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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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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Race Pro Review

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(More customer reviews)I LOVE this game. I love racing in general. I watch Formula 1, ALMS, LMS, SCCA Racing, WTCC, and Rallying. Forza Motorsport 2 provided me with my racing fix on 360 for a long time, but RACE Pro replaces it almost completely.

RACE Pro is about one thing: racing. Don't expect to be able to buy new wheels, turbos, or cams for your car. Don't expect to be able to apply custom paint jobs or sell cars in an auction house. Don't even expect to take place in online tournaments (unless they are organized by a fan community) or play split screen.

DO expect to have realistic physics (seriously). DO expect to have a BLAST racing online. DO expect to be punished for any mistake you make when you have all assists off.

Overall, this game replaces Forza in the "I want to race online against my friends" catagory (thankfully, I have a group of friends who also have the game - racing against them is obviously more enjoyable than racing strangers). Unfortunately, it does NOT replace Forza in the "polished game I can have fun with when I'm not online" catagory. In RACE Pro there are only two reasons why anyone would want to race the AI: To unlock achievements and to unlock cars. In Forza, you really don't want to race the AI either... but at least you can have a slightly less-boring time doing it (you can rank up in career mode, and the types of races are muchmore diverse and interesting). But to me, there is no denying that the physics and actual racing are better in RACE Pro. For example, you can rub without spinning instantly (like in Forza) but if you hit someone on the wrong way, you both will end up in the wall - the way it should be. The tire model is fantastic, and the way the game treats braking without ABS is 100 times better than Forza's system. These are just small examples - you really need to experience this game (WITH A WHEEL!!!) for yourself to appreciate it.

The Good:
-Awesome physics
-Racing is great
-Microsoft Wheel is implemented beautifully (almost - see cons) - you don't have to struggle to be fast with it like in Forza
-Interior/Cockpit view
-Diverse range of race cars
-Sound effects are awesome
-Flag Rules! Both offline AND online!
-Qualifying rounds! Again, both offline and online.
-Cool lobby system. It's like NASCAR 09: you join a room and enter a pre-race practice mode where you can drive the track, adjust your setup back in the garage, and then head back out to check how your changes affect your lap time. The host can choose when to end the practice session and move on to qualifying (or skip to the race if he has qualifying off).
-My favorite console racing game I've ever played

The Bad:
-So far, the online service is kind of lame. Sometimes you randomly lose connection to the host and you are booted back to the main menu. Adding to the frustration, if the host goes off the track and gets frustrated, they sometimes just quit - closing the entire game for everyone else. Hopefully a patch can fix at least the game drops.
-Force feedback is very weak with the wheel. This doesn't seem to be a constant problem for everyone - some people report that their feedback is fine, and others, like me, feel amost nothing. Some people don't have any feedback. This seems to me like a bug in the way the wheel and the game see each other, but who knows. If you have a modified MS Wheel where you can adjust the FF level right there on the wheel, then you should be fine - but for the rest of us, you can adjust pretty much every parameter of the racing wheel in game EXCEPT for force feedback (so we're SOL).
-Graphics are pretty meh. I wouldn't say the game looks worse than Forza but it doesn't look better (except for Cockpit View! That makes everything look amazing - seriously).

That's it! If you are expect GRID, don't buy this. If you are looking for a sim, buy this.

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RACE Pro recreates a breathtaking reality giving gamers the ultimate racing simulation experience so that nothing gets closer to the action and thrill of professional car racing.RACE Pro provides unrivalled realism and deep immersion into the racing world through ultra realistic car models and official FIA championships and tracks. RACE Pro offers a wealth of cars ranging from 200 to over 1000 horse power, as well as a host of championships including WTCC (World Touring Car Championship), Formula 3000 and Formula BMW. Gamers and racing fans alike will experience the thrill of racing these powerful cars on 13 real life tracks covering all continents, of which Macau, Porto and Pau are city tracks exclusive to RACE Pro, and US tracks Laguna Seca and Road America are brand new to SimBin fans.

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FORZA MOTORSPORT 3 Review

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(More customer reviews)i thought i was getting a great deal on a game...oops...turns out i was paying full price for a book, plus apo shipping cost.still not a bad deal becaulse i cant get it here in iraq. the book is very good. it reviews the tracks and car upgrades and what not...i use it as a quick referance when isueing a challange to my roomate...

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Game Overview:Whether it's an exotic sports car like the new Audi R8 V10 a classic American muscle car like the Ford GT or a hot Asian import like the Nissan 370Z everyone has a dream car. Now you can drive that dream with Turn 10's latest racing epic. Launching this October exclusively for Xbox 360 Forza Motorsport 3 unites the racing game genre making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of the world's most exotic and exquisite cars. Live the most realistic racing experience ever as you take the wheel of more than 400 of the most-beloved cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe. With breathtaking HD graphics and the most advanced vehicle performance modeling in a video game Forza Motorsport 3 includes a host of driving assists and adjustable skill levels to make the game a gripping pick-up-and-play experience for audiences of all ages and skill levels.Features:Maps for every track - Each track is broken down with turns detailed to give players the best racing line and an edge over the competition.Tuning how to - Continuing our Forza 2 guide tradition the tuning section will be upgraded to give players the info they need to tune their car to top condition.Unlock info - There are over 300 cars in the game and Prima tells how to collect them all.Pro Tips! - A long-time competitor and founder of an international Forza virtual racing league will be revealing his strategies for all things Forza!Pages: 240.Platforms: Xbox 360.Format: VIDEO GAME ACCESSORIES Genre:STRATEGY GUIDES Age:050694408378 UPC:050694408378 Manufacturer No:9780761563389

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