I am buying a new Steering wheel i have got three options to choose from
that i like which would you choose. 1.Microsoft Sidewinder Force
feedback.
2.Thrustmaster Formula Force GT .
3.Saitek R4.
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Bought one and I really like it. Great feel to it and a very good clamp
that even works on my very non-standard desk setup. I leave the FF
effects on even in non-FF games because it allows for the adjusting of
the wheel tension.
Not out yet, but I almost waited on it.
Looks like a TOTAL piece of junk. I am *REALLY* disappointed in this
wheel as I own a Saitek X36 throttle/joystick combo and thought that this
would be a quality piece of equipment. It feels *very* cheaply made and
the design is reminiscent of a Fisher-Price toy for your kids. It was
poorly designed and thought out and I am totally distraught over it, but
I am now a happy MS Sidewinder FF wheel owner instead.
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Rob
Ill wait for Thrustmaster Nascar Digital, digital precision and usb conn,
with no force feedback (gpl is hard enough to start fighting with the wheel
either, and BTW is cheaper)
Caracas, Venezuela
ohhhhhhh,...yes...I want it....I want it. Only problem will be slipping it
into house. Gotta get rid of the Sprint and GP1 first....to many
controllers makes wife curious in a bad way.
>Ill wait for Thrustmaster Nascar Digital, digital precision and usb conn,
>with no force feedback (gpl is hard enough to start fighting with the wheel
>either, and BTW is cheaper)
> I am buying a new Steering wheel i have got three options to choose from
> that i like which would you choose. 1.Microsoft Sidewinder Force
> feedback.
> 2.Thrustmaster Formula Force GT .
> 3.Saitek R4.
I've heard good things about Logitech's new wheel.
It's advertised in the latest games mags.
Apparently the release date is 20th Nov.
I have the Microsoft one. I couldn't wait :)
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~ Mark
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It sure is cheap...
I opened one up at Best Buy, and could not believe they were attempting
to charge $199 (same as the MSFFW) for it.
One look at the ratchet teeth on the pedals was enough for me.
It's tagline is that it uses the Microsoft FF system. Why not get the
MS and have a well built wheel at the same time, at the same price!
-Larry
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> Looks like a TOTAL piece of junk. I am *REALLY* disappointed in this
> wheel as I own a Saitek X36 throttle/joystick combo and thought that this
> would be a quality piece of equipment. It feels *very* cheaply made and
> the design is reminiscent of a Fisher-Price toy for your kids. It was
> poorly designed and thought out and I am totally distraught over it, but
> I am now a happy MS Sidewinder FF wheel owner instead.
