Super Aguri F1's Anthony Davidson stopped off in London on Thursday to help launch the 'Formula One Championship Edition' game for the Playstation 3.

Davidson was joined by ITV F1's Martin Brundle and Radio 5 Live pit-lane reporter, Holly Samos, as Sony Computer Entertainment unveiled its latest F1 game, which will be available in the shops in the UK towards the end of this month, when the PS3 hits the shelves.

Speaking at the do, Davidson, who is a big fan of such games, noted that he has been 'blown away' by this latest offering: "Keeping up with the latest technology has always been one of my favourite past times and playing computer games offers an enjoyable way to relax away from the track. The advancements made to Playstation 3 have blown me away," he confirmed.

"The level of detail and advanced graphics are obvious improvements, but the way the cars handle compared to the track-going equivalent have exceeded all my expectations. I do use Playstation games to get familiar with the circuits, so the advances made on the PS3 make it even more useful to simulate the driving experience in greater detail and realism."

Graeme Ankers, Sony Computer Entertainment game director of the 'Formula One Championship Edition', meanwhile believes that the game is one of 'most realistic depictions of the sport ever seen'.

"Our exclusive relationship with Formula One Management Ltd and the F1 teams has helped deliver a totally new consumer game experience that combines the power of Playstation 3 with the exhilaration and spectacle of Formula One. Short of pulling on gloves and a helmet this is as close to being in the driver's seat as you're going to get," he added.

For the record, the Sony Playstation 3 will be available in the shops in the UK from March 23 and will retail for around £425. The 'Formula One Championship Edition' game will cost £39.99.