Universal Racing Wheel Review

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(More customer reviews)I have long searched and I mean LONG searched for a good racing wheel and this is it. I have personally tried out almost every wheel and pedals on this site and this one is far superior to all. It has sensitivity tuning so you can customize it to your own needs and has easy button remapping at the press of a button. Some people who own this product refuse to spend the 5 minutes needed to read the simple instructions and correctly tune it for each game. It now even comes with instructions specifically on how to set it for Gran Turismo 3 on the PS2, undoubtedly the greatest consol racing sim ever.Many things make this a great buy:
First of all, it has digital and analog modes, so it can be used on almost any game, Playstation or Playstation 2, despite what this site says.
It can be fully callibrated for sensitivity and dead-band.
It has suction cups for hard surfaces and retractable leg supports for comfortable lap placement.
It has all of the standard playstation buttons, plus a very nice shifter and two-way butterfly buttons mounted on the back of the wheel, which are great for Formula One shifting.
On the main body there is an LCD guage that measures accelorator throttle. (very cool)
The pedals have rubber pads that keep them in place during the most abusive acceleration, though it is little needed because of the vertical vector pedal collumns that change the center of gravity to keep it in place. There is a foot rest on the side for when you are not braking and the pedals have grip textures to keep your feet from unwantedly sliding off.
Everything is very durrable and can widstand lots of abuse unless you are bent on breaking shifter with unnecissarily hard shifting habbits, though trust me, I have only heard of one breaking and everyone else seems quite happy.
Very comfortable grip.
Even though this is the best wheel I have ever used, it is still not perfect. The wheel is a little to small, and does not turn 900 degrees like a real car (few game wheels do this anyway), though it makes turning a little easier. Sometimes when you set the shifter it also remaps the up or down d-pad buttons, but they are not used during raceing and can be easily set right when needed. Some people complain that the leg-wells are to close together, but it is more snug than tight and does not hinder lower leg movement, so there is no difference in use of the pedals. As I have said, this is the best wheel and pedals I have ever used other than that of my own car and it is worth your money. If you dont happen to like it then you obviously have not used some of the junk out there and you can return it anyway. Have fun!

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MAD CATZ UNIVERSAL GAME SYSTEM MC2 RACING WHEEL WITH PEDALS

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Rgt Force Feedback Pro Clutch Edition Wheel Review

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(More customer reviews)My son gave me the RGT for my birthday.He likes his Logitech Momo but was unable to find one for me at a decent price.

The RGT wheel and pedals are well constructed and function properly, for the most part.The driver setup went so fast I thought something was wrong, so I did it again.You need to understand that "Control Panel" means the ThrustMaster Control Panel, not Windows'.The device driver for Win7 64-bit is in beta.The Test Effects section does not work.Watch out when you power up the wheel.It WILL immediately rotate lock-to-lock with all of its considerable force.

Response of the wheel in Live for Speed and iRacing is immediate and accurate.My main beef is the notchiness that the force feedback motor provides.It distracts from the precision driving experience.By fiddling with the "Control Panel" and game Controller settings, I was able to minimize that effect.

My old wheel is a Traxxas Free Wheel Racing Controller.It looks like an RC car transmitter.Actually, it's a PC game port version of their RC car wheel with nothing in the antenna hole.It is extremely quick and accurate for steering, throttle/brake and shifting but lacks other buttons and hat features.Also, I found no game ports that support Win7 64-bit.My times with the RGT are still worse than my times with the Traxxas.

My only other complaint with the RGT is that the pedals are pretty close together for my big feet.The clutch and shifter add a nice touch of realism to the games.However, if you forget to clutch when you stop, the engine goes to idle anyway rather than stalling.That may be a function of the games rather than the controller.I have not tried the analog paddles for throttle and brake yet.

Finally, the clamp seems strong enough but the wheel wobbled slightly forward and back when tightened down on my desk top.By moving 2 of the adhesive-backed rubber feet from directly under the clamp to positions closer to the flange that fits against the edge of the desk, I completely eliminated the wobble.

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Exclusive "5 axes" modes: wheel accelerator brake clutch and handbrake3 large robust aluminum pedals10 function actions buttons on wheelExclusive force button on the wheelOversized tube full rubber grip and 270turning angleMetal axis and ball-bearing steering mechanism2 "Sequential Shifter System" options: 1 full-size sequential gearshift stick and 2 new reinforced wheel-mounted sequential leversSystem requires: PC USB (USB1 or USB 2) and Windows 98 SE ME 2000 XP or Vista

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XL20 Xlerator Regular Adjustable Stand for Logitech G25/27 Review

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(More customer reviews)I already owned the 360 wheel stand from Xlerator and have been using this new one with my Fanatec Porsche 911 wheel for 2 weeks now.

This stand is perfect if you play on a couch and want maximum stability:
- no matter what level of force feedback you select, the stand never moves thanks to the 2 contact points on the floor and the 2 contact points on the couch. There's no forward sliding either, even on carpet (the contact points have rubber caps).
- the gear stick attachment is very sturdy (so much better than fanatec's default design with those 2 flimsy rods).
- the whole thing folds up instantly when you need to get up. Once vertical it's pretty stable and won't topple easily (esp if you own the heavier metallic pedal set).
- when it comes to storage space, you really can't make anything tighter than this.
- it just takes seconds to take the stand out of the closest and set it up. You can tape all the wires between the wheel/pedals/stick to the frame itself, so the only thing that's hanging is the power cord.

Short of setting up a full cockpit, that's simply the best solution.

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This is the new XL20 Regular Xlerator Wheel Stand for the Logitech G25 and G27 steering wheels. Redesigned from the ground up from the regular stand. This stand has an extra stand-up leg for greater stability while standing up. New adapter plate that bolts wheel and shifter to the stand. New larger pedal pan that accepts larger pedals with clutch and still fold up for easy storage. New clamps that hold stand better than push button. Regular stand has adjustable lap bar extension legs like the Big Boy stand. Stand is made from 1" 16ga steel tubing, sheet metal and 3/16" flat steel. Stands are powder coated gloss black for a long lasting durable finish. Stand is fully adjustable for leg length and lap bar height. Lap bar width is 18 ½" inside and will fit up to 6'2" and 220lbs, over that size and you will need the XL21 Big Boy Stand that will go up to 6'4" and 290-300lbs. These stands are hand made in the USA and are very cool. Will be available in very limited quantities. If out of stock please check back.

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Logitech G25 Racing Wheel Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm not an eloquent guy, and certainly not a frequent Amazon reviewer, but I just thought I'd clear up questions if anyone else is in the same boat I was (PS3 owner looking for a wheel).

I love driving sims for PS2, and thought the G25 would be a great way to get my dad to play some games too. I wasn't sure how the G25 would work with the PS3, but lo, it's flawless. Hooked up via USB, the wheel can fully mimic the function of the Driving Force Pro, so Gran Turismo and ToCA give you everything they've got. It also has a lot of future potential with the Gated gearbox and clutch-pedal that most current games don't use. The only reason you might keep a sixaxis handy is for the "home" button to quit to the XMB (ps3 OS).

"Feedback" is an understatement, as the word makes me think of the N64 rumble-pack. Most of you potential buyers are already aware of the wheel pulling you out of turns, or giving enough feedback so you know just when you're about to lose grip through a corner. But the G25 can be so subtle that it almost creates a "3D" feedback map. I'm not sure how to explain it, but when your in-game left rear tire hits a rumble strip, it feel like that specific tire has really hit a rumble strip. I have no idea how they do this with just two force motors in the G25.

In any event, the quality of the road-response is absolutely worth the price, which is already pretty decent here with free shipping. The DFP was tempting, as I've tried it on a PS2, but this wheel is much more subtle, much better looking, and will be the gold-standard for future driving games. No regrets here, just a happy father-son bonding experience and less wear on our real-world cars.

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Real metal. Real leather. Real racing. Premium materials. Hand-crafted components. A team of racing fanatics dedicated to providing the most realistic driving experience possible. With the G25 Racing Wheel, Logitech is taking sim racing controls to the next level, and we'd like you to come along for the ride.The G25's unique dual-motor force feedback transmission delivers powerful, high-fidelity force effects to the hand-stitched leather wheel, so you can feel under-and oversteer before you're on the barrier.

Sit down, turn off the lights, and crank up the sound. You're not playing games anymore; with the G25, you're racing.


Features:

Six-speed shifter with push-down reverse gear
Choose exactly the right gear for the turn. Plus a leather-wrapped shift knob so you can drive in style! Sequential shift mode
Provides backward compatibility. Logitech's exclusive carpet grip system
Holds fast to the carpet to provide a realistic driving experience. Dual-motor force feedback
The mechanism is smooth, quiet, and powerful. Stainless steel gas, brake, and clutch pedals
Eliminates flex from the pedals, so you can brake and accelerate with more precision. The clutch pedal makes heel-and-toe downshifting possible, keeping your gear changes quick and your RPMs high. 11" leather-wrapped steering wheel rim
With the 900-degree wheel rotation and hand-stitched leather, the wheel providesa realistic driving experience.
System Requirements:

PC with Pentium processor or compatible
256 MB RAM
20 MB of available hard disk space
CD-ROM drive
USB port
Windows XP or Windows Vista

or

PlayStation 2 or PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system
Games that support Logitech Force Feedback

Package Contents:

Logitech G25 Racing Wheel (steering wheel)
Shifter module
Gas, brake, and clutch pedals
Power supply
Software CD-ROM
User documentation
1-year limited warranty

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Logitech MOMO Force Feedback Racing Wheel Review

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(More customer reviews)One of the most impressive things about this wheel is that within 10 minutes of removing it from the box, I had it installed on my computer and was using it in a game.Logitech scores again with rock solid software that is easy to install and use.
Once I started to use it, the other good parts about the wheel became apparent within a very brief amount of time.
FORM FACTOR:Compared to other force feedback wheels, this takes up a surprisingly small abount of desk real estate.Once clamped onto a desk, the unit only takes up a 7 inch by 14 inch area of space.The clamping mechanism is notable for not extending very far below the desk.This means there is less for you to bump your legs on and it makes it possible to clamp it in a wider variety of locations.
PEDALS: In my previous wheels, the pedal unit would slide all over the place on my wood floors.This unit, though has a big enough base that there is absolutely no sliding whatsover.In addition, there is a little traction device you can turn on, so that on carpet, the base will stick even more.
FORCE FEEDBACK: To set up the wheel, you can use the default Windows Game Controller set up.Force feedback can be set from 0-150% strength.For my game, Rally Trophy, I found that anything greater than 20% was too strong and I ended up using 14%.This is a sign of quality, because it indicates that the wheel has a full range of power available.The fact that at 14% power, the wheel delivered a nice range of subtle in-game effects proves to me that this wheel has been put together solidly.
This wheel met all my expectations and for me was a MAJOR step up from the little game pad I was using.It has taken me about 2 days to really get the hang of driving with it, but now that I have figured out the right settings, there is really no comparison.Before I was just goofing around with a video game.Now it feels like I am actually using an advanced driving simulator.Very cool!

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Turbocharge your driving with the authentic feel and precision performance of the Logitech MOMO force-feedback racing wheel. Designed by the racing professionals at MOMO, the full-rubber wheel, stick shifter, and racing pedals feel just like the real thing. And with advanced force-feedback technology, you'll experience the road like never before. Strap yourself in and drive into the action!
The Logitech MOMO racing wheel is compatible with PCs running Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP, with an available USB port.

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Logitech WingMan Formula Force GP Wheel with Pedals Review

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(More customer reviews)The product arrived in 2 days in good order.It is a good quality wheel with a good feel.The pedals are large enough and well spaced.The wheel comes with an installation CD and a bundled game. The biggest problem I had was during installation.At one point it asks for you to insert the Windows '98 CD into the drive.My Dell computer did not include this CD so I was stuck without a necessary driver.After some time searching the internet, I was able to get the driver and complete the installation. Once over this hurdle, everything went well.The wheel is easy to set up and it works with all the games I have tried.The 6 buttons are easy to program for shifting gears, lights, horn or whatever you wish.By the end of the day the whole family was engrossed in Need For Speed - High Stakes. The force feedback experienced with most games is amazing!You will feel bumps and turns and other cars hitting you.One thing to note is that if you have a heavy foot, the pedals may slide away from you, even on carpet. I have not used other force feedback wheels but I could definitely recommend this one an excellent option!

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With Logitech's WingMan Formula Force GP Wheel with Pedals, you can experience what really happens on the racetrack. The force-feedback steering wheel lets you feel the road, bumps, walls, and crashes. The custom-designed wheel shape includes rubber handgrips for comfort and precise steering control. Two wheel-mounted gear shifters allow for quick gear changes while staying in control. Four programmable buttons provide easy control of car functions and view changes. The space-saving console design takes up minimal room on your desktop and holds the wheel tight and secure with a dual clamping. The WingMan Formula Force GP Wheel includes realistic gas and brake pedals mounted on a weighted base and a nonslip, textured floorboard to provide your feet with better traction and to prevent slippage. The WingMan Formula Force GP Wheel requires a USB connection and works on the PC platform.

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Nintendo Wii GT Pro Series Driving Wheel Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered 2 of them.One was fine, the other came with a missing peice.They both still work great.

I acctualy prefer the black wheel to the official Wii wheel.

The break in the top of the wheel, makes using the optical part of the controller way easier than it is with the wii wheel.

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Add a new dimension to your Wii GT Pro Series racing game with the specially designed GT Pro Series Wheel. Made of durable plastic material, you can now play any Wiimote enabled racing games without worrying about breaking your Wiimote. The GT Pro Series Wheel is a must have any Wii racing games.

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