Racing Games (PC Controllers) and you!

1ddqd

So I bought Grid when it was on sale over X-mas break. The keyboard is just not good enough anymore and since I have a pretty immersive setup (sound and graphics) I think I need to complete the picture.

The problem is, I'm not sure if I want to do a setup with a simple game controller (The Xbox for PC controller comes to mind) or with a full on wheel/pedals get up.

It's also rather hard to find decent reviews of these controllers online. Any recommendations?

commathe

The 360 controller is my favorite for playing games on a computer, unless you have to use the awful awful awful d-pad. You shouldnt even need a driver if you have xp or later.

Stregone

If you have an xbox 360 and racing games for it then the xbox 360 controller would be a good idea. Otherwise get the logitech momo wheel.

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Force-Feedback-Racing-Wheel/dp/B00006HYLN/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&s=pc&qid=1232901152&sr=1-26

If you want a really nice wheel get the logitech g25.

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-963416-0403-G25-Racing-Wheel/dp/B000GP8448/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&s=pc&qid=1232901514&sr=1-13

stigweard

This is by far the best wheel I have owned:

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/pc_gaming/wheels/devices/131&cl=ca,en

There are better solutions out there if you are serious about it, but they run 3 or 4x the price.

1ddqd

Jesus, $300 for the wheel it BETTER be good. I'll see if I can find one on Ebay - this would be my first foray back into wheel controllers since the mid 90s

Synthesis

A few years ago, you could get a fantastic (or at least pretty damn good) force feedback wheel, complete with shifter, for $150. Pedals would, however, cost you extra.

Man, I miss those times. If one thing has gotten worse as of late, it would be PC force feedback controllers.

Rigor Mortis

Get a racing wheel, man.


The Logitech MOMO Force is an excellent wheel that can be found inexpensively these days. (Looks like i'm the... third to recommend it. Yeah, it's that good :P)

List is $99 but I've seen it for $50 - Edit: Amazon.com has it for $43 Used or $62 new from third party sellers
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/pc_gaming/wheels/devices/320&cl=US,EN

I've had one since it came out.... like, seven years, and it still works perfectly. It is solidly built.