Baja: Edge of Control is an off road racing videogame developed by 2XL Games

2XL Games

2XL Games, Inc., founded in 2005, is video game development studio based in Phoenix, Arizona.In September 2008, 2XL Games shipped its first triple-A title for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 titled "Baja: Edge of Control"....

 for the PlayStation 3

PlayStation 3

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 and Xbox 360

Xbox 360

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. The game gets its name because it is based around the real life Baja 1000

Baja 1000

SCORE Baja 1000 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in November. The Baja 1000 is part of the SCORE Championship Desert Racing Series that include the Baja 500, San Felipe 250 and the new San Felipe Challenge of Champions in place of the Primm 300 which had...

 off road race. The game is set on over 95 different tracks, including 3 different Baja 250 courses, 2 Baja 500 courses, and 1 Baja 1000 course. The game was released September 22, 2008 in North America and September 26, 2008 in Europe.

Gameplay

The game is targeted as an arcade off road racer, very similar to Colin McRae: Dirt

Colin McRae: Dirt

Colin McRae: Dirt has received largely positive reviews, IGN UK and U.S. awarding it a 9.0 and a 8.4, respectively. It has also received 9.0 from Official Xbox Magazine, 8.3 from GameSpot for the Xbox 360 and PC versions and 8.5 for the PlayStation 3 version, and 8 from Edge...

 and is based on endurance racing across the desert. Multiplayer options include playing other players through Xbox Live

Xbox Live

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, System Link and up to 4 player split screen.

Car Types

Baja Bug Class
(Class 5-1600 & Class 1/2-1600)
Based on the pre-1980 Volkswagen Beetle, the Baja Bug is one of the enduring symbols of a true Baja racer. Powered by less than 80 horsepower, this is a great entry-level vehicle. A typical Baja Bug costs less than $25,000 to build and race.

Unlimited VW Class
(Class 5 unlimited)
One step up from the entry-level Baja Bug is the Unlimited VW class. Based on the same frame and power train as the original bug, this vehicle has substantial upgrades in both engine and suspension, making it a fun vehicle to race on smaller tracks that don't require high-speed performance.

Reception

The game received average ratings from most reviewers averaging out at around 6 or 7 out of 10. However, it's been nominated for the best racing game of 2008 by Gamespot.