Torino 2006

All venues were modelled after their real counterparts.

Gameplay, as expected, requires more reflexes than the button-bashing of their Summer counterparts.

Alpine Skiing is a matter of skill and quick reflexes, as the player, other than set the direction, only has to choose when to crouch to gain speed (mostly in Downhill and Giant Slalom) and when to carve the snow for sharper turns (either to correct a bad trajectory or approach a tighter gate).

These events are based on a simplified version of the engine that power Ski Alpin 2006 , also by 49Games.

Unlike most other games that feature alpine skiing, the penalty for missing gate depends on the difficulty level chosen: on easy, six misses are allowed, three in medium and none on hard, each carrying a time penalty that depending on how well the player did can just affect the total score or mean losing a medal.

Ski Jump (also a simplified version of another game, RTL Skispringen 2006 ) requires the player to keep the balance while descending the hill, jumping at the correct time, counter the effect of the wind in the athletes' balance for maximum distance and then land in perfect telemark fashion.

Cross Country and Biathlon are relaxed disciplines where all that counts is keeping the best trajectory possible while looking out for straight paths that can be used for short sprints and downhill slopes that can be done while crouching, which allows greater speeds and lower fatigue accumulated from sprints and more hasty climbs.

Biathlon is pretty much the same as Cross Country, except it also include

Torino 2006 for Xbox is currently worth €6.73 loose, €7.97 complete in box, and €19.25 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Torino 2006 has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Torino 2006, loose is €6.73 and CIB is €7.97 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Torino 2006 is currently worth €6.73 loose, versus €5.84 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.