Did anyone get this racing setup? [Archive]

buttasuperb

11-04-2004, 10:18 AM

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product_id=801821

I was thinking about getting this, looks pretty cool.

Anyone have it or try it out?

norkusa

11-04-2004, 11:28 AM

I've seen this before. Looks pretty cool but I'd rather spend $50 more and get the Logitech Gran Turismo 4 wheel with force feedback. That thing looks soooo smooth.

buttasuperb

11-04-2004, 11:33 AM

I've seen this before. Looks pretty cool but I'd rather spend $50 more and get the Logitech Gran Turismo 4 wheel with force feedback. That thing looks soooo smooth.

Got a link to that?

BTW, nice race in Outrun 2 yesterday.

autobotracing

11-04-2004, 11:37 AM

damn I like that

<<puts on the to buy list hmmm wait crap I just sold my ps2 guess I will need some systems first LOL

Oobgarm

11-04-2004, 11:57 AM

I've seen this before. Looks pretty cool but I'd rather spend $50 more and get the Logitech Gran Turismo 4 wheel with force feedback. That thing looks soooo smooth.

Got a link to that?

AS YOU WISH (http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=97,CONTENTID=7226)

I think you can still find them in Gamestop stores. It's an excellent wheel that does 2.5 full turns lock to lock, much like a real wheel. Games have to recognize that, though. I tried it with GT3 and it was like any old wheel. Then I tried it with GT4 Prologue, and got the full effect.

A bit pricey but worth it.

As for that setup--it's below average. The wheel is horrible. It's made by Radica, who's not known for 'quality' items, if you catch my drift.

captain nintendo

11-04-2004, 12:02 PM

Now if they can only make a nice set up for the Steel Battalion controller :(

buttasuperb

11-04-2004, 12:19 PM

I've seen this before. Looks pretty cool but I'd rather spend $50 more and get the Logitech Gran Turismo 4 wheel with force feedback. That thing looks soooo smooth.

Got a link to that?

AS YOU WISH (http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=97,CONTENTID=7226)

I think you can still find them in Gamestop stores. It's an excellent wheel that does 2.5 full turns lock to lock, much like a real wheel. Games have to recognize that, though. I tried it with GT3 and it was like any old wheel. Then I tried it with GT4 Prologue, and got the full effect.

A bit pricey but worth it.

As for that setup--it's below average. The wheel is horrible. It's made by Radica, who's not known for 'quality' items, if you catch my drift.

Can you use that with an xbox with an adaptor?

I'm way more interested in Forza Motorsport than GT4.

I wish that other product was good, that seat setup looks nice. I figured the wheel would suck though...

slip81

11-04-2004, 12:23 PM

That's a cool setup, but I like the Logitec GT wheels better. I remember when GT3 was big people were taking the exspensive Logitec wheel at the time and building custom contraptions similar to that one, only it had a stick shift on it. I think they even released a manufactured one in Japan. I don't know how much they would cost now, or the availability of them, but if you're a serious racer you could look into one of those.

norkusa

11-04-2004, 12:34 PM

Can you use that with an xbox with an adaptor?

I'm not positive, but I'd bet my Panesians that it'll work if you use the Game Elements controller adapter. Every janky 3rd party PS2 controller I've used with it so far works flawlessly on my Xbox. I haven't used any wheels with it but there is a wheel setting on the adapter, so I assume it would work.

(yeah, good race butta. it got pretty close towards the end there.)

Oobgarm

11-04-2004, 12:45 PM

The wheel is USB. I don't know shit about PS2/Xbox adapters and the like, so your guess is as good as mine.

norkusa

11-04-2004, 03:18 PM

The wheel is USB. I don't know shit about PS2/Xbox adapters and the like, so your guess is as good as mine.

Oh, I didn't know the Logitech wheel was USB. Well in that case I'd have to say you couldn't use it, unless there is a PS2 USB to Xbox adapter out there.

That kind of bums me out. I was planning on getting one and using it with Arcade Treasures Hard Drivin' for Xbox.

video_game_addict

11-04-2004, 03:36 PM

Maybe Logitech will release an adapter for X-box use after Forza comes out.

racecar

11-04-2004, 04:01 PM

Now if they can only make a nice set up for the Steel Battalion controller :(
i did saw something a while back on the GMR magazine with a company that built these kind of stands/controllers for games will try to find the web site !! check back
ok>> it's call-masaya's steel armor
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