steering wheel with shifter and clutch xbox

ianofitz · 22-10-2011 12:36pm #1

sorry guys, this has probably been asked loads of times,

i am looking for a racing wheel with accelerator, brake, clutch and shifter. im aware of the website fantec.com but its a bit pricey. was wondering if any body knew of anyone whos selling one? new or used, but not too expensive

thanks, ianofitz

galwaytt · 24-10-2011 10:06am

...I'm on the cusp of doing the same. Looking at the Logitech site, it doesn't say that the G27 is xBox compatible - is it ??

See here: http://www.logitech.com/en-roeu/gaming/wheels/devices/5184

ianofitz · 24-10-2011 5:40pm

ive been told it is with the XCM F-1 converter which is a further 80 euro so, tis an expensive piece of kit

DARK-KNIGHT · 24-10-2011 7:43pm

ianofitz wrote: »

ive been told it is with the XCM F-1 converter which is a further 80 euro so, tis an expensive piece of kit

Any decent wheels xbox compatable at the mo? That would work out crazy money for the logi27

Dcully · 25-10-2011 3:15pm

Some of the fanatec wheels are compatable, dont waste your money on the official xbox piece of crap.

brian plank · 25-10-2011 6:19pm

ianofitz wrote: »

ive been told it is with the XCM F-1 converter which is a further 80 euro so, tis an expensive piece of kit

have a look at the video because its not really true. fanatec is your only option.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTZlazWwr8M

ianofitz · 25-10-2011 6:54pm

whats wrong with the video? the wheel works fine with the converter. i would like a fanatec but it would cost alot of money

dammitjanet · 25-10-2011 7:01pm

I bought the full kit from Fanatec.com about 2 years ago and i'll admit, it was expensive but it really was worth it- especially if you want a good gear stick and all the pedals.
I've the wheel, full pedals, gear stick and stand. Love it, forza has never been so good.

You'll probably go for a cheaper alternative, but just if you can afford it- it's an amazing piece of kit to have in your games collection

DARK-KNIGHT · 25-10-2011 8:11pm

Dcully wrote: »

Some of the fanatec wheels are compatable, dont waste your money on the official xbox piece of crap.

Piece of crap?? Reviews I have read are 4.5 out of 5 4 being the lowest

robk24 · 25-10-2011 11:54pm

The only thing with that f1 converter is it has major problems with linearity and deadzone..

There is a firmware upgrade but from what i read it only slightly makes a difference the wheel still barely drives in a straight line...

Plus if you add the price of a g27 and converter you looking a 350, and the h shifter doesn't work correctly only works in sequential mode and even that is reversed, you have to push up to shift up instead of down.

Fanatec wheels are amazing, the clubsport pedals are out of this world..

Now just waiting for a forza 4 patch, the game has an issue where if you have a fanatec wheel set to 900 degrees and drive a clean lap without error it thinks your cheating and gives no points/cash or XP!! :eek:

But have to say the feedback is like nothing I've ever felt before, you can feel even the slightest slide and loss of grip in a split second!!

DARK-KNIGHT · 26-10-2011 1:51am

JUSTBOUGHToriginal ms wheel for 60 posted on adverts.ie cant afford the fanatec although i would love it well one of them lol maybe next year but the original ms wheel has force feedback so i am happy out for 60 notes

ianofitz · 26-10-2011 5:29pm

hmm the fantec sounds like your best bet. anyone know if anyone is selling one? :P

brian plank · 26-10-2011 6:57pm

ianofitz wrote: »

whats wrong with the video? the wheel works fine with the converter.

look at his inputs compared to what happens on screen. theres a huge delay and a deadzone up to around 45 degrees. its a complere gimmick, even the clowns on inside sim racing couldn't give it a good review and they love everything.

Dcully · 29-10-2011 1:29am

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Piece of crap?? Reviews I have read are 4.5 out of 5 4 being the lowest

Yes , ask anyone used to racing sims and they will tell you its rubbish, trust me ive used most wheels on the market,its better than a pad but thats not saying much really.
I suspect anyone that gives it such scores as you say really havent tried the likes of G25/G27 or the fanatec wheels.

punk77 · 29-10-2011 1:16pm

Dcully wrote: »

Yes , ask anyone used to racing sims and they will tell you its rubbish, trust me ive used most wheels on the market,its better than a pad but thats not saying much really.
I suspect anyone that gives it such scores as you say really havent tried the likes of G25/G27 or the fanatec wheels.

Are you referring to the New microSoft speed wheel or the older (now out of production) official force feedback wheel?

Dcully · 29-10-2011 2:50pm

punk77 wrote: »

Are you referring to the New microSoft speed wheel or the older (now out of production) official force feedback wheel?

The old official one.

punk77 · 29-10-2011 3:10pm

TBH, that's a bit like saying that anyone not driving a Ferrari,Bugatti etc wouldn't be much better off than those cycling a bicycle. While the old wheel might not be up to the high standards of the fanatec etc. it certainly far better than a controller and for most non-fanatical racing-sim gamers it does the trick quite well. Coupled with the ability to pick one up for 40-50e 2nd hand, and therefore within the financial reach of most xbox gamers, I think it's hardly fair to describe this wheel as crap. If I was that fanatical about playing racing sims that I was prepared to spend a couple of grand on a racing set-up I don't think I'd be playing them on an xbox in the first place.

brian plank · 29-10-2011 5:03pm

punk77 wrote: »

If I was that fanatical about playing racing sims that I was prepared to spend a couple of grand on a racing set-up I don't think I'd be playing them on an xbox in the first place.

couple of grand? what fanatec wheels are you looking at :pac:

you get what you pay for.

punk77 · 29-10-2011 5:49pm

brian plank wrote: »

couple of grand? what fanatec wheels are you looking at :pac:

you get what you pay for.

Read it again. 'Racing set-up' is what I said not racing wheel. Doh.

kingaaa · 30-10-2011 1:57pm

dammitjanet wrote: »

I bought the full kit from Fanatec.com about 2 years ago and i'll admit, it was expensive but it really was worth it- especially if you want a good gear stick and all the pedals.
I've the wheel, full pedals, gear stick and stand. Love it, forza has never been so good.

You'll probably go for a cheaper alternative, but just if you can afford it- it's an amazing piece of kit to have in your games collection

What would a set-up like that set you back? I got the new wireless controller for half price with forza 4, and its a million times better than a standard controller - but I would love a proper full set up, and with my birthday so close to xmas - you never know what santa might bring!!! (if I drop enough hints;))

Dcully · 30-10-2011 9:03pm

punk77 wrote: »

Read it again. 'Racing set-up' is what I said not racing wheel. Doh.

What do you mean by racing setup?
A good wheel and pedal set can be got for about €200 , it will last you years.
I dont know where you get your grand from, unless you mean a cockpit and or racing seat/frame etc but thats not essential by any means, i play the hardest of hardcore sims from my desk with G25 wheel/pedals, [having said that i rarely simrace at all these days, too time consuming]

If you tried any of the G25/G27 or Fanatecs you would understand why its rated as a crap wheel by comparison.
However i totally agree the old official wheel is far superior to a pad but again thats not saying much.

steering wheel with shifter and clutch xbox

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