I have heard people say the wheel is the only way to play, or they simply won't play with a controller, etc. Most of these people also argue that paddle shifters are better and such. Those two thoughts contradict each other.

Why, in the world, would a big wheel you turn to "simulate" a driving experience be better or more effective than the controller? Wouldn't the controller where you can granularly control steering and throttle inputs with your fingers be just about the ultimate expression of a more efficient control system?

Personally, I think yes. Also there's the aspect of being able to more precisely control things with your hands/fingers than your legs/feet. I use the triggers for gas and brake, and buttons for things that buttons make sense for. No issues with the controller whatsoever, and no interest in a $300-$500 "controller" that might incrementally make the experience better, but not actually improve game play or performance.

Does anyone think the various wheel setups make you better at the game or allow you to be better at the game? Just curious.

 

what were you expecting?

 

Honestly, i'm looking for the wheel without the paddle shifter and there is one with more of a sequential stick shift configuration. Those don't cost 300-500 but a mere $150 retail.. Go to logitech's site and look.

 

I just picked up a red one. Check your gifts

 

I have htat one

 

I want a gift!

I need me a racing whip for the racing race.

 

Just picked that one up from Amazon for $99 shipped

 

Can anyone outline the differences in steering options- Amateur vs Professional vs Simulation?

 

Sweet thanks man. Hopefully it comes through, people were complaining that they weren't getting their gifts. They would just go off into space and neither would have them.

 

I found the chaparal 2D last night, $12,000,000. hahahhaha

 

Isn't that they new Driving Force GT?

 

Thurstmaster T500 RS


http://www.gtplanet.net/first-pictur...-t500rs-wheel/

 

Ahhh - I thought the wheels to have were the G27 ($300 or so) or the Thunderthruster 5000 or whatever it's called ($500 or so).

Cool - I was just looking at one for $133. Are there different models? I definitely need to try one out before buying one. The only wheel I have liked so far was the MS one for Forza (the one that they recalled because it was catching on fire or something). It was nice. All others I have used were such crap I would MUCH rather use a controller. I would like to try one out, but I guess that's pretty hard unless you know someone and can borrow one for a day or so.

 

womb one of them has shift lights thats the higher version

 

I want the fan car lol