Atari announced today that Test Drive for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft has been selected for inclusion in Microsoft's "Platinum Hits" program. The "Platinum Hits" program recognizes the most popular and best-selling games for the Xbox and repackages the titles with the "Platinum Hits" banner and a suggested retail price of $19.99.

With Test Drive for PlayStation2 hitting the store shelves it's time to break out the cheat codes and experience some fun and exciting new cars. The game not only features SoundMAX SPX "animated audio" from Analog Devices, but three hidden SoundMAX cars that promise to tear up the tracks. The SoundMAX SPX audio rendering technology allows players to differentiate between the turbo charger on a V6 engine and the deep bass roar of a big block V8, thus bringing the game's engine sounds to life.

Infogrames, Inc. announced today that "Test Drive" the latest title in its Atari line-up, is now available for Sony's PlayStation2 and is shipping soon for the Xbox. The game's stunning visuals and arcade handling are complemented by the new story mode to ensure a power-packed ride. Featuring more than 20 beautifully modeled licensed sports cars and a blockbuster soundtrack of thumping driving music from DMX, Ja Rule, Saliva and others, "Test Drive" promises to outshine, outwax and outrace the competition.

Analog Devices, Inc. today announced that its advanced audio rendering technology, SoundMAX SPX, has been incorporated into Infogrames' recently released PlayStation 2 game Test Drive. SoundMAX SPX's "animated audio" - interactive, event-driven sounds that respond to game physics, environmental variables and user input - allows for hyper-realistic audio as the player races across tracks from around the globe in a wide range of high-powered cars.

Raw power versus legendary performance in high-impact street racing mayhem. Rocket through crowded cities, opponents and the law on your tail, in the ultimate test of man and machine. Test Drive is reborn with more racing action and thrills than any Test Drive seen before. You can take the wheel but can you take the challenge? Welcome to the unique thrills of TD overdrive, available from Infogrames on PS2 in March 2002.

Feel the heart pounding in your chest, the adrenaline surging through your veins as you race at 175 miles per hour down a busy street, one eye on the road as you swerve to avoid traffic, the other in your rear-view mirror at the pursuing police cars. Welcome to the unique thrills of TD overdrive, available from Infogrames on Xbox in March 2002. Enjoy!

Take your road rage off-road with Infogrames, Inc.’s newest installment in the Test Drive Off-Road™ series. Test Drive Off-Road -- Wide Open™ shipped to stores this week to coincide with the launch of the Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft. Developed by the masterminds at Angel Studios, the game features advanced “go anywhere” environments, more than 50 licensed off-road vehicles including the all new Chevy® Avalanche, and 30 suspension-shattering tracks in three untamed locations as well as an Xbox-exclusive Stadium location and a hidden lunar fantasy location.

INFOGRAMES, INC. Brings Brute Force Off-Road Racing To PLAYSTATION 2 With TEST DRIVE OFF ROAD -- WIDE OPEN. Bigger, Badder Test Drive Off Road Ships to Stores With Licensed Vehicles, Gigantic “Go Anywhere” Environments.