Interact V3 Racing Wheel

Rating:
Summary: Did not work with Windows 98
Review: This is a good product, but it did not include a Windows 98 driver -- not good. I was already unhappy with Windows 98, so this was the clincher. I went back to Windows 95. This, of course, meant rebuilding my PC from scratch, but I have done this before so it was not a huge problem for me. Then the V3 racing wheel installed just fine and does actually work very nicely, especially for the price. I assume Interact will create a driver for Windows 98, if they have not already.

Rating:
Summary: great joystick
Review: this joystick is very good because you can play with the wheel and with the pad is for car games and normal games and it works with windows 98

Rating:
Summary: Horrible!
Review: This was the first wheel I got, and man, I tell you, it's horrible. Please don't waste your money. There are several bad points. 1) The mounting system. Whoever thought up that idea wasn't very smart. 2) The pedals. The springs go bad in them in about 2 weeks. 3) The overall durability of the wheel. Mine broke after about 3 months. I got another one, and it broke too. I finally said enough and bought a Logitech Wingman Formula Force GP.

Rating:
Summary: DON'T BUY THIS!
Review: Trust me, you don't want this wheel. I have one. It's inoperable. Yeah, for a little while, it worked great. A little while meaning about 2 weeks. So far, I've had to take mine back for a replacement twice. The manager at the store I purchased it from told me he wouldn't be able to replace it for me again, and that I would have to deal with the manufacturer after this. They also said that every one of the units they sold, had come back. The thing is a piece of junk. Have no doubts about it, the V3 Wheel WILL BREAK. First of all, my unit was used by adults ONLY. It's not like I had a bunch of little kids messing with it. The first one I had broke at the stopping point at the far feft and right sides, so that the wheel turned all the way around. Needless to say, it was completely useless and the moment that happened. The second one I had must've had a bad solder connection somewhere. The user controlled item, (car, plane...whatever) would for no apparent reason, and without warning, turn sharply one way or the other. Even with the wheel centered, and no one touching it. The third and final unit,(the one I now have)has just recently become useless as well as the first two. The pedals do not work any more. In testing and calibrating, and finally, reinstalling the drivers for it, I've found that the pedals are sending no signal. The cables are fine...the connections are fine...all is well except for these stupid pedals(which are WAY too close together, anyway. Wait til you have to use both the brake and gas when you can't just go full throttle. You'll be hitting both of the pedals at the same time. I promise. Plus the pedal box slides all over the place.) Bottom line: It's all plastic, and unless you'll only be using it about once a month, you better count on replacing it like underwear and socks... Alan and Monica

Rating:
Summary: Get the Playstation Version
Review: Well, It seems most of the problems with this wheel, with one person's exception, lie in the software. I bought a V3 for playstation about a year and a half ago, and it's been through quite a bit since I got it (I'm 18 and I have had a lot of friends over) and it still works like a champ. In my opinion, it's a good, cheap, durable wheel that can take a beating. But maybe the PC version is made of lighter materials. So... I guess what I'm saying is go out and get the Playstation version.