X360 FF Wireless steering wheel.

[madleee]

Has anyone played with one yet?
I have to wait for the big fat bloke to bring mine.

Has anyone tried it on any other games than PGR3?
I see that NFS cardboard uses a wheel, but does it have the drivers for FF?
Does Test drive unlimited have provision for the wheel?

[madleee]

Has no-one got a wireless steering wheel?

[combemarshal]

May I recomend the official xbox360 forum!

PGR3 has a patch for it i belive, but it comes with an updated version of the game anyway, I can't remember if TDU already has it or if the download is coming out at the begining of jan

[Digby]

I just read this on another forum where someone started a "Game and Accessory of the Year" thread.
It may help anyway:

"For me I gotta hand it to the Xbox 360's Wireless Racing wheel, the little time I had using it at my cousins was all I needed to know its a must have for the racing guys on 360.
Quality -> Amazing, simply the best first party steering wheel ever made if you ask me, move on over Logitech. Feels great, force feedback is their however lacking to one title currently, but Forza 2's on its way so you might as well be ready. However one downside is the pedal shifters, give me a old school knob and I'd be happier."

[2jamesl]

i have one i have my review over at www.testdriveunlimited.com,www.biz www.forza.net and www.xbox.com. There is lots of videos and pictures so it is worth your while.

[Mr Whippy]

FF wireless?

Does it use lots of batteries then?

Dave

[madleee]

The steering wheel has wirless input connection and vibrate.
To take advantage of FF you need to plug in to a power supply.

[spidydude]

madleee said:

I see that NFS cardboard uses a wheel

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

that was hilarious

[madleee]

The wheel is great.
TDU plays better with it, though is doesn't have as much feel as PGR3
(perhaps it uses a default driver and not one specific fot the game)
Want to get NFS 'Crab on' now.
Looking fwd to Forza2

[Mannginger]

I've got one today - first impressions are pretty good, although this is my first FF wheel so it's taking a bit to get used to). In PGR3 I am already setting times the same as my old ones (not all that good it has to be said!) and I think that with practice I will be able to improve.

I haven't quite got the hang of it for things like the drift challenges, but I'm sure it will come along. I also dusted off my copy of TDU and I prefer it using the wheel.

There isn't FF per se but there is buolt in resistance in the wheel so you don't wander around everywhere. I am still experimenting with the set up to balance responsiveness. I can see myself playing TDU a bit more now as it feels better.

I can't wait for Forza 2 and GTR to come out.

Downsides? Well my tables are the wrong shape (too thick) so I can't clamp it to the tables to play, which means I use the lap. The pedal setup is good though as your heels stop the (already pretty grippy) set from sliding away.

Also I haven't worked out how to look around in either PGR3 or TDU - not a major issue but it would be nice!

Phil

[madleee]

Bought need for Speed Carpark today in sale at WHSmith for £34.99, a full £5 cheaper than GAME and £10 cheaper than Woolies.

[Mannginger]

Right, update from me - I managed to get the wheel bolted on to the table and it's...awesome!

Soo much better when it's firmly held in place. I am now thoroughly enjoying PGR3 and am pushing out golds with relative ease (before I couldn't really be arsed and so settled with silvers)

Firm thumbs up from me and I think it has improved PGR3 immensely. There's nothing like holding a loooong drift in a GT3 Porsche (RUF RGT) to make you feel satisfied!

Still wish you could look around the cockpit though!

Phil

[mark 7]

Have to agree with above,set my new 360 wheel up and initially thought it was pants
But i've now got it clamped to a table and it's a 100% better.
Roll on GTR and Forza 2

[madleee]

NFS Carbon is terrible with the wheel.
The game is just an arcade game and plays better with a joypad.
I personally prefer NFS Underground but I like the Canyon Challenges.
The drifting races are too easy and the tyre squeal is annoying after a while.
Autosculpt allows you to modify bodykits to your liking, a nice touch

TDU is great with the wheel and PGR3 gives you a workout with FF, you really feel the kerb stones on the corners.

[RobPhoboS]

TDU is better overall as a game with the wheel, but its MUCH harder to drift correctly. I think some extra programming is needed because its not as integrated as well as PGR3.
I know that TDU is getting a FF patch in a week or so, which Im sure will make a big difference.
I've pulled the sensitivity down a bit because it was a bit all over the shop.

PGR3 is brilliant fun, although I wince a lot when I have to suddenly pull opposite lock, all those gear cog things groaning at me.

Well worth getting.

[madleee]

But how do you look aroound or use the horn with the wheel?
Navigating around the map screen is harder with the wheel.

[RobPhoboS]

Horn should just be A same as before.
You can't gawp about either as you can with the pad, which is a bit annoying if you wanna take a photo or something. Yeah getting around the map is a bit tricky but make sure you set up some good bookmarks and yer fine