Whats the difference between XL and 2097?

[viper]

I am still unsure of difference between Wipeout 2097 and XL, is it simply to do with PAL/NTSC? Or is XL the PC version?

Can you play multiplay with the PC of Wipout 2097? That would be cool, although I don't actually own a copy I would like one, but I can't find it anywhere.

One more thing, I always considered the voices, for the weapons etc, were better in 2097 than any of the other games. Anyone else thign that?

[Myke_AG_Sys™]

2097 is the PAL version
XL is the NTSC version

I don't think there's any gameplay differences and I don't know why the PC version was marketed as XL. The PC version used the 3Dfx engine so it had smooth textures. I believe you could also have network games. I have a friend who has a PC version of Wipeout. I was quite surprised when I found this. I prefered the voice in 2097 but it wasn't perfect.

Myke.

[JABBERJAW]

actually, the 2097 version is much floatier, and this does affect gameplay somewhat

[Vasudeva]

I believe there are musical differences as well.

Peace,
V.