Don't mean to start a big argument here, but I'd like some opinions as to
what the best value for money wheel/pedal set is at the moment. I'm
looking to buy one for the first time (for PC, this is), and would like
something of good quality that isn't going to break, and which is good to
use, but not spend a fortune. I guess force feedback would be nice, too,
but I have absolutely no idea what effect this has on the cost, since I
see very few of them here in Australia.
thanks,
Andrew
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Hi Andrew,
It really depends how much money you want to spend on a wheel. The best
solid cheap wheel available I believe is still the Thrustmaster T2 (around
$100 in Australia). This wheel is extremely solid and will go for years. I
have just upgraded to Guillemot Ferrari Force Feedback from my T2 which I
brought since Grand Prix 2 came out.
With the T2 as it is so cheep there are a few things that break. The main
thing being the pedal springs. However these can be replaced and
Thrustmaster in Oz will send you out the springs for free. The other
annoyance with the T2 is the Potentiometer. This after awhile starts to
become dirty and doesn't respond very well. This is fixed however with a
dose of WD-40 which keeps the potentiometer clean.
The best value force feedback wheel I believe is the Guillemot Ferrari Force
Feedback Racing wheel. This is not because I have one but because for the
money $250 AUD it is $50 cheaper than the others plus has more buttons.
Allan Harrison
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> Don't mean to start a big argument here, but I'd like some opinions as to > what the best value for money wheel/pedal set is at the moment. I'm > looking to buy one for the first time (for PC, this is), and would like > something of good quality that isn't going to break, and which is good to > use, but not spend a fortune. I guess force feedback would be nice, too, > but I have absolutely no idea what effect this has on the cost, since I > see very few of them here in Australia. > thanks, > Andrew > +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ > + PhD Student | + > | Research Concentration in Speech, | Just when you think something is | > + Audio and Video Technology | idiot-proof, somebody builds a + > | QUT, AUSTRALIA | better idiot. | > +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+At the low-cost entry-level end of the spectrum, I'd presonally
recommend either the Logitech Wingman (non-FF), or the
Thrustmaster/Guillemot NASCAR Sprint (not the Charger -- the Sprint's
pedals are very nice, while the Charger lacks in the pedal department).
I've also heard some good things about the new Saitek (R200?) wheel, but
I haven't had any hands-on time with one myself.
Since you're in Australia, TSW is probably out for you, but that would
be my wheel of choice if you had a few dollars to spend and wanted
something that was smooth, accurate, and bulletproof.
-- JB
> Hi Andrew,
> It really depends how much money you want to spend on a wheel. The best
> solid cheap wheel available I believe is still the Thrustmaster T2 (around
> $100 in Australia). This wheel is extremely solid and will go for years. I
> have just upgraded to Guillemot Ferrari Force Feedback from my T2 which I
> brought since Grand Prix 2 came out.
> With the T2 as it is so cheep there are a few things that break. The main
> thing being the pedal springs. However these can be replaced and
> Thrustmaster in Oz will send you out the springs for free. The other
> annoyance with the T2 is the Potentiometer. This after awhile starts to
> become dirty and doesn't respond very well. This is fixed however with a
> dose of WD-40 which keeps the potentiometer clean.
> The best value force feedback wheel I believe is the Guillemot Ferrari Force
> Feedback Racing wheel. This is not because I have one but because for the
> money $250 AUD it is $50 cheaper than the others plus has more buttons.
as to
> > what the best value for money wheel/pedal set is at the moment. I'm
> > looking to buy one for the first time (for PC, this is), and would like
> > something of good quality that isn't going to break, and which is good to
> > use, but not spend a fortune. I guess force feedback would be nice, too,
> > but I have absolutely no idea what effect this has on the cost, since I
> > see very few of them here in Australia.
> > thanks,
> > Andrew
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> Allan Harrison > > Don't mean to start a big argument here, but I'd like some opinionsAndrew,
We have one of the best wheels in the world right here in Oz !!!
See for yourself !!!!
http://www.technobyte.com.au/Advantage1/Default.htm
Rob
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> Don't mean to start a big argument here, but I'd like some opinions as to > what the best value for money wheel/pedal set is at the moment. I'm > looking to buy one for the first time (for PC, this is), and would like > something of good quality that isn't going to break, and which is good to > use, but not spend a fortune. I guess force feedback would be nice, too, > but I have absolutely no idea what effect this has on the cost, since I > see very few of them here in Australia. > thanks, > Andrew > +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ > + PhD Student | + > | Research Concentration in Speech, | Just when you think something is | > + Audio and Video Technology | idiot-proof, somebody builds a + > | QUT, AUSTRALIA | better idiot. | > +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+I have the Saitek R4 force feedback wheel. http://www.saitek.com
I bought it to replace my T1 !
It installed without a hassle
Excellent clamping to the desk.
Pedals are a bit light so they sometime move around but that can be fixed
with a bit of thought.
6 buttons (f1 style paddles, gear shift [up and down], and two on the
steering wheel)
I use the paddles for look left and look right in GPL
If feels solid and uses Microsoft Force Feed Back Technology, so hopefully
it will stay compatible for a while to come.
It cost $250 at Games wizards in Sydney
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> Don't mean to start a big argument here, but I'd like some opinions as to > what the best value for money wheel/pedal set is at the moment. I'm > looking to buy one for the first time (for PC, this is), and would like > something of good quality that isn't going to break, and which is good to > use, but not spend a fortune. I guess force feedback would be nice, too, > but I have absolutely no idea what effect this has on the cost, since I > see very few of them here in Australia. > thanks, > Andrew > +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ > + PhD Student | + > | Research Concentration in Speech, | Just when you think something is | > + Audio and Video Technology | idiot-proof, somebody builds a + > | QUT, AUSTRALIA | better idiot. | > +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+Andrew,
the Advantage 1 is a great wheel.
see http://www.technobyte.com.au/Advantage1/Default.htm
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Todd Norbury
Norbury Technologies
