 2011, although footage of the beta dates back to January of 2002.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021127170621/http://www.beyondgames.com/ Proof of the lost "Behind The Scenes" video's existence.] Retrieved 22 Oct '19</ref>


== The Velocity X Beta ==
The beta has many differences compared to the final version including:


[[File:hotwheelsv66883.jpg|thumb|Hot Wheels: Velocity X Beta Screenshot]]
*When a stunt is performed, it would say "You’ve been Darylized!".
*The arrow pointing to the destination is red instead of blue or yellow in the final version. The overall HUD is different.
*The soundtrack is near if not completely different.
*Parts of levels are completely different compared to the final version such as different roads and obstacles.
*The startup screen featured the main character Max Justice saying “Hot Wheels Velocity X” which is not in the final version.
*The build has its own "Stunt Mode" which was made compatible with multiplayer. This mode was completely cut from the final game.
*The beta has 3 known cars cut from the final game, those 3 being "Sling Shot', "Purple Passion", and "Sweet 16 II".


The games beta is very different from its final release. Many screenshots exist of the beta version and the only videos of the beta were posted to YouTube by IGN in May of 2011. Although footage of the beta dates back to January of 2002.  
==Unsurfaced "Behind The Scenes" Video==
In 2002, shortly after ''Hot Wheels: Velocity X'' released, Beyond Games posted a video to their website titled '''Behind The Scenes'''. This video was one of 5 videos for the game posted on the Beyond Games website. 4 of the 5 videos have been posted to YouTube, those being "Opening Movie", "Opening Movie Part 2",  "Opening Movie Part 3", and "30-Second Promo". Unfortunately, the original site and page was taken down in 2008, but can be accessed through the Wayback Machine. The fifth video "Behind The Scenes" cannot be downloaded through any archive site. Clark Stacey, Vice President of Beyond Games, uploaded b-roll footage of the "Behind The Scenes" video to YouTube in 2015. The original video however has yet to resurface.


[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfTIraU_56c Velocity X Beta Footage]
==Gallery==
===Photos===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="175">
File:Hotwheelsv66883.jpg|''Hot Wheels: Velocity X'' beta screenshot.
File:356764756345756.jpg|"Sling Shot", a car cut from the final version.<ref>[https://litexsonar.hatenablog.com/entry/2018/03/30/080147 "Sling Shot" once shown on a now-defunct blog.] Retrieved 22 Oct '19</ref>
File:TGIZQSbccJg.jpg|Unused front cover for the game, the back cover shown is used for the PC version.
File:QUQAAOSwxmhdh8V1.jpg|The Ferrari that the CD-ROM demo was packaged with.
</gallery>
===Beta Footage===
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==External Links==
*[https://reddit.com/r/VelocityX/comments/8pki9v/possible_alternate_cover_art/ The game's unused front cover.] Retrieved 22 Oct '19
*[https://reddit.com/r/VelocityX/comments/8a5zmk/an_unused_rear_cover_variant_for_the_pc_version/ The game's unused back cover.] Retrieved 22 Oct '19
*[https://coroflot.com/silran666/hot-wheels-for-ps2 Model of "Purple Passion".] Retrieved 22 Oct '19
*[http://kenbishopart.com/HotWheels.html Model of "Sweet 16 II".] Retrieved 22 Oct '19


== Differences ==
==References==
{{reflist}}


The beta has many differences compared to the final version.
[[Category:Lost internet media]]
 
[[Category:Lost video games]]
* When a stunt is performed, it would say “You’ve been Darylized!
[[Category:Completely lost media]]
* The arrow pointing to the destination is red instead of blue or yellow in the final version. The overall HUD is different.
* The soundtrack is nearly if not completely different.
* Parts of levels are completely different compared to the final version such as different roads and obstacles.
* The startup screen featured the main character Max Justice saying “Hot Wheels Velocity X” which is not in the final version.
Nothing has resurfaced about the beta in years. As all of the online beta footage is years old. The whereabouts of the beta version is unknown.
 
== Cut Cars ==
 
[[File:356764756345756.jpg|thumb|"Sling Shot" a car cut from the final version and only in the beta version.]]
 
The game had 3 known cars cut from the final game: Sling Shot, Purple Passion, and Sweet 16 II. It is unknown how many cars were cut from the game. The only picture of any cut cars is a screenshot of Sling Shot. The other 2 cars have no photos from the beta, but models of the cars can be seen online.
 
[[File:tGIZQSbccJg.jpg|thumb|Unused front and back cover for the game.]]
 
== Rare Velocity X 40 Somethin' Release ==
 
[[File:iwYAAOSwgv5ZTBcI.jpg|thumb|Rare Velocity X 40 Somethin' Variation / Release]]
 
Hot Wheels released a rare variation of the 2002 mainline #051 40 Somethin’ with Velocity X and THQ decals with redline tires. The car was also released with the PC version of the game but releases are very limited. Because Velocity X was released in October 2002, the Velocity X version of the car had started production just before the 2003 mainline started and had a limited run.
 
== Demo ==
 
[[File:QUQAAOSwxmhdh8V1.jpg|thumb|Ferrari the CD-ROM Demo was packaged with.]]
 
The game had a demo that was featured with a Hot Wheels Racing 1:24 Scale Ferrari. The demo is similar to the final game besides minor differences such as sounds, placements for gadgets and grayed out and limited options.
 
== Lost "Behind The Scenes" Video ==
 
In 2002, shortly after Hot Wheels: Velocity X was released. Beyond Games posted a video to their website showing Behind The Scenes of Velocity X. This video was one of 5 videos posted on the Beyond Games website. 4 of the 5 videos have been posted to YouTube, those being “Opening Movie”, “Opening Movie Part 2”,  “Opening Movie Part 3”, and “30-Second Promo”. Unfortunately the original site and page is now gone but can be accessed through the Wayback Machine. The fifth video “Behind The Scenes” cannot be downloaded through the Wayback Machine. The video has not resurfaced onto any site since and remains lost.
 
== References ==
 
1. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DnSb261P1c Beta Footage]
2. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfTIraU_56c Beta Footage]
3. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPJLUtEKhik Beta Footage]
4. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79Olqz1keog Beta Footage]
5. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08W6LRYWfhk Beta Footage]
6. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwb-SdOEL3A Beta Footage]
7. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWHbgK2P2kw Beta Footage]
8. [https://web.archive.org/web/20021127170621/http://www.beyondgames.com/ Proof of the lost "Behind The Scenes" video's existence]
9. [https://www.reddit.com/r/VelocityX/comments/8a5zmk/an_unused_rear_cover_variant_for_the_pc_version/ Unused back cover]
10. [https://www.reddit.com/r/VelocityX/comments/8pki9v/possible_alternate_cover_art/ Unused front cover]
11. [https://www.coroflot.com/silran666/hot-wheels-for-ps2 Model of Purple Passion]
12. [http://www.kenbishopart.com/HotWheels.html Model of Sweet 16 II]
13. [https://www.ebay.com/c/1337177876 CD-ROM Demo]
14. [https://www.ebay.com/c/1838130226 Rare Velocity X 40 Somethin']
15. [https://litexsonar.hatenablog.com/entry/2018/03/30/080147 Sling Shot shown on a now defunct blog]

Latest revision as of 22:00, 3 February 2024

Ps2 hot wheels velocity x-110214.jpg

Hot Wheels: Velocity X PlayStation 2 box art.

Status: Lost

Hot Wheels: Velocity X is a racing video game developed and published by Beyond Games and THQ. The game was released in the fall of 2002 for PlayStation 2, GameCube, PC, and Game Boy Advance. The game is based on the Hot Wheels toy line and features models previously sold in stores.

Beta

In 2002, THQ came to IGN and showed off their new and upcoming racing game in its pre-alpha state.[1][2][3] The game's beta is very different from its final release. Many screenshots exist of the beta version and the only videos of the beta were posted to YouTube by IGN in May of 2011, although footage of the beta dates back to January of 2002.[4]

The beta has many differences compared to the final version including:

  • When a stunt is performed, it would say "You’ve been Darylized!".
  • The arrow pointing to the destination is red instead of blue or yellow in the final version. The overall HUD is different.
  • The soundtrack is near if not completely different.
  • Parts of levels are completely different compared to the final version such as different roads and obstacles.
  • The startup screen featured the main character Max Justice saying “Hot Wheels Velocity X” which is not in the final version.
  • The build has its own "Stunt Mode" which was made compatible with multiplayer. This mode was completely cut from the final game.
  • The beta has 3 known cars cut from the final game, those 3 being "Sling Shot', "Purple Passion", and "Sweet 16 II".

Unsurfaced "Behind The Scenes" Video

In 2002, shortly after Hot Wheels: Velocity X released, Beyond Games posted a video to their website titled Behind The Scenes. This video was one of 5 videos for the game posted on the Beyond Games website. 4 of the 5 videos have been posted to YouTube, those being "Opening Movie", "Opening Movie Part 2", "Opening Movie Part 3", and "30-Second Promo". Unfortunately, the original site and page was taken down in 2008, but can be accessed through the Wayback Machine. The fifth video "Behind The Scenes" cannot be downloaded through any archive site. Clark Stacey, Vice President of Beyond Games, uploaded b-roll footage of the "Behind The Scenes" video to YouTube in 2015. The original video however has yet to resurface.

Gallery

Photos

  • Hot Wheels: Velocity X beta screenshot.

    Hot Wheels: Velocity X beta screenshot.

  • "Sling Shot", a car cut from the final version.[5]

    "Sling Shot", a car cut from the final version.[5]

  • Unused front cover for the game, the back cover shown is used for the PC version.

    Unused front cover for the game, the back cover shown is used for the PC version.

  • The Ferrari that the CD-ROM demo was packaged with.

    The Ferrari that the CD-ROM demo was packaged with.

Beta Footage

B-Roll Footage

External Links

References

  1. ↑ Article on THQ visiting IGN to show off Velocity X during pre-alpha. Retrieved 19 Mar '20
  2. ↑ Info on things included in the beta. Retrieved 19 Mar '20
  3. ↑ Additional info included in the beta. Retrieved 19 Mar '20
  4. ↑ Proof of the lost "Behind The Scenes" video's existence. Retrieved 22 Oct '19
  5. ↑ "Sling Shot" once shown on a now-defunct blog. Retrieved 22 Oct '19
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