Basic entry · GB

F1 Pole Position

Also known as Nakajima Satoru Kanshū F-1 Hero GB '92

F1 Pole Position is a 1992 GB game by Natsu System.

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About the game

F1 Pole Position is a Formula One racing video game released for the Game Boy by Ubisoft. The game is originally known in Japan as Nakajima Satoru Kanshū F-1 Hero GB '92: The Graded Driver which is the sequel to Nakajima Satoru Kanshū F-1 Hero GB .

In comparison to its predecessor, the game has a more realistic approach due to the licensing by Foca to Fuji Television. Modes available are the usual: grand prix, warming up (or training), multi game (or multi player), and options.

Some other changes (or improvements if possible) in relation to its predecessor: the more detailed background and tracks. Also, making the turns without getting off the track is much more easier due to a better view (even though the track map is still not displayed on the screen).

During the qualifying and races, "retire" will appear if the player crashes too much, or simply want to stop racing. In the Japanese version, before every race, Satoru Nakajima will give some tips about certain areas of the circuit, while this feature was removed from the Western version. One other difference is that Ayrton Senna is included in the Japanese version, while Michael Andretti replaces Senna in the Western one.

In both versions the player has to compete in two full seasons. The rounds are basically split into different parts, in each one a minimum goal must be achieved (to qualify and finish the race x number of times) so that the contract is renewed. If the player fails, the game over screen will pop out.

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Facts

Platforms
GB
First released
1992-08-11
Developers
Natsu System
Publishers
Varie Corporation, Ubi Soft Entertainment Software
Genres
Racing / Driving, Simulation, Behind view, Automobile, Track racing, Vehicle simulator, Licensed
Ratings
MobyGames score 7.2 (3 votes) · MobyGames

Covers and screenshots

Box, manual and cartridge scans

  • F1 Pole Position: Front Cover (GB · Germany)
    Front Cover (GB · Germany)
  • F1 Pole Position: Front Cover (GB · Japan)
    Front Cover (GB · Japan)
  • F1 Pole Position: Back Cover (GB · Germany)
    Back Cover (GB · Germany)
  • F1 Pole Position: Back Cover (GB · Japan)
    Back Cover (GB · Japan)
  • F1 Pole Position: Media (GB · United States)
    Media (GB · United States)
  • F1 Pole Position: Media (GB · United Kingdom)
    Media (GB · United Kingdom)
  • F1 Pole Position: Media (GB · Japan)
    Media (GB · Japan)
  • F1 Pole Position: Manual (GB · Germany)
    Manual (GB · Germany)
  • F1 Pole Position: Manual (GB · Germany)
    Manual (GB · Germany)
  • F1 Pole Position: Spine/Sides (GB · Japan)
    Spine/Sides (GB · Japan)
  • F1 Pole Position: Spine/Sides (GB · Japan)
    Spine/Sides (GB · Japan)
  • F1 Pole Position: Spine/Sides (GB · Japan)
    Spine/Sides (GB · Japan)
  • F1 Pole Position: Manual (GB · Japan)
    Manual (GB · Japan)
  • F1 Pole Position: Manual (GB · Japan)
    Manual (GB · Japan)
  • F1 Pole Position: Advertisement (GB · Japan)
    Advertisement (GB · Japan)
  • F1 Pole Position: Advertisement (GB · Japan)
    Advertisement (GB · Japan)
  • F1 Pole Position: Extras (GB · Japan)
    Extras (GB · Japan)
  • F1 Pole Position: Extras (GB · Japan)
    Extras (GB · Japan)

Screenshots

  • F1 Pole Position: Title screen (F1 Pole Position). (GB)
    Title screen (F1 Pole Position). (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: F-1 Hero Series. (GB)
    F-1 Hero Series. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Satoru Nakajima. (GB)
    Satoru Nakajima. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Title screen. (GB)
    Title screen. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Mode select (Japanese). (GB)
    Mode select (Japanese). (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Mode selection (F1 Pole Position). (GB)
    Mode selection (F1 Pole Position). (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Options (Japanese). (GB)
    Options (Japanese). (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Options (F1 Pole Position). (GB)
    Options (F1 Pole Position). (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Warming up (Japanese). (GB)
    Warming up (Japanese). (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Training (F1 Pole Position). (GB)
    Training (F1 Pole Position). (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Course select (there are 17). (GB)
    Course select (there are 17). (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Japan. (GB)
    Japan. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Setting. (GB)
    Setting. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Customising. The Western version displays "gearbox" instead of "mission". (GB)
    Customising. The Western version displays "gearbox" instead of "mission". (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Engine. (GB)
    Engine. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Warming up... Monaco GP. (GB)
    Warming up... Monaco GP. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Le Tunnel... (GB)
    Le Tunnel... (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: German GP. Satoru Nakajima, the "expert". (This is not featured in the Western version.) (GB)
    German GP. Satoru Nakajima, the "expert". (This is not featured in the Western version.) (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Meanwhile in Germany... (GB)
    Meanwhile in Germany... (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Grand Prix mode. (GB)
    Grand Prix mode. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Input name. (GB)
    Input name. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Two season battle (91 and 92). (GB)
    Two season battle (91 and 92). (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Team 666. (GB)
    Team 666. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Western version. Different babe? Or just different hairstyle? (GB)
    Western version. Different babe? Or just different hairstyle? (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Phoenix street circuit. Bad times. (GB)
    Phoenix street circuit. Bad times. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Japanese version: Round 2 - Brazil (1991 Formula One season). All is fine. (GB)
    Japanese version: Round 2 - Brazil (1991 Formula One season). All is fine. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: However... in the Western version... Brazil = Round 1. Very odd? (GB)
    However... in the Western version... Brazil = Round 1. Very odd? (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: "Epson is a Japanese electronics company and one of the world's largest manufacturers of computer printers, information and imaging related equipment." (GB)
    "Epson is a Japanese electronics company and one of the world's largest manufacturers of computer printers, information and imaging related equipment." (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: 2nd. (GB)
    2nd. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Gimme some useful information sir. (GB)
    Gimme some useful information sir. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Qualifying. Cute race queen. (GB)
    Qualifying. Cute race queen. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Monaco GP again. (GB)
    Monaco GP again. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Qualifying results. You Suck! ... (there are 27 pilots trying to qualify.) (GB)
    Qualifying results. You Suck! ... (there are 27 pilots trying to qualify.) (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Starting grid. Pole Position for You Suck ... (there are "only" 16 places.) (GB)
    Starting grid. Pole Position for You Suck ... (there are "only" 16 places.) (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: About to enter the... Le Tunnel... (GB)
    About to enter the... Le Tunnel... (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: 1st! (GB)
    1st! (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: My password. Team 666 is succeeding. (GB)
    My password. Team 666 is succeeding. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Canada GP ... TAG Heuer (GB)
    Canada GP ... TAG Heuer (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Finishing a race. (GB)
    Finishing a race. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: "Goal in". (GB)
    "Goal in". (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Race results. What? I swear I was FAR ahead of the second... and etc. (GB)
    Race results. What? I swear I was FAR ahead of the second... and etc. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Drivers point. Jean Alesi has more points than me?!? ... (there are altogether 37 pilots.) (GB)
    Drivers point. Jean Alesi has more points than me?!? ... (there are altogether 37 pilots.) (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: British GP. Race day. (GB)
    British GP. Race day. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Pit?!? The race has not even started... (GB)
    Pit?!? The race has not even started... (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Anyway, a few minutes later... Pit in. (GB)
    Anyway, a few minutes later... Pit in. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Parts repair. (GB)
    Parts repair. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: Hurry up dudes! (GB)
    Hurry up dudes! (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: 3rd. (GB)
    3rd. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: ...Game Over! No more contract, bye bye. (GB)
    ...Game Over! No more contract, bye bye. (GB)
  • F1 Pole Position: After a "LONG journey"... Champion. Credits: "Programer" - Natsu System. (GB)
    After a "LONG journey"... Champion. Credits: "Programer" - Natsu System. (GB)

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Releases

PlatformReleasedRegionsPublishers
GB1992-08-11Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, United StatesVarie Corporation, Ubi Soft Entertainment Software

Barcodes

  • 0008888060987
  • 3307211005952
  • 4959020001299

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