Review: Anki Overdrive is the awesome DIY racer that could spell the end for Scalextric

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFd6cqzEkolNKGqMF2P8oJdcQIBr3s4JPeAVv3CU-i1ii8TE1nK78eJoZZSfCrDBDls0taQ8upeJtzmUP_MU9RHuAoSju7-RPbax0awQxafTvjM7ELuHREJLXrTtgv-zi8M68ILLwHO_E/s1600/Review-+Anki+Overdrive+is+the+awesome+DIY+racer+that+could+spell+the+end+for+Scalextric.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Review: Anki Overdrive is the awesome DIY racer that could spell the end for Scalextric" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFd6cqzEkolNKGqMF2P8oJdcQIBr3s4JPeAVv3CU-i1ii8TE1nK78eJoZZSfCrDBDls0taQ8upeJtzmUP_MU9RHuAoSju7-RPbax0awQxafTvjM7ELuHREJLXrTtgv-zi8M68ILLwHO_E/s640/Review-+Anki+Overdrive+is+the+awesome+DIY+racer+that+could+spell+the+end+for+Scalextric.jpg" title="Review: Anki Overdrive is the awesome DIY racer that could spell the end for Scalextric" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anki Overdrive is a little pricey – but a lot of fun</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> ANKI OVERDRIVE is the next generation of Scalextric-style racing – and we love it.</div> <section class="text-description"><ul> <li><em><span style="color: green;"><strong>Pros –</strong></span> Clever New Track Tech Means You Can Completely Customise Your Race, Dukes of Hazzard-esque Jumps, Weapon Upgrades</em></li> <li><em><span style="color: red;"><strong>Cons –</strong></span> Bit Pricey, Intelligent Cars Can Leave You Feeling Like a Backseat Driver in Your Own Race</em></li> </ul> </section><div style="text-align: justify;"> AnkiDrive first launched in 2014 and quickly became one of the most exciting toys of the year.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A year later – the smartphone-powered mini racers are BACK with the launch of Anki Overdrive.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Anki’s new invention comes with a slew of updates and tweaks but the biggest change comes in the form of the racer's all-new track tech.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Instead of last year’s mat-style speedway, which has just one configuration, the Anki Overdrive circuit can now be fully customised with separate pieces of track slotting together magnetically.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Anki has done a fabulous job with its new racing road and building a track across your takes mere minutes.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Inside the starter pack are 10 pieces of track which can create eight different circuit combinations.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> And, if you get bored of that, Anki is also selling extra track so your races can become as big as your house.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> These bonus packs include some very cool extras including lane crossings, bridges and even Dukes of Hazzard-style jumps.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Once you’ve built your ultimate customer track it’s time to race and here’s when things get exciting.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzTB0AVZ9J5Jr0S3wfKxd6IfP7_eAM14mmpYf59AHow0mA9CfaK76fJl3IxxwQ4VF7v6IFagY4nLunspEriwK9f4PKs-3riHsU3IlAVKxSpyeQxJ3rXmPbJSzIQA_CPvdrwSEpx5IMpRw/s1600/Review-+Anki+Overdrive+is+the+awesome+DIY+racer+that+could+spell+the+end+for+Scalextric+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Review: Anki Overdrive is the awesome DIY racer that could spell the end for Scalextric" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzTB0AVZ9J5Jr0S3wfKxd6IfP7_eAM14mmpYf59AHow0mA9CfaK76fJl3IxxwQ4VF7v6IFagY4nLunspEriwK9f4PKs-3riHsU3IlAVKxSpyeQxJ3rXmPbJSzIQA_CPvdrwSEpx5IMpRw/s640/Review-+Anki+Overdrive+is+the+awesome+DIY+racer+that+could+spell+the+end+for+Scalextric+3.jpg" title="Review: Anki Overdrive is the awesome DIY racer that could spell the end for Scalextric" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anki also sells additional cars and pieces of track – although this can quickly become expensive </td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">   </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTUqxvPhEcPQSgKGK5b-r9yGSTtXQLpAnVLO9Atn9Jg66X8TQB_t1L2_F3BqFr7rqNaqF75s6tbsro0MW7UxtNcgxFhQ1_-32_sAWdy7anPf7cx86-Bk-XC2iWUmlD8Sxt4wftHkpEYng/s1600/Review-+Anki+Overdrive+is+the+awesome+DIY+racer+that+could+spell+the+end+for+Scalextric+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Review: Anki Overdrive is the awesome DIY racer that could spell the end for Scalextric" border="0" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTUqxvPhEcPQSgKGK5b-r9yGSTtXQLpAnVLO9Atn9Jg66X8TQB_t1L2_F3BqFr7rqNaqF75s6tbsro0MW7UxtNcgxFhQ1_-32_sAWdy7anPf7cx86-Bk-XC2iWUmlD8Sxt4wftHkpEYng/s640/Review-+Anki+Overdrive+is+the+awesome+DIY+racer+that+could+spell+the+end+for+Scalextric+2.jpg" title="Review: Anki Overdrive is the awesome DIY racer that could spell the end for Scalextric" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The starter kit is a little expensive at £149, but has more than enough components for your races</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> All the cars are intelligent and powered by your smartphone or tablet.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Each mini motor is packed with a tiny computer and camera that recognises player-built courses, mapping tracks at 500 data points per second. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This technology allows you to race against your mates or take on the test of beating artificially intelligent drivers.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> And the racing doesn’t stop there as the Anki app allows you to upgrade your supercars with hundreds of new virtual weapons, upgrades and special items for all-out vehicular mayhem.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This gives Anki Overdrive plenty of longevity as the more you win, the better your cars become.</div> <object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,47,0" height="378" id="flashObj" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="flashVars" value="videoId=4542643431001&playerID=2538956444001&playerKey=AQ~~,AAACT2hWexE~,QV-ElXQT89XEkLQHlpWPz_5DAA2-uG70&domain=embed&dynamicStreaming=true" /><param name="base" value="http://admin.brightcove.com" /><param name="seamlesstabbing" value="false" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="swLiveConnect" value="true" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashVars="videoId=4542643431001&playerID=2538956444001&playerKey=AQ~~,AAACT2hWexE~,QV-ElXQT89XEkLQHlpWPz_5DAA2-uG70&domain=embed&dynamicStreaming=true" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" width="640" height="378" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" swLiveConnect="true" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed></object> <section class="text-description">Anki Overdrive could be the toy everyone wants this Christmas. However, you will need deep pockets to fully enjoy it.</section><section class="text-description">Firstly, to race against other people you’ll each need a decent smartphone or tablet.</section><section class="text-description">Then there’s the price of the starter kit which will set you back a rather hefty £149 – prices for extra track and cars start from £9.99.</section><section class="text-description"> </section><section class="text-description">Other than the price our only criticism of Anki Overdrive is you don’t always feel entirely in control of the cars.</section><section class="text-description">Because they learn how to get around the track you don’t have to steer the cars and they even know how fast to head into corners.</section><section class="text-description">This reduces the skill level although it does give you more time to take aim at the competition with your virtual weapons.</section><section class="text-description">However, if you splash the cash Anki Overdrive is fast, furious and a whole lot of fun.</section>

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