Rating: Summary: GREAT BUY! Review: I purchased my wheel back in August, since then i have had nothing but but great use out of it. I have tried all types of wheels before, some for gameing consoles, and a few for PC. this is the best Wheel i have ever used. The force feedback is great, and being able to adjust the force of it is even greater, and theres a button to turn Force Feedback on or off dureing a game. The software included is great, anything the wheel or pedals do you can customize completely, steering sensitivity, steering range, etc, etc. even pedals you can customize to your likeing. Monster Truck Maddness 2, the game included is alot of fun also, but there are so many games i have had so much fun with also(Collin Mcrae 2.0 is one of my favorits). All in all, if your looking for a wheel you cant go wrong with this, just make sure you have a computer desk you can clamp it on to.
Rating: Summary: NOT FOR WIN2000 Review: If you're buying this wheel with thoughts of using it with Win2000...Don't! You will not be happy with trying to set it up and Microsoft even admits that they don't support this wheel with Win2000. It was designed for Win98se and that is that. Seems really dumb on their part not to provide current drivers for this wheel. Some upgrade! I finally got the wheel to work, but without the Force Feedback. Wasted money.
Rating: Summary: FORGOT TO MENTION Review: INSTALLATION CAN BE A NIGHTMARE FOR XP.....THE PROMPTS ARE AMBIGOUS AND CONFUSING TO ME......IF YOU HAVE XP YOU NEED TO STOP SHORT AT A CERTAIN POINT OF INSTALLATION OR ELSE OU WON'T BE ABLE TO UNINSTALL......NOT PURE PLUG AND PLAY
Rating: Summary: not a sturdy wheel Review: just bought one of these wheels. had no problem installing software. after one day, the power cord does work anymore. no power to the wheel or pedals, gonna have to take the wheel back now. not going to get another one.
Rating: Summary: Good and Bad Review: The obvious: racing games are just more fun with wheels and pedals. If you play any racing game on a regular basis, you need to get a wheel. How does the Microsoft Force Feedback do? Here's the scoop. First, the setup. On my Windows ME box it took four attempts to get the steering wheel to register and the configuration software to load. I get checking the USB port with my Microsoft Sidewider game pad (which works perfectly) to make sure everything was ok. When I tried to load it on my Windows 2k box, it went on the first try. I guess its a hit or miss deal, but it could be frustrating to inexperienced users. Second, the included software. Monster Truck Madness 2 really (stinks). If you think "hey a free game, cool". Forgot about it. Really. The profile software, on the other hand, is very cool. Presets for some common games and the ability to tune things so when you switch games, you don't have to redo all of your settings. Third the forcefeed back. It is notchy and you can tell there are gears running the show (as opposed to cables and pulley on more expensive rigs) but its better than nothing and even enjoyable. Definatley worth the upgrade from a plain old wheel. Finally the wheel itself. It feels nice in your hands and the pedals stay put on the floor even when you're smashing the gas and brake in tight turns. Overall, you can't do better for the money, but you can do better.
Rating: Summary: This wheel rocks! Review: This wheel is a MUST have for every race fan out there! The only small drawback are the pedals. In one word: FANTASTIC!
Rating: Summary: A real driving pleasure Review: This wheel is better then most wheels I have tried becuase of its natural feel. It will take all of your racing and driver games to a whole new level. For all you Nascar Racing fans this wheel gives a great representation of the FEEL of racing.
Rating: Summary: Good for Entry Level Sim Racers Review: This wheel is ok if you have never raced a driving sim before. BUT, and a BIG BUT, if you are in it for precision driving, as required in titles such as Nascar Racing 2003 or F1, you better be prepared to pay a little more. I have found that with endless calibrations of the wheel, it still jumps side to side when near center. (ex: Straightaways, it will not hold straight)
Rating: Summary: DEAD WOBBLY Review: TOO WOBBLY AT STEERING CENTER, DEAD ZONE NOT NARROW ENOUGH.....FEELS LIKE THE SUSPENSION AND STEERING IS FALLING APART....NOT AS GOOD AS THRUSTMASTER FEEDBACK
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