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nthfinity
05-12-2004, 03:14 AM
i love 2 types of games primarily, 1rst person shooters, which works great with a keyboard/mouse..... and racing games

im wondering what would be a good option for under 200$ USD
ive played a few.... most recently, the MAD Catz which was terrible! even with sensetivity options... not one setting felt right

im looking for some good force feedback feel, and sensetivity that feels somewhat realistic... costomization would be helpful

thanks for the help, guys :)
RC45
05-12-2004, 03:33 AM
Logitech Momo Forcefeedback...

http://www.logitech.com/lang/images/0/905.gif

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=13,CONTENTID=6030

Excellent results.... :) -- and the stick shift is anice touch...

http://i3.ebayimg.com/02/i/01/cd/ed/89_1_b.JPG

I also have this one - aluminium pedals and leather wrapped wheel - aluminium paddle shifts

This one has the bonus that it works with the PS2 as well..
No.1
05-12-2004, 02:37 PM
http://i3.ebayimg.com/02/i/01/cd/ed/89_1_b.JPG

I used to have this wheel, but sold it because i needed the cash :roll:

It was a great wheel and i paid £100 for it (in the sale) and sold it for £140 on ebay a few months later :wink:

If you can find one in good condition (you can't buy them new anymore :( ) then it will be a great wheel. From what i can tell the newer one(below) is not as good, and is cheaper in price and construction.

http://www.logitech.com/lang/images/0/905.gif

I hope all this helps :D
RC45
05-12-2004, 03:02 PM
http://i3.ebayimg.com/02/i/01/cd/ed/89_1_b.JPG

I used to have this wheel, but sold it because i needed the cash :roll:

It was a great wheel and i paid £100 for it (in the sale) and sold it for £140 on ebay a few months later :wink:

If you can find one in good condition (you can't buy them new anymore :( ) then it will be a great wheel. From what i can tell the newer one(below) is not as good, and is cheaper in price and construction.

http://www.logitech.com/lang/images/0/905.gif

I hope all this helps :D

Having both I am telling you they are both quite comparable.. ;) No need to hope or guess...
No.1
05-12-2004, 05:59 PM
^^^ Fair point RC45... i have not tried the new one, but i think the price difference is a reflection of the attention to detail(leather, aluminium etc.)... my fault :)
RC45
05-12-2004, 09:36 PM
...actually the "cheaper" one seems to have a more powerful force feedback motor... ;)

And the "red" ones show up at a couple retailers here in the USA every now and again - the last time was at $120.00 - a hefty mark down at that.
callen
05-12-2004, 09:48 PM
Thrustmaster. ferrari leisence. enuf said. (but as far as i know... only for PC) so i guess its not analog...? :(
SFDMALEX
05-12-2004, 09:49 PM
Thrustmaster. ferrari leisence. enuf said. (but as far as i know... only for PC) so i guess its not analog...? :(

I have that along with the MOMO and the Thrustmeister cant even compare mate :wink:
RC45
05-13-2004, 01:38 AM
The "red one" is also PS2 compatible - while the "black" one is not...
nthfinity
05-13-2004, 01:40 AM
thanks everyone :) before long it will be mine... it seems most everyone here is on the same note here :)
Ziploc
05-13-2004, 07:11 PM
ive got the black momo

a joy with LFS! :P
RC45
05-13-2004, 10:09 PM
I totally dislike those wheels, it just doesn't feel right. And i've tried quite some during a review we did...

I still prefer the gamepad for racing games, have a logitech wingman rumble.

What? How could you call yourself an auto enthusiast if you prefer a gamepad... ....

That is just sad... ;)
RC45
05-14-2004, 11:29 AM
because such a steering wheel doesn't feel right and realistic at all :p


I think we should organize a little championship amongst JW-members in on or the other racegame. Any suggestions?

...and a little pad with buttons really feels like a real car I guess... :roll:

Are you even old enough to drive?

I think we just busted another faker... :P

Anyone who says a forcefeedback wheel trying to rip itself from your hands while you are negotiating a turn in a video game feels less realistic than a gamepad has obviously never driven a real car - or the good quality wheels under discussion in this thread.

For chrissakes - even my 5 year old daughter appreciates the realism a forceffedback wheel lends a game compared to a "game pad" - but then again she can probably drive better than you as well.....

I maintain fully, that anyone who says a game pad is more realistic than a wheel is an idiot.,. simple as that...
nthfinity
05-14-2004, 01:50 PM
Born 14th of july 1982, got my driverslicence since 31st of july 2001


hey, your older then me

and

i think we know about RC45's computer generated videos... :wink:
RC45
05-14-2004, 04:17 PM
I'm not talking about the realism of the gamepad, stop being such an ass all the time!

I'm just saying that I don't like wheels because they have second to none realism. Then i'dd rather play with a pad or a keyboard.
Ok, maybe for F1 games I would try and use it, but not for rally games or dtm race driver or things like that.

A granny such as you takes turns at 5mph and don't goes over 20 on the straights, so yeah, maybe for you it works...


Btw, I ain't no faker, ask speedkillar.
Born 14th of july 1982, got my driverslicence since 31st of july 2001

Hhhmmm... so what you are really saying is that the wheel is more difficult than the game pad.... and you want the "easy less accurate" way to play... ;)

...being that you are an "arcade game" and not a "simulation" kinda guy... :P
SFDMALEX
05-14-2004, 04:31 PM
I'm just saying that I don't like wheels because they have second to none realism.

Dont know what wheels you played with mate...I assume some 15$ madcatz....