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Still playing racing games with a joystick or keyboard? Maybe it's time to invest in something like the ThrustMaster racing wheel, which offers more precision and--with the addition of force-feedback effects that let you actually feel the action--a lot more fun.
The box contains the wheel unit and a pedal unit. The wheel comes with a tough, rubber coating that offers a good grip and enough buttons to keep you from having to reach for the keyboard too often during a race. The front of the wheel has two normal buttons and a pair of hat switches within easy reach of your thumbs. The switches can be programmed with up to four commands each. There are also two pairs of paddle switches behind the wheel. The upper pair is best used for shifting, while the bottom pair can be used for anything else you like. There is a "shifter" on the right side of the wheel, but it's a simple switch that can be pushed either forward or backward. A good deal of force is required to move the shifter and it has nice feel. But don't mistake this glorified pair of extra buttons for a real gated shifter.
The pedals are situated on a narrow base and are hinged on the top; they feel more like real car pedals than any others we've tested. They also have a lot of travel, making precise throttle and braking modulations possible. Many pedals have so little travel they basically act like an on/off switch. Like most wheels, you only get an accelerator pedal and a brake pedal. There's no clutch. It doesn't really matter, though, as manual-type shifting is impossible with the wheel setup.
A splitter cable gives users the choice of attaching the wheel to either a serial port or a USB (universal serial bus) port. After securing the wheel to our desk using the solid clamping mechanism, we used the USB connection, and Windows immediately recognized the product. We then installed the drivers using the included CD-ROM and were immediately able to use the wheel with our racing games. Guillemot also includes a simple interface for programming the wheel's buttons, but we had better results just using the button-programming features of the games we played to establish unique settings for each software title.
As a pure racing wheel, this product did great in our tests, serving up smooth, precise control in both arcade games like Need for Speed: High Stakes and more realistic simulations like NASCAR Racing 3. Many force-feedback wheels have a dead spot near the wheel's central position, which makes precision turns difficult. This wheel has none of those problems, moving in a perfectly smooth arc from the left stop to the right stop.
The only problem we had with the wheel was with its surprisingly coarse force-feedback effects. Crashes and other major events like being slammed by opponents' vehicles were accompanied by suitably realistic wheel jerks, but the wheel wasn't as good at reproducing more subtle rumbles. Rolling over wooden bridges, hopping small curbs, and getting in minor scrapes often occurred with fewer small thumps than we've found in other wheels we've tested. Still, this Ferrari-branded product provides more accurate steering than many other force-feedback products, so the tradeoff may be worth it. --T. Byrl Baker
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Amazon.com Product Description
Branded by Ferrari as authentic racing action, the ThrustMaster racing wheel reproduces up to 27 realistic driving effects and offers 16 programmable functions. Multiple key combinations help you rack up the points and trophies. A built-in motor interacts with the steering wheel, gearshift, and spring-reinforced brakes for true acceleration and quick stops. Connecting to your PC via its USB or serial port, the ThrustMaster racing wheel can be affixed to your desktop with suction cups.
Customer Reviews
Greatest of all racing wheels!
Forget about Logitech Racing Wheel, I mean, this is a serious "driving machine", it's incredible the way it feels, there is not much to say but CONGRATULATIONS! Guillemot, incredible job you did on your extraordinary racing wheel, whith a big PLUS! , for all you Ferrari Fans, this steering wheel is brandend by, youre right, FERRARI, this is a must have, if you want to really feel youre driving.
Best wheel I've used yet!!!
I have to say that this is the wheel makes for the most enjoyable video game experience I've ever had. It is truly a great purchase if you like driving simulators. I've used some other brand wheels that my friends had, but this one is far superior. They even went and purchased this one after trying it.
I'm using this primarily on a Windows 98 machine with Grand Prix 3. It works flawlessly and I've never had any problems with it. The only nuisance I've had was that occasionally when I wouldn't use it for a while (but it was still plugged in) it would "loose connection" with the computer and would be non responsive. This was very easily fixed by unplugging the USB connector and then plugging it back in.
I can't recommend this wheel enough!! I just wish it worked with my PS2.
Installed in 30 seconds in Windows ME
I don't know what that other guy's problem was, but I finished installed this wheel in less than a minute from the time I put the CD in the drive. I love the feel of this wheel and the movements of the pedals (two hinges) feels real. All the buttons (lots of them) are very well placed as is the HAT and D-pad. I love the Ferrari shifters and the shifter on the side. It makes for some variety and makes you feel like you are driving a diferent car. Get this if you want to feel like you are really behind the wheel of the car.
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